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Mike Salk
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Brock & Salk debate the idea of what to do with a cold bat in Ty France in favor of what you might get from Canzone, but who plays first base? And is it worth risking the INF defense? Another episode of The Jerry Dipoto Show to set the stage for the most exciting end to a Mariners regular season... ever.
What record do the Mariners need to finish with in order to secure a playoff spot? Is 6-4 good enough, and if so - which wins mean more than others? Ian Eagle (CBS) is on Sunday's broadcast for the Seahawks and joins Brock & Salk for a game preview and laughs before Brock's Blue 88.
Salk tries to get Mariners fans ready for the next 10 games of regular-season-playoff baseball between M's, Astros, and Rangers - and learn this is the first time that the division race is this close at this point in the season. Lots of Seahawks find themselves unable to practice - will the Hawks see Andy Dalton on Sunday? We revisit the KJ Wright Show.
Brock and Salk discuss the options the Mariners would have available to them for their playoff bullpen if they hadn't suffered so many injuries to the starting rotation. Then, Salk explains why Bobby Wagner's return has been an unmitigated success and Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked for you.
Just how impressive is JP Crawford's season? Jeff Passan laughed at Dipoto's comments that we might be surprised by how many MVP votes JP receives but Tim Kurkjian was more receptive. Then, Brock Huard breaks down the Huskies strong start to the season and what they can accomplish this year in Washington Wednesday. Plus, Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked.
The race to the finish line of the AL West conversation continues with Brock & Salk before being joined by ESPN's Tim Kurkjian who shares an amazing story about Bruce Bochy, Julio's MVP odds and his thoughts on the M's chances to win the West before Brock's Blue 88.
Another episode of the KJ Wright Show comes after a Seahawks win in Detroit and KJ reacts to the way the team responded after a loss, with a healthy dose of appreciation for Bobby Wagner, Pete Carroll and what will happen when Jamal Adams returns?
Salk can't remember in his lifetime a baseball season coming down to a final 10 games vs. two other contending teams and wants to find a way to name the three-horse race in the AL West. Seahawks move Artie Burns to 53-man roster as fans wait for the corresponding move, and we revisit the conversation with ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Brock says if are nervous about the M's bullpen, the Rangers have to be downright terrified of theirs. They've blown 12 of their last 18 saves. We also discuss JP Crawford seemingly dialing into another gear of focus and intensity heading into this final stretch. Then, we discuss how well Geno Smith played Sunday and how important this year is in solidifying what the Seahawks do at QB moving forward. Plus, Salk and Justin have a youthful edition of Ranked.
Brock & Salk take a trip around the NFL to touch on some QB storylines from around the league between Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson, and more before their weekly discussion with ESPN's Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan to discuss the final stretch of the MLB season.
After two weeks of different results, where is your faith in Geno Smith? And should the Seahawks be considering a middle-round QB in next year's draft? Brock & Salk argue that the impact Bobby Wagner had in week 2 to motivate the team may have been worth his entire salary, and we hear some damning information on Russell in Denver during Brock's Blue 88.
Great night for Seattle Sports fans as the M's get a win in Oakland while the Rangers & Astros both lose at the end of their games. Double-duty on MNF and the Seahawks get a sneak peek of what to expect from the Panthers next week. We revisit the Pete Carroll Show.
Brock is concerned about the M's strikeout rate over the sweep this weekend. Salk says the strikeout numbers aren't that different than August and its about what they are doing in the at bats where they aren't striking out. Then, we dig into our biggest takeaways from yesterday's Seahawks victory.
Brock & Salk discuss the transparency shown by Pete Carroll when discussing Bobby Wagner's motivating speech to the team on Wednesday before practice before hearing from the coach himself in 'The Pete Carroll Show' following the Hawks big OT win vs. Detroit.
Salk says QB’s are judged by wins, big moments, decision making and elevating those around them. Geno checked every single one of those boxes in Detroit. Then , Brock takes us through why Devon Witherspoon's rookie debut was so impressive and answers three Seahawks questions in Blue 88.
Salk says that felt more like the Seahawks we know. It wasn't perfect but it was a team with a lot of people who stepped up that can build a ton from here. Then, we go over the Seahawks win, the Mariners being swept by the Dodgers and big wins for the Huskies and Cougs in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls on the Seahawks win over the Lions.
Stacy Rost joins the show to discuss her objection to our conversation on the funniest people here at Seattle Sports yesterday, and her thoughts on whether people are overreacting to the week one loss or not. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked for you.
Maura creates a Hawks vs. Lions "Buy/Sell" for Salk & Brady before addressing the 'Pete Carroll is too old' crowd. Salk argues the Seahawks haven't gotten a game changer up front since the Frank Clark trade and the debate turns back to draft picks.
Salk is joined by Brady Henderson to discuss how the Seahawks can bounce-back in Detroit - specifically the offense. Brady believes 'effort' won't be a problem in week 2 and that the pass rush will improve. Brock joins from Ohio for Blue 88.
Salk admits his take is unfair & too early since we haven't seen Devon Witherspoon in regular action yet, but seeing Jalen Carter play again really makes him wish he was a Seahawk. George Kirby set to take on the Dodgers and we revisit the Jerry Dipoto Show.
We discuss what stood out from our conversation with Jerry Dipoto. Brock says this M's team is built to do whatever the game calls for in order to win, even more than last year's team. Salk says he can sense the excitement over what the M's have going on in the minors. Then, we dig into some of the comments on our Pete Carroll discussion yesterday. There are reasons to be frustrated but not enough to think that Pete Carroll isn't the man for the job. Plus, Justin and Salk have a jam-packed edition Ranked for you.
Brock & Salk bring back an old favorite for the first time in awhile... Answer the Question, Jerk! before another episode of the Jerry Dipoto Show.
Brock and Salk discuss the performance of the pitching staff of the M's and how we all hope yesterday was a sign of getting back to dominance. Kevin Kugler will be on the Seahawks call in Detroit and joins the show to discuss the huge matchup vs. the Lions before Brock's Blue 88.
The M's get a much-needed series win ahead of a much-needed rest day with the Dodgers coming to town for three games and JP Crawford is the Matt-Brash-Whisperer. Bad news for the Seahawks OL as we hear more names signed to the practice squad before revisiting the KJ Wright Show.
it's the return of an old favorite as Justin and Maura perform some of Brock's Mean Tweets from his most recent game call. Then, Brock breaks down UW's success in their passing game and discusses whether they will need to be more balanced moving forward in Ranked. Then, we discuss the M's big win last night and how the AL West is playing out. Plus, Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked for you.
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Week 2 of the NFL brings a new episode of The KJ Wright Show to tackle what went wrong vs. the Rams, which player(s) stood out, why more leadership is needed and much, much more.
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Brock & Salk extend their conversation from yesterday's show about how Pete Carroll's strengths & weaknesses. Maura takes us 'Around the NFL' before Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk is fired up with the way the Mariners won last night and has a pump-up speech to get fans excited for the final stretch of the season. Seahawks sign veteran OL Jason Peters to the practice squad and the NFL has more controversy. We revisit the conversation with ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Brock & Salk get the official news that Aaron Rodgers achillies is torn and react to the fallout that will ensue. ESPN's Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins the show for his weekly appearance to discuss George Kirby, Julio Rodriguez, and the potential future playoffs.
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Brock & Salk marvel at the 30 homerun, 30 stolen-base season for Julio Rodriguez but unfortunate that the moment was spoiled by the way the game ended. Salk asks Brock how the Seahawks make up for not having "game changers" up front before Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk is pretty upset with the mental errors in the Mariners loss to the Angels that turned into an 11-inning loss and putting them at 6-13 in extra innings games. We learn some injury updates for the Seahawks before revisiting the Pete Carroll Show.
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After talking more about George Kirby's comments with Passan, Brock wonders if Kirby is worried about getting injured and feeling the team should protect him more in his second season. Then, we discuss Pete Carroll taking a lot of heat from fans for Sunday's loss. Is it justified? Plus, Justin and Salk have a childish Ranked for you.
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It's way too early to read much into the Seahawks loss but it was disappointing that almost all of their offseason additions made no impact in week 1. Pete Carroll sits down with the guys for the first edition of The Pete Carroll Show for 2023.
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Brock and Salk discuss what happened to the Seahawks offense yesterday. Then, we break down George Kirby's ill advised comments Friday and Brock answers three Seahawks questions in Blue 88.
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It's only week one and we don't expect this to last but the Seahawks pretty much got nothing from their offseason additions and draft picks yesterday. While we do expect that to change, Salk couldn't help being a little jealous watching guys like Jalen Carter and Zay Flowers. Then, we discuss the M's weekend, more on the Seahawks loss and WSU's big win over #19 Wisconsin in Need to Know. Plus we take your calls on what went wrong against the Rams.
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M's insider Shannon Drayer joins us to discuss George Kirby's comments Friday, how everyone is moving forward, and what kind of state the bullpen is in heading into the homestand. Then, we discuss the run defense, 3rd down issues, Stafford having immense success over the middle, and DK Metcalf losing his cool again in Takeaways.
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Jerry Dipoto told us yesterday that the bullpen has been pooped because of the team having to lean on them more heavily in recent games. Salk says the M's are going to need a lot from guys like Saucedo and Campbell down the stretch. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked for you.
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Brady Henderson joins Sak in-studio for the first Friday before a Seahawks game to discuss what they saw last night in the Chiefs vs Lions and how/what/if Chris Jones is actually available for the Hawks. Brock joins the show from Iowa for Blue 88.
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The Mariners squeak out a 1-0 in the Trop behind a dominant Luis Castillo and a bullpen that held the Rays to 4 hits, but Cal Raleigh deserves a lot of credit for the win. Seahawks injury concerns going into week 1 and Joe Burrow becomes the NFL's highest-paid player. We revisit The Jerry Dipoto Show.
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We have a discussion on who the Mariners would choose as team captain if they chose them like the Seahawks do. Then, we react to Mark Sanchez's comments from earlier in the show on what makes Pete Carroll so special and Brock ranks the top 5 places to take in a college or NFL home opener.
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Brock & Salk go down a list of players on the Rams and how different this team looks than it did a couple years ago, plus with Kupp out and Stafford's first game in a year... what should we expect? Another episode of The Jerry Dipoto Show on JP's surge, pitching falters and much more.
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Seahawks converted $9.92 million of Adams’ 2023 base salary and cleared $6.6 million of cap space for this year... but why? Mark Sanchez (FOX) is on the Seahawks/Rams broadcast and joins Brock & Salk to preview the matchup after Brock's Blue 88.
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Everybody was happy to see the Mariners starter Logan Gilbert get deeper into the game, but not happy that they still needed to use their higher-leverage guys ahead of this 4-game Tampa series. We revisit the NFL predictions from the KJ Wright Show.
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We react to KJ Wright's hesitance at our idea to go big on Chris Jones and bring him to Seattle. Then, Brock breaks down the Huskies week one win for Washington Wednesday and we talk about what the Mariners can do to get back on course and ensure this doesn't spiral. Plus, Salk and Justin have another Ranked based on....well, they aren't exactly sure what it's based on.
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Another episode of the KJ Wright Show covers the potential of a Chris Jones situation, Seahawks & Rams matchup, season predictions and the Sean Payton/Russell Wilson drama in Denver.
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If the M's can find a way into the playoffs, what will they need to do within the bullpen based on the performance recently? Salk hopes this loss is a wake up call. Carrington Harrison (610 Sports KC) joins Brock & Salk to discuss the situation in KC with DT Chris Jones and if there's any possibility of the team moving him before Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk starts the show with the reaction of some of the angry fans after the Mariners blew game 2 vs the Reds on the road and admits his level of concern for Andres Munoz is growing quickly. We revisit the conversation with ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Brock and Salk react to Jeff Passan's hesitance on giving Teoscar Hernandez a qualifying offer and discuss Ty France's disappointing season at the plate. Then, we discus whether the Seahawks could make a big move like trading for Chiefs DT Chris Jones in order to solidify the D-line. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around Cooper Kupp going to see a "body specialist".
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The conversation with Steve Wyche has Brock & Salk discussing if the Seahawks are thinking about a first round QB - but who fits Pete best? ESPN's Jeff Passan makes another powerhouse performance.
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Brock & Salk play a game of 'Concerned or Frustrated' with the issues of Julio, Eugenio/France, Mariners pitching, and others. Chief National Reporter for NFL Network Steve Wyche joins the show to discuss Deion Sanders, Geno Smith and if Chris Smith would be a fit for the Seahawks.
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The M's fall in game 1 vs. the Reds and Bryan Woo's velocity was down as he gave up early runs. Salk's isn't concerned about Julio not coming through in two opportunities. Ahead of week 1 in the NFL season we finally see some of the injured Seahawks practicing. We revisit the conversation with M's RHP Justin Topa.
