May 5: afternoon rubber match in Seattle with Means on the mound

[Yossarian]

So who here is going to jinx Means? 

[scOtt]

Just now, Philip said:

I would be happy to keep him, but honestly, whether he stays or goes will be dependent upon where Mike thinks we are. Eventually he’s going to have to start trading for the present, rather than for the future.

But Means’ price is only going up for now. And Someone will probably pay it.

That's why.... you offer him 5 years $25 million, there's NO WAY he turns it down! And at THE LEAST you have a serviceable starter. He doesn't even have to be an ace at that price.

[Beysbol]

1 minute ago, O's84 said:

How many extra pitches has Means have to throw due to that horrible umpire?

Very very true! I wonder why Hyde hasn't said anything yet?

[spiritof66]

I've never seen anybody keep track of this, but the elapsed time while the M's have been at bat so far this game has been extraordinarily low.

[SteveA]

Getting interesting now.

58 pitches thru 5.

[scOtt]

Just now, Yossarian said:

So who here is going to jinx Means? 

OFFNY will. Just to be contrary...

[SteveA]

Just now, spiritof66 said:

I've never seen anybody keep track of this, but the elapsed time while the M's have been at bat so far this game has been extraordinarily low.

Time of a possession.   Not just for football anymore!

[HowAboutThat]

Fun fact: the last time the Mariners had a no-hitter it was against the Orioles. Just throwin’ that out there…

[Hallas]

3 minutes ago, Yossarian said:

So who here is going to jinx Means? 

Jinx who?  Who's means?   There's a game today? 

[scOtt]

Trey hits it well. To right. to no avail but still a good sign.

[HowAboutThat]

4 minutes ago, scOtt said:

That's why.... you offer him 5 years $25 million, there's NO WAY he turns it down! And at THE LEAST you have a serviceable starter. He doesn't even have to be an ace at that price.

Do you think he would take it? A starter of that quality is making like 15 per year, five per year would be nothing. I mean, I would take it, sure, but I don’t have his credentials…

[scOtt]

Just now, Philip said:

Fun fact: the last time the Mariners had a no-hitter it was against the Orioles. Just throwin’ that out there…

Who threw that? Or was it them?.....

[O's84]

1 minute ago, Beysbol said:

Very very true! I wonder why Hyde hasn't said anything yet?

If this was Boston, we'd at least definitely here an  answer in the presser  Unfortunately the Baltimore media is neutered

[scOtt]

Just now, Philip said:

Do you think he would take it? A starter of that quality is making like 15 per year, five per year would be nothing. I mean, I would take it, sure, but I don’t have his credentials…

But... 25 million, IN POCKET. Hard to pass up. You'd be set for life. Even if you get hurt the first day of ST.

[scOtt]

Don't disseminate! How many times do I have to tell you all?????