12:00pm

Thu July 5, 2012
Sports with Art Thiel

Preview: Mariners fans shouldn't expect much of a second half

Credit Ted S. Warren / AP Photo
Mariners' second baseman Dustin Ackley, left, is called out in a game against the Boston Red Sox Sunday, July 1. Art Thiel blames poor management for young players like Ackley not living up to expectations.

Heading into next week's All-Star break, the Mariners have the worst record in the American League and are farther behind first place than any other team.

Will the July 31 trade deadline offer any relief? Can the younger players on the team deliver in the second half of the season?

Find out what KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel thinks tomorrow morning at 5:35 and 7:35 on 88.5 KPLU. Check back here for a blog of our conversation.