The M's haven't won five in s row since April 11th, but then they haven’t had the good fortune to play the hapless Detroit Tigers that much this season. The competition may be light, still it's good to win some games. Maybe this is a sign the new Mariners are birthing.
Before I get too carried away, though, it's sensible to note that the recent heroes in the box score have had names like Nola and Court, Lopes and Negron. These are not the "step-up" kids Dipoto has been imagining, those guys are still in the minors, these are journeyman baseball players who have been banging around in the minors for a few years, who thanks to the M's ineptitude and a rash of injuries are getting their MLB chance.
I don't think I've ever lived a season when I've ever seen so many "first major league" hits. And it's fun to see. The stories of long climbs to top, like Ryan Court's, are heart-warming and meaningful for those of us who love the game. But these players are part of the transition, not the future... those guys are in Tacoma and Arkansas, maybe Everett.
I'll happily take these wins and salute the replacement victors, but I'm not going to get too excited until the lineup card and headlines carry names like Kellenic, Rodriguez and Lewis. And to that end, I'm already big time impressed with J.P. Crawford. What a play! Pure shortstop. For now and the future.
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