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  • Jesus Montero and Fundamental Mistakes
    I'm tired of talking about Jesus Montero. One of the most infuriating things as a fan is when you watch a player day after day make mistakes that can be avoided. Mistakes that, with basic mental preparation, should never happen. When Raul Ibanez doesn't get to a ball in left field and boots it, it isn't about a lack of effort or that his head wasn't in the game, he's simply not talented enough as a defender to make that play. The things Jesus Montero does behind the plate don't fall under that definition. I'll choose my words carefully, because it would be presumptuous (and ill-advised...
  • Sunday’s line-ups, official game notes, updated stats vs. the Indians, and a few thoughts on Montero’s play at the plate
    Michael Saunders is back in the line-up today after getting  much needed day off. The rest of the line-up is pretty similar to yesterday. Jesus Montero is back in there after a tough game yesterday. He’s actually caught all but one of Felix Hernandez’s starts this season. The one start that Montero didn’t catch Hernandez he gave up four runs against the White Sox. Is there any meaning to it? No. Your browser does not support iframes. I watched yesterday’s final play with Montero at the plate several times yesterday. Yes, he … Read more »
  • New York Yankees' Vernon Wells reacts after striking out as Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, right, returns the ball to the pitcher during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Yankee Stadium in New York The Associated Press
    New York Yankees' Vernon Wells reacts after striking out as Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, right, returns the ball to the pitcher during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
  • New York Yankees' Robinson Cano flips his bat after striking out as Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, left, returns the ball to the pitcher during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Yankee Stadium in New York The Associated Press
    New York Yankees' Robinson Cano flips his bat after striking out as Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, left, returns the ball to the pitcher during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
  • Eric Wedge isn’t ready to give up on Jesus Montero
    It’s been almost a year and a half and some 200 big league games since the Seattle Mariners traded young pitching stud Michael Pineda and Class A pitching prospect Jose Campos to the New York Yankees in exchange for their top hitting prospect Jesus Montero and pitcher Hector Noesi. And in that time, neither side could lay claim to victory, nor lament failure. It was a trade for need – hitting for the Mariners and starting pitching for the Yankees.  But thus far neither team’s needs have been met. It was a trade that was supposed to help both teams. … Read more »
  • Saturday’s line-ups, official game notes, updates stats vs. the A’s
      Mariners manager Eric Wedge has Raul Ibanez back in the line-up after hitting a home run last night. Kelly Shoppach is in tonight, so that means Jesus Montero will catch tomorrow’s day game. Otherwise it’s a pretty standard Mariners line-up. No, I don’t know when Nick Franklin will be called up. 05.11.13 SEA Notes by … Read more »
  • 5/10: Chart
    WPA: Made Plays: Hisashi Iwakuma (.155), Justin Smoak (.130) Malaise: Jesus Montero (-.038), Michael Saunders (-.028) FanGraphs Game Page Poll Player of the Game: Kyle Seager Raul Ibanez Hisashi Iwakuma Justin Smoak   279 votes | Results
  • Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes strikes out swinging as Seattle Mariners' Jesus Montero catches the pitch during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 10, 2013, in Seattle The Associated Press
    Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes strikes out swinging as Seattle Mariners' Jesus Montero catches the pitch during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 10, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
  • Mariners 2, Pirates 1 — the King and Montero come up big
    Jesus Montero didn’t need to spend a lot of words discussing what Felix Hernandez did on the mound. Montero didn’t need make a dissertation about his game-deciding solo home run off of A.J. Burnett in the seventh inning. And he didn’t need to ponder the odd coincidence that he’s hit all three of his home runs in games Hernandez started and he was catching. Nope, Montero summed up the Seattle Mariners’ 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNCPark quite succinctly. “That’s crazy what’s happening,” he said. “He pitches. I hit a homer. He wins. Unbelievable.” There you have it. … Read mo...
  • Seattle Mariners' Jesus Montero, right, rounds third to greetings from Mariners coach Daren Brown (52) after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Pittsburgh The Associated Press
    Seattle Mariners' Jesus Montero, right, rounds third to greetings from Mariners coach Daren Brown (52) after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
  • Seattle Mariners' Jesus Montero, left, trots home past Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (34) after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Pittsburgh The Associated Press
    Seattle Mariners' Jesus Montero, left, trots home past Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (34) after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
  • Hernandez tops Burnett, Mariners trip Pirates, 2-1
    Felix Hernandez scattered six hits and Jesus Montero broke a tie with a solo home run in the seventh inning off A.J. Burnett to help the Mariners beat the Pirates, 2-1.
  • Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Maicer Izturis, left, forces out Toronto Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, right at second base but can't turn the double play at first base during fifth inning MLB American League baseball action in Toronto on Sunday, May 5, 2013 The Associated Press
    Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Maicer Izturis, left, forces out Toronto Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, right at second base but can't turn the double play at first base during fifth inning MLB American League baseball action in Toronto on Sunday, May 5, 2013. (AP Photo/THE CANADIAN PRESS,Nathan Denette)
  • Seattle Mariners' Jesus Montero triples against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Seattle. The Associated Press
    Seattle Mariners' Jesus Montero triples against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
  • Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones misses a fly ball from Seattle Mariners' Jesus Montero in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Seattle. Montero tripled on the play. The Associated Press
    Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones misses a fly ball from Seattle Mariners' Jesus Montero in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Seattle. Montero tripled on the play. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)