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Marvin settling in with Jazz

Here’s a story out of Utah about how Bremerton’s Marvin Williams is fitting in with the Jazz. Biggest revelation from the story? Marvin likes table tennis so much, he keeps his own paddle in his backpack.
Sounds like Marvin Williams and Mo Williams are going to have this problem all season.
Here’s what the Jazz experienced during their first practice a few days ago. The first preseason game is Monday.

Everything you need to know about Marvin landing in Utah

Wherever Marvin Willimas goes, and the media is involved, the first thing that comes up his politeness, his nice-guy persona. He made that same impact in Salt Lake City Wednesday, as a local columnist noted.
Here’s Marvin’s comments on the trade. Here’s a look at how he could fit into the Jazz’s lineup.
For the first time since high school, Marvin won’t be wearing No. 24. Here’s the story behind that.

Catching up with some familiar faces

Here’s a funny story out of Arizona about how Willie Bloomquist’s teammates like to take advantage of his temper.
Poulsbo’s supercross star Ryan Villopoto is close to winning back-to-back titles.
South Kitsap product Aaron Cunningham is in the running for a bench spot in Cleveland.
South Kitsap’s Jason Hammel is in Baltimore this year, and his last spring training start went well.

Those nerds are picking on Willie Bloomquist again

Ran across this item, making a comparison between Willie Bloomquist and the band Pavement, which had a cult following in the 1990s.
Actually, this link discusses the article that makes that comparison.
It’s an interesting argument, as those from Baseball Prospectus often are. If you’re a Bloomquist fan, you probably won’t enjoy it.

Padres tender Cunningham a contract

Outfielder Aaron Cunningham, a South Kitsap grad, was one of 35 unsigned players on the Padres’ 40-man roster who was offered a contract on Monday. Cunningham hit .178 with three home runs and nine RBI in 90 at bats a year ago. The 25-year-old outfielder hit .329 with nine homers and 63 RBI over 384 plate appearances for Tucson in the Pacific Coast League.
Cunningham has spent parts of four seasons in the majors, with Oakland in 2008 and ’09, and with San Diego in 2010 and ’11. His career numbers: .231 with six home runs and 44 RBI in 355 at bats.