Spring Training Done

The Seattle Mariners heading home

with spring training in the books

after losing Monday to the Padres 4-2.

The starting lineup what is expected. 

Tom Murphy the backup catcher in

and is healthy right now as expected.

Cooper Hummel made one of the last

spots being the third catcher along 

with fifth outfielder. Veteran Tommy LA 

Stella acquired as s free agent is an

infielder who play anywhere except

shortstop. Didn't play a lot on the field

during spring training will probably

dh. Not sure who will be the opening

day starter. AJ Pollock be dh and left 

fielder to give Kelenic time off against

tough lefties. I expect Kelenic will start

against lefties that are fourth or fifth 

starters unless has poor history against 

some of them or has faced several righties 

in a row and needs a day off.

Sam Haggerty will be the primary utility

player until Dylan Moore returns in the middle of April. He will be the backup on 

all the infield spots. We will see a shift 

when Dylan returns. A lot depends how Hummel and LA Stella do though LA Stella will get most of the playing time early. 

Taylor Trammel is expected to be healthy

in a couple weeks. With no training camp

he will go on a rehab assignment. When 

he comes up will come down to how

Hummel and LA Stella do though Hummel could be his teammate in Tacoma by then.

Hummel spot on the roster will allow the

Mariners to use either Tom Murphy and

Cal Raleigh at dh while the other is at

catcher since he is the third catcher.

The Mariners bullpen is the same as it

was at the end of last season except

adding Trevor Gott taking the spot of

Erik Swanson who was traded to Toronto

in the Hernandez trade. Most likely he 

will take the role of Swanson to. Chris Flexen is the long reliever and possibly

the first out of the bullpen depending

on how far the starter goes. Early on

he may be the first on when either Gonzales or Kirby pitches. Gonzales gets

in trouble early or want to limit Kirby's

pitches. I am sure at some point he will

start or be traded. 

This is how the season begins so go M's.

Mariners Win Opening Day

The Seattle Mariners beat Cleveland

Thursday night in the season opener

3-0.

This is in a way we hope to see at least

90 more times. Great pitching, good defense and clutch hitting.

The game was scoreless for seven

and a half innings when Ty France

hit a home run in the bottom of the

8th inning. Andre Munoz didn't make it

easy or the Guardians anyway. Munoz

got the two first guys out then gave up

two hits with runners at second and

third. Fortunately the last batter grounded

out to France at first who tossed to

Munoz. Couldn't have had a better game.

Luis Castillo pitched a wonderful six innings and giving up one hit. The

Guardians only had four hits on the

night. Matt Brash pitched the 7th 

inning throwing nasty slider especially

to Jose Ramiez. If you didn't see it is a

must to see online.

The key to the pitching was none of the

Mariners four pitchers walked a batter. 

Now we look to seeing Robbie Ray do

the same Friday night and who the

hitting hero will be. 

Jarred Kelenic had a hit and hit the 

ball solid twice so another good

sign. Tommy La Stella was the opening

day dh. Whether he hits for high

average or not he was able to move

a runner over to third leaving with

one out. The Mariners didn't score

however Tommy did his job. Near

the end of spring training he had

two sacrifice fly's in a game. Something

the Mariners have lacked is someone

doing the little things so if that is all

he does I am fine with it. Go M's.

Opening Day

Here it is opening day for the Seattle Mariners 

taking on the Cleveland Guardians. 

Luis Castillo  will start the game  for the Mariners. 

I am sure he will be locked in. 

I am sure we will  see the Mariners  regular lineup

with Cal Raleigh  at catcher, Ty France  at first,

Kolten Wong  at second, JP Crawford at short,

Eugenio  Suarez  at third, Jarred Kelenic in left,

Julio Rodriguez in center and Teoscar Hernandez 

in right. The question  who will dh. The possibility 

is either AJ Pollock or Tommy  La Stella. I am

sure we will see  Sam Haggerty at some point

either as a pich hitter or pinch runner. Let his

speed burn. Lol

The Mariners should make the playoffs  again

this year. Of course they have to stay healthy.

No one out for an extended period.  Anyone 

who does the Mariners  will  have  to look

to make a trade to fit the spot. Though the

backups are fine none would work out if

a player was out for two  months or longer

except in the pitching. Go M's. 

A Look At Tacoma Rainiers Roster For 2023

As the Mariners  start their season  on Thursday

we look at the minor leaguers who are expected 

to begin their season in triple-A. The Rainiers 

begin their season in Oklahoma on Friday for

a three game series before returning  to Tacoma

for a six game series beginning  Tuesday  April 

4th against Reno.

The Rainers have 15 pitchers on their opening 

day roster. Most of the pitchers were invited

to Mariners  major league camp. A familiar name 

is Justus Sheffield. Not sure where his plans fit

for the Mariners except  maybe in the bullpen 

unless they need someone  to make an emergency 

start. Beyond that the Mariners will likely go to

one of their prized prospects  like Bryce Miller.

None of the top pitching prospects are on the

Rainiers Roster instead are at double-A  Arkansas. 

Another couple pitchers on Tacoma roster are Casey 

Sadler and Gabe Speier. Sadler who had an outstanding 

season in Seattle in 2021 is working his way  back after

missing last year with arm surgery. At some point we

well likely  see him with the Mariners.  Speier a lefty

was one of the last pitchers to be sent down. Also expect 

in Seattle at some point this season though not much

room in the bullpen.

The Mariners  have three catchers  on the roster with

Jacob Nottingham and Brian O'Keefe being two. Often

should see them both in the lineup  with one being the dh.

The Mariners  have eight infielders listed on the roster.

Mike Ford and Evan White will both play some first base

while Ford will dh when one of the catchers do not. Mason

McCoy one of the last ones sent down will likely  play

shortstop though may see action at second and third on

occasion.

The outfield shows two players listed. As you know the

Rainiers  have to play  three. Most likely Evan White  will 

will play some outfield  until Taylor Trammell reports

for rehab assignment. We could see Dylan Moore as well 

on a rehab assignment. The two regular outfielders will

be Cade Marlowe and  Alberto Rodriguez.  Marlowe was

thought of making the Mariners before an injury caused

him to be sent down instead. Alberto played last year 

in Everett,  however,  with outstanding training camp the

Mariners felt he could begin Tacoma. Whether he sticks

or sent down we will  see. 

