How freaking good are the Mariners?
After looking downright mortal during a season-opening 3-3 homestand, the Mariners have run roughshod over the AL West, ripping off nine consecutive wins over divisional rivals, the last five without their best hitter, Edgar Martinez. They’ve won easy (5-1 and 8-1 over the Angels) and they’ve won hard (late rallies to beat the Angels 5-4 and the Rangers 13-11), but they’ve done nothing but win.
How freaking good are the Mariners? After looking downright mortal during a season-opening 3-3 homestand, the Mariners have run roughshod over the AL West, ripping off nine consecutive wins over divisional rivals, the last five without their best hitter, Edgar Martinez. They’ve won easy (5-1 and 8-1 over the Angels) and they’ve won hard (late…