Marco Says Ready To Go

As the Mariners  get ready for opening

day next Thursday Marco Gonzales  says 

he is ready to  go. If you looked what

he gave up in runs in 4 and  2/3:innings 

may wonder.

Marco gave up six runs with two in the

third and four in the fourth. He gave up

a two-run homer to Chicago Cubs New

right fielder from Japan in Suzuki. Marco

had one walk and seven strike outs along 

with nine hits. He says that he is ready

to go. We will see won't we. He may have 

one more start in the spring. 

Julio Rodriguez  led off the game against 

the Cubs with a  double. Made a running 

mistake when Ty France had a hit after

him. He wasn't  thrown out at home just 

ended going to  third only. Unfortunately 

he ended up staying there with the next 

three outs. Rodriguez again played in

center  field. We will know soon he makes

the team or not. Dipoto and Servais are

keeping it quiet for now. 

Jarred Kelenic had a  couple hits while

playing in left. A position he might play

frequently if Rodriguez is on the team.

We do know the outfielders will be at

DH with a different one going each time.

Cal Raleigh is starting to hit consistently 

having a triple in the game. He is going

to make it difficult to  send him down

for the opener.  Currently Luis Torrens 

is hitting the best among the three

catchers so looks like a sure thing and

he is out of options so the Mariners 

can't send him down without going through 

waivers which isn't  happening.  

Thursday  night the Mariners play Cleveland 

with Chris Flexen on the mound and the 

game will be on TV. Go M's!

Logan Gilbert's Outing

Tuesday Logan Gilbert made his second outing.
Logan stats didn't look good as he gave up five
runs in three and two-thirds innings. He gave
up a run in the first then did fine in the second
and third inning. He struggled in the fourth
inning giving up a two-run inning.

It wasn't a good game for the bullpen either 

as the Mariners lost to Kansas City 11-4.
My opinion Gilbert will be just fine and
so will the bullen.

It was announced on Tuesday the Mariners

finalized the trade with Cincinnati Reds

sending pitcher Connor Phillips as the

player to be named later. Phillips was

drafted in 2020. He was listed as the

Mariners #15 prospect. Hard to know

at this point whether he will make the

major leagues or not. 

The Mariers played much of their

bench or minor leaguers against

the Royals. Luis Torrens had a 

couple hits showing likely he will

be on the team. The question will

still be whether Cal Raleigh will

be. Tom Murphy though is struggling

at the plate and his defense is

questionable as well though the

pitchers feel comfortable with him.

Marco Gonzales will make his

third start of the spring against

the Chicago Cubs. Most likely

Marco is slotted in the third

spot behind Robbie Ray and

Logan Gilbert. Chris Flexen

should follow Gonzales and

then the fifth starter which 

right now looks to be Matt

Bash. Go M's. 

Rashaad Penny and More

This will be about Football though I hope 

to keep to once a week during  the  off-season. 

Last week Rashaad Penny  resigned with

the Seahawks.  He feels Chris Carson and

him can be a good tandem in the backfield. 

The question  can both of them stay healthy. 

I figure at least one of them stays healthy 

they have other backs to help out. There

is a possibility Chris Carson won't be

available.  Time will tell. 

We will see what the Seahawks continue 

in free agency and trades before the NFL 

draft.

On Monday Washington Huskies head

coach Kalen DeBoer announced linebacker 

Edefuan Ulofoshio is going to miss some

of the 2022 season. Edefuan  missed the

second half of last season. This injury 

happens to do with off-season conditioning.

Graduate student Cam Bright a transfer from

Pittsburgh will start in Edefuan's spot while 

Carson Bruener will be at the other spot.

The Huskies have three other linebackers to

backup Bright and Bruener in Daniel Heimuli,

Alphonso Tuputala and junior college transfer

Demario King.  It will be important for them

to stay healthy. 

The Huskies  spring camp  begins on Wednesday.

Stay up to date right here.

Mariners Win Monday

Robbie Ray had his second start

of the spring on Monday. Ray will 

have one more start before starting

opening day on April 7 in Minnesota

against the Twins.

Ray pitched well for the most part

going four and a third innings. Ray 

had a shutout going into the fifth inning when he gave up two runs. 

Ray gave up three hits, two walks 

and six strike outs. I expect Ray

will try to go six innings in his next 

outing so he will try to go seven

innings in the season opener. 

Julio Rodriguez started once again

in center field. He had two hits including a double while scoring and driving in a run. Right now Julio

looks like he will be on the team 

when the season starts. The roster 

will be 28 for the first month before

going to 26. I say enough time to

see how Julio will do. 

Abraham Toro had another hit as

he continues to be the best hitter

in spring. The Mariners will need

him in the lineup most of the time.

Oh by the way the Mariners beat

the Texas Rangers 6-5. Eric Swanson

struggled giving up two runs in the

9th inning. One of rules with giving

out saves Swanson record the save

despite giving up the two runs. Swanson is expected to make the

team but he probably won't be

pitching the 9th inning often. 😊

Cal Raleigh caught again along 

with getting y hit while scoring

and driving in a run. I know it is

spring but he is hitting a hundred

points higher than Tom Murphy.

The thought Raleigh won't be

on the opening day is beyond

me. 

The Mariners play Kansas City

Royals on Tuesday. Go M's 

Matt Brash and George Kirby

Sunday the Seattle Mariners beat

Oakland A's 7-1. Matt Brash had an outstanding outing going three innings

without giving up a hit or walk while 

striking out six. Matt Brash pretty much has sealed the fifth spot in the rotation unless Jerry Dipoto finds another starter.

