The boys are back in town: The Mariners' 2008 season begins Monday

Monica Fischer — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:55:51 -0700

In recent years, they've been the team we hate to love, a lineup flush with nice guys who make funny commercials but finish, if not last, then damn close.

But last year, the Mariners enjoyed their best season in four years and locked up Ichiro Suzuki through 2012, so there will be much to celebrate Monday when they kick off their new season in an afternoon matchup against the Texas Rangers.

Here's what we'll be cheering about:

Mariners tickets go on sale Saturday

Jon Palmer — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:21:55 -0800

In case you didn't recognize it, that bright object that's been in the sky lately is the sun. It's a sure sign that spring is on its way, and with it, Seattle Mariners baseball.