Seattle Weekly with feature article on Brandon Morrow

by Gomez on Aug 16, 2008 8:04 PM PDT

While their general civic coverage may leave a lot to be desired, the Seattle Weekly deserves credit for making a reasonable, consistent effort to cover Seattle's local sports teams despite being a culture-minded weekly rag. In fact, this week's cover story is about Brandon Morrow, his breakout performance this season in the bullpen, some coincidental comparisons to Tim Lincecum, and his trek to Tacoma to convert into a starter.

Like any feature on sports from a rag that doesn't focus on baseball, there's not a lot of stathead-intensive analysis or much more than observational and anecdotal evidence. But go ahead and give this story a look. There's quotes from Bob Fontaine and some other scouting folks you wouldn't expect.

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Bill Bavasi dropping cash on free agents like a rap star on Grey Goose.

My favorite quote.

by Sports on a Schtick on Aug 16, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

Agreed

But what follows that quote is hard to read, even though I already knew it:

“He signed Richie Sexson, Adrian Beltre, and Jose Vidro. Combined, those three players are earning $37.4 million in 2008, or $15.6 million more than the entire roster of the Florida Marlins.”

I'm more like I am now than I've ever been.

by ralphie81 on Aug 19, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I never read the Seattle Weekly, I'm glad I didn't miss this article.

Thanks for the link.

by dpseadv on Aug 16, 2008 10:46 PM PDT reply actions

Triunfel got promoted.

I assume you, Gomez, would do a better post on that than I would.

...and now I'm here

by CapSea on Aug 18, 2008 2:39 AM PDT reply actions

Obviously I'll have to discuss that

Thanks for the heads-up.

by Gomez on Aug 18, 2008 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions

Yikes

I don’t like it. He’s in a groove after an AWFUL slump – let him finish the year on a high note, rather than sending him up a level to face better pitchers in tougher parks (especially the home one).

I don’t think he’s ready for this.

by dnc on Aug 18, 2008 9:12 AM PDT reply actions