[Scott from the Left Coast]

Well, now, my friend, consider the difference in eras. Everything was quite a bit different in 1906, competition wise, than it is in the early 21st century. I don't wish to diss Mr. Chance and his Cubbies, but it is much more difficult today to win at this level. In the modern era, the Mariners of 2001 must rank with the Chicago Bulls as the most dominant team in major sports over the course of an entire season.

And as Guillermo says, the final proof will be if they can win the Series. If they do, we may be looking at the greatest team of all time.

[Misterioso]

As an old Rainier fan in the '40s and '50s, when I was but a sprout, I rejoice in the Mariners' success. Before we moved to Los Angeles in 1946, I remember going to a game in Sick's Stadium, and people were listening to the Billy Conn vs. Joe Louis fight on the radio. Don't remember if the Rainiers won the game. Kewpie Barrett, Edo Vanni, JoJo White, Hillis Layne, Earl Torgeson, ad infinitum.