The Seattle Mariners  have hitting and pitching warm-ups

on Wednesday before the season  begins on Thursday. 

They allowing  fans come in the afternoon beginning at

2 pm to watch the Mariners players. Included is a home

run hitting contest. Admission is $10 and $5 for season 

ticket holders. 

Through out the season let you know how the Rainiers 

and the other minor league teams are doing especially 

the top prospects.  We will do who are the players  on 

those rosters in the days ahead too. Go M's. 

Bobbie Wagner Returns Home

Over the weekend  we got the good news

Bobby Wagner  signed a one year deal

to return to the Seahawks  after being 

released by the Rams.

I am glad Bobbie  had a good season

last year so he wouldn't sign as a sympathy 

signing. Jordyn Brooks  will be out for

some time this coming season so the

Seahawks needs someone  to anchor 

the defense.

I am sure the Seahawks  will  draft someone

who will be a linebacker who can learn 

from Bobbie. Good  to  see him retire as a

Seahawk  and get more use out of him.

As long as his health is good sign him

to as many one year contracts as possible.  

Go Hawks!

Logan and a Tie

Logan Gilbert had another good

outing for his last outing of spring.

Logan went four innings giving up 

two runs on a home runs.

Last year Logan was 13-6 with 3.20

era. Last April Logan was pitcher of

the month with 3-0 record and era of .40.

If replicates April as far as his record goes.

Last August Logan had his worst month

with an era of 6.75 but rebounded in

September with 3-1 record and 2.00 era.

He does almost every thing close besides August Logan might win 15 or 16 games.

The Mariners had most of their opening 

day lineup. JP Crawford didn't play Sunday and won't on final spring game Monday.

He will be ready for opening day. Eugenio Suarez dh and Tommy LA Stella played 

third bsse. He and Julio had two hits each.

Marco Gonzales will start Monday and after team heads to Seattle.

Outfielder Kole Calhoun was released to

become a free agent. Rule 5 pick was 

returned to the Cubs as the Mariners didn't 

have room for him. Left handed pitch Gabe

Speier was optioned to Tacoma. Final 

cuts will happen Monday. Go M's.

Gonzaga Blown Out

The Gonzaga  Bulldogs continue having

problems year after year when they get

to final eight or four. I  supposed  it would 

be nice  if the Washington Huskies and 

the Washington State Cougars had the

same problem.  Lol

Connecticut 82 Gonzaga 54

The Zags were down by seven at halftime 

39-32 however Connecticut blew them out 

in the second half. The Connecticut  Huskies 

had 43 points in the second half while Zags 

had 22. 

The Huskies have dominated every team

they have beat in the tournament.  Right

now they should  be the team favorite to

win the championship. 

Gonzaga goes home knowing they got

beat by a better  team  at least on Saturday 

night.  Mark Few job is to get the players

who are staying  ready  for next season.

Go Zags!

Mariners Lose Both Games

The Mariners lost both games of

split squads primarily because of

no offense. Understandable after 

the previous two nights.

The TV game facing the Arizona lost 

4-1. The Mariners only had three hits.

Robbie Ray went five innings giving up 

one run. Say he is ready to start game two

on Friday. Psuk Sewald came in the sixth

inning however gave up two runs. He was

taken out with two outs. Hopefully won't

happen in the season for a few games.

Preseason doesn't make regular season.

Only two starting position players plus 

Tom Murphy at catcher and Sam Haggerty

playing at first base plus those trying to

make the team or go the minors

The second game the Mariners lost

to San Francisco 7-4. 

The Mariners had five starters in this game

and all the top of the order. Julio leading off with Wong battind second followed by

Ty France, Eugenio Suarez, and AJ Pollock.

Yes Pollock is a starter in left or dh most

of the time. Neither JP Crawford who is

ailing a bit and Cal Raleigh who had the day off. 

The Mariners scored three of the runs in

the 9th inning. Bryce Miller who started 

gave up five runs in three innings. The rest 

of the pitchers were minor leaguers.

Sunday afternoon game Logan Gilbert 

starts against the Padres. The Game will

be on the radio only. The same goes for

final game of spring on Monday.

News came out that Bobby Wagner is

going to resign with the Seahawks.

Not official yet.

Gonzaga is losing at the half to

Connecticut 39-32. Let you know

how it turns out.

Mariners Offense Hot again

Friday night the Mariners had the offense

in high gear beating the Oakland A's 15-3.

The A's scored two runs in the top of the 

first inning off of opening day starter

Luis Castillo in the first inning. The Mariners scored three in the bottom of the

first then hitting went off the rest of the

way. It showed that Oakland doesn't have

good pitching or the Mariners bats hot 

again. Probably both I would say. Castillo

did go away for five innings not giving up

any more runs after the first. Look forward

to opening day.

The Mariners had only two regulars starting in the game Ty France and Cal

Raleigh. They were the hitting stars as

well. Ty had three hits scoring twice

while Raleigh had two hits, scoring three

times and driving in three runs. They 

both look ready to go.

Tommy La Stella who is getting playing

time after setting out much of the spring 

was at dh. He looks like to be the primary

dh against righties. He took grounders

at third before the game. The day before

played first base. Most of his career has

been at second. Since he and Wong the starting second baseman are both left handed hitters we probably won't see

him much there unless an injury happens

to Wong.

Though Dylan Moore isn't expected to 

be out too long in April it is not sure

who will take his sport on the roster.

We may not know for a few days. We

will see when the rosters cut down. In 

the meantime Sam Haggerty will play

in the field where more would have.

Having played second base in the

minors and hitting good against lefties

he will probably play at second.

JP Crawford was scratched from the

game. A ball his foot but he will be OK. Have to be concerned since he has missed 

some action lately. Mason McCoy started

in Crawford's spot. He has had a good 

spring and might make opening roster

to backup Crawford just in case until

Moore comes back. If he isn't on the

roster means Haggerty would back

up Crawford until Moore returns. The

last roster spot on the bench will be

interesting to see who gets it. 

