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M's broadcaster takes big swings to make Opening Day



Great piece in Seattle Met magazine revealing that analyst Angie Mentink suffered a stroke in the off season but fought her way back to the TV booth just in time for the first pitch, overcoming both physical and mental obstacles.   Major props to this pioneering lady.   Worth a read and thanks to a loyal reader who passed the story on to me.

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  1. Rhett WorkmanMarch 27, 2026 at 11:51 AM

    For sure. Had a read of this story also Wayne. Ang is tough as nails as you can tell from this story and great that you are giving this some attention because this is the first anyone has heard about this medical scare for her.

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  2. Wayne LMarch 27, 2026 at 1:37 PM

    Deserved accolades for this triumph. I wonder if she will have to take it easier with regard to road trips and overall schedule.

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    1. Rhett WorkmanMarch 27, 2026 at 1:55 PM

      I would expect so out of the gate; if you saw the story it noted she was allowed to miss a couple of spring training assignments due to it, so I'd presume folks won't see her as much let's say over the first month or so of the season then after that she'll probably be working her full game schedule

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    2. IDC9March 27, 2026 at 2:50 PM

      The fact that she will be back in the broadcasting booth so soon after suffering a stroke, even if on a limited basis, is nothing short of remarkable! Strokes are no joke!

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  3. Mike BarerMarch 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM

    So, save a nickel to lose a dollar. I'm no numbers guy, but there would seem to be some value in exposure. Showing your product to the masses should create more interest.

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