Tampa Bay (18-7) vs. Seattle (11-14)

TTown · Post #1 » by **TTown** » Tue May 4, 2010 10:43 pm

James Shields (3-0, 3.38) vs. Justin Vargas (2-1, 3.60)
Matt Garza (4-1, 2.06) vs. Cliff Lee (0-0, 0.00)
Jeff Niemann (1-0, 2.76) vs. Ryan Rowland-Smith (0-1, 5.28)

Hey, let's not get swept this time.

Post #2 » by **Sweezo** » Wed May 5, 2010 4:12 am

The team's just imploding...fans are booing loudly, the offense is non-existent, and the defense even looks like hell.

Yet again, the team loads the bases and ends up with nothing to show for it as Bradley strikes out [after chasing two balls and then watching strike three] and Griffey whiffs on change-ups and fastballs. He just can't catch up to fastballs anymore, so he's basically guessing 'fastball' every time and starting his swing early.

Jesus...three outs on four pitches. What. The. ****.

Bay_Areas_Finest · Post #3 » by **Bay_Areas_Finest** » Wed May 5, 2010 1:38 pm

We have the worst offense in the history of professional baseball.

TTown · Post #4 » by **TTown** » Wed May 5, 2010 5:34 pm

Someone on MLB Network (no, not Harold) made a passionate plea for the Mariners to go out and bring in a bat or two NOW, and not wait another month. So at least someone getting paid for their ideas agrees with us.

I can't even be condescending and say Seattle has put together a nice team of singles hitters, 'cause they're not. Singles are too much to ask for much of the line-up.

Post #5 » by **Sweezo** » Wed May 5, 2010 9:03 pm

And now we have our first Milton Bradley implosion of the year.

TTown · Post #6 » by **TTown** » Wed May 5, 2010 11:21 pm

Phew, I was worried this week would only be about god awful baseball and not an embarrassing off-the-field incident.

TTown · Post #7 » by **TTown** » Thu May 6, 2010 3:02 am

Top 4, 0-0.

For those keeping score at home, Cliff Lee has not yet given up a run this year through 10 innings, nor have the Mariners scored a run for him.

TTown · Post #8 » by **TTown** » Thu May 6, 2010 3:16 am

Bot 4, 2-0 Mariners

Seattle FINALLY scores a run for Lee. Guti takes a Garza fastball over the the rightfield fence for a two run shot, Seattle's first HR since... April 25, when Guti last hit one against the ChiSox. Junior smacks a ground rule double the very next pitch, too.

Post #9 » by **bennith13** » Thu May 6, 2010 6:00 am

I can't go to any more games. So BRUTAL. Its way too tough to sit there watching us not hit in freaking 30 degrees.

I still have complete faith in Z, its tough to undue the mess that Bill the forehead left us in one year.

Post #10 » by **Sweezo** » Fri May 7, 2010 2:54 am

Again they load the bases and come up with nothing. Rob Johnson K's on a crap third strike that was well inside.

I'm having trouble finding the energy to go to games for a bit too. It's cold out, and the offense just gives us nothing to root for. Kind of hard to pony up $50 for a seat when the team is struggling so mightily.

Post #11 » by **bennith13** » Fri May 7, 2010 8:03 am

We have so many nothings on offense. Is Rob Johnson even considered a good defensive catcher? If he is I don't see it. I like the guy and I am sure he works hard and all but he is up there with Jose Lopez to me.

When is it too early to starting talking about how will be available as a free agent that can help our offense"?

TTown · Post #12 » by **TTown** » Fri May 7, 2010 5:17 pm

It's definitely not too early. Z said something to the effect of... "we've looked into trades, but nothing is biting because the trade market isn't open yet." So I guess they're looking. I hope.