Saturday afternoon the Mariners have

a split squad games. Robbie Ray will

start against Arizona Diamondbacks.

This game will be on Roots sports but you have to check because not on the primary 

one because of Kraken hockey.

Top pitching prospect Bryce Miller will

start against San Francisco Giants

in the other game. Both games play

at the same time so.let you how Miller

and Ray both do. Also who the top

position players do. Go M's.

Mariners Offense Comes Alive

The Seattle Mariners showed what

their offense might be capable of

by beating the Cincinnati Reds 17-6

The Mariners scored three runs in the 

first inning. Third inning was the most 

productive having seven runs. Fifteen

of the runs were in the first four innings

Sam Haggerty had the first home run 

for the Mariners in the second inning

then had a triple as well. Sam played 

shortstop. Looks like he will be Crawford's

backup until Dylan Moore is back.

Tommy LA Stella played first base and 

had a hit. Looks like he has made the

club.

Julio Rodriguez had three hits with 

two doubles and a home run. Tom 

Murphy and Jarred Kelenic were both

back in the lineup even though the

Mariners were facing a lefty. I have

the feeling Kelenic be in the lineup

against some lefties depending on

how he is doing. If that is the case 

AJ Pollock will dh like he did in this

one. 

Friday game is at night with Luis Castillo

going against the Oakland A's. This will

be his last tuneup before opening day.

The game will be on Roots Sports. Hopefully another offense outing. 

Gonzaga Goes To Sweet Eight

I am not sure what they  call the final

eight teams in the NCAA men's  basketball 

tournament  however  Gonzaga is there

after beating  UCLA 79-76.

It didn't  look for sometime the Zags would

pull it out. UCLA  was up by 13 at the end

of the first half.

UCLA  went cold for a while  putting the

Zags  ahead. In fact Gonzaga was ahead 

by ten around two minutes.  UCLA  did some 

fouling letting the Zags not run down the clock.

UCLA  were up by one with about ten seconds 

when Julian Strawther hit a three pointer to

put the Zags  up by two. He then stole a ball

and was fouled with 1.1 seconds remaining in

the game. UCLA  tried to make a shot at the buzzer 

but couldn't. 

Julian Strawther had 16 points  on the night but

his last four were the most important  or they

would have gone home  with a loss. Drew Timme 

led the Zags with 36 points and 13 rebounds.

Now Gonzaga  takes on University of  Connecticut 

on Saturday to see who goes to the final four

next week. 

The Washington Huskies and Washington  State 

Cougars need to find a way to go to the tournament 

more  often.  If Gonzaga  can they should  too.

Go  Bulldogs!

George Kirby Ready

Wednesday evening the Mariners

beat the Dodgers 5-1. George Kirby

went five innings and struck out

nine batters.

Have to say Kirby is so ready for the

season. The question is who going

to be the best starting pitcher in 2023

for the Mariners. Who will start the

All-Star game in Seattle? Will it be a

Mariner? 

The Mariners have six spring training

games remaining. This means George

Kirby should have one game to start before  the season begins.

Julio Rodriguez had two hits and drove in

three runs to.put them ahead 3-0. AJ

Pollock had a couple hits and scored 

twice.

Seahawks Tuesday

The Seattle Mariners  have Tuesday

off. The last day off of spring training

as far as games go. George Kirby

will make his last start of camp on

Wednesday. 

Monday evening the Seahawks released

defensive tackle All Woods. This means

three defensive tackles from last season

are gone. Pona Ford is a free agent so

don't know if the Seahawks will resign

him or not. Bryan Mone is recovering

from ACL. 

The Seahawks brought back defensive 

tackle Jarran Reed who played on the

Kansas City Chiefs signing as a free

agent. Also signed free agent Dre'Mont

Jones to a three year contract. 

This means the Seahawks will probably

draft a defensive tackle this year. Whether

in the first round or wait until the second

or third. 

There was word out the Seahawks may 

trade the number five all around pick to

Washington. In return they would get 

their first rounder, another draft pick

and next year's first round pick. See

if that or another trade happens.

I thought the Seahawks would draft a

defensive tackle in the first round. Now

I am not sure. We see who else the

Seahawks may sign as free agents 

and any more releases.  Go Hawks!

Logan Pitches Outstanding

You hear from Robbie Ray he loves

the way Logan Gilbert pitches or what

his nickname "Walter". According to

his teammates he acts different on the

mound than he does otherwise.

The Mariners could have any of the 

four starters win the Cy Young. What

would be funny if Marco Gonzales or

Chris Flexen did.

The Mariners beat Milwaukee 7-2 on

Monday afternoon. Gilbert went four innings  giving up three hits and no 

walks. He doesn't walk anyone he 

will be real dangerous just like George

Kirby. He struck out five. Logan would 

love to go seven innings as often as 

he can. Certainly keep the bullpen fresh.

Tom Murphy was scratched from the

game with soreness in his left arm. Hopefully he will be OK. Cooper Hummel 

expected to be extra outfielder and third

catcher had his 4th home run of the spring.

Jarred Kelenic left the game early as a 

precaution. Expected to be fine.

Sir Harry Ford top prospect expected to

start in Everett. We see how things go.

Shortstop Felnin Celesten the international 

shortstop the Mariners signed this year

is listed as the number five prospect in Mariners system. Mariners number one

pick in 2022 Cole Young a shortstop as

well is the number three prospect. Bryce

Miller who will pitch for the Mariners 

sometime this year is number two.Emerson Hancock at number four we may see this

year some time to this year. Bryan Woo 

another pitcher and number six prospect

should see next year. We will keep you

up to take on all of them and more prospects.

Gonzaga Make Sweet Sixteen

Gonzaga didn't make it easy

on themselves or you say TCU.

The game tight the whole game

though TCU was leading at half

time. 

The Zags had to rely on Drew Time

like they have most of the season. 

Drew lead the Zags with 28 points.

The Zags take on UCLA in the next

round. They have played well and

the question can they make to the

finals and win. We will see.

In baseball the Mariners lost to

the White Sox 6-2. Robbie Ray

pitched well again going four innings

giving up no runs on two hits, two walks

and nine strike outs. Robbie pitches

consistently during the season this way

he is going a long way. Let's see what

happens.

