Beyond Left Field with Norm: Spyder Webb

Spyder Webb has the best name in the game. He’s also one of the best trainers in the game. Spyder spent 34 years as the trainer in the Mariners organization all in the Northwest League. He was also the head trainer at Francis Marion University where he retired last year.  Spyder, thanks for taking time. Please tell…

What’s in a Name?

By Norm O: So what’s in a name? Some are very memorable others aren’t. Some are fun to say and roll off the tongue. Others not so easily. In this week’s blog I will talk about some of my favorites. And there might be a history lesson about some of the players. In Salem-Keizer we have had…

The Mike Zunino Effect

By Josh (9 Inning Know It All): This past June, Mariners fans began hearing confirmation that the M’s were going to use the 3rd overall pick on Mike Zunino, a catcher from the University of Florida.  Many fans thought, “Oh great another pick used on a catcher.”  A lot of fans remembered a previously 3rd overall pick…