A sampling of recent national-media reaction to the Mariners' good start to the season.
As much as the three-game sweep at the hands of the Angels stings, Mariners fans should at least consider one thing:
Last season at this juncture, the Mariners were 17-20, in third place in the AL West and already seven-and-a-half games out of first place. Even with Sunday’s loss dropping Seattle out of first place for the first time since May 2, the Mariners hit the road 21-16 overall.
Will the good times last? The bullpen’s implosion on Friday and Saturday certainly give reason for pause.