Great piece, JC. I've been to Havre - it's as small as a town can be. And the M's? Trying to keep things in perspective. This team is really good, baseball is really hard and there is no doubt they've arrived. Lots of young tallent and the best players are signed to long term deals. They will be relevent for awhile.
Here comes the obvious; it’s tough to be a Mariners fan. Many journalists who cover MLB are no more than rah-rahs. Ryan has always be a breath of fresh air.
If Seattle “accomplishes the impossible” and takes Houston down, it will reinforce my feelings about how special this year’s team really is. If not, I will still revel in the fact I’m talking about the Mariners in October.
I can’t believe I’m somewhat rooting for Seattle. Growing your in the Westmoreland neighborhood of Portland we all loathed any team north of the Columbia. I guess at 77 I’ve mellowed. No, I still hate ‘em. Go Giants…..next year!
Great story!!! I like his writing. I appreciate a story that allows me to close my eyes and picture the event being described. My analogy to that walk-off moment was listening to Brian Wheeler call Dame hitting the series winner against Houston years ago. All of a sudden, everyone around you is your best friend and you're high-fiving perfect strangers!! Congrats, Seattle!!!
Mariners are still gag artists. Bases loaded, nothing. Runners on first & second, nada. Runners on second & third, nyet. Admittedly I’m a college sports fan and seldom if ever watch professional sports anymore because I’m tired of all the showboating, crotch grabbing, look at me look at me bs. I’m happy to remain a fan of ‘non gaggers’ like Ted Williams, Mel Renfro, Jerry Terr, LaMichael James, Dyrol Burleson, Harry Jerome, et al.
Sure do enjoy your writing. You’re not bad for a youngster😜
Nice to read about baseball being relevant in the fall. My kid played little league for 8 years and I was privileged to be his coach during that time (they didn’t have anyone else). I became a fan of him and the sport and he still loves baseball to this day. We still toss the ball around when he comes to visit. I love college football but there is something different about baseball for sure. Thanks John for the reminder.
Good to see Ryan Divish get some recognization. He’s a great beat writer who captures moments in a game really well.
Great piece, JC. I've been to Havre - it's as small as a town can be. And the M's? Trying to keep things in perspective. This team is really good, baseball is really hard and there is no doubt they've arrived. Lots of young tallent and the best players are signed to long term deals. They will be relevent for awhile.
Here comes the obvious; it’s tough to be a Mariners fan. Many journalists who cover MLB are no more than rah-rahs. Ryan has always be a breath of fresh air.
If Seattle “accomplishes the impossible” and takes Houston down, it will reinforce my feelings about how special this year’s team really is. If not, I will still revel in the fact I’m talking about the Mariners in October.
Go Mariners
GO DAWGS
Good writing on your part, John--thanks for the article. Makes me feel even better about being a Dodger fan...
I can’t believe I’m somewhat rooting for Seattle. Growing your in the Westmoreland neighborhood of Portland we all loathed any team north of the Columbia. I guess at 77 I’ve mellowed. No, I still hate ‘em. Go Giants…..next year!
Great story!!! I like his writing. I appreciate a story that allows me to close my eyes and picture the event being described. My analogy to that walk-off moment was listening to Brian Wheeler call Dame hitting the series winner against Houston years ago. All of a sudden, everyone around you is your best friend and you're high-fiving perfect strangers!! Congrats, Seattle!!!
Hopefully, you can "GET HIM ON THE SHOW!!"
Mariners are still gag artists. Bases loaded, nothing. Runners on first & second, nada. Runners on second & third, nyet. Admittedly I’m a college sports fan and seldom if ever watch professional sports anymore because I’m tired of all the showboating, crotch grabbing, look at me look at me bs. I’m happy to remain a fan of ‘non gaggers’ like Ted Williams, Mel Renfro, Jerry Terr, LaMichael James, Dyrol Burleson, Harry Jerome, et al.
Sure do enjoy your writing. You’re not bad for a youngster😜
Ryan is the only reason I subscribe to the Times. His ongoing war with Twitter and those “fans” is a good follow as well.
Good work here, John.
Divish is a great person and incredibly funny to be around. Just prey he isn’t guarding you on the hardwood...
Really good story. Once I started reading I couldn't stop.
Nice to read about baseball being relevant in the fall. My kid played little league for 8 years and I was privileged to be his coach during that time (they didn’t have anyone else). I became a fan of him and the sport and he still loves baseball to this day. We still toss the ball around when he comes to visit. I love college football but there is something different about baseball for sure. Thanks John for the reminder.
Love Dovish' outlook and talent. Thanks, John for introducing him to me, even though I'm a Giant's fan, also.
The ultimate show of professional and personal respect. Nicely done!
I, like John, am a Giants fan. Killed me when Buster retired. Nice profile on a man who has undoubtedly written his fair share of profiles.
One of your best, JC! He makes me love the Mariners even more.
"It’s his turn."
Love it. ...reflects both yours and his personalities.