The offense wasn't much since they

played a lot of minor leaguers in this

one. See what happens tomorrow.

Mariners Lose Saturday

The Cleveland Guardians  beat Mariners 

5-4. Three of the Mariners runs were 

late in the game.

Luis Castillo went four and a third innings giving up five hits, three runs with two earned. Probably have one more start

before the season starts.

Penn Murder was the only other pitcher

who will be on the opening roster to

pitch.

Mariners regulars Julio Rodriguez , Hernandez and Kelenic only ones to 

play. 

Mariners play the Rangers on Sunday.

Bryce Miller will start for the Mariners.

He is working on making the team.

Even if he isn't on the team at the

beginning of season expect him

sometime.

Veteran Kal Calhoun and Cooper

Hummel are two who are trying

to make the team as extra outfielder.

Calhoun played first base Saturday.

Ty France the only first baseman

the Mariners have to see who will

give him a break. Dylan Moore was

expected but he is starting  the season

on injured list. Go M's

Dylan Moore Out For a While

Thursday Dylan Moore was expected

to play on Thursday but was scratched

instead. Turned out he got an oblique 

strain. Thursday was expected to be 

his first game of the spring.

The injury now means Moore will start

the season on the injured list. When

he becomes healthy he will go on a

rehab assignment especially since

he wasn't able to play any games 

in the spring.

Moore was expected to platoon at

second base against lefties and give

JP Crawford an occasional day off

at shortstop. Also could play third

and first as well. Sam Haggerty

who has been a second baseman

during his minor league career

could be platooning in Moore's spot.

Mason McCoy who is invited minor leaguer

has had a good spring is the top choice

to take Moore's spot on the roster. He

has primarily been a shortstop so he 

be the one to play when Crawford needs

a rest. He can play second and third to.

The Mariners may try other options to. Chris Flexen went four plus innings giving up two runs on four hits. The Mariners won 

10-5.  Marco expected to be starting so 

do the Mariners trade Flexen for an infielder who can hit as well as field.

Stay tuned 

George Kirby pitches well

Both Mariners and Giants pitched well
and not a lot of hitting. Neither team
scored so it ended in a tie.

Kirby went three innings giving up 

four hits. He should have two more

starts before the season starts.

The Mariners only had five hits on

the day. Kelenic had another hit.

Dominican Republic lost Wednesday

so Julio, Hernandez and Diego Castillo

will be heading back. Puerto Rico will

continue on. Edwin Diaz was injured in

the celebration and is lost for the

season. Tough for the Mets.

The Seahawks still continue signing free

agents to bolster their team before the

draft. They signed a linebacker not by

the name of  Bobby Wagner and offensive

lineman who will compete at center and

guard. 

Right now hard to know who the Seahawks

will draft in April. Like I have been saying

most likely the best player no matter the

position available. They have ten draft 

picks so they can move up or down.

Would not surprise me if they move 

down in both picks in the first round

if they feel they can still pick up the

player they want. 

The Seahawks resigned Drew Lock

for a  year at $4 million. Seems steep

for a backup. Be interesting whether

they will draft a quarterback as well.

Go Hawks!

George Kirby Goes Thursday

The Seattle  Mariners  game Wednesday 

was canceled. 

Marco Gonzales  was expected to start

the game. George Kirby scheduled Thursday 

will still start. The Mariners  will take on

the San Francisco Giants. The Mariners 

don't  have anyone  scheduled for Friday's 

game yet. Marco could start or Luis Castillo.

Though Kirby  is mentioned  as the 4th starter

the rotation could still be Castillo,  Robbie Ray, 

Logan Gilbert, Marco and Kirby. Ray and Marco 

both lefties  break up the righties. Of course

Kirby and Castillo would go back to back.

Chris Flexen likely  be the long man out of

the bullpen. May come in twice during the

first rotation  for a couple innings depending 

how the starters are doing. Penn Murfee 

may be another one who goes more than

one inning as he did last season. Matt Festa 

could as well.  He pitched a couple innings 

in a game for Italy  in the WBC. The Mariners 

we're not happy about that. Depending how

much the bullpen  is being used we could see

see Matt Brash go over an inning as well since

he has been a starter. There is a chance he

won't  go a full two innings depending on where

the opposition  team's lineup is like.

The Mariners  don't use the bullpen like many

other teams do. They don't  have  one pitcher

who is the closer. In previous seasons  Paul 

Sewald would face the top of the other teams

lineup from the seventh inning and on. In a way

he was the closer but not in the tradition way.

I could see Andre Munoz and Matt Brash  facing

the middle  of  the  order and Diego Castillo at

the bottom of the order. Depending how long

the starter goes Festa and Murfee could be in

the mix as well. Go M's 

Logan Gilbert Pitches Tuesday

Logan Gilbert went four innings giving

up two runs on three innings. Nice thing

Gilbert didn't give up a walk and struck

out six. If he does anything like this 

during the season and going six innings

most of the time with seven on occasion

he and the Mariners will have a lot of wins.

The only pitcher besides Logan pitching 

in this win against Royals 8-6  to be on the

opening roster was Paul Sewald who 

went one inning. Emerson Hancock

who might begin in double A went two

innings giving up two runs. We will see

him sometime this year I expect just

like George Kirby last year and Gilbert 

the year before.

Minor Leaguer Colin Moran who played third base had a couple hits. The only

Mariner did in this game. Jarred Kelenic

had a hit and drove in a run. Wouldn't be

great if he becomes the player the

Mariners were hoping when they got 

him from.the Mets.

Both Tom Murphy and Cooper Hummel

each had a hit. Murphy drove in a run

while Hummel scored a run. Murphy 

will be the backup catcher while Hummel

might make the last roster spot as

the fifth outfielder and third catcher.

Harry Ford Mariners top prospect is

having a good World Baseball Classic.

has hit two home runs for Great Britain.

Also, has hit a double in his first at 

bat Tuesday against Mexico.  A lot

of children in Great Britain know who

Ford is. Look forward to the day a lot

of people in Seattle will know the

same.

Seahawks running back Rasaad Penny

signed a free agent contract with the

Philadelphia Eagles. Former Seahawk

Jarren Reed is expected to sign and be

a Seahawk once again. He had been

with KC Chiefs.  Tell you who else

may sign with the Seahawks. 

