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Can't Miss It: Wednesday

TUILE BATTER AND PICKLE BRINE ANYONE?: Author Tod Davies reads from Jam Today: A Diary of Cooking with What You've Got at the University Book Store.

The Seattle Mariners have released well-paid but weak-hitting first baseman Richie Sexson. This season, Sexson hit only .218 and had 11 homers. With a 2008 salary of $15.5 million, that's a cool $1.4 million per dinger. Sexson's roster spot has been filled by Tacoma infielder (and new Seattlest favorite) Tug Hulett.

Sports fans around the city are saying goodbye to Shaun Alexander. The former NFL MVP was released by the Seahawks following eight seasons.

It's that time of year again. Spring training is winding down, and a couple of regular season games have actually been played over in Japan the past two days (Red Sox and A's split). This upcoming Monday marks opening day for most teams, including the Mariners, and fans all over the country have fresh optimism for the new season (even in Seattle).

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