The trade deadline is a funny thing. It gives fans and organizations, regardless of their current record in the standings, a bit of excitement. It’s kind of like your birthday in that sense. Unless you’re the Yankees, the trade deadline is a day dedicated to making your team or your team’s future better. It brings happiness.
Well, that day has come and gone and the unfortunate reality of the current circumstances for the Seattle Mariners came back and reared its ugly head tonight.
Did it have to be at the hands of Wade Miley? Come on.
Indeed, the Houston Astros took Friday night as an opportunity to prove once again how superior they are.