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Brock and Salk discuss how the Mariners should handle bringing Kelenic back into the lineup. Then, M's reliever Justin Topa joins Brock and Salk to discuss his time as a bat boy, his journey to becoming a part of this bullpen, how the Mariners are different than other teams in the way they try to help pitchers maximize their talent, and what it's like hanging out with Taylor Saucedo as they wait for their number to be called in game. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Deion Sanders inspired Ranked.
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Salk asks his Shakespearean Mariners question regarding the future of Teoscar Hernandez before finally getting to hear the AZ Cardinals HC sound from Johnathan Gannon about wanting players with a "fire in their gut" which immediately takes Salk off the rails.
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M's let the series slip away against the Mets, but more alarming were two starts by your top pitchers - Kirby & Castillo - who faltered. Julio Rodriguez wins AL Player of the Month, Andres Munoz wins AL Reliever of the Month. The Pac-12 teams crushed week 1 and Brock feels conflicted with Deion Sanders & the Colorado Buffaloes.
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M's insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss the Mets series and Jarred Kelenic beginning his rehab assignment. Then, we take your calls and Ryan Rowland-Smith gives us his top 5 moments during the stretch that got the M's to where they are now in Ranked.
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Ryan & Lefko discuss the imminent return of OF Jarred Kelenic as he made his first rehab start in Tacoma last night before a round of the Pitch Clock question game. Can the Mariners to pull away from the Astros?
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Lefko & Ryan Rowland-Smith discuss the current AL West race and what will matter the most down the stretch to determine who gets the first-round bye and who ends up in the wild card. Mariners broadcaster Gary Hill joins the show from New York to preview the Mets series before Blue 88 with Michael Bumpus (in for Brock).
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Mike Lefko in for Salk this morning and sets the stage for the Mariners in first place in the AL West with the tiebreaker over Houston and Texas being within a game going into the final month of the regular season before revisiting the Jerry Dipoto Show.
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We react to Jerry Dipoto giving us a peek behind the curtain of how the waiver wire works. Then, Brock and Salk discuss how the past has made some of us hesitant to go all in on the Mariners this year. At this point, is there any reason left to doubt this team? Plus, Justin and Salk have a very long list in Ranked!
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Brock & Salk spend some time on the doubting voices within the Mariners fan-sphere before being joined (a day early) by Gee Scott to discuss the future of some Seahawks rookies, followed by Brock's Blue 88.
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Not even the 2001 Mariners team won 21 games in the month of August, but the upcoming road trip isn't going to be easy. Salk is enjoying that this team is the "best ever" in the month at least. We revisit the conversation with M's manager Scott Servais.
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Brock & Salk use a golf analogy to describe the way this Mariners season has been unfolding and how important their focus has been in big moments. Another episode of The Jerry Dipoto Show delivers injury updates, waiver information and how throwing strike-one is the first step of M's success.
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Last night was tough for the M's but Brock and Salk discuss how there's something special about the impact the crowd can have on the game when its packed and people are invested at T-Mobile. Then, M's manager Scott Servais joins the show to give some injury updates from last night, reflect on when things weren't going so well earlier this season and why they doubled down on their core beliefs, discuss his thoughts on the bullpen usage post Sewald and what changed offensively for this team.
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Season 2 of the KJ Wright Show begins with KJ discussing when he was ejected from Lambeau Field, which position group stands out, a DK Metcalf prediction, and which individual player(s) can elevate the entire team.
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Brock & Salk discuss some of the surprising names on the waiver wire and Salk continues to wonder if Josh Donaldson is a good fit for the short-term. ESPN's Buster Olney joins the show to talk Mariners brings up another name that would be a good fit for the M's before Brock's Blue 88.
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The Mariners dropped a bummer one to the A's last night as George Kirby missed a start due to illness, Julio Rodriguez scratched due to left foot pain, and Ty France exits with a left wrist/thumb contusion. Salk thinks the M's should look at adding guys who just landed on waivers. We revisit the conversation with Jeff Passan.
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ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky joins us to discuss why he thinks the Seahawks are not the third best team in the NFC, where he would rank them and whether Geno Smith can be better than last year or not. Then, we answer questions about who won the Seahawks cornerback battle and who has the best individual celebration on the Mariners in Buy or Sell? Plus, Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked for you.
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Salk has been accused of being the most critical person on the show regarding the Seahawks troubles in stopping the run, so how will it be differently this year? ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan makes his weekly appearance to spar with Salk over the AL West race.
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Brock & Salk gush about the Mariners run and highlight how big JP Crawford's season has been to this Mariner team in addition to the heater Julio has been on. But how sustainable is this success of starting pitching, bullpen, etc?
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Mariners doing what they're supposed to do against teams with losing records and cruise to a "boring" victory according to Salk, tying a Mariners franchise record of 20 wins in the month of August. More cuts expected today from the Seahawks and we revisit the conversation with Tom Verducci.
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We try to come up with the most appropriate song for the Mariners being in sole possession of first place and it ends up a lot like Ranked. Then, we dig into Julio's comments that the Mariners are not hot right now. They are just living up to their potential. Plus, Brock ranks the top 5 most difficult decisions the Seahawks have to make to form their 53 man roster.
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National baseball writer Tom Verducci joins Brock & Salk to discuss the M's historic run and dominant pitching staff, plus how the Mariners are living rent-free in the Astros heads. Brady Henderson (ESPN) ahead of NFL cut day and what's going on with Darrell Taylor.
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Brock & Salk share the 3 P's of the Mariners success: Plan. Patience. Pivot. Julio Rodriguez says the Mariners aren't hot... just playing the way they always knew they could.
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After 130 games in late-August, the Seattle Mariners find themselves in first place of the AL West for the first time since 2003 by completing a sweep of the Royals behind dominant pitching and a barrage of homeruns. Seahawks drop the final preseason game to GB.
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Brock and Salk discuss how important the next five weeks are for the M's and how much last year's experience should help. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk have a super sized Ranked for you.
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Brock & Salk's Top 25 Most Intriguing Seahawks list comes down to #1... DE Dre'mont Jones. Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIRO) makes his weekly appearance to air his grievances with Salk before talking Seahawks.
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Brock & Salk continue the AL West conversation after the way Texas and Houston have played the last couple weeks and allowing the surging Mariners to tip-toe their way into the race. Stephen Strasburg's retirement news gets Brock & Salk to jump in the way-back machine before Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk is fired up to start the show with the current state of the AL West race tightening up in a major way and how the M's have found themselves square in the middle of a pennant chase. We revisit the Jerry Dipoto Show.
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Brock and Salk discuss how they are feeling about the M's closer situation after talking to Jerry Dipoto about Andres Munoz and Matt Brash. Then, we discuss the growing hype surrounding the Seahawks. What's real and what's not? Plus, Justin and Salk have a scary Ranked for you.
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Brock & Salk's Top 25 Most Intriguing Seahawks list is winding down this week and falling in at #2 is QB Geno Smith. With the Mariners running hot and injuries to the pitching staff we are excited for another episode of the Jerry Dipoto Show.
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The national voices growing in support of the Seahawks has caught the attention of Brock & Salk as they play a clip of Colin Cowherd who now believes the Seahawks are a playoff team. Which surprise Mariners player deserves more credit and why is it Jose Caballero? Brock's Blue 88.
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Unfortunately the M's winning streak ends at 8 as Andres Munoz was unable to close it out vs the White Sox and Salk is a little worried why Matt Brash wasn't pitching. Shohei Ohtani will be shut down for the season with a UCL tear, but how does this affect his future value? We revisit the KJ Wright Show.
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KJ Wright sticks around for one more segment to finish discussing Pete Carroll's comments about the goal line call in the Super Bowl. Then, we continue our countdown of the most intriguing Seahawks with number thee, Devon Witherspoon. Plus, Justin and Salk bring you another edition of Ranked.
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Another episode of The KJ Wright Show on what he's seen from this Seahawks team through two weeks of the preseason, Clint Hurtt's defense going forward, the importance of rookies at practice and much more - including being joined by Seahawks DE Mario Edwards, Jr from camp.
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Brock & Salk discuss the way the luck has turned for Mariners and how role players have been stepping up in big ways before being joined by HOFer & FOX Sports broadcaster John Smoltz who heaps praise on the starting rotation compared to his playing days. Brock's Blue 88.
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Another day, another Mariners win - their second 8-game win streak of the month - in Chicago as they have a chance to get a sweep today. Is Julio's stomach issue something more to worry about? We revisit the conversation with Geno Smith.
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Brock answers three football questions, including one on the breaking news that Jaxon Smith-Njigba needs wrist surgery in Blue 88. Then, M's infielder Josh Rojas joins the show to discuss his first impressions of Seattle, what he thought when he heard he had been traded, how Julio Rodriguez is different than he thought, and the balance that this team has when it comes to keeping a competitive edge but having fun.
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Brock & Salk's Top 25 most intriguing Seahawk list is down to #4: Jaxon-Smith Njigba. What does it mean that he is the highest skill position player they have ever drafted? ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan makes his weekly appearance to battle Salk on the M's vs. Rangers.
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Brock & Salk continue to rave about the Mariners and how Luis Castillo threw 47 straight fastballs to start the game. Seahawks QB Geno Smith joins the guys to discuss the season, his leadership, and a round of rapid-fire questions.
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The Mariners continue their winning ways in Chicago behind a dominant Luis Castillo start and hang 14 runs on the White Sox even with AL Player of the Week Julio Rodriguez getting the day off. We revisit the conversation with catch Cal Raleigh and Salk asks what moves Jerry might make if the trade deadline were tomorrow.
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Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh joins the show to discuss what caused the Mariners turnaround, Julio's hot streak, his 450 ft home run, how off days impact his routine and Paul Sewald's departure. Then, we discuss the breaking news that UW AD Jen Cohen is reportedly set to become USC's new AD.
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What is the biggest reason the Mariners have been a different team since July 1st? Brock and Salk disagree on what the answer to that question. Then, we answer from rapid fire M's questions involving roster moves and batting order with JP Crawford's return and whether Framber Valdez was intentionally throwing at Jose Caballero. Plus, Brock answers three questions about the Seahawks 2nd preseason game in Blue 88.
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Julio is out of this world right now. Can you imagine being that good at anything in life? Then, we discuss the fact that the M's are currently in the third wild card spot and only three games back in the division and dig into the Seahawks second preseason game in Need to Know and Maura takes us Around the Weekend.
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Brock and Salk discuss number five on their list of most intriguing Seahawks, Jamal Adams. Then, we dig into some takeaways from the preseason game against the Cowboys Saturday.
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Stacy Jo Rost joins Salk to talk Seahawks practice // M's recap on Julio HR // Julio went 12 of 21 vs KC // Who will start tomorrow for the Hawks? // Game 1 Mariners vs Houston happens tonight // We can't fit 8 new players on this Seahawks team // Salk likes Matt Brash and wants to see him late in the game // RANKED: Cowboy
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We reveal number 6 on our list of the most intriguing Seahawks, Derick Hall. Then, Gee Scott joins Salk to discuss players being "in the zone" like Julio Rodriguez is right now and great buzz about Geno Smith's offseason. Plus, we play a new game called 'Is That Shady?'
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Julio Rodriguez has bounced back from his slump in a big way and we discuss how we should probably give him a little more credit for the positivity and confidence he maintained throughout. Then, we talk about which players across the NFL we will be watching this weekend in preseason and how some of them tie into the Seahawks and Ray Roberts joins answers three Seahawks questions in Blue 88.
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Julio went 5-5 with 5 RBI and a 3 run HR to put the Mariners on his back yesterday. Salk discusses Julio Rodriguez's huge day for the M's in their win, and the Seahawks second preseason game in Need to Know. Then, we revisit Jerry Dipoto's interview.
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The Jerry Dipoto Show // How different is the M's when Ty France and Julio are hitting at this level? // Primacy bias // Baserunning and defense is the foundation of winning baseball // Salk asks about late inning strategies // According to Jerry, it wasn't a conspiracy that Castillo was looking for contact last night // RANKED: Four
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Most intriguing Seahawk #7 - Boye Mafe // Salk is overly excited about Mafe // Brock looking forward to the M's taking this series from the Royals // Brock is buying Mike Jackson // Brock is not a fan of teammates fighting // The guys are hoping to see Geno play this preseason // Do the Mariners have a 9th inning problem?
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M's pull of another close win and they are now only one game back in the wild card race. Luis Castillo wasn't at his best but Salk has a theory that he may have been pitching to contact in order to go further into the game because the bullpen needed it. Then, we discuss the M's win, the Seahawks final public practice and KJ Wright's comments on the how the depth of this team will need to be managed by coaches. Plus, we revisit some of our interview with KJ yesterday.
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We dig into some of the things that stood out from KJ Wright yesterday. Can Derick Hall win defensive rookie of the year? Why was KJ so surprised to hear Pete Carroll's explanation of why he plays highlights for the team everyday. Then, Brock answers three Seahawks questions in Blue 88.
