Chuck Armstrong

We're aware of it. There's no question after two seasons of 90-plus losses, fans don't necessarily feel that.

We're aware of it. There's no question after two seasons of 90-plus losses, fans don't necessarily feel that.

Felix will not pitch for Venezuela. We felt it best that given his youth and inexperience that it would be read more

Felix will not pitch for Venezuela. We felt it best that given his youth and inexperience that it would be far better for him to be with our club in spring training.

This is the end of a generation that remade and saved baseball in Seattle. He's the last connection to that read more

This is the end of a generation that remade and saved baseball in Seattle. He's the last connection to that miracle 1995 team.

It's just stupid and unacceptable to the Mariners. This has sullied the reputation of the Seattle Mariners, and for that read more

It's just stupid and unacceptable to the Mariners. This has sullied the reputation of the Seattle Mariners, and for that it's terribly disappointing. We'll try to eradicate this, and we'll take strong internal action against the transgressors.

I'm steering away from (heavy marketing of) Felix because of the pressure on him, and because his head may get read more

I'm steering away from (heavy marketing of) Felix because of the pressure on him, and because his head may get too big. He's got that gleam in his eye. As he matures, he's going to be a handful. He'll push the envelope.