There was a moment in the seventh inning of last night's loss to San Diego when it looked as though the Mariners were about to be no-hit for the third time this season. Some timely hitting, too late and too little to change the outcome, but enough, saved the Ms from being embarrassed once again. Seeing any hits, and runs, is enough for joy these days. And watching another first MLB hit, a home run by Tim Lopes, is a treat we've enjoyed many times this season. I guess that makes it a good night.
Looks like Beckham is gone. His 80 suspension for steroids takes him into the next season, and I truly hope he's gone by then. He had a great start to the season... player of the week and he produced some clutch hits, including a dramatic grandslam a few days ago. But he was a dreadful fielder at short and never seemed to me to take any of this seriously enough. The loss of Beckham for drug use doesn't mean much, alongside the unraveling of this team through trades and injuries.
I miss Nelson Cruz.
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