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.
The M's get rained out and *finally* return home
Published 4/13/2007 by true_slicky | E-mail this post
Not sure if I'm a big fan of this unbalanced schedule or not. Sure it's always fun watching the A's beat up the M's over 20 games and win the title, but then you have to contend with the difficulties that the M's dealt with over the past week. Their only trip to Cleveland was snowed out, thus causing all sorts of scheduling headaches for later on in the season. And then yesterday's finale in Boston was rained out, killing any potential momentum created by Felix's one-hitter the day before. The game is re-scheduled for May 3.
So the M's 2007 season so far has been one of starts and stops, with the team being unable to get into any groove. This might explain why after five games, the team is sporting an anemic .187 batting average and a scoffable .303 slugging percentage. Indeed Kenji Johjima is leading the team in average- hitting a whopping .286!
The M's get a chance to improve their numbers at home as they face the live arms of the Texas Rangers for a home series. After their adventures on the road- working in all of two games over the past week- the friendly confines of Safeco Field should be welcoming indeed. Of course, the Rangers have played the Mariners tough- winning 11 of 19 games between the two teams last season- and have won two of three in their last two series.
After having his start pushed back a day, Jarrod Washburn takes the hill for his second start of the season. Washburn sports a 7-6 career record and 4.12 ERA in 129 innings against Texas, with a 3.52 ERA against the Rangers last season. However, the trio of Hank Blalock, Mark Teixiera, and Michael Young have combined to hit .300 with a .491 slugging against Washburn in 110 at-bats.
The M's get to face the Rangers' ace, Kevin Millwood, who sports a 5-3 record and 3.65 ERA in nine career starts. However, the trio of Adrian Beltre, Jose Vidro, and Richie Sexson have a history of roughing up Millwood from the national League, combining to touch Kevin for a .314 average and .533 slugging in 137 at-bats.
It's looking like tonight will be a close game, with whatever team committing the fewest errors coming out on top, probably with a score along the lines of 7-6 or something similar....
So the M's 2007 season so far has been one of starts and stops, with the team being unable to get into any groove. This might explain why after five games, the team is sporting an anemic .187 batting average and a scoffable .303 slugging percentage. Indeed Kenji Johjima is leading the team in average- hitting a whopping .286!
The M's get a chance to improve their numbers at home as they face the live arms of the Texas Rangers for a home series. After their adventures on the road- working in all of two games over the past week- the friendly confines of Safeco Field should be welcoming indeed. Of course, the Rangers have played the Mariners tough- winning 11 of 19 games between the two teams last season- and have won two of three in their last two series.
After having his start pushed back a day, Jarrod Washburn takes the hill for his second start of the season. Washburn sports a 7-6 career record and 4.12 ERA in 129 innings against Texas, with a 3.52 ERA against the Rangers last season. However, the trio of Hank Blalock, Mark Teixiera, and Michael Young have combined to hit .300 with a .491 slugging against Washburn in 110 at-bats.
The M's get to face the Rangers' ace, Kevin Millwood, who sports a 5-3 record and 3.65 ERA in nine career starts. However, the trio of Adrian Beltre, Jose Vidro, and Richie Sexson have a history of roughing up Millwood from the national League, combining to touch Kevin for a .314 average and .533 slugging in 137 at-bats.
It's looking like tonight will be a close game, with whatever team committing the fewest errors coming out on top, probably with a score along the lines of 7-6 or something similar....
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