George Kirby pitched well after trouble

QA in his first outing. He went three innings to giving up three hits, one walk and striking out sixth. Kirby struck out

the side in his last inning. Though he likely won't start the season with the

Mariners we will see him sometime during the season.

On the hitting side it looks like Adam Frazier will be the leadoff hitter. He had three hits on Sunday. Eugenio Suarez had a home run in the first inning scoring two of the three runs. Cal Raleigh who came in for Luis Torrens had a home run in the 8 the and Dylan Moore in the 9 th. 

Monday afternoon Robbie Ray will

start against the Rangers. We will see

whether Kyle Seager' s brother Corey

will face him. The Mariners have a game every day this week. Go M's.

Projecting Opening Day Mariner Roster

I have read a couple projected opening 

day roster for the Seattle Mariners. I find it 

interesting Cal Raleigh isn't shown  being

there. Personally I  hope they are wrong. 

Yes Tom Murphy is having a  good spring 

and likely a leader on the team. Cal Raleigh 

is the future catcher so he should be on

the team. If not then the Mariners made a 

poor choice in drafting him and should look 

at trading him. A one man's opinion. Besides

the Mariners have more offense this season 

and I  don't think Tom Murphy and Luis Torrens 

are going to  light things up on both offense

and defense. 

The season will start with a  28 man roster

until  May. Manager Scott Servais is not

happy major league baseball says they can

only go with 13 pitchers when May comes.

It should be a decision by each team. In a way

he is right, however, do you want to hold

strings having less position players. Thankfully 

the Mariners do have several players who can

play multiple positions.

What I have read where the Mariners will go

with five pitching starters, ten relievers, five 

outfielders,  six infielders and two catchers. 

They list Tom Murphy and Luis Torrens as 

the two catchers with Cal Raleigh starting

in Tacoma. Not my choice as I already stated.

News came out that Evan White will be out 

for some time with a sports hernia and will

need surgery.  Ty France will be the primary 

first baseman while they have several others

backing him up. Abraham Toro who is having 

a fine spring will be one of them along with

Dylan Moore. Both considered super utility 

players. Luis Torrens  could play some first

base which means more to have Raleigh 

around. Also, I  have heard of  using left

fielder Jesse Winker at first base. Of course,

Ty France will  play the bulk of time at first.

In the outfield the Mariners going with five

means Julio Rodriguez and veteran Billy 

Hamilton will make the roster. Julio has 

been playing a lot of  center field during 

spring  so he may play some there. The 

thought is Winker, Kelenic, Haniger and

Rodriguez playing most of the time in outfield. 

One of the four as a dh. If Winker and Kelenic 

struggle against left handed pitching then

Julio would be in center with Dylan Moore 

in left. Billy Hamilton has played a lot of

center field so he may play some out there

to. He is a switch hitter so he could start

against lefties and have Julio in left. 

Besides France the rest of the starting infield 

is set to. They will have  Adam Frazier at second,

Eugenio Suarez at third and JP Crawford at short. 

Toro will  play some second and third. Moore

will backup Crawford at short as well as all the 

other infield spots and outfield.  

What is your opinion about the  opening day

roster? We do have until April 7th when the

season starts so things can still change. By

the way Kyle Lewis likely won't start the season.

Maybe Hamilton be there until Lewis is ready.

Also, depends how Julio  begins the season. 

GO M'S!

Mariners Win Friday night

The Seattle Mariners won their first night

game beating the Chicago White Sox 3-0.

Marco Gonzales went four innings in his

second start of the  spring. Marco gave up 

two hits while walking three and one strike out.

Fortunately the walks didn't hurt him.

Four relievers who should make up the bullpen 

pitched Friday night.  Paul Sewald came in

first giving up a hit but stuck out two while 

Ken Giles followed by giving up a hit,however, 

struck out three batters in an innings each.

Drew Steckenrider and Andres Munoz each 

went an inning without giving up a hit and 

striking out one. The bullpen  looks good 

so far.

Adam Frazier lead off the first with a double 

and Ty France drove him in. The Mariners 

had the other two runs in the 5th inning when

Mitch Haniger hit a double to drive in two runners. 

Right now the pitching is ahead of the hitting. 

I am sure continue at the beginning of the season

as well.

The Mariners take on the Milwaukee Brewers

Saturday afternoon  on the road. Chris Flexen 

will make his second start of the spring.  

The Mariners announced Ichiro will throw out

the ceremonial first pitch in the opener against

Houston Astros on April 15. Go M's . 

Logan Gilbert Made Start Thursday

Logan Gilbert made his first start of the spring
Thursday afternoon going three innings. Logan
gave up one hit and a home run in the second
inning as the Mariners beat Cleveland 3-2.

Logan looked good striking out six batters

while surrendering one walk along with

the hit. He is expected to make only three

appearances in the spring before the season

begins on April 7. Cleveland by the way 

doesn't go by Indians any longer. They

are now known as the Guardians. I know

it will take time on it.

Veteran major leaguer Billy Hamilton 

drove in the final two runs in the eighth

inning with a double. Hamilton last week

signed a minor league contract with Mariners.

Hamilton made his mark with the Cincinnati

Reds where he played six years and four 

straight years he had over 50 stolen bases

in each. Last year in a limited period he

played for the Chicago White Sox. 

