The Sound Off for 10/9: Unger’s Back, TY Hilton, Mariners Managers and More
By Paul Novak
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A collection of Seattle sports content from around the web.
T.Y. Hilton: Seattle Seahawks’ insults fired me up
"“(Brandon) Browner said I’m light as (expletive),” Hilton told USA Today Sports on Sunday.That insult came after the Colts started the game with three three-and-outs, Hilton said. Not long after, Hilton blew by the Seahawks‘ secondary for a 73-yard touchdown catch and run."
Unger to return to Seahawks’ offensive line this week
"Seahawks’ Pro-Bowl Center Max Unger should be able to start in Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans at CenturyLink Field, the Seattle Times reports, bringing some stability back to an embattled offensive line."
Here are 3 on Mariners’ wish list — and guess what, none is Joe Girardi
"Hey, here’s a switch. Joe Girardi does not top at least one team’s managerial wish list.The Mariners have composed a very long “short” list of perhaps 20 or more names, but Girardi’s name is nowhere to be found. That, of course, is not because they don’t view Girardi as a very good manager but very likely because they understand the six-year Yankees manager, New York resident and Illinois native who already has his choice of at least the Yankees and Cubs is unlikely to reject those overtures to move 3,000 miles away to join a team that’s posted losing records four years running."
Mariners Claim Outfielder Travis Witherspoon Off Waivers
"Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jack Zduriencik announced today that the team has claimed outfielder Travis Witherspoon off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels."