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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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A Mariners victory, an ejection and Internet beef
LockSimple

Jun 1, 2022

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A Mariners victory, an ejection and Internet beef

Seattle walloped the Orioles, Julio Rodriguez hurt an umpire in his feelings and I've got a few (more) thoughts on the member of the Bay Area media who trolled a player he covered.

The Mariners (almost) totally redeem themselves

May 31, 2022

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The Mariners (almost) totally redeem themselves

The Mariners rack up the hits, Joc Pederson takes a Will Smith-style slap delivered by a Reds outfielder and we experiment with a new format here at The Dang Apostrophe.

Too little, too late on Mariners spending
LockSimple

May 26, 2022

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Too little, too late on Mariners spending

The problem isn't that the Mariners spent too much money on Robbie Ray. It's that they've spent too little on other veterans over the past three years, putting too much pressure too soon on prospects.

This smells like suffering
LockSimple

May 24, 2022

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This smells like suffering

The Mariners are 42 games into this fourth season in which they're building for a better tomorrow. Pardon me while I throw a temper tantrum in the backseat because I'm currently sick of this journey.

Hard to hear about Earl Thomas
LockSimple

May 20, 2022

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Hard to hear about Earl Thomas

I don't know exactly what has happened to Earl Thomas in the three years since he left Seattle. I just know that the story makes me incredibly sad.

Of course Patrick Beverly will perform the way he plays

May 17, 2022

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Of course Patrick Beverly will perform the way he plays

The NBA guard's migration from on-court pest to off-court troll can be traced back to the league's decision to get rid of fist fights. It insulated jerks from the consequenes of their actions.

Pressure-cooker awaits top M's prospects
LockSimple

May 16, 2022

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Pressure-cooker awaits top M's prospects

Julio Rodriguez's incredible Sunday is a cause for hope, but it shouldn't stop us from looking at why so many of the Mariners top prospects have sputtered in the big leagues.

It's like deja vu all over again
LockSimple

May 6, 2022

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It's like deja vu all over again

I remain puzzled as to Seattle's insistence on drafting running backs in the first two rounds of the draft, but on the positive side, I absolutely love the rookie pass rusher's shoes!

When you mess with the wrong one
LockSimple

May 4, 2022

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9 min read

When you mess with the wrong one

I'm not saying anyone SHOULD get punched in the mouth for something they say, but many people have lost touch with the very reasonable fear that they COULD get punched.

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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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