I'm a very dedicated Mariners fan. I think I have listened (I have to listen to the radio because we don't have cable) to EVERY game this year (while I do my homework) . I've been a fan of the M's since about 1994, and the 1995 season got me really interested since we made the playoffs.
I don't think the M's can maintain the blistering pace they're at right now, but I still believe they're a shoo-in for the playoffs, and have a good chance at the World Series. (Carlos Guillen, Wilson, and Bell's bats are beginning to warm up, and the bottom third is going to contribute more..... even if they bat .250 or so, it should be enough from them). Then .... if we could just get Al Martin to bat .200!!!!!!!!!
I think it'll be interesting to see what happens when Gil Meche is ready to come back, (maybe he can take halama's spot 🙂)
Also, another club that I hvae followed closely lately, are the Phillies. Good ol' Travis Lee is from my hometown (I still live here).