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#121
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Posted 04 April 2012 - 09:35 AM

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Just started, "Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend," by James S. Hirsch (Scribner, 2010, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, NY, NY, 10020).

I'm 1/3 of the way into the 500 plus pages and just love it. Well researched and written. It has the approval of Willie himself.
Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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Posted 04 April 2012 - 09:56 AM

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Food lovers' guide to Seattle : best local specialties, markets, recipes, restaurants, & events / by Keren Brown ( Guilford, Conn. : Globe Pequot Press, c2011. )


good stuff !
Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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Posted 25 April 2012 - 09:33 AM

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View Postsenior octobre, on 04 April 2012 - 09:35 AM, said:

Just started, "Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend," by James S. Hirsch (Scribner, 2010, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, NY, NY, 10020).

I'm 1/3 of the way into the 500 plus pages and just love it. Well researched and written. It has the approval of Willie himself.

Great book ! A look into the lives of Mays and other Negro Leaguers who made it to the bigs: Monte Irvin, Hank Aaron, Robinson and more. Also, I did not realize that although teams intregrated, many held onto an unwritten doctrine that they believed more then four Blacks on a club was not good for attendance. Good stuff on the Giants and Dodgers going West and rivalry and brawls between the two.

I can't believe Yogi (the Mets skipper) didn't PH Mays in the 1973 World Series, Game seven, ninth inning, first and third, down by a four runs.
1973 World Series

Game Seven 1973 World Series

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Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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Posted 27 April 2012 - 09:44 AM

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Just picked up:

"Satchel: "The Life and Times of an American Legend," by Larry Tye (2009, Random House).

In waiting:

"The Gashouse Gang: How Dizzy Dean, Leo Durocher, Branch Rickey, Pepper Martin, and Their Colorful, Come-from-Behind Ball Club Won the World Series--and America's Heart--During the Great Depression ," by John Heidenry (2007 Public Affairs, 250 West 57th Street, Suite 1321, NY, NY, 10107).
Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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Posted 02 May 2012 - 09:29 AM

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View Postsenior octobre, on 27 April 2012 - 09:44 AM, said:

Just picked up:

"Satchel: "The Life and Times of an American Legend," by Larry Tye (2009, Random House).

In waiting:

"The Gashouse Gang: How Dizzy Dean, Leo Durocher, Branch Rickey, Pepper Martin, and Their Colorful, Come-from-Behind Ball Club Won the World Series--and America's Heart--During the Great Depression ," by John Heidenry (2007 Public Affairs, 250 West 57th Street, Suite 1321, NY, NY, 10107).


In game four of the World Series, Dizzy ran out to pinch run, before his manager knew what was going on and broke up a double play, when he was hit in the face near second base by a thrown ball. Dizzy had a massive bump on his forehead.

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The Doctors X-Rayed my head and found nothing.


~ Dizzy Dean

Great book !

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Just picked up:

"Pete Rose: My Story" by Pete Rose and Roger Kahn (1989, Macmillan Publishing, 866 3rd avenue, NY, NY, 10022).

"Bob Feller: Ace of the Greatest Generation," by John Sickels (2004, Bassey's Inc, 22841 Quicksilver Drive, Dulles, Virginia, 20166).

This post has been edited by senior octobre: 02 May 2012 - 09:57 AM

Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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Posted 02 May 2012 - 10:01 AM

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View Postsenior octobre, on 02 May 2012 - 09:29 AM, said:

In game four of the World Series, Dizzy ran out to pinch run, before his manager knew what was going on and broke up a double play, when he was hit in the face near second base by a thrown ball. Dizzy had a massive bump on his forehead.



~ Dizzy Dean

Great book !

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Just picked up:

"Pete Rose: My Story" by Pete Rose and Roger Kahn (1989, Macmillan Publishing, 866 3rd avenue, NY, NY, 10022).

"Bob Feller: Ace of the Greatest Generation," by John Sickels (2004, Bassey's Inc, 22841 Quicksilver Drive, Dulles, Virginia, 20166).


Another great read is "Nice Guys Finish Last" by Leo Durocher.
My Adopt-A-Players:
Nate Tenbrink, IF, Jackson Generals
Trevor Miller, RHP, High Desert Mavericks
James Zamarripa, OF, Everett AquaSox
Gabriel Guerrero, OF, Peoria Mariners
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Posted 04 May 2012 - 11:16 AM

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View PostLonnie, on 02 May 2012 - 10:01 AM, said:

Another great read is "Nice Guys Finish Last" by Leo Durocher.

That's on my list. Thx.
Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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Posted 07 May 2012 - 08:26 PM

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what about "the money doesn't matter to me" by alex rodriguez
RIP Ichidman51............say hello to wildman and Ray_Oyler_fan...you will be missed my friend
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 10:07 AM

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"Before Seattle Rocked: A City and It's Music," by Kurt E. Armbruster (2011, University of Washington Press, PO Box 50096, Seattle, WA, 98145).

www.washington.edu/uwpress

To Ed "Tuba Man" Mc Michael (1955-2008)

It starts with the music and song of the Duwamish Tribe and continues on.