If you haven't heard Gonzaga was upset

on Thursday in the NCAA tournament

losing 74-68 to Arkansas. Another season

without winning the crown. Though 

the Bulldogs have had success in the

last 25 years they still are waiting to

win a championship. I am sure another

downer for all Gonzaga fans. 

Tacoma Rainiers baseball

The Tacoma Rainiers the triple-A team

of the Seattle Mariners  start there 

season  at home against Salt Lake  City

on September 5. This is a couple days 

before the Mariners start their season.

This will mean the last cuts for the

Mariners will  happen a day or two 

before the Rainiers start their season.

The Mariners  have nine pitchers on their

40-man roster not counting  non roster

invitees.  The Mariners are expected to 

go with eight relievers so at least one 

will not make the opening day roster. 

The Mariners have seven  starters on the 

40-man roster with five starters so at least

two will be sent down depending whether 

they acquire another starter. 

I read where the roster is supposed to be

28 players for the month of April then

going to 26 in May.  The two extra players

could be  on a practice squad and be active 

when needed. 

The position players will be 13 on the active

roster. Whether the Mariners  go with two or 

three catchers we will see.  If they go with 

two most likely Cal Raleigh and Tom Murphy.

Luis Torrens could be  the extra player or be

added on to the opening roster to where he

will dh and play some first base.

Say the Mariners  go with two catchers means

they will have three bench players including 

whoever is dh. The Mariners will  probably go

with four outfielder plus two extra infielders 

where at least one  can play the outfield too.

Right now the two infielders look to be 

Abraham Toro and Dylan Moore. This could 

change if Evan White makes the ball club.

The outfield would mean Julio Rodriguez be

number four unless Kyle Lewis  is healthy to 

play. Moore along with Adam Frazier  can play 

in the outfield. The same for White if he makes 

the ball club. 

So at least two infielders will go to Tacoma plus 

White if he doesn't make the ball club. Taylor 

Trammell who made the opening roster last year 

likely be  going to  Tacoma.

The last couple of the roster spots on the Mariners 

won't be easy to make. Have less than two weeks 

what happens.  

Robby Ray Makes Debut

Robbie Ray  pitched four innings Tuesday 

against the Chicago  Cubs. He was able

to go four innings. 

Ray gave up one hit, a walk and a  home run. 

On Roots Sports after leaving  the  game Ray 

wasn't happy giving up the walk to a left 

handed hitter.  Ray certainly  looked like he

was ready for the  season.  He enjoyed Cal

Raleigh  being his catcher.  Expecting Cal

to be his catcher  for the most part. 

Abraham Toro  had another good day at the

plate. Toro once again played at second base. 

At this point he looks to  be in the lineup a

lot whether second or third or elsewhere. 

The Mariners  have a  day off Wednesday 

and resume on Thursday.  The baseball  season 

starts in two weeks against the Twins in

Minnesota. The Twins  now have Correa at

shortstop.  Certainly  increased their payroll.

They added catcher Gary Sanchez in a trade

with the  Yankees as well. 

We have to see how  things workout with 

Houston Astros without Correa. At least won't 

have to face him as often. Go M's.  

George Kirby Makes First Start

Former numer one pick by the Mariners 

in 2019 made his first start of the spring. 

Last year Logan Gilbert came up early 

on the season to have a good rookie 

season.  We hope more from Logan

this year. Kirby is the next one in line

to come up into the starting rotation. 

Kirby  didn't do well Monday in his first

starting  appearance. He gave up six

runs in one and two-thirds innings.

The Arizona Diamondbacks got five

hits off Kirby and a walk with two 

home runs. The Diamondbacks won 9-1.

Matt Brash trying to make the starting 

rotation pitched two innings giving up

one hit , a walk and strikeout without 

a run. We should see him start in his next 

outing.

Abraham Toro  was the only hitter with

two hits in the game and drove in the

only run. Toro started at third base,

however, right now Eugenio Suarez is

expected to start at third. It will be

interesting to see  where else Toro 

will play in the spring. He should make

the roster as one of the extra players. 

The Mariners take on the Chicago Cubs 

on Tuesday afternoon.  See how the 

Mariners do coming out with a 1-3   record.

Chris Flexen First Outing

Chris Flexen  who was the Mariners top

pitcher last year in wins had his first outing 

of spring. 

Like  Marco Gonzales he was able to  go

three innings giving up two hits and one 

run. Flexen is expected to be in the 

middle of  the rotation.  Jerry  Dipoto  is 

expecting to  pick up another starting 

pitcher through trade or free agency.

If Flexen  can pitch anywhere  close to 

what he did last season he will  be a

good member of the rotation. The importance 

is staying  healthy. 

Speaking of  health  the Mariners announced 

Casey Sadler a solid pitcher in the bullpen 

last season will be out for the season.  We 

will have to see who takes his spot. He

ended last year pitching 28 scoreless innings.

Primarily he was the  first pitcher coming out

of the bullpen.  We wish Casey a full recovery. 

Local Veteran Does Well For Mariners

Steven Souza Jr. a veteran  outfielder 

who signed a minor league contract 

with the Mariners  right after the end

of lockout. 

Souza made his spring training debut

on Saturday for the Mariners. He hit 

a grand slam in the first inning to lead 

the Mariners  to victory over the LA

Dodgers. He obviously  was player of

the game. Going to  highlight each 

player who was the player of the game.

