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.
Sports Illustrated's Jacob Luft gives his .02 on the Weaver signing, in a piece comparing the state of Jeff's old team with his new one. In it, Luft points out the two positive moves the mariners made in an otherwise "brutal" off-season:
1) Letting Gil Meche sign elsewhere for a king's ransom; and,
2) Agreeing to terms with Cardinals postseason hero Jeff Weaver on a digestible one-year, $8.325 million contract.
Another thing that caught my eye, and shows just how much off-season moves can slip underneath your radar, is Luft mentioning Ryan Franklin as a possible candidate to replace Weaver in the Cardinals' rotation. It's amazing any team would allow Franklin the opportunity to pitch for them on a regular basis at all...
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