Rainiers vs. Tucson7pm @ Cheney Stadium
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Northwest Sports: In the Morning
7:58 AM on May 12 2008 by
7:58 AM on May 12 2008 by
Back after four lovely days in Missouri, where I attended a wedding and took in a Royals game. Kauffman nee Royals Stadium is really nice--built around the same time as all the cookie-cutter multipurpose stadia, this one has the same concrete construction, but it also has the open walkways, the orientation to the field, and all that nice stuff that Safeco has. Also--a crappy team! There's really nothing sadder than seeing a ... MORE »
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Northwest Sports: In the Morning
8:02 AM on May 7 2008 by
8:02 AM on May 7 2008 by
Depending on which blog you visit, the Mariners are either dead (Hotdog & Friends), five days from death (USS Mariner), or 11 games from death (Lookout Landing). Honestly, it's all a lot bit premature for a team that's just six games under .500 on May 7th. The 2007 Yankees were six games under .500 on June 6th--they won 94 games. The 2006 Twins were six games under .500 on June ... MORE »
Mariners
Griffey: M’s Picked A-Rod Over Me
1:00 PM on May 6 2008 by
Via everywhere, Ken Griffey Jr. finally reveals why he left Seattle.
He left not because of money or because he wanted to be closer to his family, but because he felt disrespected by the organization:When it became clear the Mariners were going to have difficulty re-signing both Griffey and Alex Rodriguez, a team official approached Griffey and asked, "Who should we trade?""I refused to answer," says Griffey, who declined to name the official. "That was not my job. So they went and asked the next person.
"I got traded. ... MORE »
1:00 PM on May 6 2008 by
Sounders FC
Thierry Henry Not Coming to Sounders (Yet…mwah ha ha)
12:31 PM on May 6 2008 by
Soccer legend Thierry Henry says he'll play for Barcelona next season, putting to rest a week's worth of rumors that he'd move to Arsenal, Chelsea, or even our beloved Sounders.
Henry told Le Parisien: "I do not want to leave. I still have three years left on my contract here and I will still be here next year."
That would seem to be definitive, though more rumors spread on the Interwebs that Italian side Inter Milan might want Henry's services.
With legendary international teams like these after Henry, it seems very unlikely that he'd ... MORE »
12:31 PM on May 6 2008 by
In the Morning
Northwest Sports: In the Morning
9:17 AM on May 6 2008 by
9:17 AM on May 6 2008 by
I have to say, that while last night's M's win was nice, it left me wanting more. It was like a great meal with a terrible dessert. The M’s go up 7-0 in the fourth, the Rangers bring in Ryan Rupe, mop-up reliever. Now, if you are a mop-up reliever for the Rangers, you are really quite terrible. But the M’s didn’t do anything. In the fourth Raul Ibanez made a completely indefensible ... MORE »
Mariners
Today’s Target: Kevin Millwood
1:44 PM on May 5 2008 by
Matchup of '05 Free Agents: Thirty months ago, both of today's starters were free agents looking for long-term deals. The M's considered signing both of them, but ultimately chose Washburn. Speculation at the time was that Bill Bavasi balked at the five year contract Millwood wanted, and eventually ended up getting from Texas.
At the time, The Times' Steve Kelley argued that the M's should've signed Millwood. Art Thiel noted that the M's could've had Freddy Garcia locked up for a lot less. USS Mariner ... MORE »
1:44 PM on May 5 2008 by
Seahawks
Not that Sea Gals Ought to Read Football Outsiders, But……
11:58 AM on May 5 2008 by
Jim Moore continued his coverage of the drama that is Seagals tryouts over the weekend.
During a break in the action, he decided to quiz a contestant, one Janelle, on general football knowledge. Here's how Moore wrote it up:Asked if she knew who the Seahawks quarterback was, Janell said: "Alexander, Shaun Alexander?"
Asked how many points you get for a touchdown, Janell said: "Ten? I love football, but I don't know it. What's the right answer?"
Told 6, Janell said: "I was close."Well, they aren't hired to think, right? Yikes.
Here are ... MORE »
11:58 AM on May 5 2008 by
In the Morning
Northwest Sports: In the Morning
9:27 AM on May 5 2008 by
After a three-game sweep in New York, the M’s have the AL’s worst record. Who’s to blame? It's the troops, say media folks.
Geoff Baker suggests that these Mariner players may be part of a "culture of losing."
Steve Kelley: Don't blame McLaren: "The players are letting the manager down, not the opposite. The players, not the manager, aren't doing their jobs."
Dave Valle said something interesting on Saturday's postgame show. To paraphrase, he said that the Mariners talk about how things will get better, how it's early in the season, etc...but ... MORE »
9:27 AM on May 5 2008 by
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Northwest Sports: In the Morning
9:10 AM on May 5 2008 by
After a three-game sweep in New York, the M’s have the AL’s worst record. Who’s to blame? M’s players, say media folks.
Geoff Baker suggests that these Mariner players may be part of a "culture of losing."
Steve Kelley: Don't blame McLaren: "The players are letting the manager down, not the opposite. The players, not the manager, aren't doing their jobs."
Dave Valle said something interesting on Saturday's ... MORE »
9:10 AM on May 5 2008 by
In the Morning
Sounders Games Will Be Awesome
10:36 AM on Apr 30 2008 by
10:36 AM on Apr 30 2008 by
“To create a world class environment, we will encourage fans to bring horns, banners, streamers and noisemakers.” -- Vulcan Sports & Entertainment CEO Tod Leiweke.
When I went to that Mexico/China game last week I found myself hoping against hope that somehow, some way, the Sounders would be able to replicate the atmosphere--the unceasing ... MORE »