Souza is a local  player from Everett.

Last year  he played in 17 games for 

the  Dodgers so the home run was sweet 

for him.

His best season in the majors was for the

Tampa Bay Rays where he hit 30 home runs

in 2017. The chances will be hard for him

to make the  Mariners as an outfielder but

never know. He will add depth if he starts

in Tacoma.  Has a good spring will open

eyes for other teams to. 

Julio Rodriguez Hits Homer

Though he didn't start the opening 

game in spring training known as

the Cactus League Julio Rodriguez

hit a massive home run with two 

runners on base.

The Mariners went on to lose 6-4.

Of course, a win or loss isn't 

important as getting ready for the

season and who will be on the team.

Julio had two at bats with the second

one being a walk. Can't  blame the

San Diego Padres walking him.

The Mariners are going to take every 

opportunity in Julio Rodriguez in 

making the opening day roster.  

He is going to play all three outfield 

positions. He played in  center field 

Friday going in for Jarred Kelenic. 

The Mariners take on the LA Dodgers 

Saturday. We will see who may shine

in this game. Go M's!

Sad news came out in local radio

sports John Clayton passed away. 

Known as the professor and hall of

fame sports writer. He covered the

Seattle Seahawks for many years

on KJR and then KIRO 710. Worked

for ESPN many years too. He came 

down with an illness taking him 

quickly. No one knew the NFL like

Mr.Clayton as one of the guys calling

into his regular show on Saturday on

KIRO called him. Our condolences go

to his wife Pat and the Clayton family.

He will be missed for sure. 

Jarred Kelenic Superstar or not

Last year Jarred Kelenic  had the pressure 

on him coming up as the top prospect in

the Mariners system. 

Most if the season  he put the pressure on  

himself. He did perform well the last couple 

weeks of the season. He and the Mariners 

are hoping  it is the beginning of better

things.

Those who  have  seen  him hitting in training 

camp like Jerry Dipoto and  manager Scott 

Servais believe his bat is looking more relaxed.

Jesse Winker has taken him under his wing

as well. When he came up with the Cincinnati 

Reds he was a top prospect to.  He knows the

pressure doing so as well.

Kelenic told the media he is doing the same for

Julio Rodriguez to. Wants him to know the

pressure and pitfalls of being a top prospect. 

Whether Kelenic or  Rodriguez become superstars 

or not the importance is being at least good major

leaguers.  Having Winker and Eugenio Suarez in the

lineup well as Ty France and Mitch Haniger will  help

Kelenic wherever he is placed. Where Kelenic begins 

the season the spring training games will tell.

Friday is the opening game so where Kelenic is gives 

us a better idea. I  am  sure  he is facing a right-handed 

or left-handed starter will determine his spot in the

lineup up too. Stay tuned go M's.

Mariners New Teammates and More

The Seattle Mariners added more

fire power to  the offense on Monday.

So far Jesse Winker  and Eugenio 

Suarez seem to  be  working out

well for the the Mariners in training 

camp.

Along with the signing of  pitcher 

Robby Ray before the lockout the

Mariners  seem to be an improved

team. Not only in talent but how 

each one is working with their 

teammates.

April 7 we will start finding out

how it works.  The Mariners could 

add  ore parts to the  puzzle as well.

News came out Kris Bryant signed

a six- year deal with the Colorado 

Rockies so Jerry Dipoto must have 

known something up when he made

the trade.

The Seattle Seahawks signed three

free agents. Outside linebacker Uchenna

Nwosu formerly of the LA Charges, 

cornerback  Artie Burns with Chicago 

Bears last year and guard/center 

Austin Blythe who played last year

with Kansas City.

Looks like three veterans who can help 

the Seahawks. Nwosu is known best

as a pass rusher while Burns will help

with the  loss of DJ Reed to the NY Jets.

Reed became a good corner for the

Seahawks. Going to mission for sure.

The Seahawks have need at center so

 Blythe might fit in nicely. 

More moves coming up for the Seahawks 

so see who lands here.

The NCAA tournament known as March 

Madness starts Thursday. See if Gonzaga 

can make the run all the way. 😊😊

Abraham Toro Super Sub

The acquisition of Adam Frazier from the

San Diego Padres in the fall and  on Monday

f Eugenio Suarez from Reds Abraham Toro 

is a player without a position.  We should 

see Abraham Toro  in the lineup frequently 

anyway. 

We hope to see the Abraham Toro we saw

right after acquiring him before the trading 

deadline and not at the end of the season 

when he went into a slump.

Being a  switch hitter will give Toro advantage 

playing several positions.  The  Mariners  could 

see him in the outfield and first base as well 

as second and third. He may be at dh sometimes 

against right handed pitching. 

Suarez  bats right-handed so could see Toro 

playing third against right-handed pitching

sometimes. Frazier a lefthanded hitter we

should see Toro  sometimes against lefties. 

Depending on how the outfield works out we

may see Toro out there as well. Both Winker 

and Jarred Kelenic hit left handed  so Toro 

could be out there against lefties. This would 

depend how healthy Kyle Lewis is as well. I 

expect Lewis would be the Mariners top choice 

in the outfield against lefties. We hope Lewis 

to be healthy all season.  It depends to Julio

Rodriguez makes his debut in the majors too.

Anyway wherever Toro is  able to play and 

how often is a good sign for the Mariners.

The  Mariners look to have improved offensive 

lineup over last season. Go M's. 

