A year ago, the speculation was rampant as the Major League Baseball winter meetings loomed. It wasn’t a matter of if the Seattle Mariners would trade a starting pitcher to get a position player to help their offense, but which pitcher would be dealt.Of course, the early discourse was without the knowledge of the Mariners being financially limited in payroll budget.So while … [Read more...] about Mariners position analysis: Will Seattle have to trade a starting pitcher?
Seahawks waive Laviska Shenault Jr. after fumble vs. Jets
SEATTLE – The Seahawks released receiver and kick returner Laviska Shenault Jr., the team announced Monday afternoon.There was no corresponding move announced, meaning they have a spot open on its 53-man roster. The Seahawks could be saving that in case outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu is able to come off injured reserve this week to play Sunday against Arizona. Nwosu returned … [Read more...] about Seahawks waive Laviska Shenault Jr. after fumble vs. Jets
Commentary: Biggest reason Seahawks are atop NFC West? Just look at big Leonard Williams
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The following few paragraphs have been checked for hyperbole. None has been detected.That pick-six by defensive end Leonard Williams in the second quarter Sunday was the play of the season thus far for the Seahawks. It very well may prove to be the reason that they end up making the playoffs.Oh, and it was made by a guy playing the most dominant defense … [Read more...] about Commentary: Biggest reason Seahawks are atop NFC West? Just look at big Leonard Williams
Sounders allow late goal in loss to Galaxy in Western Conference final
CARSON, Calif. — Unfortunately for the Sounders, one goal was all that separated them from a trip back to Seattle to host the MLS Cup.The LA Galaxy made headlines leading up to Saturday’s Western Conference Final with their 15 scores — two shy of an MLS playoff record — during their postseason run. For 84 minutes against Seattle’s league-leading defense, the Galaxy couldn’t … [Read more...] about Sounders allow late goal in loss to Galaxy in Western Conference final
Dave Boling: Special plays outweighed special teams gaffes in Seahawks win over Jets
In the National Football League, so many games swing on a single key mistake. One or two often make the difference.But not this cavalcade of blunders by both teams, the highlights of which not deserving of the kind of stentorian narration offered by the late John Facenda, but rather a PeeWee Herman-type, with calliope accompaniment.It is a vastly overlooked strength in the NFL … [Read more...] about Dave Boling: Special plays outweighed special teams gaffes in Seahawks win over Jets