Greetings. If you’re a fan of the Seattle Mariners (first of all, sorry), you’re well aware of their legendary broadcaster, Dave Niehaus. You’re also versed in the parade of “closers” who passed through over the years, turning many a likely Mariner win into a loss. One of those guys was Jose Mesa, whose best days were long in the rearview mirror by the time he donned a Mariner uniform.
Even when Mesa managed to get the SS Mariner into port, it was never easy. Niehaus beautifully described these adventures with one phrase I’ll never forget when Mesa trotted in one evening.