Quick Links
Aug 27, 2009, 9:35 AM | Updated: Apr 4, 2011, 7:51 pm
by Mike Salk
Sorry, just quick links today, courtsey of intern Eli…
Seahawks
For years the Hawks have tried to improve the running game with aging free agents, Edgerrin James fits that mold. Is it too much to ask to spend a 2nd or 3rd round pick on a tailback?
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2009748088_hawk27.html
Edge says that he is happy being Julius Jones’ compliment; winning is all that matters.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/topsports/story/858106.html
Mike Sando gives his highlights from Seahawk practice after listening to Jim Mora and James talk.
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/3779/mora-complementary-role-for-rb-james
John Morgan doesn’t like the prospect of the Hawks playing a bend but don’t break defense.
http://www.fieldgulls.com/2009/8/26/1003568/zone-cover-and-no-pass-rush-make
With a second look at the goal line interception it’s apparent that the Seahawks played better but in the end got lucky.
http://www.fieldgulls.com/2009/8/26/1003703/kyle-orton-shot-putter
Jerry Brewer asked Edgerrin James his motivation for playing football and received a sad, but encouraging answer.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/jerrybrewer/2009752789_brewer27.html
With injury problems at tackle, Mark Tauscher is the best option on the market.
http://www.seahawkaddicts.com/2009-articles/august/where-in-the-world-is-mark-tauscher.html
Danny O’Neil has video of Edge after his first day of practice.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawksblog/2009752652_video_meet_the.html
Jim Mora insists that Walter Jones isn’t on the verge of being out for the season, despite nfl.com reports.
http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlesports/archives/177517.asp
It’s a fantasy football article but Matt Hasselbeck is getting noticed again around the league, you have to like that.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/fantasy/08/24/monday.nfl.clicks/index.html
Mariners
In a 5-3 win, David Aardsma recorded his 30th save and the Mariners completed a 3 game sweep of the Oakland A’s.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009753176_mari27.html
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/moretopsports/story/858109.html
Michael Saunders has shown his ability to bunt for a hit, but Dave Cameron would like to see more swinging and less bunting.
http://ussmariner.com/2009/08/26/saunders-and-bunting/
Great article on Fangraphs comparing Aardsma pitching this year to last year.
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/the-high-heat-from-aardsma/
Rob Neyer thinks Felix Hernandez is out of the Cy Young voting because he doesn’t have enough wins.
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/sweetspot/0-4-217/If-not-Greinke-for-Cy–then-who-.html
The plan for Carlos Silva is to get him to Tacoma rehabbing soon and then he’ll be moved to the bullpen sometime in September.
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090826/BLOG05/908269981/1004/SPORTS
Ichiro would like to play as soon as possible but the team is being cautious and wants to be sure he’s ready.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009753190_marinotes27.html
Larry Stone looks at 11 “Wak-off” wins for the Mariners.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2009752664_the_mariners_wild_and_whacky_w.html
Christian Caple writes that the M’s have 28 one-run decisions this year, six more then any other team.
http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090826&content_id=6636266&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea
Huskies/Sounders
UW got a taste of what it’ll be like to play LSU yesterday, as they begin preparing for the Tigers.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/moretopsports/story/858107.html
Coach Sarkisian was brought in because of his reputation as an offensive genius; he’ll be put to the test at Washington.
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090827/SPORTS/708279595/1093/SPORTS06
Tripper Johnson, last year’s starting safety, is going to mostly work on special teams this year after being thrown out on the field last season.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/huskies/2009753083_uwfb27.html
Fredy Montero had to sit out last game against Houston because of too many yellow cards, he’s ready to get back on the field on Saturday.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009752547_sounders27.html
Sounders coach Sigi Schmid is looking forward to finally having a team that is fully healthy.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/story/858113.html
Notes:
-Doug Fister (1-0, 2.21) has impressed in his first 3 starts against the White Sox, Yankees, and Indians. Now he gets to face Kansas City.
-Kyle Davies has a 4-9 record with a 6.12 ERA this season, he’ll pitch for the Royals.