How do you feel about RW playing baseball?

[RiverDog]

Certainly couldn't hurt for players like Smoak, Ackley, Montero or Saunders to hear from someone that works at, studies hard and actually succeeds. The Mariners need to be focussing on "changing the environment" on that team, and a visit from Wilson couldn't have hurt.

I obviously don't see any problem with it unless it became a distraction. I suppose it would probably be a good morale booster and I'm sure the players would be receptive, but I'm doubtful that there would be any lasting, long term benefit.

[Eaglehawk]

Your response RIver tells me why the Mariners I hear are in last place or second to last place each season. No imagination no thinking outside of the box, and certainly nothing even close to the uniqueness of JS and PC.

What a pity. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised to see some Mariner fans have more respect for the Rangers than for their own TEAM!!!

[RiverDog]

Your response RIver tells me why the Mariners I hear are in last place or second to last place each season. No imagination no thinking outside of the box, and certainly nothing even close to the uniqueness of JS and PC.

What a pity. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised to see some Mariner fans have more respect for the Rangers than for their own TEAM!!!

I specifically said I wasn't against it. I wasn't refusing to "think outside the box", I'm simply stating that I'm dubious of any long term benefit. If I were a Mariners exec and somebody brought me a proposal like that to me, I would approve it despite not being very enthusiastic about it.

[Eaglehawk]

Your response RIver tells me why the Mariners I hear are in last place or second to last place each season. No imagination no thinking outside of the box, and certainly nothing even close to the uniqueness of JS and PC.

What a pity. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised to see some Mariner fans have more respect for the Rangers than for their own TEAM!!!

I specifically said I wasn't against it. I wasn't refusing to "think outside the box", I'm simply stating that I'm dubious of any long term benefit. If I were a Mariners exec and somebody brought me a proposal like that to me, I would approve it despite not being very enthusiastic about it.

Understood. My bad on framing it that way.