In what was predicted to be a low-scoring game, the Seahawks erupted offensively and dominated the Minnesota Vikings 38-7 Sunday in the Twin Cities.
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Paul Richardson, the Seahawks’ top draft pick in 2014, has had a bad 2015. After coming back from ACL surgery in January, he played less than a half, and now is done for the season.
University of Washington receivers coach Brent Pease was fired Friday by head coach Chris Petersen, who had Pease on staff at Boise State from 2006-11 as offensive coodinator. Also Friday, Jeff Choate, assistant in charge of the defensive line and special teams, was hired as head coach at Montana State of the Big Sky Conference.
WR Paul Richardson’s single catch of the season, a 40-yarder against Arizona Nov. 15, is becoming increasingly costly. He strained his hamstring on the play, and the injury will keep him out of a third consecutive game Sunday when the Seahawks play the Vikings in Minneapolis.
The Mariners Friday traded RHP Jose Ramirez to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later (PTBNL) and cash considerations. The 25-year-old Ramirez went 1-0 with an 11.57 ERA in five relief appearances with Seattle last season after being recalled from AAA Tacoma Sept. 1.
Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said that the signing of free agent Nori Aoki addressed the club’s desire to become more athletic in the outfield.
Marco Pappa, Leo Gonzalez, Gonzalo Pineda, and Zach Scott were among the players released by the Sounders Wednesday as they prepare to build the 2016 roster.
The Mariners made a series of roster moves Wednesday that new GM Jerry Dipoto believes gives the club added depth and financial flexibility.
The Mariners Wednesday claimed INF Andy Wilkins from the Baltimore Orioles and designated LHP Edgar Olmos for assignment in order to make room for Wilkins on the 40-man roster. The Mariners also said C John Hicks, designated for assignment Nov. 23, has been claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins.
Nori Aoki, a free-agent outfielder whose career was briefly threatened in August after being struck in the head by a pitch, cutting short his season, will be signed by the Mariners to a one-year deal with an option for a second, according to several media reports. Aoki first must pass a physical exam.