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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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We really don't have to do this

Jun 12, 2023

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We really don't have to do this

I'm of the opinion that 10-year-olds should get orange wedges and encouragement for playing sports as opposed to credulous reporting of the parent's promotional efforts.

Money isn't the only measurement that matters
LockSimple

Jun 9, 2023

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Money isn't the only measurement that matters

Rory McIlroy got hosed along with every other golfer that stayed true to the PGA Tour. That doesn't mean they did the wrong thing, though. Staying true to your principles is worth something, right?

Mariner-a sauce: What a weak it was
LockSimple

Jun 5, 2023

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Mariner-a sauce: What a weak it was

Dead horses are not beaten with the regularity with which Seattle was drubbed this past week, getting outscored by a total of 28 runs over the past six games.

Beef timeline: Rodgers vs. Packers, Gutekunst et al.

Jun 1, 2023

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Beef timeline: Rodgers vs. Packers, Gutekunst et al.

A timeline of just how long Aaron Rodgers has been stewing about the Packers.

Aaron Rodgers and The Hill of Austerity
LockSimple

Jun 1, 2023

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Aaron Rodgers and The Hill of Austerity

He may be gone from Green Bay, but that doesn't mean he can't double back to leave skid marks on the lawn of the Packers GM in a glorious display of petty.

Marinera sauce: The week that was
LockSimple

May 30, 2023

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Marinera sauce: The week that was

Julio woke up, Bryce Miller is mortal and Kolten Wong did not have a hit. That and more in your weekly round-up of significance news regarding your Seattle Mariners.

The A's deserve an 'F'
LockSimple

May 24, 2023

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The A's deserve an 'F'

At the risk of looking a dead horse in the mouth, Seattle's victories over Oakland this season should come with an asterisk and an apology.

Time for a serious talk with your Mariners
LockSimple

May 22, 2023

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Time for a serious talk with your Mariners

Forty-six games into the season, it's going to take more than diet and exercise for this Seattle lineup to change some very troubling signs with regard to its longevity.

Burn out

May 12, 2023

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2 min read

Burn out

It's more about what I wanted from my job than what my job asked of me.

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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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