Seattle general manager Garth Lagerwey said Monday that the club is hopeful it can complete the transaction before the close of the summer transfer window next week.
The 29-year-old out of USC, was Seattle’s starting SAM linebacker in 2016, but missed seven games after after having surgery for a sports hernia.
Paxton went 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 2 starts during the week.
Chase Illig’s two home runs not enough for Bells to get win
The Slam found themselves with a chance to win after executing a fourth-quarter comeback in which they rallied from down 12 at the start of the period
Burkett announced the decision via Twitter posting, “Committed” all is capital letters followed by “hashtag GoEags”.
Bellingham finishes the year with a 10-2-2 record and 32 points.
Jewell Loyd led Seattle, The Storm have lost three of four.
James Paxton tossed six scoreless innings, becoming the first Mariners pitcher to win six games in a single month.
Rookie defensive tackle Malik McDowell did not report for the start of training camp after being involved in a vehicular accident earlier in July.
