http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:12:35 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:47 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Mariners-fill-out-40man-roster-with-Carrera-Cortes?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner  The Mariners added six players – five pitchers - to their 40-man roster this afternoon, yet another reflection of what first-year general manager Jack Zduriencik has done to this team. The club added OF Ezequiel Carrera, RHP Danny ... Mariners Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Mariners-fill-out-40man-roster-with-Carrera-Cortes?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d17-List-Which-team-is-worth-our-support?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner Now what? It's Nov. 17 and we ain't got nothing to cheer for on the football field. Washington State's program is moribund. Washington got crushed by Oregon State Saturday, thus eliminating the Huskies from bowl consideration. And ... Football reflections Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:13:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d17-List-Which-team-is-worth-our-support?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d9-List-Its-that-time-again--must-wins?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner Both the Seahawks and the Huskies have a 'must' weekend coming up. Victory is more critical for the Huskies because they have no margin for error. They have to win their final three games to be bowl eligible, with six wins. The Seahawks ne... Football reflections Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:40:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d9-List-Its-that-time-again--must-wins?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d7-UW-Locker-bowl-dream-die?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner It's over for the Washingtion Huskies. After today's 24-23 loss to UCLA, they won't get enough wins (six) to be bowl eligible this season. It means that QB Jake Locker, one of the best athletes ever to wear the purple and gold, wil... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:26:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d7-UW-Locker-bowl-dream-die?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d2-List-Seahawks-STILL-in-contention?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner What is it with these Seahawks? The worse they play, the more games they lose, they still can't seem to play themselves down and out of contention. At 2-5, the Seahawks are still alive for the NFC West title. The division is that bad, matc... Week Eight football reflections Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:25:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d2-List-Seahawks-STILL-in-contention?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Who-to-pick-Locker-or-Mays?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner Speculation is like eating candy. It feels good going down but it's doesn't do you much good. There was a fair amount of speculation this week in a column by Rob Rang for CBSsports.com on next year's NFL draft. Remember that's ... Seahawks 2010 NFL draft Jake Locker Taylor Mays Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:11:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Who-to-pick-Locker-or-Mays?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Hoping-for-return-of-the-Cooler?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner For all these years, there was one thing we could hold over Alex Rodriguez's head - he didn't have a world championship ring. Now that may be changing. A-Rod is the hottest player for the best team, one favored to win the World Series,... Alex Rodriguez Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:18:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Hoping-for-return-of-the-Cooler?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d26-List-Seahawks-could-use-another-bye-week?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner The good news for the Seahawks was the fact that their bye week this past weekend came as such a appropriate time for them to heal so many injured players. The bad news is they don't have another bye this weekend. It's going to take mo... Football reflections Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:45:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d26-List-Seahawks-could-use-another-bye-week?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d22-One-year-with-Zduriencik-Ms-transformation?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner It's hard to watch the playoffs this year. It's not because they aren't exciting or tense. Many of the games have been compelling and competitive. It''s the fact that so many former Mariners are playing such important roles for... Jack Zduriencik Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:48:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d22-One-year-with-Zduriencik-Ms-transformation?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Johjimas-decision-good-for-player-and-club?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner The signs were all there. For Kenji Johjima to decide to leave the Mariners and return to Japan should not be considered a shock. In fact, it was anticipated. And, in the Mariners case, appreciated. Johjima had lost his starting job. He had lo... Kenji Johjima Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:36:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Johjimas-decision-good-for-player-and-club?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d19-List-Seahawks-playoff-desperation?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner Is this the end of the world for the Huskies and Seahawks? It's a pretty natural inclination to toss in the towel. In fact, it's what I would say is a predictable call for a sports columnist, as uncreative as it is. This is what was Steve ... NFL reflections Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:33:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d19-List-Seahawks-playoff-desperation?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Sunday-critical-to-Hawks-Seahawks-hopes?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner Five weeks ago, I examined the NFC West schedules and made projections on what could happen for the Seahawks this season. Since then, however, two unforeseen significant factors arose: QB Matt Hasselbeck's rib injury and the emergence of the San Fran... Seahawks' schedule projection Seahawks schedule Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:14:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Sunday-critical-to-Hawks-Seahawks-hopes?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d12-List-NFL-Week-5-Sunny-in-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner Remember what you were feeling at this time a week ago? The Huskies had just lost a tough one to Notre Dame, one that with a little luck and a referee call (or non-call) could have produced a major upset. The Seahawks, on the other hand, were thoroug... NFL Week 5 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:29:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d12-List-NFL-Week-5-Sunny-in-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Mariners-2010-Part-Three--Pitching?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner The Mariners had the best pitching the the American League last season. That's amazing to me, considering all their key injuries, to Brandon Morrow, Erik Bedard, Carlos Silva (actually, a good thing). This is a team that didn't have a closer to start... Mariners 2010 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:07:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Mariners-2010-Part-Three--Pitching?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d8-2010-Mariners-Part-Two--Outfield?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner The Mariners were 28th in the Majors (out of 30 teams) in runs scored last season. They were 17th in home runs and 27th in RBI. It was a sputtering offense. Half their games were one-run decisions, principally because they couldn't pull far enough aw... Mariners 2010 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:26:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d8-2010-Mariners-Part-Two--Outfield?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Mariners-2010-Part-One--Infield?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner It was a major feat for the Mariners to go from 61 wins to 85 in one season. They are one of just 13 teams since 1900 to lose 100 games one year and finish .500 or better the next. Without trying to belittle that, for me that's not bewildering. This ... Mariners 2010 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:13:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Mariners-2010-Part-One--Infield?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d6-What-if?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner It won't happen this year, but these one-game playoff events, such as Detroit-Minnesota today, conceivably could have a dramatic impact on individual regular season races and voting.Since these games are considered regular-season games, ess... one-game playoffs Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:04:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d6-What-if?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d5-NFL-Week-4-reflections-SourHawks?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner The season is beginning to sour for the Seahawks. I'm not sure there is another team in the league whose success or failure depends on one player as the Hawks do with QB Matt Hasselbeck.Hasselbeck might be back this week but at least they a... NFL Week 4 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:56:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d5-NFL-Week-4-reflections-SourHawks?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Ichiro-Rose-are-becoming-aligned?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner Almost since the day he stepped foot in a Major League stadium, Ichiro has been compared to the game's greatest players.Even in his first season in 2001, he won the MVP and Rookie of the Year awards, matching Fred Lynn as the only player ever to do t... Ichiro Pete Rose Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:56:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Ichiro-Rose-are-becoming-aligned?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Omar-Vizquel--Matador?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner Wanted to pop this one in here. It's a story I did for AP over the weekend at Safeco on shortstop Omar Vizquel. He wants to be a bullfighter!!!I didn't know anything about it until Friday when I was asked to interview him about it. He's taking life b... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:57:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-216-Seattle-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Omar-Vizquel--Matador?cid=exrss-Seattle-Sports-Examiner