U.S.S. Mariner

Custom USB drives

2010-11-28T00:36:00.000-08:00

If you need custom usb drives you should really check out the site linked above. It has information on where to purchase your own customized usb drives and thumb drives. There are many different types of flash usb drives and custom usb drives info has a lot of information about those drives. Check out the usb flash drive hotspot today!

2009 Season in Full Swing

2009-04-19T22:48:00.000-07:00

The season is now in full swing- stay tuned for a lot of updates on your favorite Seattle team from your favorite Mariners Blog :)

Alex Rodriguez in the news again

2009-02-04T20:34:00.000-08:00

He is all over the news again. The ex-mariner is in another controversy after Torre released his new book that criticized Rodriguez for being a fraud. The Yankees seem to have rallied around their player, but that was expected- no one knows whats really happening behind the scenes in the clubhouse and between the players. What do you think is happening and will this all blow over? Also, will it effect A. Rod's play- for the better or worse?

Where will Manny go?

2009-02-04T20:32:00.000-08:00

I find it ridiculous that Manny Ramirez and Scott Boras did not accept a $25 million, one year deal with the Dodgers. L.A. is a competitor and Manny needs to realize he isn't going to get the 6 years or whatever he wants because he is simply too old and Major League Baseball teams have learned the hard way that signing old players to long terms isn't always good *cough the Yankees.

Selig made $17.5 million

2009-02-02T22:33:00.000-08:00

New reports show that Major League Baseball headman, Bud Selig, made an astounding $17.5 million in 2007. Only three players earned more than him, all three being on the Yankees (Giambi, ex-Mariner Alex Rodriguez, and Derek Jeter.) Of course there are more players that make over 17.5 now, but that is still a huge amount, especially for a commish of Selig's caliber. He is no where near good for the sport and only cares about the owners, which really hurts the fans, who are the people that really keep it all going. It's all a business sadly...

Heilman and Sweeney

2009-01-29T14:09:00.000-08:00

Aaron Heliman has signed a deal a with the Cubs and is now officially not a Mariner. This also ends speculation on the Peavy trade between the Cubs and San Diego Padres. Also, The Mariners have agreed to a deal with Mike Sweeney- let's see how this one plays out over the course of this season.

Bebo Information

2009-01-25T20:00:00.001-08:00

After writing the last review, people have been asking me if I have a similar site for the Bebo social network. I actually do and this site is similar to the last, except it is for Bebo. It has tons of Bebo information including Bebo news. Like the Facebook site, it also has an unblock Bebo feature for those using shared public networks. There is also a review of the Bebo community, which contains a lot of information for new Bebo users and old users alike. It is certainly something that anyone who likes social networking should check out. Even if other social networks weren’t for you, Bebo might be, just check out this site for the information if you are wary before signing up.

Facebook Information

2009-01-25T11:30:00.000-08:00

Today I have a couple more website reviews of sites I like. The first one is for all of you Facebook fans out there. Facebook information is a website that aims to help users enhance their Facebook experience. The site includes several Facebook tools including a message save, direct webcam video uploader, and a Faceboom AIM status icon. It also contains Facebook proxy for all of you who are trying to access the social networking site from a public network that blocks it. Fcbkinfo.com also contains information on how you can market yourself or your brand on Facebook. Overall, the site is a must-see for any Facebook users.

Slow free agency market

2009-01-25T11:22:00.001-08:00

After the signing of Mark Teixeira by the Yankees, other free agents were hoping they would move to the front of the line in terms of interest. Yet, that interest has not formed, partly due to economic problems. This is not good news for free agents like Manny Ramirez, who were hoping for big deals with big money because it simply isn't happening in this climate.

Benefits of Acai Berry Powder and Acai Capsules

2009-01-22T15:54:00.000-08:00

Acai berry is a fruit that is indigenous to South and Central America. It has recently received a lot of press coverage after people discovered the numerous health benefits the fruit contains including aid in weight loss. There are several benefits of acai which have prompted people to take acai berry powder and acai capsules. For anyone who is health-conscious, they should really read more about the exotic fruit and whether or not it is right for them. Acaiberrysamples.org is a great place to this at and it also offers price comparisons from around the net so that visitors get the best deal possible.

