Every culture has its foundational literature. Just as Raul Ibanez took pride in his defense, every fan should take pride in their fandom. Here are some essential relics to shore up one’s Mariners education:

• An Open Letter to Rafael Chaves (Dave Cameron, USS Mariner, 6/27/07)
• It Dawns on Miguel Olivo (Jeff Sullivan, Lookout Landing, 8/11/11)
• Goodbye to Ichiro, the Man They Called Something (Jeff Sullivan, Lookout Landing, 7/23/12)
• The Seattle Mariner Experience (Patrick Dubuque, Lookout Landing, 6/5/15)
• Dorktown: A History of the Seattle Mariners (Jon Bois, SB Nation, 3/26/20)