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So this is my 2nd mariners dynasty. I'm using KGbaseball 3.0 roster, with the injury save.

other info:

all-star

no budgets

basic mlb setup otherwise.

2007 schedule

trade rejection and deadline is on

This roster, i will be making trades at the beginning of the year, within reason to get an upgraded Mariners Team, then make management decisions within the year while playing most games.

i will update a .savreader file to my host, and keep the box scores on this site as well.

i'll update after every game, and probably make some graphics for the dynasty as well.

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NEWS ==============

4/1/07

The Seattle Mariners hire new GM and Front office staff

The Mariners have introduced Chas Marini as their new General Manager, and VP of Baseball operations. Marini has lived in the Seattle Area all of his life, and is excited to be part of the Mariners Organization, after failing to meet expectations as a high school 1st baseman.

TRANSACTION WIRE================

The Seattle Mariners have made a big trade prior to the start of this upcoming 2007 season. The Seattle Mariners have traded RHP Jeff Weaver, 2B/DH Jose Vidro and 3B Mike Morse to Milwaukee for LHP Chris Capuano and LF/DH Kevin Mench. The Brewers GM Doug Melvin could not be reached for comment

The Mariners final rotation and lineups will be released by the end of the 2nd.

LATE TRANSACTION=====

The Seattle Mariners have Traded LHP Horacio Ramirez to the Florida Marlins for RHP Matt Lindstrom and RHP Ross Wolf.

The Mariners have also released RP Shane Loux

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Opening Day 07 pre game preview

The Seattle Mariners enter the 2007 season with a whole new look. The Mariners finished 2006 with a 78-84 record and set out to make changes. Former GM Bill Bavasi started by trading away Rafael Soriano, Chris Snelling and some minor leaguers away to different teams, as well as hitting the free agent market. What he ended up with at the end of spring training was Jose Vidro, Jose Guillen, Miguel Batista, Horacio Ramirez, and Jeff Weaver. Unexpectedly Bill Bavasi was fired at the end of spring training.

Here comes Chas. He jumped right in, trading away Jeff Weaver, Horacio Ramirez, Jose Vidro and some minor leaguers. He acquired; Chris Capuano, Kevin Mench, and several young minor league pitching prospects.

In the next section, we will review each position on this team, and the players that will fill those spots.

Roster outlook:

The Rotation is set. This is how it will look, along with selected explanations.

RHP: Felix Hernandez. Felix is the Mariners Ace, His strong arsenal of pitches and his power will set the pace to this rotation.

LHP: Chris Capuano.Acquired to fill the much needed hole at the #2 spot.

LHP: Jarrod Washburn. Consistant pitcher will eat innings in the 3 Spot

RHP: Miguel Batista.

LHP: Jake Woods. Nothing special to say, nothing bad to say. Will eat innings.

Bullpen

LHP: Sean White

MRP:Eric O'Flaherty. Young fearless lefty will get K's

MRP:Jon Huber.

MRP:Matt Lindstrom. Hard throwing, may spend time in AAA

SU:George Sherill. Reliable lefty handed specialist.

SU:Chris Reitsma

CL:JJ Putz. Dominant Closer

Pitching Overview: This staff has the potential to be one of the best in the game. The starting is good enough, however past #2 it doesnt strike alot of fear into opposing lineups. The bullpen is young, but talented. If the players live up to their potential this could be one of the best bullpens in the league. JJ Putz is lights out at closer.

Lineup

Ichiro

Beltre

Ibanez: Back in the 3rd spot

Sexson

Guillen

Mench: May platoon occasionally with broussard

Johjima

Betancourt

Lopez

Bench

Burke

Bloomquist: Do everything utility player may find himself on another team before the end of the season. Marini hints.

Broussard

Ellison

Offense overview:

This lineup has the potential to produce a lot of runs. There is power from 2-6, and this lineup could terrorize pitching in this league. However, playing at Safeco and the Mariners ability to not perform to potential, we could have an ugly lineup if they continue to strike out a lot.

Prospect information:

Brandon Morrow: Morrow is at AA West Tenn as the #1 starter. Marini made this decision so that Morrow could develop into the pitcher he is projected to be.

Jeff Clement: Clement will be starting every day at catcher in AAA Tacoma. Marini seems content to let Clement play a full season in AAA to gain confidence and work on his overall ability.

Adam Jones: Starting in CF everyday in AAA. Marini wants Jones to be ready to make the move to the big leagues within a few months.

Marini is open to any questions about the team, and will answer them as much as he can.

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Opening Day Game 1 report========

full box score here

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Felix leads Mariners to Opening Day victory

On a beautiful sunny day in Seattle, the Mariners took on the Athletics on opening day. King Felix took the mound, against Rich Harden and crew.

Felix gave up 8 hits in 8 innings of work and struck out only 3. Oakland uncharacteristicly came out swinging at everything, and made a lot of outs for it. Felix finished off 2 innings with solid strikeouts, and he walked none.

The offense was led by Jose Guillen's 2 hits, and rauls clutch 2 rbi double in the 3rd. Felix's only run given up was a solo home run to Milton Bradley in the 8th. JJ Putz came in from the pen in the 9th, and struggled greatly. Giving up doubles in the gap to Chavez and Swisher. He Settled down after giving up 2 runs. He proceded to strike out Bobby Crosby and get pinch hitter Todd Walker to fly out.

Player of the game: Felix Hernandez. 1er, 3k, 8IP

Game 2 vs. Oakland is next.

Chris Capuano (0-0 ) vs. Dan Haren (0-0)

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Cool!

Nice to see a Mariner dynasty in the mix. Will be keeping track of your progress young GM.. lol.

You fleeced Melvin in that Cap/Mench deal. haha. Lost tons of salary and got a TOR young pitcher out of it. Definitely something Bill Bavasi wouldn't do.

I'm almost ready to start my dynasty as soon as I stop being so anal. I swear I won't settle in with a dynasty until everyone has a cyber face and their batting stances and talents are perfect. Oh yeah, the rosters have to be 101% accurate too.

Whats wrong with me? lol

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sorry my progress has been slow. i'm not having much time with working 1-10 pm everyday, and i wake up at 10-11 every morning. i'll get into this a bit more since im getting feedback.

after every week in the game, ill do a full mlb level savreader update, sans players on other teams.

i might play a "featured" minor league game every week or so also, because i like the minors, and they don't get much dynasty love.

also, i'm looking for an easier solution then the already super easy home-hosted server for images. dang thing is pretty unreliable. any suggestions besides the normal imageshack variety?

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Mariners Vs. Athletics GAME 2/162========

full box score here

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Mariners Offense Falters behind solid Capuano

The Mariners had a hard time getting the offense to score runs. The only run scored by the Mariners was by Adrian Beltre's shallow pop fly to score Ichiro from third after his 5th inning triple.

The Mariners failed to capitalize on a bases loaded situation, when Jose Lopez struck out looking in the 2nd with 2 outs. Capuano pitched a gem, with 7 strong innings and only 2 earned runs to show for it. He struck out 6 in the process.

Kevin Mench continued his 0-fer in this game, going 0-4 with 2ks, and grounding out in the 9th with 2 outs and 2 on.

Player of the game: Dan Haren (1-0)who took the win with 7 good innings and 7 strikeouts

The final game of the series with Oakland is next

Jarrod Washburn (0-0 ) vs. Joe Blanton(0-0)

AL WEST STANDINGS

TEAM W-L-PCT

Seattle 1-1-.500

Anaheim 1-1-.500

Texas 1-1-.500

Oakland 1-1-.500

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