I am very sad to see Mariners Manager Hardgrove move on. He had over 1800 wins and now he resigns. He looks very sad and depressed in my opinion. I hope he gets the help he needs. He says he does not have that drive anymore? After he brought a last place team to just 4 games behind LAA and in the thick of the wild card race? He has hit a funk and we wish him all the best.

OK, it looks like Bonderman is now in the hands of the voters for the All star game. I voted and voted and I do not believe their is a limit. Or is there? I just kept going. I am sorry to report that our family does not know the NL very well. Who would you recommend after voting for Bonderman?

Way to Go ICHIRO. What a fine pick and what signature guy for Seattle. Griffey is going as well and now is the time for Seattle to bring him back for the rest of the season. Could you imagine Griffey as the DH!

to be continued