M's Mike Carp makes early trip to disabled list
The promising young slugger has a shoulder sprain.
Art Thiel
Art Thiel is co-founder of Sportspressnw.com and a former sports columnist for The Seattle Post-Intelligencer. His latest book, “Russell Wilson: Standing Tall,” is available on amazon.com. Fo
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Japan's survivors bring new dimension to Mariners' opener
The presence of survivors and families provided far more meaning than the game between Seattle and Oakland. Among those honored at the game were the parents of a young American woman, Taylor Anderson, who was teaching in Japan and died after taking her students to high ground.
In middle of frenzy at home, Ichiro hits all the right notes
Art Thiel in Japan: Opening Day shows the star's ability to manage a situation and the potential for the Seattle Mariners' offense to improve with him batting third.
Ichiro leads Mariners to Opening Day win
The No. 3 hitter in the batting order knocked out four base hits as the M's won 3-1 to take a one-day lead in the AL West standings.
Culture
3/11: The disaster that haunts Japan
Art Thiel in Japan: Members of the Mariners and Oakland A's come to the devastated community of Ishinomaki and saw how shocking the toll remains. A small gesture, the visit was far better than doing nothing.