Robbie Ray Gives Up First Run of Spring

The Seattle Mariners lost to the

Angels 8-2.  Robbie Ray went three

innings giving up his first run of the

spring in his third outing. He gave us

four hits, on walk and struck out six.

He pitches this way during the season

the Mariners will have a lot of wins.

Right now it looks like he will pitch 

right after Luis Castillo. Likely Logan 

Gilbert will follow him. In fact Logan

starts Tuesday against Kansas City.

Marco goes on Wednesday. There is

a chance the Mariners will alternate

righties and lefties.

Jarred Kelenic continues to hit well being the only one to get two hits. In fact he

scored both runs. Tommy La Stella who

just started playing games had another

hit. In fact he drove in Kelenic with a

double. At least to start the season La

Stella could be the dh against righties.

Most likely Cal Raleigh or Tom Murphy

could dh against lefties especially if

Cooper Hummel makes the roster as

the third catcher. 

The Mariners used two lefties out of

the bullpen Taylor Saucedo and Gabe Speier. Neither pitched well combined

gave up five of the eight runs. The Mariners are hoping to have a lefty in the bullpen.

They do have two other lefties vying for

the spot to.

Now looking at the Seattle Seahawks they

have released defensive lineman Shelby

Harris. I thought they may bring him back

at a reduced price which they may do. The

Seahawks are reported to be signing

former Denver Broncos defensive tackle

Dre'Mont Jones to a three year deal estimated to be for $51million. Interesting

Harris the Seahawks acquired in the Russell Wilson trade last year. The question now will the Seahawks draft a defensive tackle in the first round or not. I still say

they will go for the best player available.

News came out Seahawks linebacker

Cody Barton is supposed to sign a one

year deal quaranteed with Washington

Commanders. A name still getting used

to. Does this mean the Seahawks will

try to sign Bobby Wagner. The Seahawks

likely will try to sign another linebacker

to without Cody Barton or draft one or

do both. Free agent signings go into

affect on Wednesday so we will see 

if the Seahawks sign anyone else.

Stay tuned for more. Go Hawks!

 

Mariners Come From Behind Win

Heading into the bottom of the sixth

inning the Mariners were behind 8-2 so 

looked like they would lose. The Mariners were playing minor leaguers for the most

part.

Tom Murphy started at catcher so the

only player who might get significant

playing time. Cooper Hummel might be 

the other. He started in left field and

maybe the Mariners third catcher. The

Mariners made a surprise move sending

down outfielder Cade Marlowe to Tacoma.

Speculation might be an injury. I thought

he would be sticking around until the end

of camp anyway.

Murphy continues hitting the ball well.

He had a double early though didn't

come to the Mariners scoring. Murphy

is 7 for 22.  He likely will start against

lefties though Raleigh be in against 

some lefties depending on who they

are playing. Jake Schneider hit a two

run homer in the sixth inning to be

part of the sixth inning.

Catcher Brian O'Keefe who came in

for Murphy hit a three run homer

to put the Mariners ahead. The Mariners

catchers have been hitting well this

spring. Depending on health we could see

O'Keefe during the season will start

in Tacoma. He drove in another run too.

Luis Castillo started the game and went

three and a third innings giving up three

runs. Wouldn't worry about him right 

now. Have two more starts before the 

regular season. 

Robbie Ray will make his third start

if the spring. In five innings he hasn't

given up a run and struck out six.

The Mariners take on the Angels on

Monday. Sure we will see the starting

position players to.

News came out Washington Huskies

men's basketball coach is returning

next season which is a surprise in a

way. He said looking into making

changes. What they are who knows.

Will they bring back all the assistant 

Coaches. He and athletic director

Jennifer Cohen day they are looking

to win a Pac12 championship next

year. Good luck on that one.

It will be interesting to see who they

bring into the program. Jamal Bey 

won't return as his eligibility is up.

Forward Langston Wilson is going

through the transfer portal. He wasn't

able to take advantage to get playing

time when center Franck Kepnang went

down early on in the season. Kepnang

is expected to return as well as starting

center Braxton Meah. The Huskies

hope these two will be a good force

next season as they were expected this

season. Meah got a lot of good experience

this year. The Huskies played four guards

a lot when Meah was out and sometimes 

when Keion Brooks Jr went out of the

game to. 

Freshman Keyon Menifield and Koren

Johnson had valuable play. Menifield

got in a lot of starts and Johnson off

the bench. Both should start next season.

Cole Bajema is planning to return as

well. They will likely be the three starting

guards.The Huskies are bringing in

in  four star prospect Wesley Yates iii

from Beaumont Texas. He could come 

off the bench or start as a shooting

guard. Also expected to come in as a freshman is Christian King from Seattle Prep and the son of former Supersonic 

Rich King. He to would be guard. 

Who would start in the front court

with Braxton is the question. If it

isn't Keion Brooks Jr the Huskies

will have to find someone. Brooks

could go to the NBA unless Hopkins

can have him stay. Stay tuned. 

Mariners beat Colorado

Saturday afternoon the Mariners beat 

Colorado Rockies 4-2.

Chris Flexen had another good pitching

game. Makes  wonder he gets the 5th

starter spot or Gonzales still does.

Sounds could come down to the end

of spring training unless a trade happens.

I am sure someone is talking with the

Mariners. The question will they pick up

prospects or a player who can help them

now. Stay tuned.

Cal Raleigh had two hits and drive in a

run. Jarred Kelenic continues to hit well

driving in a run. Sam Haggerty had a hit driving in a run. Outfielder Zach DeLoach drove in a run and scored one to. 

The Mariners play the Rangers tomorrow.

Different time as our clocks go forward

but not in Arizona. Go M's.

Mariners Win Easy

Friday afternoon the Mariners beat

the Cincinnati Reds 11-3.

George Kirby made his second start.

Much better than his first. He went

two innings plus giving up one hit,

a walk and struck out one. The

Reds scored a run while Kirby was

on the mound in the third inning

but left with no outs. The run was 

not earned. 

I expect when the season starts

Kirby will not go a lot of innings.

