1.   He just signed a new three-year deal with the Mariners, a team he has taken to the postseason three times in the past six seasons.

2.   He lost only two last season, only six the season before.

3.   Roles are being delegated as Wilson seeks to pull a frayed locker room together and save a season fresh off upheaval unmatched in the past six seasons.

4.   Six this season.

5.   He has six this season.

6.   Nimura has four homers and Nakamura six this season.

7.   The Swallows have seven more games and the Giants and the Carp each have six this season.

8.   Two teams had scored six this season.

9.   They have reached the playoffs each of the last six seasons, but have lost four of their opening playoff games.