I'm Still Here

2009-01-19T22:41:00.001-08:00

If you saw the spam filter coming to this site or the last post I made to the workers over at Blogger, don't be afraid because I am here to stay :) Blogger filters simply made the mistake of thinking that this blog was automated and run by robots, which is against the T.O.S. Of course I am a real human and I will continue blogging so stay tuned for more on the Mariners and the world!

To blogspot reviewers

2009-01-18T21:25:00.000-08:00

I understand your concern, but I am not spamming. I am a real human, who has read the T.O.S. and those posts were simply site reviews for some of my buddy's sites which he wanted some exposure for. If that is considered spam, I will stop posting more reviews (I hope I can keep the ones I've done since I promised him them), but please open up my blog again- I would still like to post about other things like the Mariners.

Sincerely,
blogger at U.S.S. Mariner

Cell Phone Signal Booster

2009-01-16T20:13:00.000-08:00

Cell phones are an everyday part of life nowadays. Yet, cell phone providers still have areas in which they are not able to relay good signal, simply because there is so much space to cover. This can be a hassle for cell phone users, but now there is something that they can do about it. The cell phone booster, also known as the mobile booster, is a product that will amplify your cell phone signal. This means less dropped calls, better sound quality, and more bars virtually everywhere. It can be a bit expensive, but for those who rely on their phones it can definitely be worth the money.

Acai Berry Diet

2009-01-16T20:10:00.000-08:00

The acai berry is a fruit that continues to grow in popularity and that is why I am blogging about it once more. This time I have a great site that not only gives you information about the fruit, but it gives details about the actual supplements that are available on the market. It also tells you where you can buy acai berry and has information on the acai berry diet. It is definitely worth a look even if you’ve gone to other acai berry sites because this one has some really great information on the particular products and it makes comparisons between them.

0% Credit Cards

2009-01-13T12:02:00.000-08:00

If you are sick with your current credit card and its offerings, you may want to try out 0% credit cards. These cards offer a variety of features which may include low APR (including 0% APR for up to 15 months,) low balance fee transfer, free rewards (which is run through a points system) and no annual fees. There are many rewards available including frequent flyer miles and cash back. To apply for a card you can fill out applications online. Credit-cards-0.co.uk tells you how to go about the whole process in an easy and painless way. It also gives you tips on what to watch out for as you apply.

Top Click Media

2009-01-13T11:47:00.000-08:00

Pay per click advertising is a very popular medium among webmasters because it is so easy to setup and use, but the profit potential is very high. There are tons of sites out there and different programs work for different people, so it is good to try a few different programs before settling with one that works well on your site. Top Click Media is an internet marketing site that has a PPC program as well as search engine optimization (SEO) and web design/branding services. Their pay per click marketing program is worth a try as it may be better than what you are currently using. You may also want to check out the search engine optimization tips that they offer. Search engine optimization is a vital part in marketing your site simply because of the sheer power of search engines to drive traffic to your site. Of course once they are at your site, it is nice to have a site that looks good and stays in their in their mind (which it will if it is brandable,) so that’s where Top Click Media’s web design services may be of use. Try them out if you need help with making money, SEO, or design- it’s worth a shot.

Rickey Henderson elected into Hall

2009-01-13T11:39:00.001-08:00

Rickey Henderson, considered by many to be the greatest lead-off hitter of all time, was accepted into the Hall of Fame this week. It was his first time of the ballot and he got in with over 90% of the vote. There was no surprise that'd he got elected. In fact, it was surprising that he didn't get more of the vote. Henderson was one of the best the game has ever seen and he played with several teams including the Seattle Mariners. It was great to watch him and for all the younger children, it is a shame they can't (they can always watch old tapes though.) Henderson was a heck of a player and he deserves to be in.