I could see five innings in his first

couple of outings for sure. A lot will

depend on how many pitches he

throws.

Tom Murphy had a home run along

with Cooper Hummel who is trying

to make the roster as the extra outfielder

and third catcher. Have to see how it works.

Former Mariners number one prospect

Noelvi Marte who was traded to the Reds

in the Luis Castillo trade last year played

in his 11 game of the spring. He played

third base a position the Mariners were

considering moving him to from shortstop

which he played when Seattle signed

him. Marte likely will start at doubleA 

this year after playing high A last season.

He had 19 home runs last year so a

good season for someone who now

is 21 years old. 

The Mariners take on Colorado Rockies

Saturday afternoon. Chris Flexen will

start. Though he might be in the bullpen

the Mariners are starting him during

the spring. The Mariners could trade 

him as well. We will have to see. Go M's.

Mariners Beat Canada Thursday

The Seattle  Mariners  beat Canada's  WBC

team Thursday 5-3. Canada has some 

good players like former Mariner  Abraham 

Toro and former Mariners  minor leaguers

Tyler O'Neil who by the way was traded to 

St.Louis for Marco Gonzales.  Though Marco

has pitched well  for the Mariners it would

be interesting  to  wonder how the Mariners 

would have looked with O'Neil in the outfield.

Marco pitched three and two-thirds  innings 

in this game. He gave up two hits, no walks,

two strike  outs. I expect he will be the 5th

starter if things still  go this way. If not, most

likely  he will be traded.

The  Mariners  five runs were all scored by 

minor leaguers. Cal Raleigh  started at catcher

and he had three hits on the day. Tommy La 

Stella made his first appearance  on the spring 

at dh. The Mariners  hope he will be  at dh and on 

occasion in the field. There is no guarantee he

will be on the team since there isn't many spots

available.  La Stella  had a hit in the game too.

The Mariners  take on the Cincinnati  Reds  Friday

with George  Kirby  on the mound. See if he can

pitch well in his second outing of the spring.

Put this in your head you think the Mariners 

could make a trade with the Reds this spring?

Let you know Kyle Lewis has been in two games

for the Diamondbacks this spring with one hit

a home run.  Been at dh in both. Wish him the

best for sure. 

Mariners Tie, Cougars Win and Huskies Lose

The Seattle Mariners  tied the Los

Angles Dodgers late Wednesday  

afternoon  2-2.

Logan Gilbert  was outstanding 

in this one giving up no runs on

two hits, two strike outs, no walks

in three innings. Emerson Hancock 

went two innings giving up a hit,

two walks, two strike outs and  no 

runs. There is still  three weeks 

until the season  begins so we will 

see what materializes. 

The Mariners  hitter was outfielder 

Alberto Rodriguez  who hit a two-run 

ho er in the top of the 9th putting

the Mariners  up 2-1 unfortunately 

the Dodgers tied in bottom of the 9th.

The Washington  State Cougars won 

the opening game of the Pac-12 tournament.

Not a big surprise  since they played the

California  Golden  Bears  winning 69-52.

This game really  wasn't  this close with

the Cougars leading the whole way.

The Cougars brought in their second

string early  on in the second half only

leaving one starter on the court. Eventually 

they had to bring the other starters back

on when California  went on a ten points 

run to narrow  to eleven point lead.

The  Cougars had five players score in 

double figures  led TJ Bamba  with

17 points. Bamba has been very hot 

lately and the reason Cougars  have

done well  lately. The Cougars take on

Oregon Ducks Thursday afternoon.

The Huskies  lost to Colorado in the

game before the Cougars  74-68. Going 

into the last couple minutes the game

was tied 66-66. Tells you how they did

after that.

Cole Bajema  who  had been struggling  

since the UCLA  game led the Huskies  

with 16 points. Keion Brooks Jr had 

14 points. Coach Mike Hopkins took

the blame for the loss and the season 

which he should. Will we hear about 

his dismissal soon I guess we will see.

If Hopkins is retained is that he has 

$6 million buyout left on two seasons.

Though that is a lot of money  he should 

still leave town. The Huskies most likely 

will have to find a replacement for Keion 

Brooks Jr. They do have the duo of Keyon 

Menifield and Koren Johnson returning

next season we hope anyway. They do

have a freshman recruit coming in but

not much else. Oh by the way thanks

Jamal Bey  to your service though you

didn't  live up to expectations  though

you did show something in the last few

games besides mailing it in. Go Dawgs!

Logan Gilbert On the Mound

Logan Gilbert didn't  do well in his

first start,however  he will give it a

shot on Wednesday. The Mariners 

had Tuesday as a day off as far

as games go. I  am  sure some were

in the batting  cage or throwing off

a mound.

Tuesday  was the signing of Geno

Smith to a three year  contract for

the Seahawks  so for the media it

was the priority anyway.  I know

there are fans who follow football 

or the NFL  only which I  think is

a shame. 

Now it is March so we have spring 

training along with the WBC and then

there is conference tournaments and

then March Madness. The Washington 

Huskies  take on Colorado  Wednesday 

so either team could win the opening 

round. The Washington State Cougars 

take on California  Golden Bears as well.

The Cougars should be favored in this one.

Gonzaga who was upset the first time

sort of beat St. Mary's  77-51 in the

West Coast tournament on Tuesday.

Drew Timme led with  18 points in

20 minutes of play. The Zags were up

18 points at halftime so the regulars

didn't  play  a lot in the second half.

I am sure everyone is  looking  forward 

to March Madness. It would be nice

to see someone besides Gonzaga go

to the tournament  but Huskies or

Cougars will need to win the Pac-12 

tournament  which is a lot to ask.

Geno Smith To Sign With Seahawks

News came out Monday that Geno

Smith on a three-year deal that could 

give him $105 million. I saw it first

on Seattle  Times website. 

Another thing he could get $52 million

his first year if he meets incentives.

Nothing is sure how much is quaranteed.

How much toward the salary cap. You

have to figure though he does get the

$105 million that means $35  million 

per year. Most likely his cap amount

will be lower the first year and go up

from there. 

Say Geno gets the $52 million the first

year it will likely  be  spread over the

three years. Being no expert on the

salary  cap this only makes sense.

