[Billthedrill]

Yeah, spring training at last! What a pity the United States doesn't have a major sport to tide us over between the World Series and spring training. Well, there's curling, I guess.

That said, baseball is an American sport, invented by Americans. In ancient Greece. I know this because it has been at least that long since the Mariners had a winning season.

[okie01]

I know this because it has been at least that long since the Mariners had a winning season.

Not so fast!

Last season was not without its significant accomplishments for the Mariners.

For example, they promoted a young pitcher to the majors who won that prized spot as the very last name in the Baseball Encyclopedia: Tony Z...Y...C...H