Guild Hosting

2009-01-12T20:26:00.000-08:00

Are you a gamer? Have you ever wanted to create your own guild, but didn’t have the time to set up a website? Well, now you can run a guild without having to build a site through My Guild Host. The site allows gamers from all sorts of different games to make their own guild in minutes, so that they can still spend most of their time playing. The website wizard makes everything very easy to run and the service comes with a plethora of features including 24/7 monitoring and support. There are also several templates to choose from so that your guild site looks unique and inviting. It is the easiest and quickest way to set up a successful guild for your favorite game. Guild hosting comes for $4.95/month, with discounts for purchases of several months. Try WOW Guild Hosting today!

Miley Cyrus Ringtones

2009-01-12T12:07:00.000-08:00

For those of you who don’t like Lil Wayne, maybe you’ll be interested in Miley Cyrus ringtones. Get the latest and greatest from the Disney star who found her way to fame through her show “Hannah Montana.” Ringtones available include “Who said,” “This is life,” “I miss you,” and a variety of others. These ringtones are also available for all major phone companies and the downloading process is run through the same site as the Lil Wayne ringtones. This site also gives an option to get all of the ringtones, if you are a big fan of the rising star, Miley Cyrus.

Lil Wayne Ringtones

2009-01-10T09:37:00.000-08:00

Do you like Lil Wayne? If so, you may want to check out these Lil Wayne ringtones. The site contains several ringtones from the rap star including “Lollipop,” “A Milli,” “Got Money,” “Go DJ,” “Fireman,” and several others. The ringtones work with several carriers, including Verizon, T-Mobile, At&t, and Sprint (among others.) For those of you who are fans of the self-proclaimed “best rapper alive,” this site may be of interest to you. Ringtones are very popular right now and having the right ringtone will help set you apart from the crowd. Try one today at Lil Wayne ringtones!

Emo Quiz

2009-01-09T11:38:00.000-08:00

If you like taking quizzes you may want to try this Emo Quiz. It is a fairly short quiz that tells you whether or not you are emo (of course it isn’t going to be 100% accurate, so don’t take it too seriously.) It is all for fun, nothing serious, but it can pass the time when you are bored. You can also tell your friends about it so that they take it and you can compare the results! It is better than doing nothing and maybe you will learn something about yourself. Just try it out and see what happens.

Runescape Cursor

2009-01-07T13:42:00.000-08:00

If you are a fan of Runescape you may be interested in one of these Runescape cursors for your computer. There are all kinds of different cursors available including images of different weapons and body armor. The cursors are courtesy of rsforums.com, a Runescape forum. You can also join the forum and talk with other RS fans about the latest and greatest concerning the game and its features. Discuss strategies, items, levels, or anything else concerning the online game. The furm has over 5,000 members so you will be able to interact with a wide variety of Runescape players from around the world. If you just want the cursors, a direct link to them can be found here.

Seattle Mariners

2008-12-29T14:43:00.001-08:00

The Seattle Mariners Baseball Club The Seattle Mariners have to overcome many obstacles before they can get any major national press. Professional sports teams in Seattle not named the Seahawks always have problems getting noticed by the media and the Mariners did not help their cause when they came onto the Major League Baseball scene as an expansion franchise in the American League West in 1977. The Seattle Mariners baseball club logged losing seasons from its inception in 1977 up until the 1990 season. You would think that a history of losing would keep the fans away but the people in Seattle love cheering for their Mariners and the Mariners remain a popular ticket in Seattle even though they have never won a pennant and have only made the playoffs three times in over 30 seasons.