Mariners Make Trade Monday

The Seattle  Mariners  made a  trade 

with the Cincinnati  Reds that was 

finalized Monday afternoon. 

The Mariners  picked up two players

that were two  parts in a way. The 

outfielder  is Jesse Winker who 

batted over .300 facing right handed

pitching.  He does hit left handed and

most likely  be platooned as he doesn't 

hit lefties  to well.  

The other is third baseman Eugenio 

Suarez. He may start at third base

but Abraham Toro will see action 

there to well as second and first 

base. Toro likely be known as a super

sub.

The Mariners gave up outfielder Jake 

Fraley, pitcher Justin Dunn and prospect 

pitcher Brandon Williamson. Also, the

Reds will pick up a player to be named

later as well. The Reds are expected to 

pick up part of Winker's multi-year contract.

Right now  the starting outfield looks like

Winker in left, Jarred Kelenic in center and 

Mitch Haniger in  right. Against lefties 

Kyle  Lewis  will play left field and possibly 

center sometimes  depending on his health. 

Against  righties  Lewis may dh. Against

lefties probably see Luis Torrens at dh unless 

he is catching.  This would depend on  whether 

Tom Murphy  is  doing well  or not or is even 

on the team. 

Winker played five seasons with the Reds. In

2021 he had 24 home runs and 71 rbi's. 

Should help  offensively with the loss of

Kyle Seager. He will  probably  bat somewhere 

in the middle of the batting order. 

Actually  Suarez is a home run hitter as well 

from the right side. He has been with Reds 

longer than Winker who was the key to the 

trade. Suarez actually hit .198 but had 31

home runs. Didn't know  that until I  looked 

it up. 

Does this mean the Mariners  won't sign

Kris Bryant. Not sure but the Mariners could

still sign him and move Suarez. The days 

ahead will be  interesting. 

Jake Fraley  I  enjoy watching. I  hope he

is able to tone his talent in Cincinnati. Not

sure  of the outfielders on the Reds. I hope 

he has good  chance to play. Justin Dunn  

missed a lot of 2021. Probably wouldn't 

have had much of a shot in Seattle this season. 

I wish the  best for  him too.  Williamson we

didn't get a chance to  see pitch but the talent 

the Mariners have in the farm system we wish 

him the best too. Go M's. 😊😊

Seahawk make moves

As we are waiting  for the  Seattle Mariners 

to make  moves the Seahawks  made 

signings of their  own players  on Monday. 

I heard over Seattle  sports radio that 

safety  Quandre Diggs signed new deal for

three years  as well as  tight end Will Dissly.

Also defensive  lineman Al Woods did to.

Not sure how long Woods deal is but likely 

for one year. I  am sure other deals will 

come to.

As far  as  the Mariners   no free agency 

deals made yet. Heard the Oakland A's

traded first baseman Matt Olson to the

Atlanta Braves for two top prospects 

and a couple  other minor leaguers. So

to pull off a  trade for  a  top player might

cost the Mariners  more than they want to. 

I  am  sure  teams will  ask for outfielder 

Julio Rodriguez  and pitcher George! Kirby

but that likely  not happen.  Stay tuned.

Mariners Make A Couple Moves Sunday

Nothing big did the Mariners do on 

Sunday,  however,  we hope make

big signings on Monday.

Catcher Jose Godoy and lefty pitcher

Aaron Fletcher were put on  waivers to 

make room on the 40- man roster.

Godoy was claimed by the SF Giants 

while Fletcher by the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

Neither  player was likely going to make 

the Mariners team out of  spring training.

This does  mean they do lose some depth 

in triple-A, however,  this looks like the

sign the Mariners plan to sign a couple 

free agents hopefully  Monday. 

I am sure the Mariners  will  be done with 

moves after this as well. I am sure Jerry 

Dipoto is  looking at the waiver wire to  see

who might be available to pick up as well.

We hope not until after signings.

Kris Bryant is still  the biggest name out

there the Mariners are looking to  sign.

The Mariners right now shown to be at 

the top of the list. Also, Trevor Story but

he could end up somewhere else. The

LA Dodgers is  one team mentioned. Likely 

cost more for Story than what they want

to pay but we will see.  We hope today.

Want to know when the first spring training 

game will be? It will take  place against the

San Djego Padres this Friday. It will be

interesting to see who they have to and any 

trade between them. 

I hope to  have another post Monday  with 

good news on acquiring a  player. Go M's. 

Nothing heard yet on Mariners

When it comes to  free agent signings

or trades nothing heard yet. Maybe today 

( Sunday) or Monday we will  hear about

a signing and or trade.

Kris Bryant  formerly of SF Giants and

Chicago Cubs has been  the biggest 

name. Mariners  sign Bryant  he would 

likely  play  third base with  an occasional 

time at first base and outfield. 

Another one is Trevor Story formerly of

the  Colorado Rockies.  Though he played 

shortstop at Colorado  he maybe more 

versatile than Bryant. You have to expect

shortstop can play almost  anyway. On the

Mariners  he could end up playing any of

the infield spots. JP Crawford is expected 

to start at short most of the  time, however,

having Story  allow the Mariners to  give

Crawford a day off once in a while.  If the

Mariners  sign both Story and Bryant we 

could see Story more at second and Bryant 

at third.

