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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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Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

Jul 30, 2026

Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

The Seahawks player I'm most interested in watching this month doesn't have much of a chance of playing this year.

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Stuck in the middle
LockSimple

Jul 19, 2024

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Stuck in the middle

The Mariners are in the same spot they usually have been under Jerry Dipoto: stuck on the cusp of the playoffs.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Are you ready to applaud A-Rod?

Jul 17, 2024

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8 min read

Are you ready to applaud A-Rod?

I'm not, but that's because I'm a small and petty person who knows how badly he wants to be loved.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Grudgery: Acting out of anger isn't the answer
LockSimple

Jul 7, 2024

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16 min read

Grudgery: Acting out of anger isn't the answer

At least not for me. In fact, here's one instance in which it made me feel decidedly worse.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
A salvage reaction 😮‍💨

Jul 5, 2024

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7 min read

A salvage reaction 😮‍💨

I'm afraid I may have contributed to the Mariners' recent tailspin.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Scheme on, scheme away
LockSimple

Jul 1, 2024

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7 min read

Scheme on, scheme away

For 14 years, the Seahawks were defined by Pete Carroll's personality. Now it's going to be Mike Macdonald's scheme.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Textbook example of a grudge 🤬
LockSimple

Jun 30, 2024

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11 min read

Textbook example of a grudge 🤬

I know it when I feel it or when I see Jose Mesa spend years intent on throwing baseballs at Omar Vizquel.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Did you hear how much the NFL has to fork over?

Jun 28, 2024

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Did you hear how much the NFL has to fork over?

A jury said the league was on the hook for $14 billion -- with a 'B' -- because of its Sunday Ticket pricing.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
What kind of gambler is Mike Macdonald?

Jun 27, 2024

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What kind of gambler is Mike Macdonald?

For 14 years, the Seahawks flew by the seat of Pete Carroll's (khaki) pants. What's it going to be like under Mike Macdonald?

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Grudgery: There's a reason I tend to remember the hurt
LockSimple

Jun 23, 2024

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12 min read

Grudgery: There's a reason I tend to remember the hurt

Memory might be the most essential tool for a grudge. You can't resent what you can't remember, but that tool might not be as impartial as we assume..

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
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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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