Whatever the case a lot of money

for a quarterback or alone any player

having one good  season. 

The Seahawks  have made mistakes on

other players like safety  Jamal Adams..

Right now it is hard to know whether they

bring Jamal back or  not after his injury.

Signing Geno they will have to make some 

cuts since they will tight against the cap.

Though he is labeled as a safety Jamal 

could lineup elsewhere as he has done

before.  As we know the linebacker spot

is short so we could see him lineup there.

The Seahawks  will probably  draft an edge

rusher, however at times Jamal could lineup 

there too. A lot might depend  on  how much 

speed he has lost. 

A reason to cut bait with Jamal besides salary 

is what kind of shape he is right now. Did he

get through rehab fine or not. We will find out.

There is a chance the Seahawks may draft a

quarterback  as well.  What round who knows

this will depend whether a franchise one is 

available  at any of the spots. We have to figure 

one will be  at number 5 in the first round but

better then any defensive  player the Seahawks 

could use. Stay tuned! Go Hawks!

Mariner Luis Lose to Cubs

Luis Castillo went two and a third 

innings Monday.He gave up two

runs on four hits. Spring training 

isn't always going to show the

best even for the best pitchers.

We know Luis should be ready

to go on opening night. Spring

training is more for those who 

are trying to make the team.

The Mariners came back to score

a couple runs themselves. They

had a chance to win the game

when lefty reliever Taylor Saucedo

gave up three runs in the top of

the 9th. Most likely Saucedo will

start the season in the minors

depending on how he does the

rest of the spring. 

Final Cubs 6 Mariners 3

Ty France had a couple hits and

scored on a hit by Raleigh. France

hit a double to allow Raleigh hit

him in. Expect to see Tom Murphy

a good part of the spring to backup

Raleigh. Most likely he will start

against some lefties. Being out

most of last season it is hard to

know how he hits. His defense

behind the plate will be as or more

important.

With Julio and Taeoscar Hernandez

off to the World Baseball Classic for

a couple weeks we will see more of

the guys like Cade Marlowe playing.

He had the second run scored with

a home run in the seventh. Right

now showing he could be the fifth

outfielder and dh as well. Most

likely playing right field to give

Hernandez a break on the field. He 

may play center to give Felix a few

times to.

Right now Marlowe and Cooper

Hummel are fighting for the last

spot on the bench. If Tommy La

Stella is going to make the team

he has to get healthy. The bench 

players will be AJ Pollock, Dylan 

Moore, Sam Haggerty, Tom Murphy,

Marlowe or Hummel. See whether

things change in the next three weeks.

Other than the primary relievers it

is hard to know who takes up the

last couple slots.

The Mariners have Tuesday off. Logan

Gilbert expected to start on Wednesday

against the Dodgers. May see Marlowe

in the outfield and Hummel behind

the plate at some point. The Mariners

want to be sure Marlowe can play

defense behind the plate. Go M's.

Mariners Beat Brewers

The Seattle  had a good  game  both

hitting and pitching winning 6-1 on Sunday. 

Chris Flexen his second  good  outing. He

is going to make it a difficult  decision 

who will be the 5th starter. Flexen went

three innings giving up no runs and two hits.

Brennan Bernardino who is trying  to make

the team as the lefty out of the bullpen 

went two iings, gave up one hit and struck

out four. Not sure the Mariners will  go with

lefty in bullpen  however he is showing them

he wants to make the roster.

Jarred Kelenic  continues  having a good 

spring with another home run. Cooper 

Hummel wanting be extra outfielder and

third catcher had another home run. Brian

O'Keefe another catcher had a home run to.

O'Keefe likely  start in triple-A but may get

the chance at some point. AJ Pollock had 

a couple hits himself. 

Luis Castillo  makes a start against  the 

Cubs Monday  afternoon. Tuesday the

Mariners have day off  from game action.

Go M's.  

George Kirby's First Outing

Saturday  was George  Kirby's first

outing of the spring.  Like Marco

Gonzales and Logan Gilert first

outing didn't  go well.

Kirby lasted only an inning and a

third. He threw just over 30 pitches.

He gave up four hits, four runs though

only two  were earned. The Mariners 

went on to lose 7-1.

Like Marco we expect better from Kirby 

and Gilbert in their next outing. 

The Mariners  only had four hits on 

on the day. Jake Scheiner third baseman

hit a home run for the Mariners only score.

Scheiner likely won't  make  the  opening 

roster. Last year he played at double-A Arkansas.

Jake had a .252 batting average with 21

home runs and 105 rbi's. May start the

season in triple-A.  Being a better hitting 

league Jake's stats may go up. It will be 

interesting  to  see  where his career  goes.

The Mariner acquired him from Philadelphia 

for Jay Bruce. Remember he was in the

trade where the Mariners made with New York 

Mets and the Mariners got outfielder Jarred 

Kelenic as well.

Chris Flexen  makes his second start of the

spring for the Mariners  against  Milwaukee 

on Sunday. His first start Chris went two innings,

two hits and gave up no runs. Hope to see more 

of the same. He likely  will  go three innings.  Go M's. 

Marco Gonzales Has Turnaround

Marco Gonzales  pitched much better 

in his second outing  of  the  spring. 

He pitched three and two-thirds innings 

giving  up three hits, two walks and

three strikeouts. Still  don't know whether

he will be the 5th starter or traded. In

either case he pitches well be good for 

the  Mariners. He was the Mariners 

pitcher of the game.

Another pitcher who did well was Darren

McCaughan who has pitched at Tacoma 

the last couple  years that I  remember. 

He pitched the last two innings giving

up no hits and striking out  three. He gives

additional  depth to the team.

The Mariners  beat Arizona 6-3. Tom Murphy 

was one of the hitting stars having three

hits, three runs scored and had a home run

as well. He scored on a home run by Mike

Ford who is having a good  spring so far.

Not sure he will  make the team or not, does

give depth at first base and can dh. 

Both Julio  Rodriguez  and Jarred Kelenic 

each had a hit in the game so continues

to be a good sign.

Saturday the Mariners  play Colorado at

home and the game will be on TV.  I believe

this will be a broadcast all by women so be 

interesting to see how they view the game.

