Quotable Quote — 10/24/06

Question: If you were going to compare the Mariners to a musical performer, who would it be? Some suggestions: Bob Dylan: Once great, currently great. Rolling Stones: Once great, currently living off of their past. The Kinks: Once great, currently MIA. Wilco: Good-to-mediocre now and will stay that way for the foreseeable future -— S.F., Bellevue

Answer ( from Steve Kelley/Seattle Times ): I would compare the Mariners with Motley Crue - all noise and no results. And like Motley Crue, which had one talented artist (Tommy Lee), the Mariners are thin.