Disqus - Latest Comments for eshioyama

Re: 2009-10 Husky Player Tributes: Justin Holiday

eshioyama — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:26:58 -0000

uh thats what it says

Re: http://www.seatownsports.net/2010/03/2010-ncaa-tournament-first-week.html

eshioyama — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:10:35 -0000

Great past week in the NCAA tourney, it reminded me why its called march MADNESS. So many close games!
And, uhhh, "7 out of 16 picks" is not "just one pick above 50%", its one below... And its their not there in "there crazy fast tempo".
GO DAWGS!

Re: Mariners Spring Training Roster Battles

eshioyama — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:32:01 -0000

But the range we gain if it all works out... figgins is a huge upgrade over lopez at second, its at least worth a try.

Re: Three Points that Make the Mariners Contenders in 2010

eshioyama — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:55:57 -0000

Saying the A's got better because of Sheets is like saying the Ms improved by resigning Bedard. A modest improvement with high upside but not one that separates good teams from great.
The AL West should be average this year. But like anthony said, its baseball and its only the preseason...
Lookin forward to this season!

Re: Jake Locker Returning to UW!

eshioyama — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:07:42 -0000

Yessir! I seriously think that Locker would be the favorite for the Heisman next year. And another possibility... from no bowl to Rose Bowl? I dont think thats too far out there either. Regardless, Locker's return makes next years Husky team dangerous. This seasons barely over and Im already lookin forward to next year

Re: Weekly Grades: In Pondexter We Trust

eshioyama — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:03:27 -0000

He has to show me he can run against a team that is not playing the pass. Forsett gained a lot of his yards on draw plays and the like. If he can keep it up against teams that are playing the run then he will deserve an A. An A- is still good though.

Re: Boys Cross Country Preview 2009: 3A

eshioyama — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:44:50 -0000

You're totally right. I was talking in terms of the individual competition, which will be more interesting in 3A than 4A. 4A is far superior for the team competition.

Re: Boys Cross Country Preview 2009: 4A

eshioyama — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:54:46 -0000

Ferris returns their top 7 while Jackson loses 3 of their varsity runners. Maybe its not a lock, but I'd give Ferris a 50-25 chance.

Re: High School Preview: Boys Cross Country (3A)

eshioyama — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:28:06 -0000

We came out with one for 4A and i am working on one for 3A, it should be out in a week

Re: Week 2 NFL Preview: Seahawks vs. 49ers

eshioyama — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:54:35 -0000

I hope no one clicked on that link.
I think the Hawks will have a harder time on the road against a 49ers team that is leagues better than St. Louis, but I think they should still come out on top. Go Hawks!

Re: VIDEO: Sonicsgate Trailer

eshioyama — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:09:11 -0000

Agreed. Also, I was impressed by the collection of local sports voices in the trailer. I'm just hoping that the documentary can do more than just exacerbate our depression. I hope it will remind us of the great team and the tragedy of it being taken from us, as well as inspire Seattle to push for another NBA team here.

Re: SeaTown Sports: ESPN's College Football Mock Draft = FAILURE

eshioyama — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:30:22 -0000

How about you look beyond the last five years of UW football and at the whole picture? How about you base your argument on more than one season and one game? Kevin I'm totally with you here as any Dawg fan would be. The Huskies are without a doubt one of the top 40 programs in college football!

Re: Seattle Mariners: Buy, Sell... or Neither?

eshioyama — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:31:01 -0000

Okay for everyone to understand, I wrote this post a week ago then went on vacation. Kevin was also on vacation and wasn't able to schedule it. So things have changed since this was written... take this into account.

Re: The Argument Against the Continued Dominance of Jarrod Washburn

eshioyama — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:08:02 -0000

Look, Washburn isn't a bad pitcher. His BABIP is no fluke: Washburn has always been a flyball pitcher and doesn't get a lot of strikeouts like Verlander and Halladay. There's no doubt that Safeco field and the M's outstanding outfield defense also play major roles in Washburns low BABIP.
His FIP is a solid 3.88. His Strikeout-Walk ratio is way up from last year. Washburn is having a great year, and the Mariners would be well served to hold onto him.

Re: http://www.seatownsports.net/2009/06/campaign-for-ichiros-entry-into-home.html

eshioyama — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:31:59 -0000

I am definately in agreement, and I don't see how an Ichiro fan would not want to see him in the Home Run derby. It would be quite entertaining. Please, Ichiro, do it... enjoy yourself and enter.

Re: Why Ibanez is Legit and the Life of a Teenage Sports Blogger

eshioyama — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:35:01 -0000

There's a link in the 5th paragraph.