Another  player the Mariners may sign is

Japanese  outfielder  Seiya Suzuki. Wouldn't 

be nice to have a other Japanese outfielder 

last name of Suzuki. The other one we knew

by his  first name as Ichiro. Not saying he will 

be as good  but coming close wouldn't be 

bad.

Trade wise no names out there in the rumor

mill, however,  we know Jerry Dipoto always 

likes to surprise us. Go M's!

Hitters or Pitchers

Now that we know major league 

baseball season starts on April 7

who will  be  ahead the hitters or

pitchers? 

I am sure everyone has an opinion 

Spring training will be  cut short a

couple  weeks.  They say Spring

training has been  as long as it is

so pitchers will be ready.  Is that

the answer we're looking for😅

For the starters a shorter spring

training will  be  fine. It is those 

who are trying  to make the ball

club as extra infielder or outfielder 

or end of the starting rotation or

the bullpen. 

Though he has been  in Spring 

training for a few weeks already 

does this give Julio Rodriguez 

an advantage to  make the ball 

club at the beginning of the season 

or will the Mariners start him in

the minors instead.

Up next free agent signings and 

trades. Stay tuned to see what 

happens. Want them in camp

as soon as  possible to.  GO M'S!

Baseball Everyone

Now that the major league baseball 

lockout  is  over we will  be  having

Mariner baseball here every day.

Any other news  like what is going 

on with Seahawks,  Huskies, Kraken,

Cougars and Gonzaga will happen in 

a second story. 

I know Mariner baseball  is  big here 

so this how it will be.  When regular 

season  begins on April 7, we will .et

you  know a little about how the game

went, however, more about the player 

of the game. May have  to  add in the

pitcher  as well. 

Friday morning General manager/president 

of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said

to sports media the Mariners will  go  out

to find a  couple more bats and another 

starting pitcher whether through free agency

or trades. Stay tuned here to see what comes

about.  Go M's.

Huskies and Cougars Lose Round Two

The USC Trojans were favored

to beat the Washington Huskies,

howver, the Huskies made it 

interesting losing 65-61.

The Huskies led in the second 

half by eight points but led it

get it away from them. Terrell

Brown Jr led the Huskies with 

23 points while Emmitt Mathews

had 12 points and Jamal Bey

had 10 points. 

The Huskies would have won

the game had they gotten more

contributions. DaeJon Davis in

his game in his only season at

Washington had no points. 

We know Brown and Davis played

their last games for the Huskies 

we will see who else will. Bey is a senior so likely gone. Nate Roberts 

a redshirtjunior has indicated he 

may go through the portal. Though Roberts hasn't done a lot when it comes to offense his rebounding

 could be an asset tobanother team. We will see who goesand who comes in. The Huskies havethree recruits at this time but will need additional help.

Another question did Mike Hopkins

do enough to keep his job next season.

Most likely since he does have a few

more years left on his contract unless

Syracuse calls. The Huskies will have

to continue improving for Hopkins

to get a new contract if he doesn't

go back to Syracuse. 

The Washington State Cougars lost

to UCLA 75-65. A pretty easy win for 

UCLA though they won by ten.

The Bruins had a 20 point lead before 

the Cougars knocked down some 3-pointers. The first half the Cougars 

had trouble knocking down shots 

behind the line. They figured the only

way for them to beat the Bruins.

UCLA were by Jaime Jacquez Jr.

with 23 points. All but six points 

were in the second half. The Cougars

were led by Andrej Jakimovski with

15 points. Tyrell Roberts had 14.

Michael Flowers didn't have a good

tournament scoring only 8 points.

The season is likely over for both

the Huskies and Cougars unless 

they get into another tournament

besides the NCAA. Arizona, UCLA

and USC are almost locks to make

it. Colorado should make the NCAA

depending on their showing in the

semifinals Friday against Arizona.

Great News Today

If you haven't  heard the  baseball Lockout

is over. The players and owners agreed to 

a five year  agreement.  Now we can really 

talk about  baseball. 

The players can report Friday with a week 

to report. I am sure  the Mariner players will 

be there Friday.  As many they can.

What is  next who will  the Mariners sign

as free agents and any trades. I am sure

general manager has trades already in 

process and those who they had talked 

to in free agency.

Bryant or Story, who would you like or is

there someone  else? Glad they have 

Robbie Ray. Another starter do the

Mariners  need?

The first game of the  season will be

on April  7th. They will be in Minnesota.

Days ahead is baseball with some college 

 basketball as well. Go M's

Huskies and Cougars Win first round

Wednesday night  the Washington Huskies 

and WSU Cougars won their first games in

Pac-12 tournament. 

The Huskies game was the last of the night.

They beat Utah 82-70. It was a  tight game

first half with Huskies leading 40-37. They

went on a 16-2 run early on in the second 

half.

Terrell Brown Jr  led the Huskies  once again 

with 22 points.  Jamal  Bey  showed what

he can do sometimes having 19 points.  For 

the Huskies to win the tournament Bey  will 

have to  play well.  Cole Bajema had 16 points

as well.  The next round the quarter finals 

won't be easy as the Huskies take on USC 

Trojans Thursday. 

The Cougars beat California Golden Bears in

the first round 66-59. The  Cougars led by 12 

points at halftime, however, California made

a comeback early on of the second half coming

with in four points.

The Cougars basically won the game making

18 out of  21 from the foul line.  Efe Abogidi 

led the Cougars with 19 points. The Cougars 

had four players scoring in double figures.

Thursday evening  game will be against UCLA. 

