Reflections on a pair of pioneers whose paths crossed both physically and culturally.

Alt: Danny Glover saying I’m too old for this shit

Diving into the analytical deep end

After an epic 15-inning win over the Tigers in Game Five of the ALDS, the Mariners are advancing to their first AL Championship Series since 2001.  The club’s hard-worked pitching staff will likely be getting some major reinforcements, as M’s president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto told reporters (including the Seattle Times’ Adam Jude) that…