The story of the Seattle Mariners actually helped spawn another very popular small town Major League Baseball franchise. In 1965 the owner of the Cleveland Indians was a gentleman named William Daley and William Daley had visions of putting Major League Baseball in Seattle. So in 1965 Daley proposed a move from Cleveland, where his franchise had hit hard times with low attendance and losing seasons, to Seattle where there had been a team in the Pacific Coast Baseball League for almost 100 years already. The city of Seattle was primed for Major League Baseball and the anticipation of the Indians possibly coming to Seattle caused quite a stir in Seattle. The problem is that it also caused quite a stir in Cleveland and in the offices of Major League Baseball where the move was shot down by the league.

Shortly after the failed move attempt Daley sold the Cleveland Indians and began a movement, along with current Seattle Rainers pitcher Dewey Soriano, to try and get a Major League Baseball expansion franchise to Seattle and in 1969 Daley and Seattle were finally awarded their expansion Major League Baseball franchise and it was dubbed the Seattle Pilots. Daley put up 47 percent of the expansion fee and became the chairman of the board while Soriano became the team president. Once the Pilots came to town the existing Pacific Coast team the Rainers ceased to exist to make way in their stadium for the Pilots. But right from the beginning the Pilots were experiencing problems and the problems would mount until the Pilots faced an important decision.

The Seattle Pilots played in the Rainers' old stadium Sicks Stadium. The problem is that Sicks Stadium only held 17,000 people and Major League Baseball had a condition that their stadiums must hold at least 30,000 people. To allow for the proper expansion of the stadium Major League Baseball had decided to delay the Pilots' first season to 1971. However under pressure from the United States Senate the Pilots found their first season moved to 1969 under the condition that by the end of the season Sicks Stadium had the necessary 30,000 fan capacity. It seemed like an impossible task and, by the end of the 1969 season, it was becoming obvious that it was indeed impossible.

They had expanded Sicks Stadium to almost 25,000 seats but many of the new seats had bad views of the field and the stadium water pressure was insufficient to supply the entire stadium with the water it needed for drinking fountains, restroom facilities, and player showers. By the time the season was over Soriano knew that he could no longer afford to keep the Pilots in Seattle so he struck a deal to sell the franchise rights to Milwaukee, Wisconsin businessman Bud Selig for $10 Million. Selig moved the Pilots to Milwaukee and renamed them the Brewers. Now Milwaukee had their long awaited return to Major League Baseball but Seattle was without a team. The people of Seattle were confident that it would not be long before Major League Baseball came calling again.

King County and the city of Seattle were none too impressed with the move of the Pilots out of Seattle and they sued Major League Baseball in 1970 over what the county and city called a breach of contract. The suit dragged on for years but during the time the suit was being litigated King County built the state of the art Kingdome that they were confident would not only house a Major League Baseball team but also a professional football team. By 1974 the National Football League had awarded Seattle the Seattle Seahawks football franchise and the team began play in the Kingdome in 1976. As part of an agreement to drop the lawsuit Major League Baseball agreed to award Seattle a new expansion franchise and in 1977, backed by majority owner entertainer Danny Kaye, the Seattle Mariners played their first game in the new Kingdome.

The Seattle Mariners played their first game in front of a sold out Kingdome crowd on April 6, 1977. As a link to the past the starting pitcher for Seattle was Diego Segui who was the only player to be on the roster for the Seattle Pilots and the Seattle Mariners. The 7-0 loss to the Angels on the opening day of 1977 was the beginning of a turbulent and difficult birth for the new Seattle Mariners. But the fan support was what kept the team alive and the league was so impressed with the enthusiasm for baseball in Seattle that the 1979 All-Star game was played in the Kingdome. Mariner Bruce Bochte had the game winning hit in front of another sold out Kingdome crowd but the joy was short lived as the Mariners experienced yet another losing season in 1979 and continued to experience losing seasons for the next 11 years.

In 1981 the Mariners were purchased by California businessman George Argyros and fans were hopeful that a new owner meant that the team's fortunes would change. The fans continued to pour into the Kingdome to watch their beloved Mariners, by now nicknamed the M's by the locals, march towards losing season after losing season. In 1989 Ken Griffey Jr, the son of baseball legend Ken Griffey, was drafted by the team and the fans once again were hopeful that a winning season was on the horizon. But in 1990 the team once again finished with a losing record and fans began to wonder if the Mariners would ever come out on the winning end of a season. Their dreams would soon come true.

