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1998 issues Click for larger image #1 April Reigning MVP Ken Griffey, Jr., is featured in an illustrated cover this month, as the Salami goes to an all-slick paper format. The ’98 M’s are previewed inside, plus a tribute to the late Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Caray; Mike Gastineau’s “Voice of Reason”; Rob Neyer’s inaugural “Lost in the Sun” column; Fan of the Month; Randy Johnson on the backpage poster; and the first of an 18-part, in-depth look at the history of the Mariners franchise.  Click for larger image #2 May Frist baseman David Segui lounges in the dugout on this month’s cover, while inside are features on the frightening — and not in a good way — Mariner bullpen, Mike Gastineau on the pace of the game, Rob Neyer on expanding baseball’s fan base, part two of the history of the M’s franchise, Fan of the Month, and J. Michael Kenyon reminds fans that other teams have had awful relief pitching, too.  Click for larger image #3 June Dan Wilson suits up on the cover this month, while inside is an interview with former Mariner José Cruz, Jr. Also, an examination of Lou Piniella’s decision-making, an interview with umpire Durwood Merrill and a review of Merrill’s book, part three of the Mariners franchise history, Fan of the Month, and the regular contributions from Mike Gastineau, Rob Neyer, and J. Michael Kenyon.  Click for larger image #4 July Alex Rodriguez is cover-featured, with articles on Rodriguez, the newly-rechristened Everett AquaSox, Rob Neyer’s 10 point plan he’d implement if he had Bud Selig’s job, a short interview with former Mariner Paul Sorrento, Fan of the Month, more history of the Mariner franchise, and more.  Click for larger image #5 August The cover this month goes to recent callup Shane Monahan, who is also interviewed inside. Edgar Martinez is interviewed as well, plus Fan of the Month, Mike Gastineau chats with Paul Molitor, the next chapter in the history of the Mariners, Griffey on the backpage poster, and more.  Click for larger image #6 September This issue’s unusual silver cover pays homage to the chase to break Roger Maris’ home run record, with Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Ken Griffey, Jr. Inside, J. Michael Kenyon discusses the HR chase, plus several pieces examining just where the blame should land for the disappointing performance of the Mariner squad. Also Fan of the Month, more history of the Mariners, David Segui on the backpage poster, and more. |