The Cougars will need to play their best game 

of the  season to  advance to the semifinals.

Boob Wagner Seahawks Release

Later on Tuesday the Seattle Seahawks 

released middle linebacker Bobby Wagner. 

In one day the Seahawks  salary cap went

down significantly for sure. The talent as

well. 

The Seahawks are expected to go to 

4-3 defense next season.  Maybe  not all

the time  but some of  it. Right now Jordyn 

 Brooks looks like guy in the middle. Cody

Barton likely  next to Brooks unless the

Seahawks draft a linebacker or sign someone.

The Seahawks don't have  much depth at

linebacker so a trade and draft one are

likely in the cards. Benson Mayowa and 

Darrell Taylor are both listed as linebackers

as weeks Alton Robinson. Not the traditional 

linebackers but they maybe  both on the

outside we will see.

Former Washington Husky  Ben Burr-Kirven 

who missed all last season because of injury 

may backup Brooks and Barton inside if he

is healthy. More changes will happen. Be an

interesting several next  months. Go Hawks!

Russell Wilson Traded To Broncos

The biggest  sports  story  today and likely 

the  biggest  in some time in Seattle.  Would 

be the biggest  since Randy Johnson was

traded to  the  Houston  Astros. That was 

some time ago so this is probably  bigger 

with social media  now around. 

The Seahawks  traded  Wilson and a 4th  

round  pick for two first round and two 

second round picks, a fifth round pick 

and there players

The three players  are  quarterback  Drew 

Lock, defensive lineman Shelby  Harris 

and tight end  Noah Fant.

Right now  looks like the Seahawks will 

be in the seller again next season unless 

the draft picks are outstanding or the

Seahawks  make another trade for a

quarterback. Stay tuned.

Gonzaga Wins Monday Night

The Gonzaga Bulldogs the number one 

seed  in the WCC tournament along with

number one ranking in the country beat

San Francisco Dons  81-71.

The Bulldogs  got off to fast  start scoring 

the first nine points going on to a first half 

lead of 47-27. The Dons made a comeback 

in the second half to get even down to single 

digits.  A number of  turnovers by the Bulldogs 

caused the problem.

The Bulldogs were led in scoring by Drew Timme 

WCC player of the year with 22 points. Freshman

center Chet Holmgren  along  with guard Andrew

Nembhard each had 17 points. 

The Dons were led by guard Khalil Shabazz with

27 points. Julian  Rishwain contributed 20 points

coming off the bench.

The Bulldogs  now play St. Mary's in the title game.

Gonzaga remembers them since they were upset 

in the final game of the regular season. I am sure

Bulldogs will be ready. This Sunday  the pairings

for the NCAA tournament will be announced. 

JP Crawford shortstop

I am sure  everyone  one is tired of 

the lockout  and another week of 

games likely  be canceled. 

I wish both sides realize  they are 

losing  no matter what happens.

They have agreed  on some things

 so let's  leave at that.

JP  Crawford  will be the cornerstone 

of the infield  no matter  who is around 

him. Ty France will be  at first base 

though we  could  see  him at second

or third.  This would  depend  on  how 

Evan White  is doing.

The Mariners  will  look to  add a free

agent for second or third as well.  JP 

Crawford we expect to  improve once

again over the  last couple of years. 

His defense  will  be the main thing 

though his offense leading off will

be important to. At this point  have

no idea who bats second. 

The exit and retirement of  Kyle Seager 

means the middle  of the battle order 

will  be  different. JP Crawford  his defense 

may change where he might have to play

more toward third depending of who is at

third. It will depend on the batter as well.

A left handed pull hitter he will have to 

play toward second. Also, a runner on

first as well.  

The negotiations it does look like  they 

are going to  stop the shift which is goo

I don't mind against true pull hitters I don't 

like it against  every hitter. Go major league

baseball!

Washington Huskies Men's Basketball

The Washington Huskies beat  Oregon State  

Beavers Saturday afternoon 78-67. The Beavers 

got off having  a  lead early  however the Huskies 

went on a good  run. They actually had a 23 point 

at one point. 

Terrell Brown Jr  who led the Huskies and the

Pac-12 in scoring had 34 points. It was  his last

game in Seattle.  The Huskies  finished sixth 

place and will play Utah in the first round of

Pac-12  conference tournament on Wednesday 

Night. For the Huskies  likely to make the NCAA 

Tournament  they will have to  win Pac-12 

tournament. 

Jamal Bey  a senior had 15 points.  The rules

of the NCAA there is  a possibility he could 

return.  Nate Roberts  had another outstanding 

game with 13 points and 16 rebounds. He is 

hinting of going into the transfer portal. 

The season  the way it has gone coach  Mike Hopkins 

may return.  Though they have a couple recruits the

Huskies likely will have to snatch some players from

the transfer portal.  The question besides Roberts will 

any transfer out as well.  At least it won't be a mass

exit like last year.  Stay tuned!😊😊

Positive About MLB Lockout

There isn't a lot positive about the major league
baseball players being locked out, however, news
came out on Friday you can come and see the minor
league players workout at training camp.

Those who live in the area either this time of the

year or all year around it is a good thing.  The

positive thing is the Mariners coaching staff

along with management like general manager

Jerry Dipoto is there so they can view the

minor league players.

