Premature fireworks ignite big jinx

The Seattle Mariners bats fell silent recently (“Offense AWOL, M’s drop 7th straight.”)

What caused this malady? Poor talent, bad chemistry or negligent coaching?

Here’s another possibly reason: Premature celebration. On Friday, May 29, the M’s evened their record to 24 wins and 24 losses — by besting Cleveland 2 to 1. The Seattle organization, after the victory, launched a spectacular and impressive array of fireworks — complete with voluminous amounts of toxic smoke. What followed next? The Mariners lost the next seven games! It looks like breaking-out the fireworks to celebrate mediocrity equals seven games of bad luck.

I know Disneyland lights-off pyrotechnics each evening are to entertain the crowds. But I don’t think Safeco Field is a theme park — yet. Also, Mariners (in your executive suites), how about a little consideration for the poor citizens sleeping in the nearby park? The noisy dazzling display (after 10 p.m.) not only might wake-up these homeless people, but the accompanying smoke plumes could harm their health.

Sure, pyrotechnic shows are fun, but how about instead spend the money for better players, team building or motivational videos? It will be a bit ludicrous to feature multiple after-game firework shows this season, if the M’s are scraping near the bottom of their division.

Steve Fry

Edmonds