How does a team lose 1) the best strikeout pitcher in baseball, 2) the best outfielder in the league and 3) the best infielder of this era and still maintain a winning percentage (nevermind first place)?????? Go to our Pacific Northwest and ask the GM of Seatle, because that is what they've done. Facing the Big Unit is like facing an angry Roger Clemons on steroids. Jr Griffey was the Best outfielder and the most capable person to break Aarons record when he was traded, and A-Rod is the cream of the crop amongst the strong AL shortstops, and many consider him to be the best of all-time. Yet the Mariners keep plugging away. How?