The players there are those not on the 40-man

roster. Though we hope to see Julio Rodriguez

this season thankfully he isn't on the 40-man

roster. It is tough for the players who likely

will not be on the major league team when the

season actually starts. Some of them will be

at triple-A Tacoma. I will give you a look at

those players I think likely will be there instead

of Seattle.

Matt Brash who the Mariners picked up in a 

trade from the Padres at the trading deadline 

in 2020 might be in the Mariners starting

pitching but could start the season at Tacoma.

Aaron Fletcher a lefty pitcher who spent most

of last season at Tacoma most likely start again

this year. Joey Gerber who missed all of last

season because of injury likely will start in

Tacoma as well. The Mariners bullpen is

pretty set so only have a spot or two to make

the opening day roster whenever that is.

Wyatt Mills who spent a little time with the

Mariners likely be in the Tacoma bullpen

too. He didn't look ready last year, hopefully,

more this time around. Juan Then who the

Mariners still consider a top prospect pitched

in Everett last year and most likely be at

double-A ball is on the 40-man roster as well. 

Catching wise Jose Godoy who spent a little

time with the Mariners last year is the one

catcher who will likely start in Tacoma as

they have four on the 40-man roster. If

an injury happens to other three or one 

gets traded he will be the one up with the

Mariners unless the Mariners acquire 

another catcher.

In the infield Kevin Padlo, the Mariners

acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays

during last season then went to Tacoma

will be in Tacoma along with Donovan

Walton. These two the choices to be 

recalled if injuries happen.  Evan White

who missed most of last season might

begin the season at Tacoma as well. 

They figure Ty France will start at 

first base. White makes the ball club

he might spend some time in the outfield

well as first base.

Julio Rodrigues is listed on 40-man 

roster but he is in camp. Must be 

a reason for that. They have two other

outfielders that will have a hard time

breaking camp with the Mariners as 

well in Alberto Rodriguez and Taylor

Trammell. We see how things go with

them. Jake Fraley would be considered

the fourth outfielder unless Kyle Lewis

isn't ready at the beginning of the 

season whenever that is.

Anyway that is the list and we will see

how things go. Minor league spring

training games are supposed to start

on March 16. We do hope the major

league players are in camp by then

or a couple more weeks of regular

season will be cancelled. Come on

owners and players get your act 

together please. Not good for

us all. 

Washington Huskies Upset Oregon

The Washington Huskies beat  Oregon 

Ducks Thursday night 78-67 on their 

home court. 

The Huskies had lost six straight along

with 12 out of 13. This includes  losing

big time in Eugene in early  January. 

Terrell Brown Jr and Emmitt Mathews Jr 

each had 25 points. When wasn't  hot the 

other one was.  The Huskies went on a

couple runs keeping the Ducks to get back

into the game.

Nate Robert's had his best game as a Husky.

He scored 18 points along with 16 rebounds. 

Brown, Mathews and Robert's scored all but

10 of the Huskies points.

If the Huskies play this way in the Pac-12 

tournament they could make the NCAA 

tournament.  The Huskies could have 

knocked out the Ducks unless they go

on run. 

The Huskies now take on Oregon State Beavers 

who lost twice to the  Cougars this week. The

Beavers haven't had a good season so the Huskies 

should win. Go Dawgs!

Baseball First Week

On Tuesday major league baseball 

announced the first week  of the 

season  is canceled since they haven't 

come to  an agreement yet.

This means the regular season will 

be 156 games at the most.

The players and owners are getting 

closer to an agreement  but not yet.

Every week  that goes by will  mean

six less games. 

Both the players  and owners  now will 

start losing  money so best to get this

done. Also, the fans which is us won't 

be happy.  I  certainly  am not happy. 

We hope they iron out  their  differences 

this week.  I  wonder how much  this

will hurt the Mariners on the season.

At least we can watch minor league 

baseball  in the places that have it.

Terrell Brown and Huskies

The Washington Huskies lost to the UCLA Bruins
on Monday night 77-66. They have two games
remaining in the season before the Pac-12
tournament.

Now the only way the Huskies make the NCAA

tournament is to win the Pac-12 tournament 

which is very unlikely.

Terrell Brown Jr had 20 points against UCLA.

If it weren't for the season of Brown's I would

say the Huskies would have a very bad season

for sure. He is the one allowing the Huskies

to have a .500 record. 

A graduate student this will be the only season

at UW for Brown. The Huskies now finish the

regular season against Oregon and Oregon State.

The Huskies again this season have had trouble

against Oregon. The likelihood of winning this

game on Thursday isn't great. The Oregon State

Beavers haven't had a good season so the chances

are better the Huskies will win that game.

It will be interesting whether Mike Hopkins returns

next season or not. He is still under contract so

staying for another year at least might still be in

the cards. We will have to see. We will keep you

to date on recruiting and any players that might

transfer in through the portal. 

The Washington State Cougars beat Oregon State

Monday night 103-97 in overtime. The Cougars

had to come from behind with the Beavers ahead

at halftime 48-37. The Cougars though have had

one of those seasons going up and down. 

The Cougars had six players in double figures.

They were led by their top player Michael Flowers

with 27 points. Again, most of his points were

made behind the 3-point line making 6 out of 10.

Baseball news the major league owners and players

are still negotiating to come to an agreement. I heard

a guest on KJR Am sports radio say that the owners

should have an agreement with the players already

in place. They have already benefited in the negotiations

and waiting any more time will cost them. They 

should end the lockout. I certainly hope it comes 

soon. They still be talking on Tuesday March 1.