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JJ Keller

JJ has been a sports fan for as long as he can remember. He began playing baseball when he was three for a team called The Griffey's, and loved it ever since. In addition to being a die hard Mariners fan -- for better or worse -- he likes looking at the game using analytics and data. He was a contributor at Sodo Mojo for over two years, helmed Statliners at it launch, and is now a contributor to Call to the Pen.Follow him on Twitter @KJ_Jeller

Jul 10, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Mike Montgomery (37) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs Acquire Mike Montgomery from Seattle Mariners

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Jul 16, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; The Canadian dugout reacts as Canada left fielder Tyler O Neill (13) hits a solo home run in the fifth inning against Puerto Rico during the 2015 Pan Am Games at Ajax Pan Am Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners’ Tyler O’Neill: Prospect on the Rise

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Jun 21, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) pitches during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

MLB All-Star Game: Was Chris Sale the Right Choice to Start for the AL?

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Jul 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; USA infielder Alex Bregman bobbles the ball in the 7th inning during the All Star Game futures baseball game at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: 10 Prospects That Could Contribute Down the Stretch

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Jul 1, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (15) and Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters (32) watch two run home run hit by Seager go out of the park during the sixth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners Kyle Seager, Perennially Overshadowed

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May 19, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Is Dexter Fowler the Most Valuable Cub?

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Mar 5, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (51) throws a pitch in the second inning of the spring training game against the Atlanta Braves at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Call Up Top Prospect Tyler Glasnow

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Jun 26, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners first baseman Dae-Ho Lee (10) runs towards home for a run during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Awards Watch: Top 5 AL ROY candidates through June

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Mar 21, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Nick Swisher (23) sits on the ground after stretching to catch a throw from shortstop Erick Aybar (1) during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Swisher Taking the Rest of 2016 Off, But Not Retiring

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Jun 9, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Nathan Karns (13) throws out a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners Move Nate Karns to Bullpen

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Jun 26, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Matt Carpenter (13) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals: Matt Carpenter, Still Underrated

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Mar 9, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (44) throws during the eighth inning in a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals to Call Up Top Prospect Lucas Giolito

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Feb 25, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chad Kuhl (66) poses for a photo at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates to Promote RHP Chad Kuhl, Will Start Sunday

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May 15, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) in the dugout against the Miami Marlins during the game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Bryce Harper’s Slump Illustrates His Greatness

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May 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Leonys Martin (12) hits an RBI-single against the Oakland Athletics during the third inningg at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners’ Leonys Martin Has Reinvented Himself

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