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June 30, 2005

Mariners Season in Jepordy

They just got swept by the lowly A's......unless they go on a 5-7 game winning streak SOON, this season is done. Can you say....NEED STARTING PITCHING??????????

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Crazy Hydroplane crash

Ok, ok, I know I have been talking a lot about hydro's lately, but this is purely insane. Basically, this link has pictures of a boat that went off course....badly. Lucky no one was over there on this side of the course or things would have been really ugly.

http://www.abrahydroplanes.com/index.cfm?page=Beached-U-25-Evansville-June-24

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June 29, 2005

Sonic Draft Picks

Not too sure I'm very excited about these two new guys, Petro and Gelabale. This leads me to believe one of 2 things: J.James is gone or that Swift is a total bust of #12 pick from last year. They basically made the same pick from a year ago, an unproven, 7-0 210 pound center (ok, I'm exaggerating on the weight, but they ARE skinny). I think one of the major concerns of this team is the lack of a speedy gaurd who can shoot the 3. Hmmmm, maybe Stoudamire? How did the soops let this guy pass? Ok, ok, he's 6-1, but he CAN LIGHT IT UP from 3's, is a slasher, and opens up the inside w/ his range. Stoudamire will be a 12.0 pt. per game gaurd in this league, mark my words. He would have been a solid backup for Ridnour. Daniels is good, but niether of them are a consistant 3 threat.

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June 28, 2005

Congrads to the Miss Madison

A well deserved win for one of the best hydroplane teams around. I was a little dissapointed w/ the lack of teams at the event, but this is a rebuilding year for hydroplanes and it will take a while for the "buzz" to come back.

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June 21, 2005

2005 Hydroplane Season w/ a new site

I'm really looking forward to the 2005 Hydroplane Season, which starts this weekend. Hydro's seem to be heading in the new direction w/ a new site, 10 or so boats racing, and 8 race venues (2 new in 2005)

http://www.abrahydroplanes.com/

I'm surprised Dave Villwock has not emerged as a drive for this year. Maybe he got tired of winning every race?

BTW, I'd love to hear your thoughts on your favorite hydros....for me, it's the late 70's Pay N Pak, early 80's Madision (see below)

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June 20, 2005

M's on a bit of a streak

They seem to be turning things around a bit lately. SP Pitching has been strong of late w/ solid performances from Sele, Moyer, Meche, and even Franklin (still 3-8 on the year). Ichiro and Sexton has also been stepping up. Boone still seems to be in a funk, however. I still think they have a shot at the div title or wildcard. I guess we'll see where the team is come the trading deadline and hopefully they'll be in a place to pick up a solid SP.

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June 14, 2005

All Time M's Team

All right M's Fans, it's time to vote for your All Time M's team. Here's my players that I'm picking:

C: D. Wilson
comment: can't really stand double play Dan, but he's been w/ the team since 95' and has produced a few years.
runner up: Bob Kearney
MISTAKE: Trading Varitek
1B: Alvin Davis
comment: Mr. Mariner, enough said
2B: Tie between Boone and H. Reynold
comment: Boone's been solid the last couple of years, but Harold was also an all star and the only marque guy Seattle had for a number of years
SS: A-rod
comment: as much as I hate the guy for leaving, he'll go down in history as one of the best. I just hope the tool never wins a World Series
3B: Jim Pressley
comment: "Impressive Press" still is etched in my mind as a kid as a solid 3 bagger. Beltre has the potential to win out here. Blowers is a close second for now.

RF: Ichiro
comment: no debate here, even though Buhner was a stud. Ichiro is a much better hitter and defensive player.
CF: Griffey
comment: no debate here at all
LF: Hmmmm, toughy here John Moses? Mickey Brantly? Phil Bradley?
comment: no dominant LF here that comes to mind

SP: R. Johnson
comment: best M in the early to late 90's....and fit in well w/ the Seattle fans w/ the mullet
MISTAKE: letting this guy go.....good ole Woody Woodward thought his career was done in 98...Randy, kudos to you for continuing to ball
rest of SP: Moyer, Langston, M. Moore.

RP: Sasaski
comment: Schooler, Ayala, Bill Caudell, and Charleton had a few good years, but all of them had really, really bad years. Ayala was the worst, giving up 6 grand slams in one year (no wonder why Grif and Arod left). Sasaski was unstoppable

Let me know your thoughts here crew!

Seattle Sports Blog Guy

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June 11, 2005

Those up and Down M's

Just after they take the series against FL, you start to think this team might be on the right path. Then, the run into the Expos/Nationals and the wheels fall off. Beltre's time to step up is now. He's one of the top paid players in the game, and here's his line last night: 0-5 w/ 5 LOB (Left on Base for you amateurs). He's hitting a whopping .237. Adrian, spend some time in the cage my man.

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June 7, 2005

New hydro for 2005 season

Minus the Bud, this will be an entirely new year for the hydroplane circuit. W/ roughly 10 teams and 8 races, the sport looks to have an positive outlook. One team I'm really looking forward to seeing is this new U-7 team (see image below). Let's hope they competed and bring the thunder back to the hydros...something this sport desperately needs (turbines are just too quiet!!)

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June 2, 2005

latest Seahawks news

Good ridance of Robinson, Mr. Drop-a-lot is finally gone. Tons of potential, so he might excel in a bigger market franchise. So goes Bobby Taylor, another stellar move of Seattle's. We had the guy for one year and he did absolutely nothing. Again, really smart moves Mr. Holgrem. He was the one who drafted Robinson and he is the one who wanted Taylor. As I have stated before and I'll state again, PLEASE LET THIS BE THE LAST SEASON OF HOLGREM!!!!!

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