Baseball Lover and Deeply Serious Geek

"So think twice before you yell, 'He stinks!' about any major leaguer; he's spent his entire life beating the odds and proving himself as the best of the best of the best of the best of the best."   - 'Watching Baseball Smarter' by Zack Hample

We're on a five game losing streak.  Texas edged us out in the two game series.  Kansas City nearly shut us out in their two game series.  The Twins shut us out last night.  I was impressed by the Royals and former Mariner Willie Bloomquist.  Born in Washington and able to play any position well, Bloomquist was my favorite Mariner for several years.  I was of course very sad to see him go; dissapointed we let him go.  I suppose not everyone believed in his talent the way I did.  I proudly wore my Bloomquist shirt both days.  I am very happy to see he is treated much better in Kansas City and given the opportunity to play everyday.  He is batting .389 this season.  Good for him!

I am currently reading "Watching Baseball Smarter: A Professional Fan's Guide for Beginners, Semi-experts, and Deeply Serious Geeks," by Zack Hample.

Zack, 'The Baseball Collector,' is a well known mlblogger.  It is an enjoyable read covering everything baseball.  Zack keeps it interesting and isn't shy about offering his opinions.  There are quotes (I heart quotes), a baseball slang glossary, and a poem entitled '151 Ways to Hit the Ball' which I found very entertaining.  Thank you Zack for sharing your baseball knowledge and a bit of yourself with fans of the game!  Check out his blog at:

http://snaggingbaseballs.mlblogs.com/

Seattle meets Minnesota tonight at 4:10 for game two of the series.  Felix is pitching.  Let's get two wins and beat the Twins- Go Mariners!

xoxo

Your Safeco Sweetheart,

Ms. Mariner Monroe

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