The Seattle Mariners just finished a 1-8 home stand. Nice job guys! I hope this is not a model of the new Mariners...Felix Hernandez pitched awful on Friday against the Angels. The only pitcher who did alright was Doug Fister, but he did give up three runs on Saturday against the Angels which to some is "too many," but I think he is pitching really great. He is 2-1 and has maintained a 1.71 ERA. Though his strikeout numbers a low, he gets the job done. He just doesn't get the necessary run support that he needs.
What do the Mariners do about the Cliff Lee dilemma...Lee is a gifted left-handed pitcher who has improved this rotation, but is most likely bound for free agency. I say that the Mariners ought to shop him before the trade deadline to try and fill some of the holes in their lineup. Trade him to a team that will be needing pitching help in the playoffs because they will give you the most for your money. Not to be pessimistic, but the Mariners aren't looking like a playoff team right now.... The clock is ticking for this team to make some changes to become winners, otherwise count them out.
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