Mariners and Seahawks Report

Both the Seattle Mariners and the Seahawks
had Monday off. The Mariners their day off
coming back from New York. Tuesday they
take on the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park.
The Seahawks had the day off in the midst
of training camp. This coming Saturday they
have their first of three pre-season games.

JP Crawford who came in late Sunday night

when Jarred Kelenic was kicked out of the 

game in the 8th inning had missed Saturday

night plus  up to that time because of the flu.

With the day off on Monday see whether he

is ready to go Tuesday night. 

Justus Sheffield was supposed to make a

rehab assignment in Everett however he was

scratched. He is still have discomfort in his

left forearm. Not sure when he will get on 

the mound and when he will be back with 

the Mariners. Justin Dunn is another one.

No word yet when he will have a rehab

assignment. Kyle Lewis could be back

in a couple weeks. Wouldn't be surprised

if he dh's some.

Shortstop Noelvi Marte at Modesto was

one of the top players this week in the

minor leagues. He had a tough time in

July however bounced back in a good

way beginning in August. Marte had five

home runs and tied the minors with 13

rbi's. He now has 17 home runs on the

season along with 58 rbi's and batting

average .279. He does have a high strike

out just over one per game, however, 

walking just over half of the games.

At 19 years old Marte looks to hit more

home runs then his age. Not bad at all

The Seahawks off the field the news is

about Duane Brown left tackle not practicing

since he wants a contract extension. Not

a big deal right now as long as he is ready

for the regular season. The Seahawks should

look at extending his contract. They have

no one to take his spot at a high level anyway.

He is about 36 years old so probably the

hesitation on Seahawks part. Also, they

are negotiations to give Jamal Adams 

extension as well. So far negotiations are

going but signing so far it looks ahead.

Trading Adams for  two first round picks

seems to warrant a pretty good contract

to me. 

Look forward to Saturday see how thing

have been going on both sides of the ball

The offense is working on faster tempo

far as the passing game. Also, need to see

the defense get off to a better start then they

did last year. Besides Adams we will see

what else is happening on the defense. 

Go Hawks!