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.