Re: SeaTown Sports: It's Okay Jake Locker, Sign that Angels Contract!

eshioyama — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:41:34 -0000

I think you misunderstand the situation. Locker isn't going to play baseball for the Angels unless the NFL doesn't work out. Kevin's post says, "The Angels merely hold his signing rights for six years and if he for some reason wants to play baseball, he will end up playing within the Angels organization." For now, Locker will be playing football and only football. He won't be trying to do both. But if he eventually decides to go for baseball, the Angels will have rights to him.

Re: Navigating The Mariners- Game Recap 6/1/09

eshioyama — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:55:53 -0000

Yes, you're right. It would be nice for the Mariners to do something at the trade deadline. But that something will be to sell, not buy. Of course, if the Ms have a miracalous turnaround, it won't make sense for them to sell. But if they continue on their current course and remain under .500, Jack and the organization will realize that its time to rebuild and not repeat the mistakes of the Bavasi Era and continue to try to win now. Washburn, Berdard, Ichiro, Beltre, Branyan... expect these names to be on the table come the trade deadline.

Re: Weekly Grades: Recapping the Seahawks Draft

eshioyama — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:40:31 -0000

Mays could be a good pick, but would likely go top 5. I guess its a question of how bad the Broncos really will suck. But Tebow, while a great college player, is not a pro quarterback. He should find a role somewhere with his athleticism but he definately won't be a first-rounder.
I heard the Hawks signed Lucas, I liked him while he was in Seattle and its good to see him back.
But here's a good question: could Josh Wilson move to safety? He seems like the playmaker and ball-hawk type, a kind of poor man's Ed Reed. I think given time he could make the switch. Theres more of a need for him at saftey than CB. Greene is not the answer at safety. There's no way he could be an immediate starter, and at best it will take him a couple of years to contribute.

Re: Live Blog: Seahawks NFL Draft 2009

eshioyama — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:51:26 -0000

Wow, what a draft. We seriously lucked out when we got Curry. The Denver trade for the first-round pick was a steal as well.
The only question I have is about Unger. He will be good to boost the Hawks' o-line depth, but I don't know it was worth trading away the 3rd and 4th rounders to get him. Hopefully Ruskell can find some nice talent in the later rounds to make up for this...

Re: Grinds My Gears

eshioyama — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:21:00 -0000

You don' t have to always be so defensive of the Sounders. We all live in Seattle, most of us (David and I included) want to see them succeed and are fans. We're not saying that they are terrible, their start was a fluke, they'll never do well in their innaugural season, or anything like that. We just want to see them win games.
Look, I admire your loyalty to the Sounders. But even good teams deserve criticism for losing, in any circumstance. If the Mariners lost 10 games straight (less then the equivalent to 2 MLS games) or even 5, they probably would have made the prestigious Grinds My Gears column.

Re: Top 10 Seahawks of All-Time?

eshioyama — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:05:24 -0000

Heres mine:
1. Steve Largent
2. Walt Jones
3. Shaun Alexander
4. Cortez Kennedy
5. Hasselbeck
6. Jacob Green
7. Curt Warner
8. Kenny Easley
9. Jim Zorn
10. Mike Holmgren

Re: Seattle Seahawks 2009 NFL Draft Preview

eshioyama — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:17:10 -0000

Thanks for the comment. One thing to consider though is that the Hawks have already tagged Sean Lockear as the replacement for Walter Jones and gave him a big contract. While I don't think he is the answer and still believe the Hawks should draft a lineman, they don't necessarily "need" one.
The Seahawks have a lot of "needs" but no huge holes, which gives them a lot of flexibility when they draft. Ideally, this will allow them to select the "best possible player" and not draft for needs... of course there are some positions that they have NO needs.... but if a lineman is the best possibility, then by all means take him (which should be the case in the first round, unless Curry is somehow around).

Re: Examining The Mariners Hot Start: Will It Last?

eshioyama — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:11:28 -0000

I don't think the Mariners are getting lucky, its obviously more than that. But who really thinks the Mariners are going to keep it up, or even come close. They may not finish last, but I don't expect them to make the playoffs.
It partly depends on the performances of Washburn, Silva and Rowland-Smith when they come back. If they can continue their solid pitching, the Ms will be good. But I don't think they will be able to (especially Silva).
Its good to hope and we definately have a reason to, and I often find myself thinking "what if" but I really don't think the Ms will continue their torrid start.

Re: Weekly Grades: How Good are the Mariners?

eshioyama — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:59:09 -0000

OK, look, I'm not grading the Sounders season as a whole. So far, the season has been a success, and if I was grading their whole season I would give it an A, no question. But how can portray a loss as anything but a dissapointment? They played well, but in the end, they lost the game. Giving them a D was generous.

And Keller did not make a smart play. He left the box, and as a veteran goalie he should know where he is at all times. And he should know he is much more capable of stopping the ball when he is in the box. Don't leave it. Even he recognized he messed up.