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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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Screen Gem

Apr 12, 2023

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Screen Gem

The second act of Nate Burleson's career has him performing (just off) Broadway where he hosts CBS's morning show.

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Why is it that bullpens are so often taxed?
LockSimple

Apr 12, 2023

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Why is it that bullpens are so often taxed?

Probably the same reason that blitzes are always dialed up. We've got a certain way we talk about sports, and I aboslutely love it.

A free-spending owner? That's rich
LockSimple

Apr 4, 2023

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A free-spending owner? That's rich

Seattle's economy has produced an incredible amount of wealth so why can't we get one of these dorks to treat one of our sports franchises like a sports car, souping it up to show off?

I kinda hate myself for saying this ...
LockSimple

Mar 29, 2023

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6 min read

I kinda hate myself for saying this ...

but I don't expect much from Bobby Wagner's return. In fact, I think it's another example of the Seahawks tendency to hold onto their stars for too long.

He wasn't being racist, but rather sexist?
LockSimple

Mar 23, 2023

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He wasn't being racist, but rather sexist?

Boston sports-radio guy says he was trying to reference female anatomy not a woman's ethnicity, but there are some issues with that explanation.

That unmistakable whiff of desperation
LockSimple

Mar 22, 2023

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That unmistakable whiff of desperation

I'm not saying I actually wanted Washington to hire Rick Pitino, but I am saying the past four seasons have made me desperate enough to feel a little envious that St. John's went and hired him.

Grumpy old man yells at clouds and WBC

Mar 17, 2023

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Grumpy old man yells at clouds and WBC

The media's free laundry service for NFL Draft evaluations

Mar 16, 2023

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The media's free laundry service for NFL Draft evaluations

The reporting on Jalen Carter is already highlighting some of my biggest pet peeves with NFL draft coverage.

 Seahawks surprisingly eager spenders
LockSimple

Mar 14, 2023

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Seahawks surprisingly eager spenders

It wasn’t just that Seattle wanted Dre'Mont Jones; the Seahawks didn’t think they could afford not to pay him, which is not how the team has tended to approach free agency.

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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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