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Hiring La Russa would actually increase expectations. If Seattleites are currently willing to attend AAA games at MLB prices, why make them care about winning?
 
It's ridiculous they are going to hire from within when this franchise needs some serious changes.

LaRussa would demand change and run this team like a baseball organization. Something we haven't seen since Lou/Gillick were in charge.
 
The front office knew damn well when they signed Cano to an ARod deal, that it wouldn't do a fucking thing in improving their chance for the playoffs. However, the fanbase will give a "we suck, but at least the front office is trying" response. That is all the front office cares about in the end. They want a dumb fucking fanbase that will overpay to attend games and not demand anything of substance in return. In fact, the Mariner front office is probably the smartest group in baseball, because they got exactly what they wanted.

I used to be a fan of the Mariners, but after the Beltre and Sexson deals I was done being a fan. I did however follow them, thinking that maybe I could start liking them again, but after this last deal with Cano, I'm gone from that group. I now despise the Mariners, because of their lack of competitiveness at the front office level. I now realize that management is actually trying to miss the playoffs, while being just good enough to not be the worst. I hope they lose every fucking game next season. Seattleites deserve 0-162.
 
The front office knew damn well when they signed Cano to an ARod deal, that it wouldn't do a fucking thing in improving their chance for the playoffs. However, the fanbase will give a "we suck, but at least the front office is trying" response. That is all the front office cares about in the end. They want a dumb fucking fanbase that will overpay to attend games and not demand anything of substance in return. In fact, the Mariner front office is probably the smartest group in baseball, because they got exactly what they wanted.

I used to be a fan of the Mariners, but after the Beltre and Sexson deals I was done being a fan. I did however follow them, thinking that maybe I could start liking them again, but after this last deal with Cano, I'm gone from that group. I now despise the Mariners, because of their lack of competitiveness at the front office level. I now realize that management is actually trying to miss the playoffs, while being just good enough to not be the worst. I hope they lose every fucking game next season. Seattleites deserve 0-162.
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you hit the nail on the fucking head. Signing cano and no one else is not going to lead to 90+ wins. It's simply a ticket and jersey selling ploy, they're toying with this idiotic fanbase.
I will say this at least mariner fans are better than doogs, they stopped going after a while. Expect crowds of under 10K a lot unless they magically start winning
 
The front office knew damn well when they signed Cano to an ARod deal, that it wouldn't do a fucking thing in improving their chance for the playoffs. However, the fanbase will give a "we suck, but at least the front office is trying" response. That is all the front office cares about in the end. They want a dumb fucking fanbase that will overpay to attend games and not demand anything of substance in return. In fact, the Mariner front office is probably the smartest group in baseball, because they got exactly what they wanted.

I used to be a fan of the Mariners, but after the Beltre and Sexson deals I was done being a fan. I did however follow them, thinking that maybe I could start liking them again, but after this last deal with Cano, I'm gone from that group. I now despise the Mariners, because of their lack of competitiveness at the front office level. I now realize that management is actually trying to miss the playoffs, while being just good enough to not be the worst. I hope they lose every fucking game next season. Seattleites deserve 0-162.
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you hit the nail on the fucking head. Signing cano and no one else is not going to lead to 90+ wins. It's simply a ticket and jersey selling ploy, they're toying with this idiotic fanbase.
I will say this at least mariner fans are better than doogs, they stopped going after a while. Expect crowds of under 10K a lot unless they magically start winning
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Didn't they average something like 22k last year without Cano? You give Seattleites too much credit. You will see 30k+ fans until about month 2, when Seattle is 10 games out, then you'll still get the 30k+ when Felix pitches. All cumulating to about a 25k average next year. Ownership will be very pleased, even after they go 62-100.
 
The front office knew damn well when they signed Cano to an ARod deal, that it wouldn't do a fucking thing in improving their chance for the playoffs. However, the fanbase will give a "we suck, but at least the front office is trying" response. That is all the front office cares about in the end. They want a dumb fucking fanbase that will overpay to attend games and not demand anything of substance in return. In fact, the Mariner front office is probably the smartest group in baseball, because they got exactly what they wanted.

I used to be a fan of the Mariners, but after the Beltre and Sexson deals I was done being a fan. I did however follow them, thinking that maybe I could start liking them again, but after this last deal with Cano, I'm gone from that group. I now despise the Mariners, because of their lack of competitiveness at the front office level. I now realize that management is actually trying to miss the playoffs, while being just good enough to not be the worst. I hope they lose every fucking game next season. Seattleites deserve 0-162.
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you hit the nail on the fucking head. Signing cano and no one else is not going to lead to 90+ wins. It's simply a ticket and jersey selling ploy, they're toying with this idiotic fanbase.
I will say this at least mariner fans are better than doogs, they stopped going after a while. Expect crowds of under 10K a lot unless they magically start winning
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Didn't they average something like 22k last year without Cano? You give Seattleites too much credit. You will see 30k+ fans until about month 2, when Seattle is 10 games out, then you'll still get the 30k+ when Felix pitches. All cumulating to about a 25k average next year. Ownership will be very pleased, even after they go 62-100.
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Disagree. No way Robinson Cano is worth 8k per game for a month.

