HELPING OUT THE CASUAL MARINERS FAN.
Whenever I go to Mariners games, something strikes me.
The men in the photo below, Richie Sexson and Adrian Beltre, were the two most high-profile free agents the Mariners have signed in some time.
Neither have had tremendous years. Beltre got off to a horrible start this year, right after he had helped his home country, the Dominican Republic, do exceedingly well in the World Baseball Classic. Since the first month, however, his average has steadily climbed....and he's looking better and better with every game. And his defense has never faltered. He's one of the best 3rd basemen in baseball.
So...back to me at the Mariners games. Every time Beltre comes up, I hear boos. Sexson? Rousing cheers.
So, hmmm...let's check the numbers as of this morning...
Beltre - .250, 7HRs, 54 strikeouts.
Sexson - .214, 12HRs, 80 strikeouts.
Let me be clear - this is not an invitation to boo Sexson. It's for Mariners fans to take a closer look.