George  Kirby  expected make his first 

appearance  in the spring.  Go M's 

Mariners Have Walkoff

The Mariners  always find a way to

win close games. Mariners  5 Padres 4

Logan Gilbert had a rough start in 

his first outing giving up three runs 

in one and two-thirds  innings.

Eugenio Suarez  had his first home

run in the spring. Cooper Hummel 

had a home run in the 8th allowing 

the Mariners  to tie the game at 4-4.

Hummel  had a solo home  run and

the other run scored on a wild pitch.

Albert Rodriguez hit a double to

drive in the  winning run. Alberto 

has played the last two years in

Everett. I  am  sure  he will look

to play this year at double-A.

I  am  sure  he will remember this

double for sometime.

Prelander Berroa had another good

outing going two innings again. He

walked one and struck out too. He

keeps  pitching  this way he could 

end up making opening roster. 

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Huskies Lose Big Time

Thursday  was the last game of the

regular season  for the Washington 

Huskies and the Washington State 

Cougars. Both teams have the Pac-12 

tournament  coming up. The Huskies

likely  won't  play in any post season 

tournament  unless they get hot and

win the Pac-12  tournament.

The Cougars  won the game taking both

this year's  games. The Cougars won 93-84.

TJ Bamba who has been very  hot recently 

had a great night scoring 34 points. The 

Huskies tried man to man after zone but 

couldn't  stop Bamba. The Cougar guard

went 13 for 20 including three  3-pointers

and made all seven of his free throws.

Keion Brooks Jr  led the Huskies  with  22

points. Jamal Bey who has been scoring 

well  recently with 17 points in his last

home game.  We wonder why we  haven't 

seen that from Bey on a regular basis.

The Huskies had five of their six players

score in double figures. Cole Bajema who

has been struggling lately was the only

one not to get double figures with 9 points.

Freshman guard Koren Johnson had 13

points coming off the bench. With Jamal

Bey not coming back next season Koren

Johnson and Keyon Menifield should be

the primary  guards. At this point we don't 

know Keion Brooks Jr will return either.

Also, head coach Mike Hopkins  could be 

seen the door to. 

The Huskies end the season  placing 8th

place in the Pac-12 with 8-12 record. Both  

Colorado and Stanford can tie Washington 

with a win. The Cougars on the other hand  

end the season  with a 11-9 record and sixth place. 

If both Arizona State  and Oregon both lose

then the Cougars would tie for 4th place. If

Utah beats Colorado  they would tie the Cougars.

So four teams could tie for fourth place. Won't 

know who plays who in the tournament until 

Saturday is over.

The Cougars had all five starters score in

double figures. Bamba was the difference 

in the game with his 34 points. 

Let you know how the  tournament will

set up. 

Matt Brash Only Human

Robbie Ray  went  three innings in his 

second  outing of the spring.  He gave 

up  one hit and a walk while striking 

out five. We hope that Robbie could

be in the running for another Cy Young 

award. If not him, the Mariners have

three other starters who could.

The Mariners  lost 5-3 Wednesday 

against the Chicago Cubs. Matt

Brash who has maybe the best 

slider in baseball  showed he is

human after all. He gave up all

five of the runs in the 4th  inning

after taking over for Ray. Don't 

expect that during  the season 

to come in the 4th or giving up

five runs. We will see how dominant 

Brash will be during the season.

We hope to see more than once that

happened on Wednesday  was back to

back solo home runs by Julio Rodriguez 

and Jarred Kelenic. The only other run

scored by the Mariners was number one 

prospect Harry Ford  hit a double in the

8th inning scoring Cooper Hummel who

was the second  dh on the day. AJ Pollock 

began the day as the dh. Pollock had

two hits on the day.

It looks like  Pollock is wanting to have a

good season this year. If Kelenic  have a

turn around and hit good we could see more

at dh. Kelenic  could play some right field 

allowing  Teoscar Hernandez  do some dh

as well. This will depend  how healthy  the

outfield  stays this year.  The Mariners go

with another extra outfielder this will give

a lot of help in the lineup. 

Again Sam Haggerty played second base

and had a  hit. Dylan Moore  not playing 

yet it looks to give Haggerty more chance

at second base. Though Sam has been 

a utility  player  during  his career until

last year he didn't  play any outfield. The

Mariners will have four bench players  

besides  the second catcher.  You have

to figure Moore and Pollock counted

as two of the four. Haggerty gets the

third spot leaves one  other slot open. 

With injuries  there is likely someone 

who doesn't  open the season on the 

roster will  be  there at some point. 

Logan Gilbert expected  to  make his

first start of the spring  on Thursday 

against the  San Diego  Padres. Let you

know how he does  and who else might

be a star of the game.

During the season  we will give summary 

of the game along with who the best

pitcher of the game and position  player too.

Go M's. 

Seahawks Wednesday

Not a lot of news in the Seahawks  world 

right now. I  am  sure  the team is working

on who will stay and who will go.

You read or hear the news a lot is still  about 

Russell  Wilson.  Although they traded him 

about a year ago and we know he didn't have

a good year and why the Seahawks have the

number five pick in the first round as well as

there own pick.

I am sure everyone  has their own opinion

where the Seahawks  have to pick in the 

fifth spot. I believe the Seahawks  need to 

pick a defensive  player. A lineman would be

my top choice, however, I figure whoever is

the best  player on the table at the time.

Running  back is an important  spot where

the Seahawks could add another somewhere 

in the draft. Does Rashaad Penny return or

they go elsewhere. At this point Ken Walker 

needs to stay healthy since the backups right

now would get maybe five carries in a game.

They need a back who can have at least ten

carries. Having a 1b back would be good.

The Seahawks  have shown most of the time 

they don't  do well  when they  have to throw

the ball most if the time.

Quiet time on the Geno Smith front though he

is expected  to  sign with the Seahawks.  His

backup quarterback Drew Lock is probably 

gone unless other teams look at him as a

backup only as well.  Understand he wants

to be a starter. The question  is he good enough.

The salary cap  the Seahawks  will  have  to 

release a few players  so who they will be will

find out soon too. Until  next Wednesday or 

sooner if some news comes out. Over and out.

Go Hawks!