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Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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Posted 16 November 2012 - 11:32 AM

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"Mick: The Wild Life and Mad Genius of Jagger" by Christopher Andersen

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“He’s a smart little mother******,I’ll give him that.”


—KEITH RICHARDS on MICK JAGGER

From boyhood until he reached his 70th birthday and the stones 50th year together in 2012. Exact start time of the stones was in 1961, but some bandmates claim 1962 as the real start as this is when Charlie jumped on drums. Nice book. Claims Mich had 4000 woman in his lifetime. Author does a good job of discribing the man, but it gets lost in all the stories of sex, drugs and rock-n-roll. Mick didn't have much loyalty to anyone that helped him along the way, except for Jones, whom he and the stones showed way to much patience with...good read...
Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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Posted 21 November 2012 - 04:43 PM

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http://www.keithrichards.com/life/

Life, by

Kieth Richanrds...in his own words, auto~bio, good stuff, if you can get past the British Slang that dominates the first 1/4 of the book...Intelligent dude, I thought he was some half baked chem head, interesting stuff...some technical music ideas if your into that...

"Talk is cheap" great solo album, striped down, striaght ahead, no nonsense blues and rock and roll, like a finely tuned muscle car up against the bland saturns of it's day...
Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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Posted 30 November 2012 - 10:17 AM

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Iggy Pop: Open Up and Bleed by Paul Trynka

Just started it. Good read, so far...
Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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"Gifts of the crow" : how perception, emotion, and thought allow smart birds to behave like humans (New York : Free Press, 2012.) by, John M. Marzluff, Professor of Wildlife Science, University of Washington.

I knew Crows were smart, but this book blows me away.
Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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Slingin' Sam : the life and times of the greatest quarterback ever to play the game / by Joe Holley ; foreword by Peyton Manning.

Austin : University of Texas Press, 2012. 1st ed.

I picked this book up and read the forward. My father found it and he has dominion and control (reading) over it now... Hope to pass on some info soon.

This post has been edited by senior octobre: 19 January 2013 - 12:22 PM

Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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"To Hell On A Fast Horse: Billy The Kid, Pat Garrett, and the Epic Chase to Justice in the Old West," by Mark Lee Gardner.

Just blew thru this one. Well researched, nicely written with sources and notes. Boy did his homework.
Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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"Wild Ride, The History and Lore of Rodeo" by joel H. Bernstein. Gibbs Smith Publisher, PO Box 667, Layton Utah, 84041
Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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Posted 23 January 2013 - 06:52 PM

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I agree that the "Art of Fielding" was a good read. REALLY enjoyed both "The Bullpen Gospels" and "Out of My League" by Dirk Hayhurst...great (and often hilarious) insight into life in the minors. You won't be disappointed.
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Am I the only one to have read "Nice Guys Finish Last" by Leo Durocher? If any of you yahoos get a chance, get the book and give it a read. I guarantee you that once you start you won't put it down until you hit the last page.

Love me some Leo the Lip!
My Adopt-A-Players:
Nate Tenbrink, IF, Jackson Generals
Trevor Miller, RHP, High Desert Mavericks
James Zamarripa, OF, Everett AquaSox
Gabriel Guerrero, OF, Peoria Mariners
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Posted 24 January 2013 - 11:59 AM

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View PostLonnie, on 24 January 2013 - 12:21 AM, said:

Am I the only one to have read "Nice Guys Finish Last" by Leo Durocher? If any of you yahoos get a chance, get the book and give it a read. I guarantee you that once you start you won't put it down until you hit the last page.

Love me some Leo the Lip!

Not in my library system. I'll have to try interlibrary loan.
Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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Posted 24 January 2013 - 12:00 PM

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Just picked up:

"Stan Musial: An American Life" by George Vecsey (2011, ESPN Books).

This post has been edited by senior octobre: 24 January 2013 - 12:01 PM

Mariner Central Adopt-A-Players

Victor Sanchez at Clinton LumberKings: 0-1, 4 GS, 21.1 in, 20 H, 9 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 14 k, as of 5/15
Mike Zunino at Tacoma Rainiers 28 g, 109 ab's 19 r, 25 h, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 31 rbi, 55 tb, 10 bb, 38 k, (.229/.304/.505/.839) as of 5/15
Taylor Ard at Clinton LumberKings 30 g, 98 ab, 13 r, 17 h, 7 2b, 1 hr, 9 rbi, 27 tb, 13 bb, 16 k, (.173/.277/.276/.552) as of 5/15
Luis Liberato - probably DSL

Former adopt-a-players:

Johan Limonta now with York of the Indy League
Greg Halman RIP
Tom Wilhelmsen now closing for the big club

King 5 Weather @ Safeco Field
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