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Elliott Smith joined March 2009

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Elliott has covered sports in California, Texas and Washington, most recently at The Olympian, where he spent six years as a reporter, mainly focusing on high school sports, the Seattle Mariners and the Seattle Seahawks. He was there at the last game played at The Kingdome and its eventual demolition, the Mariners’ 116-win season, too many rainy days at Husky Stadium, the Cougars’ Rose Bowl rout at the hands of Oklahoma, and even WrestleMania. Elliott continues to do freelance reporting for area newspapers and MSN.com.

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Mariners say, Nah, We'll Keep Our Enigma

12/01/2009

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Chasing the ghosts at Notre Dame

11/11/2009

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The UFL: Not a Total Train Wreck, But Still…

10/13/2009

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Trade deadline a Wash for M's

07/31/2009

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Matt Trueblood commented on Mariners say, Nah, We'll Keep Our Enigma

I was thinking the same thing when I saw the same report the other day. What on Earth were they thinking? Jackson is even a fly-ball...

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Ben Brown replied…

You people make me laugh
Matt Trueblood replied…

Why? Who? That comment really didn't add much...

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Ben Brown commented on Mariners say, Nah, We'll Keep Our Enigma

No one is going to ever take you seriously if you write about the Mariners with your picture being the Steelers logo. Jackson is a first...

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Scott Mckee replied…

Yea Until Harden gets a fatigued arm in April, and is out till June, then Inflammation...
Ron Potter replied…

That's okay - as long as he's ready for October!

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Hayato Uwai commented on M's say, Nah, We'll Keep Our Enigma

I'd love to see Jackson playing in Mariners uniform in pitcher friendly Safeco with league's best defence. I like Morrow, but he still has a lot...

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Cody Nielsen replied…

Jackson has a career ERA over 4, and one (half) season of success at the Major...

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Scott Mckee commented on M's say, Nah, We'll Keep Our Enigma

I think it is a wise move on Z's part, as chad said its all about team control, we give up to players who are Major...

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Shanan H. commented on Nah, We'll Keep Our Enigma

That was stupid.

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Shanan H. replied…

Junior high, actually. Would you like me to write a five paragraph essay on why Edwin...
Elliott Smith replied…

Did you read the story? I think Jackson is better than Morrow too.

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Ron Potter commented on Nah, We'll Keep Our Enigma

Yes, Jackson has done something, finally. Morrow has only had 15 starts so far and has had some success, e.g., a near no-hitter and a one-hitter....

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Chad Lewis commented on Nah, We'll Keep Our Enigma

It all has to do with team control. The Mariners and GMZ believe that Morrow still has the capability of living up to the expectations when...

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Hey Elliott,

Week 2 of my MLB Power Rankings: Deadline Edition. If you get the chance, I'd appreciate it if you took a look. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228286-major-league-baseball-power-rankings-deadline-edition

-Griffin

125 days ago

Shanan H. said...

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Hey, I'm looking to continue my series of story collections...do you have any Safeco Field stories? If so leave me a post and thanks!

149 days ago

NYC Media Screamers- Michael Nastri said...

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Hey man check out my article on ESPN's coverage of the Confederation's Cup Final

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208665-espn-scores-in-us-national-teams-first-fifa-final

157 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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My thoughts on the US Mens National Soccer Team and their huge upset of Spain:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/206063-usa-2-spain-0-will-the-real-us-mens-soccer-team-please-stand-up

162 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Elliott-
When you have a minute, check out my latest slide show about upcoming milestones we should be seeing this season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190502-nine-baseball-milestones-on-the-horizon

184 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Thought I would give The Relay for Life one more push before our big event Saturday. This one is a more in-depth look into the story of Dave Dravecky. Also posted a link for the Josiah Herring Funeral Fund!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186686-outreach-of-hope-the-dave-dravecky-story-relay-for-life-part-two

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186833-please-donate-to-the-josiah-herring-funeral-fund

189 days ago

O Shiri said...

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Enjoyed, your article on LA keep up up the great work...

195 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

In 1996, The Yankees had a magical season that would end with a World Championship. In this article, I take a look at the first time I thought the season could be special, a game vs. the Seattle Mariners on May 14th, 1996 at Yankee Stadium, Dwight Gooden on the mound, the rest is history. Please take a look and comment as well. Thanks in advance

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175365-the-day-i-knew-the-96-yankees-were-special

- Matthew Falkenbury

203 days ago

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Mariners say, Nah, We'll Keep Our Enigma

Chasing the ghosts at Notre Dame

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