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Most Intriguing Seahawk #8 is DK Metcalf // NTK: Mariners jump out to an early lead, then... // Teoscar goes 5 for 5 // Juggling players around in the M's bullpen // Servais mismanaged the game last night? // Given the M's situation, does Tayler Saucedo have his work cut out for him? // RANKED: Waves
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Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss the M's stretch of hard fought battles, whether there is a certain trait she's noticed of relievers that excel in the 9th, if she would take back the Paul Sewald trade, how much they miss JP Crawford and whether we should be concerned with Andres Munoz's dip in velocity or not. Then, Brock Huard answers questions on Jordyn Brooks return, and Pete Carroll's focus on constant teaching and learning.
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KJ is back for another football season, joining us every Wednesday. He gives his thoughts on the first preseason game, the DB competition, which cornerback is most likely to be a potential trade piece, a player that he thinks has a shot to win defensive rookie of the year, the changes he's noticed in the defensive scheme and some great Pete Carroll and Marshawn Lynch stories.
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M's win but make it as hard on themselves as possible after blowing a 7-0 lead. How are you feeling about the bullpen? Where are they missing JP Crawford most? Then, we discuss Jordyn Brooks coming off of the PUP list and the M's 9th inning problem in Need to Know. Plus, we revisit Pete Carroll's interview from yesterday.
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Pete Carroll joins Brock and Salk to discuss his thoughts on camp so far, whether Geno needs to do any more this year than last year, how deep they are on defense when it comes to having versatility, the improvements Coby Bryant and Boye Mafe have shown in their sophomore camp, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's sure hands.
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Brock and Salk discuss number nine on their most intriguing Seahawks list, Darrell Taylor. Then, Jeff Passan joins the show to discuss the M's loss to the Royals, The AL Cy Young race, how this young starting rotation could stack up against the 90's Braves and whether the M's could look into trading any of them for bats this offseason.
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Brock and Salk discuss whether the M's have a 9th inning problem and other questions from last night's M's loss. Then, Brock answers questions on Pete Carroll's legacy, the current Seahawks that is most like Marshawn Lynch as a teammate and the biggest adjustments young WR's have to make from college to the NFL.
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Salk explains why he thinks that might have been the best loss of the season for the M's. Then, we discuss Steve Smith Sr.'s rave reviews of Seahawks training camp and the sad news of Alex Collins passing away. Plus, we revisit yesterday's interview with former Seahawk Max Unger.
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Maura puts together another edition of Salk's favorite game 'Buy or Sell' before discussing what it is that Servais likes about Dominic Canzone and how concerning is JP Crawford's concussion? Updates on the Maui Auction fundraiser in place of Ranked.
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Brock & Salk's countdown of their Top 25 Most Intriguing Seahawks comes to #10: CB Tariq Woolen. How good would the Seahawks have been last year if they had a better defense, and is there something you would pinpoint that Geno needs to improve this year?
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Brock & Salk are blown away by how unbelievable this Mariners starting pitching rotation has been and compares them to some of the best teams in the 90s before being joined by former Seahawks C Max Unger (who makes his home in Hawaii) to discuss the recent fires and fundraising support.
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The Mariners magical 8-game win streak came to a close on Saturday of Félix weekend but confidence is still high as the M's were close to winning the series.
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Brock and Salk discuss how fun September is going to be for sports in Seattle and some of things that stood out to them in the Seahawks preseason opener. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around a Kool-Aid anniversary.
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Brock & Salk's Top 25 most intriguing Seahawks countdown continues with #11: Ken Walker III. What is the next step for him? Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIROfm) makes his weekly Friday appearance to break down what he saw from the Seahawks preseason game and the conundrum the Hawks may find themselves in this season.
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Brock and Salk share their biggest takeaways from the preseason game and Salk says the defense played fast, physical, and smooth, but this was a Boye Mafe game. Brock was happy watching Drew Lock's performance and how he was able to control an offense of mostly backups, but shares universal praise for WR Jake Bobo.
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Salk starts the show with details about the fundraising efforts for Maui and how the show is getting involved to help - mynorthwest.com/mauistrong - before getting into how much he loved the Seahawks preseason broadcast. Mariners are 1.5 games back in the WC heading into King Felix weekend & we revisit the Jerry Dipoto Show.
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We discuss Emerson Hancock's debut and the job the Mariners have done at developing young starting pitching. Then, former Seahawk Michael Bennett joins us to discuss his thoughts on some of the young players from his time at Seahawks camp this last week, what he's told them about approaching the preseason games, and why it's so great to have Bobby Wagner back. Plus, he stays with us as our guest for Ranked.
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Brock & Salk's Top 25 Most Intriguing Seahawk list continues with #12: LB Devin Bush before another episode of The Jerry Dipoto Show after his Mariners have become baseball's hottest team over the month of July and into early-August.
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The closer we get to football season, the more Salk is becoming convinced that these Seahawks are not only building something - but may have already built much of it and could be really good. Brock & Salk break down the M's impressive winning streak before Brock's Blue 88.
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Another series win + mini-sweep of the Padres gives the Mariners their 7th win in a row, this time behind the MLB debut of P Emerson Hancock. Seahawks first preseason game of the year tonight vs. Vikings at home and we revisit the conversation w/ ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Brock and Salk discuss what is most and least sustainable for the M's as they try to keep this hot streak going. Then, we talk about how fun Julio's home run robbery and subsequent trickery was last night and what a good centerfielder he's turned out to be. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked inspired by the premiere of Hard Knocks.
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The Top 25 Most Intriguing Seahawks continues with #13: Safety Julian Love. Brock & Salk discuss reasonable expectations and what it means for Jamal? Albert Breer (MMQB.com) joins Brock & Salk to discuss what he saw from Seahawks training camp and what has changed with last two drafts.
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Brock & Salk break down the Mariners season into chunks and wonder if they've finally learned who they are as a team and find themselves in the best spot they could be in right now. Jeff Passan makes his weekly appearance to praise the M's pitching and call out Salk on his recent tweet rewrites.
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Logan Gilbert's 13th quality start gives the Mariners their 6th win a row and this is definitely the run we were hoping to see them go on. Bryan Woo hit the 15-day IL as the M's call up RHP prospect Emerson Hancock. We revisit the conversation with Mark Schlereth who seems quite impressed with the Seahawks defense.
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The Orioles suspended broadcaster Kevin Brown for simply stating that they have struggled against the Rays at Tropicana Filed. The rest of the MLB broadcasting world reacted strongly and all it does is distract from the great season they're having. Then, Brock and Salk discuss whether there could be a silver lining for WSU and OSU ending up in a smaller conference and where all of this realignment in college football is heading. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around the ever evolving CFB landscape.
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The Top 25 most intriguing Seahawks list rolls on with #14: NT Cameron Young (4th rd, Mississippi State). Mark Schlereth joins Brock & Salk in-studio to share his thoughts on the Russell trade, what he's seen at Seahawks training camp and his praise for Pete Carroll.
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Now that we're one week out of the MLB trade deadline, did the M's do the right thing? Brock & Salk are joined by Seahawks OLD Derick Hall from training camp before Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk starts the show by sharing a personal story about why August 8th is an important date in his life going back to childhood. Mariners are home tonight vs San Diego and we hear about how chippy things got at Seahawks training camp. What's the latest on the Pac-4? Revisiting the conversation with former UW football coach Chris Petersen.
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Jeff Passan told us months ago that the M's will go as Julio goes and we seem to be seeing that play out. Brock and Salk discuss that and how JP Crawford has turned out to be better than most of the big name free agent shortstops available this offseason. Plus, Justin and Salk have a concert inspired Ranked.
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The Top 25 most intriguing Seahawks list rolls on with #15: RT Abe Lucas. Salk says this OL has to be good and the tackles need to improve. Brock and Salk are joined by former UW football Head Coach Chris Peterson to sort through the news of the Pac-12 announcements over the weekend.
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Brock & Salk get into the ultimate question and the reason for the recent Mariners success: why? We are joined by Seahawks safety Julian Love from training camp before Brock's Blue 88.
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For the first time since 2005, the M's beat the Angels in 4 straight on the road behind stellar pitching, timely hitting, great defense... and as Salk puts it: a little bit of luck. Maura takes us Around the Weekend of M's and Seahawks mock game.
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What should we take away from Witherspoon playing so much nickel in training camp? Lefko and Brady discuss how they think he will be utilized. Then, we take your calls on what still concerns you for the Seahawks and Brady has a Seattle music themed Ranked.
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Lefko & Brady continue the Seahawks Most Intriguing list with Charles Cross at #16. Gee Scott joins the guys to discuss the Seahawks mock game and the Pac-12 moving pieces.
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Who is going to play center for the Seahawks and when will that spot get decided? Could Tre Brown win a starting spot? Brock Huard joins the show to discuss the latest on the ever-changing Pac-12 circus before Brady's Blue 88.
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Mike Lefko and Brady Henderson in for Brock & Salk and start the show with the big Mariners win last night over Ohtani and the Angels thanks to a 9th inning Cade Marlowe grand slam. The Pac-12 news continues to twist back & forth and we revisit the Jerry Dipoto Show.
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If this is what this Mariners team was built to do, there should be a lot of confidence that they can keep this rolling. Lefko & Brock reacting to Clint Hurtt's comments on the Hawks run defense mentality. Ranked - Top 5 things that bug Bob Stelton.
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Lefko & Brock highlight the #18 most intriguing Seahawk - rookie RB Zach Charbonnet. A couple days removed from the trade deadline where the M's stayed mostly quiet, another episode of The Jerry Dipoto Show.
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Brock & Lefko agree that the Mariners team we saw in July is the team we thought we'd be seeing all season, but will they be able to capitalize on the momentum? Seahawks CB Tre Brown joins the show from Training Camp before Brock's Blue 88.
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Mike Lefko filling in for Salk today and it comes after the Mariners come back to take down the Red Sox behind some clutch hitting and Julio + Suarez executing a double-steal. Pac12 continues to crumble and we revisit the conversation with Colin Cowherd.
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Shannon Drayer joins Brock & Salk a day removed from the deadline to share her insights from the moves made and what's to come before we hear from Seattle Sports fans' thoughts on the deadline. RANKED: Quiet
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Salk shares his #18 most intriguing Seahawk and Brock disagrees with how low he is on the list but leads into conversation about Ken Norton, JR. Brock & Salk are joined by Colin Cowherd to discuss the Pac12, Seahawks / Pete Carroll and more.
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M's GM Justin Hollander took blame for the roster construction that hasn't worked and spoke about how they wanted to make the team better in '23 without hurting the team in '24... but did they do it? Maura asks Brock & Salk a round of Deadline Buy / Sell questions before Brock's Blue 88.
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Now that the dust has settled on the MLB trade deadline, how do you feel? Salk asks Seattle Sports fans to share their opinions but feels that there wasn't really an available bat except for maybe one name.
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Brock and Salk discuss their number 19 most intriguing Seahawk, Mike Jackson. Then, they debate what the Mariners could still do at the trade deadline and whether they would trade a starting pitcher or not. Plus, a trade deadline themed Ranked.
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Brock's Blue 88, Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan reacts and shares perspective to the Mariners trade of Paul Sewald and the rest of the AL West moves thus far.
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Brock & Salk react to the first moves the M's have made before the deadline before Mike Tirico (SNF on NBC) joins the show to make fun of Salk's holiday meal plans. Boye Mafe makes an appearance from Seahawks Training Camp.
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The Mariners beat the Red Sox after an emotional day of seeing one our favorite players in Paul Sewald get traded to Arizona in exchange for 3 names that Salk has feelings about. We revisit the conversation with Quandre Diggs and Salk shares some observations from the first day of pads at training camp.
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Brock argues for buying because the pitching is so good and the hitting could be boosted enough to make a difference, but Salk says what matters is if you believe the M's can get ahead of the teams in front of them by adding & asks Seattle Sports fans to call with their answer. RANKED: Salk's updated pizza rankings!
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The conversation about the Mariners buying AND selling continues with Brock, but Brock offers one name in particular that he thinks will be gone before the deadline. Maura and Salk share their observations from yesterday's Seahawks training camp practice before Brock's Blue 88.
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The M's continue to play really good baseball and even with a couple bad breaks still had one of the best records in baseball over the month of July, but what does that mean for players at the deadline? Salk says you could truly go either way with how confusing this team has been.
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Brock and Salk reveal number 22 on their countdown of the most intriguing Seahawks. Then, we discuss the breaking news that rookie CB Devon Witherspoon is signing his deal and reporting to camp. Plus, we take your calls and Justin and Salk have a very musical Ranked.
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Brock & Salk are joined by the Seahawks CB Coby Bryant from Seahawks Training Camp to discuss his role on the defense and specifically the nickel position that he had never played prior to the NFL. Gee Scott makes his weekly appearance with Brock & Salk and ends up making a bet on the Broncos.
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Brock & Salk debate if by trading away Paul Sewald that the M's are waving a 'white flag' on the season like Bump & Stacy and Wyman & Bob have suggested. Julian Love (on with Bump & Stacy) says the Seahawks offense has a chip on their shoulder in '23. Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk starts the show with the flashy one-handed catch that JSN made at Seahawks Training Camp yesterday and the swan song that is the Pac-12. We revisit the Jerry Dipoto Show with the Mariners trade deadline clock ticking.
