http://kplu.org en http://kplu.org/post/mariners-2012-newbies-show-promise-veterans-pose-problems <p>The Mariners had a dismal 2011 season. They lost more than 90 games for the third time in four years. Attendance hit a new low at Safeco Field.</p><p>Now that the season is over, fans are looking ahead to 2012 with a little more optimism. The team has made a lot of young acquisitions who look promising. But KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says some old problems remain. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000 Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel 2767 at http://kplu.org Mariners in 2012: Newbies show promise, veterans pose problems