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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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Worried about D.K. Metcalf's contract extension? Not me

Jun 14, 2022

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Worried about D.K. Metcalf's contract extension? Not me

History is on Seattle's side in this one plus I take my best guess at the starting quarterback and then geek because the author of my favorite playoff dunk ever followed me on Twitter.

Which QB will start the season, will Jamal Adams finish it?

Jun 14, 2022

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Which QB will start the season, will Jamal Adams finish it?

The three things I'm still trying to figure out starting at quarterback, moving to Seattle's Pro Bowl safety and finishing up with another offseason of tight end hype.

Worried about D.K. Metcalf's extension? Don't be
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Jun 14, 2022

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Worried about D.K. Metcalf's extension? Don't be

I've got eight different things to ease your worries about whether a long-term deal will be reached. Wait. Forgot about the punter. I've got NINE different things to ease your worries.

New stud in the secondary, new golf circuit and same ol' Mariners

Jun 13, 2022

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New stud in the secondary, new golf circuit and same ol' Mariners

Seattle's rookie cornerback must be seen to be believed, LIV Golf is intriguing AND troubling and the Mariners could endure one Paul Sewald appearance, but not two.

Not everyone loves LIV Golf
LockSimple

Jun 13, 2022

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Not everyone loves LIV Golf

The pros love the prize money, Saudi Arabia loves the opportunity to showcase itself as a business opportunity and the PGA Tour is totally torqued off.

Three things I learned from minicamp
LockSimple

Jun 13, 2022

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Three things I learned from minicamp

The rookie cornerback looks like something out of 2013, Chris Carson's return is in doubt and Drew Lock is more than a big-armed pocket-passer.

Bad blood in Texas, a fresh start in Seattle
LockSimple

Jun 7, 2022

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Bad blood in Texas, a fresh start in Seattle

Three runs, four hits and an untimely errand
LockSimple

Jun 6, 2022

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Three runs, four hits and an untimely errand

That was the ninth-inning summary for me and the Mariners on Sunday as I had to watch the replay of an improbable comeback because I turned off the TV in disgust to walk to Bloodbath & Beyond.

The time Jim Moore made Jerry Dipoto mad
LockSimple

Jun 3, 2022

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The time Jim Moore made Jerry Dipoto mad

Trigger words, the Mariners win a three-game series against their East Coast stepbrother and another example of why no one likes Josh Donaldson.

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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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