In 1992 the Mariners were purchased by Hiroshi Yamauchi who was the chairman of Nintendo and Yamauchi promptly changed everything about the Mariners. He changed the team colors, changed the logo, and he also completely changed the uniforms. In those new uniforms he put Yankee legend Lou Pinella as the team's new manager and Pinella managed the Mariners from 1993 to 2002. By 1995 he had players such as ace pitcher Randy Johnson, clutch hitter Edgar Martinez, and the by now almost legendary Ken Griffey Jr on his roster and big things were expected. Pinella and his Mariners delivered.

In a fit of excitement that the city of Seattle had never seen the Mariners won 25 of their last 36 games to win the right to play the mighty New York Yankees in the 1995 Division playoff series. The city was in a furor as the Mariners suddenly became the hottest ticket in town and everyone was glued to their televisions or radios for every game of the 5 game series. In game five, with the series on the line, clutch hitter Edgar Martinez hit the series winning double and the Mariners were headed to the American League Championship series which is just one step away from the World Series. The city and players were beside themselves with excitement and even though the Mariners were denied their World Series berth in a strange historic twist of fate by the Cleveland Indians that season still lives with Mariner fans as the greatest season of the team's history to date.

Since then the Mariners have made the playoffs on two more occasions and while the Mariners have never been to a World Series they also have the distinction of being one of the few teams in baseball history to never lose in the first round of the playoffs each time they made the post season. In 2000 they defeated the Chicago White Sox in the Division Series in the confines of their new home in Seattle Safeco Field and then went on to lose to the Yankees in the American League Championship series. In 2001 the Mariners exacted revenge on the Cleveland Indians as they beat the Indians in the Division Series to advance once again to the American League Championship series. In the 2001 American League Championship series the Mariners would once again lose to the New York Yankees but the 116 win season posted by the Mariners, along with their second consecutive trip to the postseason, had established a culture of respectability and winning in Seattle that continues to this day.

The Mariners have also enjoyed a rich history of potential hall of fame players since they have moved to Safeco Field. In 2001 the Major League Baseball all-star game was played in Seattle and the Mariners sent 8 players to the game and among them was Mariner hero Edgar Martinez and Japanese hitting legend Ichiro Suzuki. As more time has gone by Ichiro Suzuki, simply known as Ichiro, has become the face of the franchise and the one that many experts point to as one of the greatest hitters in the history of Major League Baseball.

The Mariners have had their share of controversy as well. Lou Pinella left the team after the 2003 season when he announced that he felt that the team was more interested in a healthy balance sheet than they were in winning baseball games. The roof of the Kingdome partially collapsed in July of 1994 as four of the huge ceiling tiles that help to make up the roof collapsed to the floor of the stadium. No one was injured but because of the damage the Mariners were forced to play 20 road games in 21 days while crews quickly repaired the Kingdome. The first game of the road trip was played in Boston but since it was supposed to be a home game for the Mariners it was dubbed a home game for Seattle by Major League Baseball. When the game was rained out it went down in history as the only home game rained out during the Mariners time in the Kingdome.

It was a long trip to baseball respectability for the city of Seattle but in the end the Mariners have delivered and have established themselves as a threat in Major League Baseball. Now the city waits patiently for their first World Series title and if there is one thing Seattle baseball fans have learned to do all of these years it is to patiently wait for their baseball team to bring glory home. As they wait they continue to fill Safeco Field and cheer on their beloved Mariners as they have done since 1977 when the rest of baseball barely even noticed the city of Seattle.

Seattle Mariners

2008-06-12T16:21:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the Seattle Mariners blog. The Mariners are a baseball franchise that plays in the American League of the MLB. The team was created in 1977 and currently holds the record for most wins in one season. They currently play at Safeco Park.