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Brock and Salk break down how the Seahawks run defense can improve this year based on what we heard from Dre'Mont Jones and Pete Carroll. Then, we discuss whether the M's could consider rental players at the trade deadline or not and Justin and Salk bring you a Ranked that they may or may not have done before.
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Brock & Salk spend a few minutes covering the story out of Denver this morning where Sean Payton torched last year's Bronco's team before speaking with Seahawks DE Dre'Mont Jones live from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Another episode of The Jerry Dipoto Show (following a Wednesday win for the first time since May).
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Does Devon Witherspoon's absence at Seahawks training camp help take the focus away from Jamal Adams. Salk doesn't believe the Mariners are in a position for straight rental players right now, but if they improve to less than 4 games back in the WC... they might give a rental player a try as a reward. Brock's Blue 88.
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The M's offense has now gone 5-1-1 in their last 7 series after winning yesterday's For the 100th time... could this be the Mariners team we've been waiting for? We revisit the conversation with DK Metcalf before Maura shares her Seahawks Training Camp observations.
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Brock and Salk continue counting down the most intriguing Seahawks with number 23, CB Tre Brown. Then, DK Metcalf joins the show to discuss heading into his 5th training camp, what he's learned about leadership, how the offense changes with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, how he feels about Bobby Wagner and Quandre Diggs not making the top ten list at their positions and where he got his infamous tuxedo shorts for Tyler Lockett's wedding.
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Brock says we need to keep an eye on whether Devon Witherspoon is at Training Camp today because he hasn't signed his deal yet. Salk shares his 6 Biggest Seahawks Storylines heading into camp before Brock's Blue 88.
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A big day for Seattle Sports fans as the first day of Training Camp for the Seahawks have arrived and all eyes are on the Virginia Mason Athletic Center arrivals. The Mariners were able to complete their first major comeback victory behind some offense from your the best players.
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We play a new game called "Who Said What", where we go through some quotes from the our show on this week last year and guess who said it before we play the audio. Then, Brock and Salk disagree on what the M's should do at the trade deadline but they aren't too far apart so they talk it out. Plus, a normal, sports themed Ranked today!
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Salk continues his list of the Top 25 Most intriguing Seahawks with #24: Chris Stoll. With the trade deadline approaching Brock & Salk are joined by Jason Churchill (@ProspectInsider) about what moves we might see from Dipoto.
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So close... yet so far. Was last night's loss the death knell for the Mariners? Kolten Wong was able to come through with a pinch-hit, 2-run HR in the 9th but the bullpen was unable to lock down the victory and Salk is worried how it will affect the team.
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Brock goes over a list of things he thinks vs things he knows about the Seahawks as we prepare for training camp. Then, he and Salk discuss Julio Rodriguez's inability to come through in clutch situations this year and Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around trade deadline wish lists.
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Salk starts his list of the 25 Most Intriguing Seahawks with training camp starting this week and the first name is Drew Lock. Should Dipoto be aggressive at the deadline? Brock thinks so and suggests pretty much everybody should be available.
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The M's were so close to getting the sweep this weekend. Do you agree with the decision to have JP Crawford bunt in the 9th on Sunday? Brock and Salk discuss that and why Julio has struggled to come up clutch so many times this year? Then, Salk shares his takeaways from the Taylor Swift concert and Brock answers three Seahawks questions in Blue 88.
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Salk and Maura play WOULD YOU RATHER - Sign Shohei or keep Julio for his potential as a superstar? // Maura impressed with depth at Center for Seahawks // Swimming with snakes or sharks? // Maura thinks we should trade Teoscar Hernandez // Seahawks brand new throwbacks are dominating! // NTK: Mariners came away with the victory last night // Ranked with Salk's daughter
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M's insider Shannon Drayer joins Mike Salk to discuss Jarred Kelenic's injury and the ramifications. Then, Brady Henderson fills in for Brock Huard on Blue 88 and breaks down what he will be looking for when training camp kicks off next week.
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Salk digs into Jerry Dipoto's comments that they need to "get creative" to fix the offense. What are some of the options right now? Then, Gee Scott joins the show to discuss Golden Tate's comments about Russell Wilson on the KJ All Day Podcast, discuss the job that Pete Carroll did in rebuilding this team after the Russell Wilson trade and tell us how to style the new Seahawks throwbacks.
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Jarred Kelenic made a poor decision out of frustration and now he will miss an unknown amount of time with a broken foot. It was easy to feel for him as because was very vulnerable and and took full accountability in his press conference.Why was that press conference held? Then, we talk about the M's win, the sale of the Washington Commanders and the British Open in Need to Know. Plus, we revisit Jerry Dipoto's interview from yesterday.
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Jerry Dipoto says they will have to get creative to get this offense above average. What are the options? // Need to know // Callers reacting to Jerry Dipoto and what the M's do from here // Ranked-Jumps
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Salk discusses what it would mean for the Mariners if they need to move on from some of the guys that they were banking on for at least the next couple of seasons. Then, Jerry Dipoto joins the show to discuss the M's disappointing start after the All-Star break, where some of these mistakes are coming from and how they move forward.
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Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times joins Mike Salk to discuss what happened to the M's momentum after the break, whether they should make any roster changes, what's going on with Julio and a couple of guys the M's were banking on that might not be the answer. Then, Ray Roberts joins the show to fill in for Brock on Blue 88. He answers questions about the pros and cons of having a young offensive line and whether he would have wanted to be on Hard Knocks or not.
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What's the word you go to when you're past beyond disappointed? Whatever it is, that's what the Mariners are. There aren't easy answers right now but Salk discusses what he would do. Then, we talk M's bullpen moves and an extension for Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol in Need to Know. Plus, we dig into an under the radar area for improvement that could help the Seahawks.
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Around the NFL-On Netflix's Quarterback, Patrick Mahomes told Jalen Hurts on opening night of Super Bowl week that he booked an Airbnb for his family 3 months prior-Adam Schefter says the Jets will not give HBO usual access because they are mad they were forced to do it-Bucky Brooks says Devon Witherspoon will be a high end starter from day one // Need to know... // You never want to be desperate in any situation. It's a bad place to be and it feels like the Mariners are almost there. // Ranked-Best things to do at the beach
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We discuss something Patrick Mahomes revealed on the Netflix series Quarterback, the Jets resistance to Hard Knocks and Bucky Brooks take on Devon Witherspoon in Around the NFL. Then, Salk say the M's are starting to try too hard out of desperation and it's not a place you want to be in. Plus, Salk has a Ranked inspired by his vacation.
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How important is having stars to the success of a team? We take a look at the Mariners, Seahawks and Kraken and discuss how much of a role stars play for them. Then, Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs joins the show to discuss the Seahawks throwback uniforms, his thoughts on the safety position for the Seahawks and why he pays attention to the NFL rankings done by the media.
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Salk is back from vacation and he is reluctant to talk about last night's frustrating M's loss. He feels the give up factor when things go wrong for this team is astoundingly high. Why do they roll over so easily? Then, we talk Seahawks throwback uniform release, M's draftee signings and today's M's pitching matchup in Need to Know. Plus, we react to Golden Tate's comments on KJ Wright's podcast about Russell Wilson not defending him against some hurtful rumors back in the day.
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Guest host Brady Henderson does NOT bring the honorable mentions // BUY OR SELL: DK Metcalf can make tuxedo shorts work (somehow) - Requires a tiny bit of eccentricity - Are we in on 'Hard Knocks' this season? - If it's up to Pete Carroll, the Seahawks will never be on Hard Knocks - Mike Jackson still a Seahawk by end of training camp? // NTK: Mariners needed those insurance runs last night // Quandre Diggs told us the Seahawks are unveiling their throwback uniforms tomorrow! // RANKED: Top BRITISH (specific) bands of all time - Oasis, The Smiths, and then the reality of the list - NO BEATLES??? - However, Brady gets the top band correct (Pink Floyd) // Interview with NFL and ESPN commentator Jeremy Fowler - moves the Seahawks are making?
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Brady Henderson discusses his latest piece for ESPN.com on whether the Seahawks secondary will continue to be a strength. Then, NFL analyst Bucky Brooks joins us to discuss his outlook for the Seahawks season, why he ranked their safety group number one, what he expects from Geno Smith and Devon Witherspoon this year and what he thinks of the NFL's running back situation.
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Brady Henderson and Mike Lefko discuss the devaluation of the running back position in the NFL and where it goes from here. Then, they break down ESPN's positional rankings and the Seahawks finally getting a player in the top 10 at their position. Plus, Brady answers three Seahawks questions in Blue 88.
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Brady Henderson and Mike Lefko are in for Brock and Salk today. Brady shares some stories of the golf course he got to check out on his European vacation. Then, we discuss the M's win, Mike Blowers return, Rick Rizzs ATV injury, the Seahawks announcing the release date for their throw back uniforms and three top RB's failing to reach long term deals in Need to Know. Plus, we revisit our conversation with ESPN MLB senior writer David Schoenfield.
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Justin is out on his week-long scooter trip // The Mariners are going to see the Twins in action a lot in the next few weeks. The Twins have 941 strikeouts so far // Would fans be frustrated even if the Mariners were division leaders? // NTK: WNBA defense optional // Shannon Drayer talks post All Star Game, reconciling the weekend, and what's next for the M's // Bump joins Lefko and Maura talking Seahawks training camp, particularly the offensive line // Where defensive players make an impact
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NTK: Alcaraz wins, and Novak Djokovic loses Wimbledon and we're conflicted // Fashion and football // Tyler Lockett gets married - Everyone was at the wedding - Russell Wilson included // David Schoenfield from ESPN joins the crew for commentary on what Mariner fans expect - optimism on the future? David ranks the Mariners a solid C- // Will the AL get tighter towards the end of the season? // Will the Angels trade Ohtani? // They need to call Mike Ford up from Tacoma - We need a solid DH
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Radio personalities have a cushy life // The M's have the Twins and Blue Jays coming this homestand // The Seahawks don't hate Russell Wilson // Maura loves a good rivalry // When fanbases attack // NTK: The upcoming Mariners homestand looks to be pretty evenly matched // NFL moves happening //The NY Jets will be on Hard Knocks coming August 8th // Getting close to NFL training camp // RANKED - Ranking ballpark food!
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Maura and Justin had allergies over the weekend, with every crazy Seattle thing converging on Saturday // Taylor Swift in town // Mariners win over Tigers but lost the series // NTK: More Mariners. Fingernails and Tigers. Tennessee Titans are bringing good things. Wimbledon tennis finals. // Around the weekend. The M's aren't completely locked in yet // Steph Curry hits a hole in one - What isn't this guy good at?
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The 2nd half of the MLB season starts today and Larry Stone of the Seattle Times says the M's should go all-in for Ohtani right now, but Salk disagrees. We revisit the conversation with Jerry Dipoto.
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Brock and Salk go through some of the M's stat leaders in different categories and Buy or Sell whether they will finish the season there. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk have a laidback Ranked.
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Brock and Salk discuss the current media situation with the Pac-12 before getting into some Around the NFL - with only two weeks ahead of training camp start we hear some stories about DK's Top 5 receivers and if Richard Sherman could end up on Skip Bayless's show?
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Can the Mariners still win the AL West? The strength of schedule for all the teams gives Salk enough hope to believe it's possible. We open the phones for Seattle Sports fans to tell us if the M's should make a push for Ohtani at the deadline before Brock's Blue 88.
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We discuss Jerry Dipoto's comments from the previous hour about what the M's will be looking to do at the trade deadline. Then, Stacy Rost joins the show to recap All-Star week and discuss the odds of the Mariners landing Shohei Ohtani. Plus, Justin and Salk have a spooky Ranked.
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The Seahawks continue to not have any of their players in Top 10 categories of anything... but why? Do they really not have the talent? The Jerry Dipoto Show covers the All-Star Week that was, the second-half season projections and Shohei Ohtani.
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The Mariners were given a C- grade by ESPN and Salk digs in to if it is deserving or if it was too harsh before we get into what it would take to get Shohei Ohtani to Seattle based on the comments made by author & LA Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher, followed by Brock's Blue 88 from the "bowls of Jerryworld."
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The first-half of the baseball season is behind us and we got to watch the ESPY's last night before we head into the home stretch of 2023's MLB season. Don Van Natta Jr. joins Salk to discuss his piece with Seth Wickersham detailing some of the corruption involved in protecting Dan Snyder and leaking Jon Gruden's e-mails.
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Brock and Salk discuss the M's fans hoping to woo Shohei Ohtani here and whether they can allow themselves to dream of an M's roster with him on it. Then, is baseball in a better place than it's ever been as far as starting to appeal to a broader fan base or are we biased because of the fun of the week that we just saw? Plus, a Jay Buhner inspired edition of Ranked.
