Mike Henderson

The team's right-handed starting pitchers are 6-6, which isn't great but a whole lot better than the lefties' 0-6 record so far.

But the problem isn't a lack of will to win. It's that the club leadership has put together such a poor team that Manager Eric Wedge and the players have little chance.

When "Network" came out in 1976, it was easy to question its portrayal of a cynical, ranting, exploitive future for television news. But Lumet had it ever so right.

With a 12-3 loss to Cleveland, the worst home opener ever at Safeco Field, the night was all about white-shoe-wearing and Diamond-Vision tributes to the late, beloved announcer.

Winning a series is good, but the M's skipper isn't exactly thrilled after eight men are left on base Sunday.

She was delightful, but I later quoted her making a light reference to her weight issues. Her publicist let me know her feelings.

Done for this year, the UW team looks to have a promising future.