I've been a sports fan most of my life. Once in a while things just click and a team plays beyond expectations. I'll never forget being at the last game of the NBA Championship series when Bill Walton & the Blazers upset the 76's for the title. Awesome! And I was on the edge of my seat tonight wanting and getting to see the Sixers upset the Lakers. I know basketball much better than I know baseball. I can somewhat see why Philly has overachieved their expectations. But I can't see why the Mariners have this unbelievable start, continuing to grow. ....

They lose Johnson, Griffey, and Rodriguez yet come up with the major league's all time greatest start. Switching over after the NBA game they were up 1 to zip in the top of the 8th and then go on 7-3 to sweep Texas and A-Rod. So how are they doing this! Joe and I were talking about this last night. They have likely back to back rookies of the year and great overall chemistry and effort with the better than expected pitching. But there must be more to it than that and I don't know what it is. Someone educate us baseball non-experts as to whazzup with this cool thing. Thanks. I sure hope they can keep it rolling to a title for Seattle! - RT