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At least look like you care

Sep 8, 2026

At least look like you care

As football season begins, Seattle's baseball team looks like it can't wait for the season to end.

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Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

Sep 1, 2026

Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

I have a theory that kickers are like milk: Once they've turned you've got to throw 'em out. So where do we stand with Jason Myers?

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A matter of balls and strikes

Aug 28, 2026

A matter of balls and strikes

Turns out that Anthropic's AI model can't hold a candle to me when it comes to knowing the Mariners' history of testicular injuries.

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Too ugly to ignore

Aug 19, 2026

Too ugly to ignore

There's a clarity that comes from losses as embarrassing as the one Seattle just suffered in Milwaukee.

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Law & Order: NFL

Aug 14, 2026

Law & Order: NFL

When it comes to players accused of crimes, justice doesn't have all that much to do with the decisions NFL teams make.

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A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Aug 5, 2026

A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Seattle might very well be ready to welcome Alex Rodriguez back this weekend. I'm not, though, and I kinda hope others feel the same way.

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The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

Aug 3, 2026

The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

The Mariners remain so budget conscious they must rob Peter to pay Paul or -- in this case -- trade Castillo to create spending room.

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Diary of a Mariners fan

Aug 3, 2026

Diary of a Mariners fan

Why did Seattle let Colt Emerson struggle for so freaking long?

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Is this a renovation or rebuild?

Mar 10, 2025

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Is this a renovation or rebuild?

For only the fourth time in 20 years, the Seahawks are swapping out their starting quarterback.

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What happens now with D.K. Metcalf?

Mar 6, 2025

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What happens now with D.K. Metcalf?

A primer on what I expect to happen with Seattle's wide receiver, and why.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The catch to the D.K. Metcalf rumors

Mar 4, 2025

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The catch to the D.K. Metcalf rumors

Could Seattle's receiver wind up in Green Bay? Sure. After talking to a couple of people, I don't think that's the most likely destination, though.

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Danny ONeil

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Feb 28, 2025

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The evolution in being televised

Feb 26, 2025

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The evolution in being televised

It's easier (and probably cheaper) for me to watch the Mariners on the Upper West Side of Manhattan than it is for someone on Eastlake or in Issaquah. That's crazy.

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Can I curse if I'm quoting an Ivy League philosophy professor?

Feb 5, 2025

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Can I curse if I'm quoting an Ivy League philosophy professor?

'Cuz that's what I did in today's newsletter, doing some heavy reading in order to explain the specific strain of nonsense that Jerry Dipoto emitted this week.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
How to get better in the NFL

Jan 31, 2025

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How to get better in the NFL

The Seahawks are attempting to go from good to great, and while this is extraordinarily difficult in the NFL, I don't believe it's all that complicated.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Pete's got a new pair of shoes

Jan 28, 2025

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Pete's got a new pair of shoes

Seattle's former coach had a bit of a new look, but the same message as he steps into a new color scheme.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Re-Pete after me: This will be fun

Jan 24, 2025

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Re-Pete after me: This will be fun

I'm not necessarily shocked that Pete Carroll got a head-coaching gig. I just didn't think it would be in Las Vegas.

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DANNY O’NEIL

A veteran sports journalist and accidental radio host, I show founders, entrepreneurs and aspiring executives how to connect with an audience, building their personal brands and creating awareness of their expertise.

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