Awe and regret: Looking back at new Hall of Famer David Ortiz’s roots in the Mariners organization
Hall of Famer David Ortiz’s time as a Mariners minor-leaguer is the stuff of legend, particularly a Home Run Derby that is still talked about to this day. But his brief stay in the organization is also the stuff of frustration.
Jan 20, 2022
The MLB lockout hurts everywhere but especially in Seattle where hope has rarely been higher
The last thing the sport needs is an extended work stoppage that takes away any part of spring training or the season. But this stalemate hits particularly hard in Seattle.
Ken Norton Jr. expected to pay price for Seahawks’ defensive woes, but it’s Pete Carroll who must adjust
It’s long been said that it’s Pete Carroll’s defense that the Seahawks run, and the defensive coordinator is merely caretaker. But if Carroll is, in fact, the de facto D-coordinator, let’s hope he is amenable to fresh ideas.
‘We are more than just athletes’: Bobby Wagner showed deeper side in thought-provoking media sessions
Each week this season, Bobby Wagner used his media sessions to discuss a non-football topic. “I wanted to kind of peel back some layers for myself, but also peel back some layers with you guys and allow you in my world a little bit."
Seahawks must resolve Russell Wilson’s situation quickly to avoid repeat of 2021 offseason chaos
The Seahawks must get assurances from Russell Wilson, as quickly as they can, that he’s all in, without public airing of any dissatisfaction. And if such an accord is untenable, that would be valuable information to know, so they can act accordingly.
Late surge shows Seahawks should keep Russell Wilson, Pete Carroll and John Schneider together
No one has a clue what team chair Jody Allen is thinking about the futures of Pete Carroll, John Schneider and Russell Wilson, because she hasn’t said a public word. But bringing all three back in 2022 would be the right thing to do.
After stunning turnaround, Seahawks should do everything they can to bring back Rashaad Penny
Yes, you can wonder if Rashaad Penny can stay healthy, and you can point out that his resurgence has come vs. the Texans, Bears and Lions. But it’s hard to watch Penny and not see a guy who when healthy helps make the Seahawks offense hum.
No, Kyle Seager never made a postseason. But the Mariners’ star went out on his own terms.
Kyle Seager defied the odds to become a Mariners mainstay, a Gold Glove winner and an All-Star. He was one of many Mariners stars to never reach the playoffs , but ultimately, him choosing to retire on his own terms is commendable.
Not much for the Seahawks to play for in the last two games? Those games could help decide Russell Wilson’s future in Seattle.
Once again, rumors are starting to fly about whether Russell Wilson be back in Seattle for the final two years of his contract, or if the Seahawks will opt to trade him to jump-start a rebuilding process.
