Linus Van Pelt of the Peanuts comic strip once observed, "There is no heavier burden than great potential." It is with these great expectations that the Seattle Mariners' highly anticipated 2010 season begins today at 7:07 pm in Oakland with a contest against their American League West rivals, the Athletics. The off-season acquisitions of pitcher Cliff Lee, infielder Chone Figgins and outfielder Milton Bradley have Mariners fans excepting nothing less the division pennant. Those dreamers amongst us eye bigger things for the home team.
Earlier this year, we imagined Seattle Mariners players at dog breeds at the Genesee Dog Park. Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki's characteristics --athletic, intelligent and independent -- reminds one of the Australian Cattle Dog. The media have criticized the perennial All Star and former Most Valuable Player (MVP) for lacking the demeanor of an outgoing clubhouse leader. To those accusations, we say: Shut the hell up, J.J. Putz, Carlos Silva and Richie Sexson. What had you done for the Mariners lately? Quite frankly, nothing prior to a Democrat taking the White House.
The Mariners play their home opener at Safeco Field at 3:40 pm on Monday, April 12. Don't have tickets? Make friends with a scalper. Remember that all attendees will receive a free 2010 season magnetic calendar.
Here's to the home team meeting the great expectations of 2010.
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