I wouldn't count on ANY offense scoring five or six runs a game in Safeco. In fact, about the only thing you can take to the bank is that Sexon and Beltre's production numbers will fall as a result of having Safeco as their home field.

The Mariners should be focusing first on pitching, second on defense and lastly on power...remember, the Red Sox were atrocious defensively last year and nearly out of playoff contention until they shored up their defense. That's WITH an offensive juggernaut playing their home games at Fenway, a hitters park....

Signing the power hitting free agent is fan-sexy and organization-dumb. Here's to hoping a couple of the younger pitchers step up and make a name for themselves this year, otherwise....it's gonna be another long one.