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Julio did two incredible things last night that show his maturity: the way he handled the pre-game Make-A-Wish boy and his 9th inning walk. Brock & Salk do a full slate of All-Star Game takeaways.
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Last night was authentically Seattle in almost every way, but what a surprise to hear the Shohei Ohtani chants! We play a round of 'Which is Better?' before Brock's Blue 88.
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We reflect on the showcase that was the All-Star Game, Derby, and week in Seattle and how much fun it was and how well the city showed out - especially for Shohei Ohtani. We revisit the conversation with Jeff Passan.
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Brock & Salk spend a lot of time discussing how much Julio plays FOR the fans and Brock shares stories about who he played for in his career. Things get off track when Salk says the #1 rule in his house is "don't play with doors."
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We react to Passan talking about the trade deadline and no one being untouchable. He specifically mentions Nolan Arenado. Now that we've learned the Mariners are not going to be the '27 Yankees offensively, can they be average the rest of the way? RANKED: Brock's top 5 Seattle Sports connectors.
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Brock watched the derby with his parents last night. Brock has us guess who said some of the phrases uttered during the derby in the Huard household before the incomparable Jeff Passan joins Brock & Salk in-studio.
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Julio has a special ability to connect with people in general but his relationship with the fans and the way he feeds off of them is special. Brock & Salk share their Home run derby takeaways before Brock's Blue 88.
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Another HR derby where Julio wasn't able to be crowned champion but he was still the man of the night in his house by setting a derby record of 41 HRs in the first round. Justin shares some stories from being on the field.
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SeattleSports.com's Brandon Gustafson joins us to break down the M's draft selections yesterday. Then, Brock and Salk debate whether Brock is too negative about the M's or not and Salk's daughter Cecily is our guest ranker.
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Brock and Salk discuss the scale of the All Star game events and activities being larger than they had even realized. Plus, how will this week impact a sophomore season that has been a bit different than we expected for Julio Rodriguez? Gee Scott joins us to share the experience of hosting the MLB Draft at Lumen Field.
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Salk asks if we can admit that some of the things that were said about this M's team when they were at their worst this season were unfair. M's insider Shannon Drayer shares the vibes from the road trip in SF and HOU before Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk returns from vacation just in time to discuss how the turn the M's have beaten some good teams & find themselves 4 games back in the WC and only 6 back in the division. since his vacation and a little history on 710 day. M's draft SS Colt Emerson, OF Johnny Farmelo, SS Tai Peete, and 3B Ben Williamson but the best part was M's fans booing Rob Manfred.
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Matt, Maura and Justin M's discuss the M's having their biggest opportunity to make up ground in these next three games, starting with Luis Castillo on the mound tonight. Then, we answer questions on who you would which show host you would rather take a long road trip with and which Seahawk would do the best in the HR derby in Answer the Question Jerk. Plus, Matt gives us some of his favorite restaurant recommendations in Ranked.
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Stretch shares his experience from the All-Star Game in 2001 and takes a trip down memory lane remembering how he got into the game. Gee Scott makes his usual Friday appearance to discuss his memories of that week and what he's looking for at Seahawks Training Camp at the end of the month.
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Matt and Maura discuss if we'll see any retaliation during this Astros/Mariners series after Chas McCormick swatted at Ty France's glove in the 9th inning. Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show from Houston before Brock's Blue 88.
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Maura and Stretch are excited to see the M's put Wednesday's bad game behind them and get another win vs the Astros behind George Kirby's 14th quality start. We revisit the Jerry Dipoto Show.
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The Mariners have used Jerry's method and drafted, developed & traded great pitchers - but why haven't they been able to do that on offense? Morosi and Passan have differing views on what could be done with Logan Gilbert, but Brock believes in order to acquire an impact bat you need to give up an impact arm. RANKED: Stretch's Top 5 most 'elusive' Hawks to deal with (as the PR guy).
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Matt and Brock go through NFL free agents and choose to Love them or Leave them when it comes to options for the Seahawks. Then, Jerry Dipoto joins the show to discuss the upcoming All Star events, the M's having three participants in the game, how they are approaching draft preparations, whether there has been any movement when it comes to trade deadline talks and why they made the Chris Flexen/Trevor Gott move.
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Brock and Matt do some radio math on how many games the M's need to win from here on out to get to 90 wins and talk about discuss how they can't afford to lose focus like they have. Then, Ryan Rowland-Smith joins us to discuss the MLB High School All American game he is calling this weekend and the immense talent of the youth coming up in the game today. Plus, Brock discusses what QB tier Geno Smith falls into during Blue 88.
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The M's won the series and are coming off a stretch of much better play. So, why was last night's loss such a bummer? Maura and Matt Johnson discuss that and whether the Seahawks should be viewed as a sleeper or not. Then, we revisit Jeff Passan's interview from yesterday and Matt tells us the one thing he disagrees with Passan on.
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Mike Ford's 4-5 day at the plate yesterday turns into a conversation about resilience, but it was Servais' postgame comments about Logan Gilbert that provides evidence for Brock to think this team is finding their identity. Joe Doyle (FutureStarSeries.com, host Over Slot MLB draft podcast) joins Brock & Matt to discuss the '23 MLB draft before RANKED: Stretch's Top 5 Seahawks moments.
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Matt and Brock answer questions about whether the M's should bring Nelson Cruz back, what they would give up to acquire a bat and the chances that Jaxon Smith-Njigba wins rookie of the year in Buy or Sell. Then, Jeff Passan joins us to discuss what has stood out most in the Mariners recent turn around, his thoughts on the Chris Flexen/Trevor Gott trade, if a Nelson Cruz reunion is in the cards and whether he will visit us in person next week while he 's here for the All Star game or not.
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Brock and Matt discuss the turn the Mariners seem to be making and why Logan Gilbert's performance yesterday was important to that. Then, they discuss Julio Rodriguez and George Kirby being added to the All Star roster in Need to Know and Brock answers three Seahawks questions in Blue 88.
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Matt "Stretch" Johnson, Justin and Maura recap their Fourth of July activities and discuss the M's winning their fourth straight. We reflect on Logan Gilbert pitching a complete game shutout and Gary Hill and Rick Rizzs painting the picture beautifully. Then, three weeks away from Seahawks training camp, we break down everything we want to see most.
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Matt Johnson and Brock play a game of Love it or Leave it involving O'Neil Cruz getting a tattoo of himself, Tom Murphy craftily avoiding a Gatorade bath, and little league parents gone wild. Then, we bring back an old classic in Answer the Question Jerk and Matt ranks his top 5 favorite Seahawks in his time working with the team.
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Maura takes us Around the Weekend of the M's winning series, Kraken making moves and Rickie Fowler finally getting a win after 4 years. Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith joins us from San Francisco ahead of the Giants series.
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Brock and Matt "Stretch" Johnson (in for Salk) discuss how badly the Mariners needed that series win and we hear Scott Servais discuss how much he liked the they competed, especially considering we learned about the closed-door meeting the players had on Friday.
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Brock and Salk discuss Dipoto's comments that there would be no changes or moves made on the off day and they would just be focused on the draft. Then, they get into a bit of a debate over whether the M's issue is talent or execution. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk have a patriotic edition of Ranked.
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How is it possible that Pete Carroll was left off a list of the Top 10 NFL head coaches? Brock & Salk are besides themselves at this list from PFF. Gee Scott makes his weekly Friday appearance to discuss the All-Star Game, the coaches list and more.
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Brock and Salk discuss a graphic from fangraphs outlining all of the Mariners players who are over/under-performing their season projections and learn 8 of 10 hitters are vastly below their lines. Joe Fann makes his final regular appearance on Brock & Salk.
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Salk opens the show with some of the reaction he saw yesterday after the Jerry Dipoto Show accusing Jerry of sitting on his hands while the team struggles and focusing on the draft, but Salk says that's his job. We revisit yesterday's Dipoto show.
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We react to Jerry Dipoto saying that if they can't get guys to hit high spin pitches, they'll find guys who can. We also discuss his comments on people wanting to see more anger and fire from the coaches and players. Then, Brock tells a story of training mistakes he made and asks should the M's focus on their strengths or shore up their weaknesses when it comes to fixing offense? Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around the M's hitting a new low.
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Maura came up with a game for Brock & Salk to see how well they know each other and how they would react to different sports takes before another episode of The Jerry Dipoto Show.
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Salk argues that the biggest problem with the Mariners right now is not a systemic issue that runs across the organization, it is purely the offense and their swing decisions. We open the phone lines for Seattle Sports fans to express their frustration with the team before Brock's Blue 88.
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Another ugly game as the Mariners lose 4-1 to a struggling Nationals team at home and lose the series in the process. Salk believes the problem is acute and directly pointed at the offense. We revisit the conversation with Kraken HC Dave Hakstol.
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We heard Scott Servais describe the team's play in a win this weekend as selfless and it implies that maybe there have been times when they've played selfish. Were the M's at bats in the tenth last night selfish? Then, we react to Bucky Brooks saying the Seahawks are recreating the Beast Mode era with their three running backs. Plus, Justin and Salk have a beautiful Ranked for you.
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Brock & Salk discuss an article that called the Seahawks a good enough offense that "anybody" could be under center and how for Coach Carroll being a defensive coach he is still so good with QBs. Seattle Kraken HC Dave Hakstol joins Brock & Salk ahead of tonight's NHL Draft.
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Brock & Salk get more ranting out of their system from the M's loss and we learn about all the injuries that have swooped in on Seattle pitchers (and across baseball). Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins Brock & Salk before Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk gets going on a rant after last night's "despicable" loss and is convinced 3 corpses could have scored a run in the 10th inning. Cal Raleigh says the Mariners are "not a good baseball team right now." The NHL Draft starts tonight w/ the Kraken holding the 20th pick. We revisit the conversation with ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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We discuss the best mustache on the Mariners, whether the Seahawks got robbed of the rookie of the year trifecta, if the Jets on Hard Knocks would be must watch TV and more in Buy or Sell. Then, Brock and Salk ask whether the M's should consider trading for Carlos Santana again and Justin and Salk bring you a fishy edition of Ranked.
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Bill Barnwell ranks the Seahawks as having the 4th best offensive arsenal in the NFL, do you agree with that Ken Walker was good but maybe not as good as expected? ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan.
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With the NHL Draft & free agency days away plus Kraken star Matty Beniers taking home the Calder Trophy, Salk speaks with Rob Simpson to discuss what's ahead for the Kraken.
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Brock and Salk discuss the comments Servais made post-game about this most recent game being 'selfless' and resulting in a win, combined with Kelenic's comment about how 12 hits being enough to win. Conversation turns to how the Mariners can project Julio with a Veteran before Brock's Blue 88.
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The M's put together a strong win against the Nats despite a slow start with Castillo giving up some runs early, but the story of the night was Kelenic and his 'Country Roads' song. Salk speaks with Kraken Insider Rob Simpson from Nashville to discuss Matty Beniers winning the Calder Trophy.
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Jerry Dipoto said on Thursday that this was not foreseeable. Do you agree with him? Then, Brock is back from a week off for a fishing trip and he gives us all of the thoughts he compiled during his time away. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around the anniversary of a hotel chain.
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Brock shares some fishing-trip thoughts before discussing the Mariners control the zone philosophy because of how it's working in the minors and a deeper conversation about the Mariners 'distracted young players' that Jerry Dipoto mentioned with us last Thursday.
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The biggest difference between this Mariners team and the last two seasons is very clear: one run games. Salk says that they are losing the close games because they aren’t pressuring the opponents in those big moments. CBS Sports says Geno Smith is the biggest red flag for the Seahawks... but is it true?
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Not a perfect weekend for the Mariners in any way but Salk believes there were positive signs from the series vs the Orioles and wasn't blown away by their roster. Maura takes us Around the Weekend.
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Stacy Rost joins Mike Lefko to discuss how important the Mariners win last night was. Then, we break down some of the season predictions for the Seahawks and discuss whether they should be considered a Super Bowl sleeper. Plus, Lefko has a Ranked themed around a shot he took at Brock.
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We talk Pro Bowl bids, number three wide receiver options, and more in a game of Which is More Likely? and Baltimore Orioles reporter Nathan Ruiz joins Mike Lefko to preview the upcoming series.
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Mike Lefko discusses whether last night was the spark the Mariners offense needs or not. Then, Dave Wyman joins Lefko to discuss what this down time before training camp is like for the players and coaches and he sticks around for Blue 88.
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Mike Lefko is in for Mike Salk.The Mariners win big in New York with a bunch of home runs and a dominant performance from Bryan Woo. Can you allow yourself to believe this is the spark we've been waiting for? Then, Lefko brings you the biggest stories of the day in Need to Know and we revisit Jerry Dipoto's interview from yesterday.
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Reacting to Jerry's comments about "distracted young players" and his statement that no one saw this coming. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk deliver another edition of Ranked.
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We were going to talk Seahawks but get sidetracked by Aaron Rodgers speaking in Denver at a conference promoting the legalization of psychedelics before the Jerry Dipoto Show.
