Yes, he does ...
Ryan Rowland-Smith is making the sixth start of his big-league career, and he's 0-1 with a 4.78 ERA in the rotation.
That's misleading. He's had a couple of tough starts and two fine starts, including his last, when he pitched seven innings and allowed one run - and lost.
He's also the only player in Major League history with a hypenated last name.
Now you know ...

Old Friends? Not ...
Minnesota starter Scott Baker has seen quite enough of Jeff Clement.
The first time they saw one another 10 days ago, Clement went 3-for-4 with two RBI. Tonight, Clement came up with men on second and third base and no one out - and rifled a two-run single up the middle.
Clement now has 22 RBI this season. Four against Baker.
Mariners 2, Twins 0 ...

OK, You Manage ...
Adrian Beltre and Raul Ibanez lead off he fourth with singles. Do you have Jose Lopez bunt them over?
If you do, a) you're asking Lopez to do something he doesn't do well and b) if he does it, the Twins probably walk Clement.
So instead, Jim Riggleman has Lopez hit away - and he lines out.
Clement strikes out. Yuniesky Betancourt beats out an infield single to load the bases.
Bryan LaHair fouls out.
Mariners 2, Twins 0 ...

It Started With A Bunt ...
Old-school ball. Alex Casilla bunts for a hit, Rowland-Smith picks it up and throws it down the right field line. A single sends Casilla to third, but Rowland-Smith gets a double play ball from Justin Morneau and only one run scores.
Relieved? Not quite. Randy Ruiz follows with his first career home run, and the game is tied.
Mariners 2, Twins 2 ...

Not Enough ...
Mariners got consecutives from Beltre (double), Ibanez and Lopez for one run with no one out, then couldn't push home another run as Clement flied out and Betancourt grounded into a double play.
That's two point-blank opportunities squandered in a one-run game. It's the kind of thing that costs you a game.
Meanwhile, Rowland-Smith's 1-2-3 seventh is likely his last inning.
Mariners 3, Twins 2 ...

It's Up To The Bullpen ...
Rowland-Smith gave the Mariners seven strong innings and 107 pitches, and despite what Dave will argue, that's enough from a young reliever-turned-starter.
Roy Corcoran is pitching the eighth and, if he holds, J.J. Putz will get the ninth.
How have the Mariners done in games when they score three runs or less?
They 7-52.
Mariners 3, Twins 2 ...

No J.J. ...
Putz pitched in each of the last two games and won't get in this one. Corcoran, who has 78 career minor league saves - but none in the majors - is asked to end it.
Ruiz flied out. Delmon Young struck out.
Pinch-hitter Jason Kubel, who has crushed Mariners pitching this year, singled.
Nick Punto flied out.
Corcoran got the save, Rowland-Smith the win.
Mariners 3, Twins 2 ...

The Mariners are about to have their annual team photo taken at the edge of the Safeco Field infield, and not all of them will be smiling inside.

Some, obviously, won't be back next year - players like Raul Ibanez, Willie Bloomquist, Jamie Burke, Miguel Cairo and R.A. Dickey will be free agents.

Not all will return. Not all will want to.

Then there are those who didn't make it through the season to get in the photo, players like Brad Wilkerson, Richie Sexson, Arthur Rhodes, Jose Vidro.

Who is most likely to go from here depends almost wholly on who the new general manager is, whether it's Lee Pelekoudas or someone who hasn't even been contacted yet.

Whoever the GM is, he'll decide the fate of manager Jim Riggleman and the full Seattle staff.

Similarly, any GM is going to look to improve in center field, first base and the rotation.

Those who would like to leave but have no choice include Miguel Batista, Erik Bedard and Jarrod Washburn.

Those who might be offered in trade this off-season? Since it's unlikely you can move players fighting injuries or ineffectiveness, the Mariners might offer Adrian Beltre, Yuniesky Betancourt and any number of young relievers if they can improve by doing so.

One thing is certain. If you love the players on this team, you'd better have a photographic memory.

Quite a few won't be around next spring.

Who would you most like to see gone?