My two cents: Mariners finished trading season with a grin

Although it can’t be quantified like a batting average, expectations for Seattle Mariners fans marked a power surge over the winter after a big gain off the field in the off season. The Mariners and their fans came out of the winter trades with a collective grin.

Things, they say, are going to get better. Again, supporters of the Ms are pegging a win in the AL West with the Angels falling off the throne.

The Ms last year improved to 85-77, a gain of 24 wins over the horrible 2008 season. Seattle topped the American League in pitching with a 3.90 earned run average with 1,348 hits allowed Felix...