Grind it out

The Seattle Mariners.  For the last 14 years they haven't been much more than a little entertainment to get Seattle fans through the grueling months between the Superbowl and Pre-season of football. For the most part, they have been a disappointment.  But this season was something different entirely. Perhaps it was just renewed faith in Seattle sports with the Seahawks' Superbowl win, but this team set themselves up differently than we have seen in a Mariners team for a while.  The bullpen was unprecedentedly good, with a depth that could challenge any team we would face.  Our offense, went through difficulties, but with the signing of Robinson Cano, promised to be at least a force to consider.
They fought long and hard all season, and with the Ranger's loss yesterday, our post season hunt ended coming down to the very last game of the season.  But it has certainly been a long time since the last game actually mattered.
But I am filled with hope for what the next seasons will bring to the Mariners, who in the words of Logan Morrison (first baseman) just love to play baseball.
An impressive group of players have been put together in Seattle, and its exciting to seen what they can do with

Lloyd's leadership

King Felix's pitching

Jackson's glimmer of hope

 Seager's batting success  

Zunino's catching/ home runs

And this whole team of quirky, awesome baseball players having the time of their lives.