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.
Not really looking forward to the Boston series, due to the unprecedented layoff and the fact that, well, they're Boston. On the other hand, the Red Sox did lose two of three in their most recent series versus the Rangers- and weren't they bested by Gil Meche on Opening Day?
Josh Beckett hasn't been particularly dominant versus the M's, giving up 18 baserunners in 14 career innings. Of course, he'll be more on top of his game than the M's, who have spent the last four days making snow angels in Jacobs Field. The Mariners should definitely start Ben Broussard in today's game- in two career at-bats, he has two career home runs off Beckett.
Of course, the Red Sox are probably licking their chops to face Jeff Weaver, who has a career 6.07 ERA against Boston in 73 career innings. The worst offenders are, to nobody's surprise, David Ortiz and Manny Ramriez, who combined for an OPS over 1.000 in 42 at-bats, with 5 home runs and 10 RBIs.
Keep your fingers crossed, but don't expect too much from today's game...
Josh Beckett hasn't been particularly dominant versus the M's, giving up 18 baserunners in 14 career innings. Of course, he'll be more on top of his game than the M's, who have spent the last four days making snow angels in Jacobs Field. The Mariners should definitely start Ben Broussard in today's game- in two career at-bats, he has two career home runs off Beckett.
Of course, the Red Sox are probably licking their chops to face Jeff Weaver, who has a career 6.07 ERA against Boston in 73 career innings. The worst offenders are, to nobody's surprise, David Ortiz and Manny Ramriez, who combined for an OPS over 1.000 in 42 at-bats, with 5 home runs and 10 RBIs.
Keep your fingers crossed, but don't expect too much from today's game...
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