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Salk gives a positive, a negative and a disaster scenario for the M's moving forward before Joe Fann's big life pivot announcement with Salk. Michael Bumpus joins Salk for Blue 88.
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It feels like Groundhog Day with this Mariners team and it was the same story in Game 2 against the Yankees that we saw the day before as Luis Castillo only lasted 5 innings. The Coachella Valley Firebirds lose to Hershey Bears in Calder Cup Final game 7 and we revisit Ryan Divish from the Seattle Times.
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Maura is back from Iowa and Salk declares this most recent loss at the hands of the Yankees as the 'worst yet' in his mind after a lifeless showing by the offense and some sloppy defense from Teoscar and Ty France. We revisit the KJ Wright Show.
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Stacy Rost stops by to give her thoughts on a topic discussed on her show yesterday. Does building relationships lead to winning or does winning help build relationships? Then, Salk takes your suggestions on the text line on how to wake up the Mariners and Justina and Salk have a Ranked inspired by that question.
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Salk shares why his time with KJ is so unique and special but also opens the question of which Seahawk is in a make-or-break position this year? Shannon Drayer joins the show from New York before RANKED: Miles.
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Conversation continues from the Yankees fan entitlement and turns into the way fans root differently from different areas of the country before ESPN's Jeff Passan joins the show (in an earlier time slot) to address the current state of the Mariners ahead of the NYY series. KJ Wright steps in for Blue 88.
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KJ spends the full hour w/ Salk and explains his thoughts on the 'Goldilocks zone,' how many Elite talents are on this roster vs depth - and can they win a SB that way? We also hear stories from the Super Bowl celebration and KJ's National Anthem hot take.
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Salk doesn't need the Mariners to necessarily go another 14 game win-streak, but just wants them to go win 9 of 12, or 12 of 15 and stop ‘idling in neutral' with Kirby on the mound tonight. We go 'Around the Station' to hear comments from Jon Morosi, Bob Stelton, Jarred Kelenic and Yankees beat writer John Jastremski.
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The return of 'Buy or Sell' covers MLB and NFL before Salk shares a theory about the Kraken and how their depth was the biggest reason for their success... but does that work with a team like the Seahawks? Ranked: Greek mythological figures.
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Gee asks Salk if Shohei Ohtani is the greatest player in the history of the game - Salk can’t say yes because greatness in baseball is also defined by longevity. Salk asks callers which Mariners team is their true identity: the team we saw against Yankees & Texas and is currently 8.5 games back, or the team we saw against the Marlins & White Sox and is 3 games back in the Wild Card?
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Gee Scott joins Salk and shares his realization that Mariners fans have trust issues before Salk asks Gee if the Seahawks are ‘good’ because of their depth, but not because of their star-power. Salk asks Gee clarify why he believes Geno will be better in 2023.
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Salk tells the story about being in a ‘horse race’ this weekend, getting injured in the most old-man way possible (pinball) and how little people seem to care about Father’s Day before we cover the Mariners series win and how nice it's been to see Julio, Teo and Kelenic all contributing together. Wyndham Clark had the fastest & most emotional reaction a golf tournament we've ever seen.
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Brock & Salk answer who their Top 5 Mariners are right now and who they want the Top 5 to be at the end of the season before opening the phone lines for Seattle Sports fans to guide the show. RANKED: Crazy!
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Brock and Salk get into a discussion about who the leader of the Mariners after hearing Daniel Kramer's comments about the lack thereof. Gee Scott joins Brock & Salk in-studio for his weekly appearance and is asked if he'll be rooting for Russell Wilson this season.
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Brock & Salk go over Pete Prisco's list of his Top 100 NFL Players to see which Seahawk is included & where. Joe Fann shares his experience from the Stanley Cup Game 7 and take his temperature on the Mariners before Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk shares one positive thing - the Mariners approach improving - and a not-so positive thing about the Mariners ahead of this White Sox series because we're not supposed to be talking about the team NOT being good at this point. Commissioner Rob Manfred makes some insane comments about the situation in Oakland and we revisit The Jerry Dipoto Show.
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Sean Barber's umpire scorecard makes no sense. Brock and Salk discuss whether you would ever want the umpires to at least have some assistance from technology. Then, we discuss the Seahawks being in the "Goldilocks Zone" and Justin and Salk have an edition of Ranked themed around Salk's bad mood.
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Salk is still really upset with the way the game ended and the frustration is mainly rooted in his desire for the team to go on a big run because they definitely need it. Darren McKee (DMac) from our sister station in Denver joins Brock & Salk to discuss the Nuggets and upcoming Russell season before Brock's Blue 88.
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Brock and Salk debate the idea of signing Aaron Donald to the Seahawks to address their D-Line needs... but how much does he have left? Another episode of The Jerry Dipoto Show.
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Salk comes up with a long, sad, exhaustive blackjack analogy to describe the way last night's Mariners game felt with all that went against them - mainly the Suarez grand slam that was caught over the wall. We revisit the conversation with Bruce Feldman from FOX Sports.
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Where is this Seahawks team? Salk has been learning about the planets with his daughter and explains that they are in the Goldilocks Zone. Then, we discuss what Scott Servais called a "change in messaging" for the Mariners and how that is playing out and Justin and Salk have a Ranked that stems from yesterday's controversial mountain ranking.
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Brock and Salk discuss the Mariners plan vs. execution and if/how their approach is enough to dig them out of the hole they are in. Salk shares the audio of Nikola Jokic's post-game press conference about needing to fail before you can be good to get Brock's reaction ahead of Blue 88.
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Salk plays a quick round of 'Which is Better?' with Brock before they speak with Bruce Feldman (FOX, The Athletic) on his most recent Husky article and his thoughts on the future of the PAC-12. We get some breaking news that the Astros will be without Yordan Alvarez for 4-6 weeks.
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Mariners win the series vs Miami behind a career-high strikeout night for George Kirby and 2 HRs from DH Mike Ford - is it time to make him the full time replacement for AJ Pollack? We revisit the conversation with ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Brock and Salk play the "Whose Shoes" game before we hear from Senior MLB Insider from ESPN Jeff Passan on the current state of the Mariners, what needs to happen next and how much help they need to advance.
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Brock & Salk get into a longer discussion of the Mariners offense and if the 'change' in the messaging is what the team needs to unlock their offensive firepower. The Nuggets winning the NBA Championship has Brock delivering a couple Tepid Takes before Blue 88.
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The Marlins were held to a single hit behind Bryce Miller's start last night and the offense exploded for 8 runs and we saw an example of what Scott Servais spoke about when he said he wanted the players go up the middle. We revisit Andrew Brandt.
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Brock wonders if players having personal hitting coaches makes the players behave more like independent contractors than part of a team. He and Salk discuss that and how the M's are getting back to basics at the plate. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around the Nuggets championship win.
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Shannon Drayer joins Mike Salk this hour and she says everything should be on the table as far as exploring the why's of how the M's got here. Then, Andrew Brandt of SI explains why the LIV Golf PGA Tour merger is just the beginning to what we could see with major sports leagues here in the U.S. Plus, Shannon gives us her favorite unique things about MLB ballparks she's visited in Ranked.
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Salk is joined in-studio by Mariners insider Shannon Drayer to share her insights about this underperforming Mariners and where the lack of focus might be originating, what she needs to see fixed and much more.
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Another rough M's weekend for the guys as they drop another series to a team above .500 and just continue to lack focus. Maura takes us Around the Weekend of sports.
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Maura created an NFL-specific 'Buy or Sell' edition for Brock & Salk followed by a Friday staple - open phone lines for Seattle Sports fans to drive the show. We end the show with a sports-themed RANKED.
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The conversation quickly goes off the rails when Salk suggests his daughter should get in trouble this weekend but comes back around to the conundrum surrounding the Mariners offensive woes.
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Pete Carroll spoke after practice and named on Seahawk player who had the 'best' mini-camp of all the guys. Joe Fann makes his weekly appearance to discuss the way he sees this Mariners team and their future before Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk focuses on one thing that Jerry Dipoto said about how the Mariners offense couldn't be fixed by "prime Babe Ruth" and how it was taken a little out of context on Twitter. We revisit the entire Jerry Dipoto Show.
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We react to Jerry Dipoto's comments from the previous hour on accountability and what the next steps are for them. Then, Brock polls us on whether the M's will turn the corner in the next 30-40 days? Plus, Justin and Salk came up with a Ranked inspired by our Seahawks guest today.
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We all needed that Mariners game last night just to kind of take a breath. They still have work to do but it was nice to see a complete game win. Then, Brock and Salk continue to discuss the fallout of the LIV Golf PGA Tour merger and Justin and Salk have a Ranked inspired by it.
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Salk breaks down what he finds to be the most interesting/curious parts of the PGA and LIV merger from the guys behind the scenes who work for mergers & acquisitions firms. Seattle Times Seahawks beat reporter Bob Condotta joins Brock & Salk to discuss Seahawks mandatory mini-camp.
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Brock & Salk discuss how this Mariners offense has been underperforming at the DH position especially and how many bats they'll need if they think a playoff run is still in the cards this season. Olympia, WA native & former PGA pro turned broadcaster Andres Gonzales joins Brock & Salk from the Canadian Open to discuss yesterday's merger news followed by Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk is beside himself after yesterday's news of the LIV / PGA merger and thinks it could be one of the biggest sports stories of his lifetime because of the potential future implications. The Mariners put together one of their most complete wins in awhile against the Padres as Teoscar and Julio both go deep. We revisit the Geno Smith conversation w/ Albert Breer.
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Brock and Salk discuss how huge the LIV/PGA merger is and what it could mean moving forward. Then, they try to get to the bottom of whether it was the plan or execution that went wrong for the Mariners and Justin and Salk bring you a Ranked themed around an emotion Salk claims not to feel.
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Maura takes Brock & Salk on a Seahawks mini-camp Rapid Fire: Who is the most freakish athlete on defense? Who are the leading candidates to win Brock's body awards? Who are some under the radar names to watch for? Mariners beat writer Ryan Divish (Seattle Times) on the Mariners struggles.
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Conversation continues about sad M's fans and how one of the biggest reasons for it simply ties back to the World Series expectations. Brock & Salk are joined by Albert Breer from Sports Illustrated to discuss his latest story on Geno Smith followed by Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk starts the show with some therapeutic words about the way he's approached his analysis of the Mariners season and how he reacts to fans who express it differently. Conversation shifts to feeling sad (something Salk can't do) about Russell Wilson before getting back to the Mariners.
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Shannon Drayer joins Brock and Salk to discuss the atmosphere around the team after that frustrating weekend, the biggest issue with the offense, and whether they need to try something other than the control the zone approach. Then, we continue the discussion of whetherit's time to move away from the "control the zone" approach offensively. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked inspired by Salk being dunked on today.
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Brock is encouraged by hearing Cal Raleigh express his frustration as the Mariners have now dropped 5 of 6 and the questions surrounding the offense continues. We let Seattle Sports callers dunk on Salk for his unwavering support and defense of the Mariners.
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Do the Mariners have a belief or trust problem in themselves or teammates? What other reason(s) could explain how poorly the entire team has played thus far? The conversation turns to the Seahawks and how Salk believes in the offense but isn't sold that the defense is ready to make a big step forward followed by Brock's Blue 88.
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Absolute disaster weekend for Mariners fans as they were outscored 30-9 and the pitchers were chased out early by the powerful Texas offense, but Salk is worried because the team looks absolutely non-competitive. Maura takes us around the weekend of sports.
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Stacy Rost and Mike Salk have a spirited debate on whether the M's did enough this offseason and what they need to do moving forward. Then, it's Friday so we take your calls on all things Seattle Sports and Justin and Salk bring you another edition of Ranked.
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We hear from 5th round pick from Michigan, Seahawks DT Mike Morris who spoke with Salk at OTAs before the usual Friday appearance from Gee Scott (97.3 KIRO).
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Who stood out at Seahawks OTAs? Salk and Maura share their observations and Salk promises not to make it the 'body show' this time but immediately fails. Joe Fann joins Salk for his weekly appearance to discuss his thoughts on the M's homestand and if/how the Mariners respond before the trade deadline ahead of a modified Blue 88.
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Salk starts the show with a story about last night's event with KJ Wright and his new 'Wright Way Foundation' reveal and how great it was to see all the 'heavy hitters' in one place to support their guy. We revisit the Jerry Dipoto Show to hear what to expect from the M's in the coming weeks.
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Salk shares a story about regional sports networks that has big potential to make sweeping changes in the way we could watch baseball in the future. Another edition of The Jerry Dipoto Show with insights on how the Mariners season has fared through the first 3rd of the season.
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We react to Jerry Dipoto discussing Julio Rodriguez's work to get his swing right and what they will be looking for at the trade deadline in our previous hour. Then, Kraken GM Ron Francis joins the show to talk about his extension, their success this season and how they build on it. Plus, Justin and Salk have a sugary Ranked for you today.
