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Monday, June 29, 2009

Farewell Channing Frye

Posted by Ezra Caraeff on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 8:18 PM

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In an expected move, the Portland Trail Blazers are cutting ties with Channing Frye, this according to an article by the Oregonian's Jason Quick. By not giving Frye—the Blazers' best blogger and second best PF—a qualifying offer, he is free to seek out employment with another team (which he should find, no problem).

Frye's stay in Portland will probably best be remembered by his deep love for the city, and less for his limited time spent on court. He was the only Blazers player to make Portland his full-time home during the off-season, and was, without question, the nicest/funniest voice in the locker room. You hear that Oden? Time to turn that frown upside down and be funny.

Hopefully Frye can land on a team that will give him some more playing time, and perhaps pay his salary entirely in Sweet Leaf tea. Good luck, man.

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Gah, that sucks! Buy him back.

Posted by tk. on June 29, 2009 at 9:04 PM | Report this comment

time to delete someone from facebook e-friends...

Posted by miguelaron on June 29, 2009 at 9:13 PM | Report this comment

I am extremely saddened by this news.

Posted by Miranda on June 29, 2009 at 9:45 PM | Report this comment

You will not be forgotten, Buffet of Goodness.

Posted by Rusty! on June 29, 2009 at 10:34 PM | Report this comment

Aw, bye Channing!
I'll miss your blog entries. (but I'll still read them!)

Posted by ROM on June 29, 2009 at 11:40 PM | Report this comment

See ya Frye - Miss having you in Portland. Won't much miss your soft skills on the Blazers squad.

Posted by Mizzzzzzz on June 30, 2009 at 12:22 AM | Report this comment

Dale Davis definitely didn't get such a sweet sendoff. What of Chan Chans lady friend? Too bad Vancouver BC still doesn't have a team!

Posted by Jake morris on June 30, 2009 at 1:05 AM | Report this comment

I miss Ha Jin and his ammug staring at me from the I-5.

Frye seemed like a cool guy but did little for the team.

Aren't there any 7 foot tall hipsters in the league? Let's get one of them.

Posted by jake on June 30, 2009 at 2:21 AM | Report this comment

While a mere 6'10", Matt Bonner's been known to check out indie bands in Austin.

Posted by JasonC on June 30, 2009 at 6:01 PM | Report this comment

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