Two years into a five-year, $64 million contract, Adrian Beltre has produced a .262 average, 44 home runs, and 176 RBIs. However, after the All Star break in 2006, Beltre slugged .552 with a whopping 18 home runs. Does this strong second half bode well for a turn-around in 2007, or will Mariners fans have to deal with 'A-Drain' once again? This blog intends to follow the 2007 season for Adrian Beltre, and the Seattle Mariners, and promises to hold no punches.
So the Mariners took the final game of the four-game series with the Royals, besting Mike Wood and Kansas City 4-1 due to a strong outing by Gil Meche, who limited the Royals to 4 hits in 7 innings. Giving up a low number of hits to the Royals may not necessarily be the hardest feat to pull off, but on the plus side this equals Meche's sixth quality start of the year. In fact, the Mariners' rotation so far this year has not been too shabby, as they've combined for 31 quality starts in 59 games. This is good enough for third in the American League, behind Detroit and the White Sox. It should be noted that both those teams are in the hunt in their divison, while the Mariners are not, unless you use the definition of "in the hunt" very loosely.
Beltre went homerless, which put an end to his run at Griffey Jr.'s team (and league) record of eight straight games with a home run. Still, all though he went hitless (ending his nine-game hitting streak), he did score a run, which now gives him seven runs in the six games he's batted second. Keep at it, AB!
Also of note: with his six strike-outs, Meche now ranks 10th in the American League in strike-outs with 59(!). And the Mariners drafted University of California ace Brandon Morrow with the fifth pick in today's amateur draft. Though he may be better suited for a relief role rather than as a starter, here's hoping he can team up with former USC catcher Jeff Clement, last year's top pick, and make a formidable battery in the future!
And, don't get me wrong here, but isn't it just wrong for Roger Clemens to start a ballgame down at single-A? I understand he hasn't competed in a year, and that's where his son plays, but how do you think those guys feel on the other team? If Clemens doesn't throw a no-hitter, then whoever gets that first hit off him should feel special, indeed.
Tonight, the Mariners host the Twins at the Safe, which means its round deaux of the future Cy Young Award winners, Felix Hernandez and Francisco Liriano. Adrian Beltre did get one hit in two at-bats versus the Twins' amazing young Venezuelan, so hope springs eternal for tonight's ballgame...
Beltre went homerless, which put an end to his run at Griffey Jr.'s team (and league) record of eight straight games with a home run. Still, all though he went hitless (ending his nine-game hitting streak), he did score a run, which now gives him seven runs in the six games he's batted second. Keep at it, AB!
Also of note: with his six strike-outs, Meche now ranks 10th in the American League in strike-outs with 59(!). And the Mariners drafted University of California ace Brandon Morrow with the fifth pick in today's amateur draft. Though he may be better suited for a relief role rather than as a starter, here's hoping he can team up with former USC catcher Jeff Clement, last year's top pick, and make a formidable battery in the future!
And, don't get me wrong here, but isn't it just wrong for Roger Clemens to start a ballgame down at single-A? I understand he hasn't competed in a year, and that's where his son plays, but how do you think those guys feel on the other team? If Clemens doesn't throw a no-hitter, then whoever gets that first hit off him should feel special, indeed.
Tonight, the Mariners host the Twins at the Safe, which means its round deaux of the future Cy Young Award winners, Felix Hernandez and Francisco Liriano. Adrian Beltre did get one hit in two at-bats versus the Twins' amazing young Venezuelan, so hope springs eternal for tonight's ballgame...
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