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Salk shares his observations from the Yankees game that uses 3 of the 5 senses before chatting w/ UW writer and reporter Christian Caple (Seattle Sports, OnMontlake.com) re the Pac-12 situation and UW Husky softball, followed by Blue 88.
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Mariners cap off the homestand with a win behind Kirby's dominant start and some stellar defense behind him and finish the homestand 7-3. We hear what Scott Servais thinks about Kirby's performance and Salk suggests games against your childhood teams mean more. We revisit some the conversation with Sports Illustrated senior writer Greg Bishop.
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We talk prawns vs shrimp, better starting pitcher mustaches and best team dogs with a little game of Which is Better? The M's aren't a bad team but they aren't as good as the best teams right now. What is your level of concern and what are the options? Plus, Justin and Salk have a fiery edition of Ranked for you.
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Longtime friend of the show Greg Bishop joins Salk in-studio to discuss a variety of topics for a full hour ranging from Jalen Hurts, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, and some personal stories from his time as close friend to Jeff Passan.
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We start the hour discussing the latest article about the wild Aaron Rodgers article in The Athletic and how lucky we are to not be dealing with QB drama. Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins Salk to discuss what she's seen the past couple days vs. the Yankees before Ray Roberts (in for Brock Huard) answers 3 football questions in Blue 88.
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Another rough night for the Mariners and Logan Gilbert as the Yankees hang another double-digit score on the M's. Salk shares his awkward sports story about going to the doctor yesterday before we revisit the conversation with ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Justin and Maura ask Salk some Buy or Sell questions, including DK Metcalf's odds of beating Tyreek Hill, a potential deal to bring back Carson Soucy, and how many all-stars the Mariners will have. Then, we discuss whether the Mariners offense is starting to turn a corner and Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around a Mariners nemesis.
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Lindsey Thiry wrote a piece on trying to build a roster around a franchise QB and used a quote from Pete Carroll about the "dynamics of the structure of your roster" and how it shifts, leading to the obvious question: did the Seahawks make a decision on Russ or on strategy? ESPN's Jeff Passan makes his weekly appearance.
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The Mariners are playing... 'good' ...but when will they take off? How beautiful would it be to see Kelenic & Julio synced up? There is going to need to be some movement in the bullpen soon because of Andres Munoz and Penn Murfee's imminent return, but who? Michael Bumpus in for Brock's Blue 88.
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Bryce Miller felt the wrath of the Yankees and the M's fall behind Aaron Judge's 2 HR (and 1 HR robbed) day, but the biggest story is that Julio has reemerged as a good hitter again. We are reminded by the 'as Julio goes, the season goes' from Jeff Passan so this is encouraging. We ask Seattle Sports fans to answer how they feel about the season through 1/3 of the season.
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Mariners have struggled against the better teams. Upcoming Yankee series is huge. Can they win? The AL central is a disaster except the Twins. // NTK Mariners big series win, Jimmy Butler free throws = kaboom! Fun stretch for UW. Heather Tarr is a fantastic coach. // Shannon Drayer joins the show to talk Mariners. Doesn't matter who the M's swept. It's about momentum. Julio is on a 7 game hit streak. Shannon compliments the 710 crew. M's looking for a lefty in the bullpen. Dylan Moore update?
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Mariners meeting Yankees and Rangers this week. The AL is really tough and every game is crucial. Julio holding the trident! Julio (thanks, Jarred Kelenic) has a really good mental approach. All star push happening. // NTK Mariners bounce back with a rocket to left field. Celtics force game 7. // The NFL is not scripted, contrary to online conspiracies. // Lefko and Maura play their own version of Ranked.The joys of a HOT mic. Jewel vs Fergie, no contest. Maura is predicting Geno Smith will throw over 30 TD's this year.
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Lefko and Maura guest hosting. Touching on last night's M's game. // NTK Huskies Women heading to the WS, Cardinals released Hopkins // Training camp for Seahawks. Witherspoon might battle for a spot. Looking at undrafted rookies. Don't rush an ACL injury. Cam Young is the answer? // Center position for the Seahawks has been a tough find. Geno needs more reps. Offensive line looking good. // Blue 88 - Are Raiders in trouble? Geno is clutch. Skeptical fans still abound.
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We are starting to see Julio trust himself and let the game come to him and that's is a relief because the M's need him. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk have a handy edition of Ranked for you.
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Joe Fann makes his weekly appearance to discuss his feelings on where the Mariners stand after a 4-game sweep and what issues are still glaring & need fixed. Salk sat down with Seahawks DT Jarran Reed at OTAs and discusses his time away from the Seahawks.
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Jeff Passan told us "as Julio goes, so does the season" and Brock & Salk debate if he's gotten things figured out with his last 7-game span looking much better. Maura and Salk share their takeaways from yesterday's Seahawks OTA practice before Brock's Blue 88.
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The Mariners were able to complete their 4-game sweep of the lowly A's behind more dominant pitching, but did it give the scuffling hitters enough time to get things figured out? Ty France's wrist/hand is clearly ok as he goes deep twice, but the real test starts tonight. We revisit the conversation w/ Jerry Dipoto.
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Reacting to Jerry Dipoto talking about the incredible arms they have in our previous hour. They have done such an incredible job of building that up. If they could only get the bats going consistently. Then, we go Around the NFL with stories from Howie Roseman, Roger Goodell and Aaron Rodgers. Plus, a Tina Turner tribute in Ranked.
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Maura and Justin put Brock & Salk on the "Pitch Clock" question game to get them ready before speaking with the Mariners President of Baseball Operations for The Jerry Dipoto Show.
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One of the strangest things about this M's season is the sheer dichotomy of watching these games because it can feel like 2 different teams at times. DK Metcalf joined Undisputed and discussed feeling that he tried to mimic Bobby and Russ too much in attempting to fill the leadership void they left behind. Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk went on a quest to find the Juli-O's cereal and struck out, but his ABs have looked encouraging as the M's win 6-1 over the A's. Bryce Miller just continues to shine. How slow should the Mariners play Ty France's return? And why does Marco Gonzalez get so much criticism?
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We go Around the NFL and discuss headlines involving Aaron Rodgers, DeAndre Hopkins, Ben Roethlisberger and Damar Hamlin. Then, we discuss how many more opportunities the M's are going to give Kolten Wong and what happens when Dylan Moore returns. Plus, Brock talks Justin and Salk into doing an actual Ranked.
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After the Tariq Woolen surgery Salk shares his list of who his most 'irreplaceable' Seahawks are right now and can't believe his #1 answer. Brock & Salk are joined in-studio by a very special guest to 'Answer the Question, Jerk!'
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Is this turning into JP's team? Brock & Salk debate who the leader has been this season and agree that it's likely true. Gee Scott in early from his usual Friday appearance to discuss some Seahawks news of Tariq Woolen and his time with Jaxon Smith-Njigba's family.
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Another quality start for Marco after a rough outing previously and Salk wonders if he was pitching for his job and was happy to see him settle down to get the win thanks to a 2-run HR from JP Crawford and a solo shot from Ty France. Concern is growing for Ty France who was hit on the wrist by a 95mph fastball. We revisit the conversation w/ ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Brock & Salk discuss having Bobby back with the Seahawks and wonder how much is different after his time spent away. We get breaking news that CB Tariq Woolen underwent arthroscopic knee surgery before our weekly chat w/ ESPN's Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan.
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We react to the news that Tariq Woolen underwent arthroscopic knee surgery today and will be out until training camp. Then, Brock and Salk discuss why Jeff Passan still believes Julio Rodriguez has more upside than Jarred Kelenic and what Kelenic would need to do to change that. Plus, Justin and Salk have a scholastic version of Ranked for you.
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Salk outlines the ways that Jarred Kelenic could actually be the person who gets Julio back on track because of the way he's gone through his own struggles and worked through to the next level. Brady Henderson (ESPN) joins Brock & Salk to discuss his own observations from OTAs before Brock's Blue 88.
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Maura shares notes of what she saw at the first OTA for the Seahawks before Salk praises Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez for their beat down of the Athletics. We revisit the conversation with Louis Riddick.
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Shannon Drayer joins Brock and Salk to discuss the mood in the M's clubhouse, why they are struggling so much against lefties, whether there is concern about Cal Raleigh's neck issue, and when we could expect to see Andrés Muñoz and Penn Murfee again.
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The conversation about the poor Mariners performance continues before Brock & Salk are joined by Louis Riddick of ESPN to discuss the Seahawks rookies and how this defense can take the next step against the run game.
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Brock & Salk discuss the concern level of the Mariners slumping and how quickly the season can get away from them in the first 50 games. Jason Benetti of FOX Sports joins Brock & Salk.
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A bummer weekend for the Mariners who drop back-to-back series in Boston and Atlanta with more struggles coming from the team's best hitters. Salk says they have to keep themselves from dropping to 10 games back. Maura takes us around the weekend to highlight the M's series vs Atlanta, Brooks Koepka's PGA Championship win and UW Softball's comeback win to advance to the super regionals.
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Stacy Rost joins Mike Salk to continue the previous hour's discussion of if it's important that Jamal Adams be here for OTA's or not. Then, they break down some of the rookies that they believe will have the biggest impact. Plus, we take your calls and Stacy stops back by at the end of the hour to do a guest Ranked.
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Brock & Salk go over an early Seahawks win projection from Cynthia Frelund who has the Seahawks offense at a 7.5. Gee Scott makes his weekly appearance to discuss the Jamal Adams OTAs debacle (started by Brock!) and why there's more to the story.
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That may not sound good to a Mariners fan that is understandably impatient and wants to win yesterday, but Salk thinks the M's are still right in it but undoubtedly just need a few guys to do more than they have. Joe Fann makes his weekly appearance before Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk starts the show with a hypothetical question for the texters based on Justin's day after yesterday's show. Mariners set to face the Braves in the final 3-game series of this road trip and will have all their young pitchers going. How soon could we see M's pitcher Prelander Berroa from AA Arkansas? The Jerry Dipoto Show.
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Jerry Dipoto said he believes there has been more good than bad. That's a hard sell for Brock. Then, we discuss Brock hearing from a couple of Seahawks on his take that Jamal Adams should attend OTA's. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around the anniversary of Facebook.
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Brock & Salk play the 'Which is Better' game and Salk asks a variety of sports & non-sports questions for Brock to answer. How will Jerry Dipoto feel about the last two games in Boston? Find out in another episode of the Jerry Dipoto Show.
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Brock & Salk start the second hour by making fun of each other for being old after Quandre called Brock's take on Jamal Adams "bad" and we share results from an age quiz. Kolten Wong has had a really rough start to the season and Brock & Salk debate what needs to be done for the team to take a step forward before Brock's Blue 88.
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The Mariners lost another terrible one last night and Salk openly thinks it's time for some kind of change... but what? Hitting coach? Bring up some AAA guys? We revisit the conversation with ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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The conversation about how the Kraken takes the next step gets specific as Salk highlights players from the Toronto Maple Leafs who he believes could be on the trade table, but it's going to cost a lot. ESPN's Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins the show (a day late) to discuss Luis Castillo, Teoscar Hernandez and give us a peek into his personal music library.
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Brock & Salk discuss how long you have to wait before knowing when it's time to move on from players, specifically 2B Kolten Wong of the Seattle Mariners. Seahawks OC Shane Waldron joins the show to talk the future of the Seahawks offense and Pete Carroll's message to the rookies.
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The Mariners dropped a bad one in Boston as Luis Castillo just didn't have it, giving up 5 ER and matching his season total of HR in a single game enroute to his 5th straight non-quality start. How do the Kraken take the next step? Salk believes there is a core now, but eyes Toronto's stars for an area to add offensively.
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Michael Bumpus and Mike Lefko responded to Brock's take that Jamal Adams should be here and they have good points but what we learned is that Brock is old. Brock & Salk react to Shane Waldron's comments on how he approaches self scouting and situational football when coaching Geno Smith before Ranked: Now.
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Brock and Salk answer questions on JP Crawford hitting leadoff, Geno Smith throwing for more yards than Russell Wilson this year, what sports has the superior game seven experience and more in Buy or Sell. Then, they discuss the M's offense getting rolling last night and why the buy-in to the 'control the zone' mantra hasn't been as strong this year. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed after Cal Raleigh's big feat last night.
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Brock really believes Jamal Adams should be attending OTAs because of who he is to the team and how much is expected of him with his contract. Brock & Salk look back to Spring Training when Cal Raleigh told us about Jason Varitek being his hero only to do something in Boston that Tek was never able to accomplish.
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Salk is happy to see a blowout win for the Mariners and outlines why games like that can unlock a struggling lineup and set up your pitcher to have a less intense outing. The Kraken made it far, but can they repeat or even advance it further? Brock's Blue 88.
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Unfortunately the magical Kraken season comes to an end as the Stars win Game 7 to advance one step closer to the Stanley Cup. Salk is proud they made it thus far and we let Seattle Sports fans join the show to share their thoughts.
