Backtalk: Letters to the Sports Editor
Mariners
Won’t make playoffs in 2018?
With the Mariners losing two of three to Houston and Oakland moving into the last wild-card spot, I’m reminded of coach Jim Mora’s epic “playoffs” rant: Wild card? Wild card? Are you kidding me?
Jim Varnell, Normandy Park
Hair today, gone …
Ben Gamel is the Mariners version of Rodney Dangerfield — he gets “no respect.” He’s played very well this season when he gets the chance. In fact, he’s their third-leading hitter at .290. He has a career average of .