Let's Get It Going!

Well, a lot of conflict, a lot of controversy.

-The biggest story involves Ken Griffey Jr. and whether or not he was asleep when Wakamatsu could have used for a pinch hitting situation. Apparently, two unnamed Mariners players dropped this story to reporter Larry LaRue, who put it out there. A player meeting was held where Mike Sweeney challenged the guilty parties to step forward, and Cliff Lee refused to speak to reporters after yesterday's game until LaRue left.

This story is stupid, because unless the damn thing dies, it's only going to distract the M's from winning ball games. As a Mariner's fan that's all I really care about and I hope the boys forget this bullshit and move on to winning.

- Milton Bradley is not currently with the team. Last week, he was pulled from a game and after striking out for the second time when he felt Wakamatsu did not argue the call strongly enough. Bradley then left the game before it finished.

However, he was back the next day and had a meeting with Wakamatsu and Zduriencik where he asked for their help and support with some personal issues he was dealing with. He was moved to the restricted list, where he may remain for a few more games, as he deals with his issues. Hopefully, he will be back soon as he was starting to make a turn around at the plate.

Of course, many fans and followers of former Bradley teams are sure to believe this is the point they saw coming and they'd be so wise on the situation, but if they were from Chicago, I'd point out that they aren't doing much better (15-20) then we are (13-20). I'd also point out that Carlos Silva's ERA is rising, he's started to walk batters, and if the Chicago offense doesn't keep up, we'll see who has the last laugh.


Of course, the biggest issue right now is the offense. Everyone is looking for someone to blame, but this has been a time effort, sans Ichiro and Franklin Gutierrez. Sure, Griffey and Sweeney haven't been very productive as the DHs, but no Mariner's regular is hitting over .250, (Jack Wilson was, but then went on the DL).

Saunders has started his latest big league stint well, and if he continues to do this well when Bradley returns, maybe he stays, Bradley DHs more, and Griffey/Sweeney are phased out. Maybe Jack Wilson goes back and forth from the DL, and Josh Wilson holds down the shortstop position, but continues to hit. At this point, I'm for giving anyone a chance. After all, its still only May and we are only 5.5 games back.