So anytime your team doesn't make the postseason is a disappointing thing. For Seattle Mariners' fans, especially disappointing considering the M's downward spiral from being in contention to becoming Anaheim's doormat is jut a matter of two weeks in late August.
On the other hand...thank God we aren't Mets fans.
There are a lot of promising things that the Mariners have going for them as they head into 2008. Begin with the re-signing of Ichiro. The M's locked up their all-world star for the next five years. They have developed a very solid infield with the likes of Yuiesky Betancourt at shortstop, Adrian Beltre at third and Kenji Jojhima behind the dish. The only deficiency is at first base...and it's Richie Sexson's bat that needs work, not his defense.
The bullpen was among the best in the league and the Mariners had the best closer in the majors this season in J.J. Putz. Felix Hernandez rebounded from his May injury to be solid as the ace. they just need a couple of more solid starting pitchers. Make a trade (please send Jeff Weaver away) for someone and move one of the young talents into the rotation like Brandon Morrow or Ryan Feierebend.
Next should should be an exciting one for us Mariners' fans. The team figured out Oakland this year. Now if they can figure out the Angels next year.
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