 
The front office knew damn well when they signed Cano to an ARod deal, that it wouldn't do a fucking thing in improving their chance for the playoffs. However, the fanbase will give a "we suck, but at least the front office is trying" response. That is all the front office cares about in the end. They want a dumb fucking fanbase that will overpay to attend games and not demand anything of substance in return. In fact, the Mariner front office is probably the smartest group in baseball, because they got exactly what they wanted.

I used to be a fan of the Mariners, but after the Beltre and Sexson deals I was done being a fan. I did however follow them, thinking that maybe I could start liking them again, but after this last deal with Cano, I'm gone from that group. I now despise the Mariners, because of their lack of competitiveness at the front office level. I now realize that management is actually trying to miss the playoffs, while being just good enough to not be the worst. I hope they lose every fucking game next season. Seattleites deserve 0-162.
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you hit the nail on the fucking head. Signing cano and no one else is not going to lead to 90+ wins. It's simply a ticket and jersey selling ploy, they're toying with this idiotic fanbase.
I will say this at least mariner fans are better than doogs, they stopped going after a while. Expect crowds of under 10K a lot unless they magically start winning
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Didn't they average something like 22k last year without Cano? You give Seattleites too much credit. You will see 30k+ fans until about month 2, when Seattle is 10 games out, then you'll still get the 30k+ when Felix pitches. All cumulating to about a 25k average next year. Ownership will be very pleased, even after they go 62-100.
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Disagree. No way Robinson Cano is worth 8k per game for a month.
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Remember that season ticket sales still make the team money even if the idiots who bought them don't show.
 
The front office knew damn well when they signed Cano to an ARod deal, that it wouldn't do a fucking thing in improving their chance for the playoffs. However, the fanbase will give a "we suck, but at least the front office is trying" response. That is all the front office cares about in the end. They want a dumb fucking fanbase that will overpay to attend games and not demand anything of substance in return. In fact, the Mariner front office is probably the smartest group in baseball, because they got exactly what they wanted.

I used to be a fan of the Mariners, but after the Beltre and Sexson deals I was done being a fan. I did however follow them, thinking that maybe I could start liking them again, but after this last deal with Cano, I'm gone from that group. I now despise the Mariners, because of their lack of competitiveness at the front office level. I now realize that management is actually trying to miss the playoffs, while being just good enough to not be the worst. I hope they lose every fucking game next season. Seattleites deserve 0-162.
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you hit the nail on the fucking head. Signing cano and no one else is not going to lead to 90+ wins. It's simply a ticket and jersey selling ploy, they're toying with this idiotic fanbase.
I will say this at least mariner fans are better than doogs, they stopped going after a while. Expect crowds of under 10K a lot unless they magically start winning
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Didn't they average something like 22k last year without Cano? You give Seattleites too much credit. You will see 30k+ fans until about month 2, when Seattle is 10 games out, then you'll still get the 30k+ when Felix pitches. All cumulating to about a 25k average next year. Ownership will be very pleased, even after they go 62-100.
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I watched a lot last year, trust me there were some awful crowds especially in April and towards the end. They obviously won't average anything less than 20 but there will be some bad crowds
 
I thought the Mariners might have gained some balls after the Cano signing and go out and pay out the ass for a couple other players to really get serious.... then of course they show you why they are the Mariners. Now Cano will come and be way overpayed and they will win the exact same amount of games they have been.
 
I thought the Mariners might have gained some balls after the Cano signing and go out and pay out the ass for a couple other players to really get serious.... then of course they show you why they are the Mariners. Now Cano will come and be way overpayed and they will win the exact same amount of games they have been.
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It cracks me up that the Mariners will pay Cano the same they could have paid Jacoby Ellsbury's and Carlos Beltran. FS
 
I love how when Jack Z (I like to call him that) was first hired, he was supposed to be the next "Tampa Bay" style GM who will build the team through superior scouting and getting cheap, undervalued talent. After completely failing at that he's now just a fat, bald, lazy piece of shit throwing out the entire budget on whichever big name wants to come and finish their career in Seattle.

Off the top of my head: failed acquisitions through the draft and trade -
Dustin Ackley
Justin Smoak
Danny Hultzen (ironically he was the "safe" pick in the draft with the lowest upside, and now he has elbow issues)
Jesus Montero

The latest top draft pick, Zunino, is another low upside guy but he was the closest to being major league ready! Because screw talent, we want more average players on our MLB roster as soon as possible.
 
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they knew that Seattle Times hit piece was coming and signed Cano to counter that bad PR.
 
they knew that Seattle Times hit piece was coming and signed Cano to counter that bad PR.
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I don't think they'd commit $240 million as a smoke screen to a hit piece from the Times. They're just desperate for offense and losing patience.
 
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