I doubt this is even worth mentioning, but the Mariners have won 8 of the last 10 and four in a row. They've done this with their best relief pitcher learning to be a starter and with a line-up comprised mostly of guys who started the year with the Tacoma Rainiers. So how is this happening?
Ryan Rowland-Smith can pitch. Over his last three starts, 20.1 innings, 4 earned runs, 13Ks, 6 BBs. He's also managed to go past six innings in each outing. (Take note, Erik Bedard)
Adrian Beltre is playing like he's up for a new contract. Someone must have told him that he signed a 4-year deal in 2004 instead of a 5-year deal to explain his production of late. He hit for a cycle on Monday and over the last 6 games, he's hitting .538, 3 HRs, 7 RBIs and OPS of 1.595. We haven't seen production like that from Adrian since his contract year numbers of .334, 48 HRs, 121 RBIs in 2004. I may take Beltre number 1 in my fantasy baseball draft next year.
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Break up the AAAA Mariners. If it's September and your team is out of contention, then Adrian Beltre will hit. I can't wait to see how he hits in September '09, when he's up for a new deal.
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