Hello Internet! Welcome to Chopstik Rick's first ever blog about one of his most passionate hobbies... criticizing his favorite sports teams! Thank you ArmChair Nation and big ups to Will for giving me this opportunity.
Wow, where do I begin? There's just so much I want to say and so many things I want to share for you all to get to know me... oh well, this IS a Mariners blog after all. Funny thing is that I live in Columbus, Ohio. I am a graduate from THE Ohio State University and I can't wait for Urban 3:16 to run wild on the Big Ten.
King Felix pitched a helluva game yesterday. It made me confirm my devotion to the Seattle Mariners. It has been a long time since we've even sniffed the playoffs. I'm not saying we are going to this year, but now that Ichiro is gone, I have rekindled my joy in watching this young team develop. Ichiro was a great Mariner, but he was a freaking diva. I can't help but to root for him, however, and hope he does well in New York.
New York, the Evil Empire... at least they will never touch King Felix, not even with their bats!
Today we will be going against ex-Mariner Freddy Garcia. The M's will throw Iwakuma on the mound, who broke a Mariner rookie record last start by recording 13 K's. We have a chance to win this series!
I guess this is where I should stop. I hope I get a lot of followers. And please, contribute to this blog! I am welcome to all types of banter.
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