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A very special guest makes an in-studio appearance and has everybody's jaws on the floor... the Stanley Cup itself, along with "Keeper of the Cup" Howie Borrow to share details and history behind the most famous award in sports. Brock & Salk both agree that it's time for the Mariners to make a big turn ahead of RANKED: Hot.
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Mariners set for a 3-game series in Boston so we bring in our Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer to give us the clubhouse vibe after the Detroit series and some insights into Bryce Miller's start. Brock & Salk are joined by ESPN NHL writer Ryan S Clark ahead of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between Kraken & Stars.
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Brock & Salk discuss the issues the M's have had with performing in high-leverage situations and ask which player(s) you trust in the big moments thus far into the season. Salk & Maura share Takeaways from Seahawks rookie camp before Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk is pumped about a weekend of good weather but really wishes the M's were able to complete the sweep in Detroit before heading to Boston & Atlanta. Did Julio get his offensive problems figured out? Maura takes us around the weekend of sports.
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We discuss who and what we are most excited to see at rookie minicamp and take a look back at Salk's notes from last year. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around this weekend's holiday.
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Salk is joined by NHL writer Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times to recap Game 5 and into Game 6 of the Kraken vs Stars playoffs before we react to a bunch of sound from interviews on the station yesterday and ask the question: do we finally understand the Seahawks defensive scheme after hearing Pete's explanations?
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NFL schedule has the Hawks with an early bye and back to back Thursday night games and an early bye in Week 5 that feels like a disadvantage. Joe Fann makes his weekly appearance before Brock's 'Blue 88.'
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Unfortunately the Kraken found themselves down early and couldn't climb back ultimately falling 5-2 and head home for Game 6. Mariners head to Detroit and we learn the Seahawks have 3 primetime games - 2 of them on the road and 2 of them on Thursdays - as the NFL schedule is released. We revisit yesterday's conversation with Pete Carroll.
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Brock and Salk react to Jerry Dipoto's comments on the importance of continuity and what area of the team they have the most. Then, Pete Carroll joins the show to discuss this rookie class, what he will be looking for at rookie minicamp this weekend, some clarification on the defensive principles moving forward and Bobby Wagner's return.
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Salk brings up the feeling around this year's Seahawks team and how the entire organization feels compared to years past. Was it good to move Julio down in the lineup? Does that really help him succeed? Brock's Blue 88.
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Brock made up a game that he is very excited to play called "Big Deal or No Big Deal" and offers a variety of M's scenarios for Salk to debate. Jerry Dipoto joins Brock & Salk for his weekly appearance to discuss the M's home series and upcoming Detroit/Boston road trip.
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Salk starts the show feeling a little let down by the Mariners loss yesterday and the way the offense didn't show up big enough to win another 1-run game. Luis Castillo gets his first loss of the season. We revisit yesterday's conversation with Scott Servais before learning more about Jaden Schwartz of the Seattle Kraken.
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Justin and Maura put Brock and Salk on a 15 second pitch clock to answer a variety of questions. Then, Scott Servais joins the show to discuss which the incredible performances by his pitching staff so far, whether there is a friendly competition between the young stars in the rotation, Jarred Kelenic's growth and Julio Rodriguez's struggles at the plate. Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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Salk asks Brock which of the Seahawks rookies would most like to have his eyes on at mini-camp and why. Gee Scott joins Brock & Salk for an early appearance since he's out on Friday to pay up on his debt & things quickly go off the rails.
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Scott Servais says George Kirby's consistency might be the best he's ever seen in baseball but the lack of hitting from your best guys isn't sustainable. Brock & Salk have a discussion about the names mentioned by Jeff Passan from the Cardinals that the M's could target before Brock's Blue 88.
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We're all pretty excited about the M's win last night in combination with the weather getting nicer but the real story is how Mariners pitching has stymied the "vaunted" Rangers and have a chance for a series win today. Kraken unfortunately couldn't keep momentum from Game 4 and fall to the Stars in an ugly loss at home. We revisit yesterday's conversation w/ Jeff Passan to hear a few names the M's might be interested in adding.
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We start off the hour by playing a game of Whose Shoes involving Tye Kartye, Jose Caballero, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and more. Then, we discuss what can be done to help Julio Rodriguez get back on track and Justin and Salk have a perfect Ranked for you.
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Brock & Salk are joined by former Auburn Tiger and current SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic to learn about Seahawks draft pick Derick Hall. Our weekly Tuesday guest Jeff Passan shares what he believes is the reason for the offensive struggles.
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Salk asks Brock to explain the confusing history and trajectory of the Seahawks defense and plays some audio from Cliff Avril (with Wyman & Bob) that confuses them both even more. Julio Rodriguez is having a really bad time at the plate lately and Salk urges Mariners fans to be cautious in how they should treat him.
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Logan Gilbert had a perfect game going into the 6th and still gets tagged with a loss as the M's falll 2-1 to the Rangers and we see 13Ks from Mariners hitters. Salk wants to know why it's happening, but more importantly... what's going on with Julio. We revisit the conversation with NFL Draft Scout Matt Miller (ESPN).
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JP Crawford is the emotional leader of this team and has been great so far this season. When he plays like this you understand why the M's paid him. They just need to get this consistently throughout a season from him. How do they start to get him some of the rest they promised heading into this season? Then, we answer some hockey questions from Brock and a texter. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked inspired by Little Caesar's anniversary.
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The Mariners have won 6/7 and shown they can play with the good teams, but can they sustain this success against the Rangers who have a 3.5 game lead on them right now? How close are the Seahawks to the 49ers? SF GM John Lynch says they can "hear Seattle coming," but is it true? Brock & Salk are joined by NFL Draft Scout Matt Miller to address the gap discrepancy.
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Brock & Salk spend some time discussing the different types of emotion shown on-field this weekend for the M's and gush over Bryce Miller's performance. Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to describe the homestand before Brock's 'Blue 88.'
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Seattle Sports goes for the Texas Twofer as the M's take down the Astros to win the series 2-1 (nearly a sweep) and the Seattle Kraken beat the Dallas Stars 7-2 at home to go up 2-1 in the series. Maura takes us around the weekend of sports.
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Things get real for the M's this weekend with three against the Astros and three against the Rangers. What can we learn about this team? Then, it's Friday so we take your calls on everything Seattle Sports. Plus, a Ranked themed around the M's City Connect uniform debut tonight.
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At what point do we worry about Julio Rodriguez's lack of production? Brock uses comments made by Scott Servais in the past about how he wants to help his young leader, but Salk really wants the team to sign a veteran to help. Gee Scott makes his usual (wild) Friday appearance and immediately goes off the rails.
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Brock & Salk get into the offensive struggles of the team and admit that they're going to be in big trouble if Julio can't get right. Joe Fann makes his weekly Friday appearance to discuss the M's and Seahawks futures before Brock's Blue 88.
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The Mariners were able to complete the sweep in Oakland and head home to face the Astros & Rangers. The Kraken lose to the Stars 4-2 in Dallas and will get a couple days off to rest tired legs before game 3 at home in Seattle on Sunday. We revisit yesterday's conversation with Jerry Dipoto.
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Brock and Salk discuss why the top of the order is struggling so much for the Mariners. Then, they discuss whether Pete Carroll move away from last year's defensive scheme. If he doesn't, what are some tweaks that could be made to improve the existing scheme? Plus, a Kraken inspired Ranked.
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Now that Poona Ford has signed with the Bills, how are the Seahawks going to address their needs on the D line? Brock shares what he's learned from people within the org. Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto joins Brock & Salk for another edition of the Jerry Dipoto Show.
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Brock & Salk get into the struggles of the M's offense but Salk still says he enjoyed last night's game regardless. We are joined by Kraken broadcaster John Forslund (ROOT) ahead of Kraken vs Stars Game 2 followed by Brock's Blue 88.
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As ugly as it was for most of the game, the M's were able to pull off a 7-2 win in extra innings vs Oakland last night thanks to another late-inning, game-tying HR from AJ Pollack. Matty Beniers is a finalist for the Calder Memorial trophy and the Kraken are ready to face off for Game 2 vs. Dallas tonight on TNT. We revisit yesterday's KJ Wright Show.
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The Kraken are playing well and utilizing their depth perfectly, but Dallas showed that this will be another tough series. What do they need to so moving forward in this series without McCann?Then, KJ Wright's comments on the Seahawks void at ST have us a little concerned. Should we expect more additions? Plus, Salk and Justin rank nothing.
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KJ is back to talk recap the Seahawks draft and share stories from his experience announcing the 2nd round pick in KC, why he still doesn't believe Jalen Carter would be a fit in Seattle and much more.
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Salk is upset about M's fans who are acting like they're embarrassed by a win and says they need to chill. Former UCLA and newest Seahawk RB Zach Charbonnet joins Salk to discuss his time in college and what is ahead of him in the NFL. Brady Henderson (in for Brock) for Blue 88.
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The Seattle Kraken get a huge OT win in game 1 vs Dallas and Salk couldn't be more impressed with their resolve. Once again their depth is the reason they won and Grubauer played really well. The Mariners were no-hit through most of the game but had an incredible outing from Bryce Miller's MLB debut. We revisit yesterday's conversation with Jeff Passan.
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Are you ready for another stressful playoff hockey experience? We discuss the match-up between the Kraken and the Stars. Then, we revisit Jeff Passan's comments on Julio Rodriguez's struggles. Are you concerned at all or is too early for that? Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked with a questionable music choices.
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Brock & Salk get back to the discussion regarding the M's adding another bat before being joined by ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan who is excited to see Bryce Miller's debut and gets mad at Brock for bringing up playoff odds in May. Is this season riding entirely on Julio Rodriguez's shoulders?
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Salk says there's a reasonable case to be made that the Seahawks could be great at CB and WR. Could it be the best secondary since LOB? Brock & Salk are joined by Ohio State HC Ryan Day to teach us more about WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and what Seahawks fans can expect followed by Brock's Blue 88.
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The Kraken start their 2nd playoff series in Dallas today and will have their hands full against a very good goalkeeper in Jake Oettinger. We revisit yesterday's conversation with UCLA Head Coach Chip Kelly regarding 2nd round RB Zach Charbonnet and undrafted Jake Bobo. Salk runs down a list of hitters who M's had a chance but didn't & are now performing very well.
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Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss the Mariners having some growing pains in learning that you can't just pick up where you left off after a playoff appearance, finishing April in last place for batting average, a team meeting that sparked Sunday's big win and whether there is a leadership void that needs to be filled.
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Head Coach of UCLA football Chip Kelly joins Brock & Salk to discuss 2nd round pick, RB Zach Charbonnet and WR Jake Bobo. How do these new draft picks fit into the current team and which players should feel better/worse about their spot on the team?
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Brock & Salk dig into some more information about the guys the Hawks picked in later rounds and how they're going to be fits within this Seahawks team before the #5 pick himself - Devon Witherspoon - calls into the show. We play a clip from Denver Sports radio who said the Avs beat themselves followed by Brock's Blue 88.
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Such a huge weekend for Seattle sports teams with most analysts giving the Hawks an A for how they handled the 2023 draft, Kraken beating the Avalanche in game 7 to advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs and the M's have a closed-door meeting ahead of Sunday's win in Toronto.
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We hear a bit from Devon Witherspoon's DC and discuss the concerns that he's too small to be durable as a hard hitting CB in the NFL. Brock also breaks down what Jaxon Smith-Njigba's addition mean for Lockett's role. Then, we have a special Ranked, featuring some of the best players still available for the Seahawks in the draft.
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The long awaited Mariners City Connect uniforms are finally here and the story behind them is pretty cool. Brock & Salk continue draft conversation w/ Gee Scott (97.3 KIRO) with his inside information on Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
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Now that we've got the first round out of the way, what happens next? Brock has a lot of options for Brock to consider. Scott Servais calls out Julio for missing the cutoff man yesterday and has some fans upset. Brock's Blue 88.
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The day fans have waited for has finally come & gone and now we get to react to the TWO first round picks for the Seahawks in the 2023 draft. Salk said he would prefer the Eagles draft but Brock is pretty excited about both guys we ended up with. We open the phones for Hawks fans to share their feelings and the results are mixed.
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Brock goes over his final Seahawks wish list ahead of tonight's draft. Then, Jerry Dipoto joins the show to discuss the news that Robbie Ray will miss the rest of the season, the plans moving forward without Ray, Kolten Wong's struggles, Jarred Kelenic being moved up to the three spot, and thoughts on Jose Caballero's strong debut.
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Brock and Salk spend awhile discussing the insanity, intensity and chaos of playoff hockey and how it separates itself from any other sport. Could this be the most unpredictable draft we've ever seen? Brock's 'Blue 88'.
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Brock & Salk are thrilled with the Kraken's huge win in Colorado, taking a 3-2 lead vs the Avalanche in the playoffs and have a chance to clinch at home on Friday. Robbie Ray will miss the rest of the season with flexor tendon surgery. NFL Draft Day is finally here and the final mocks & predictions are in, Brock takes us through his best fit(s) for the Seahawks outside the first round.
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Brock wraps up his draft profiles with the player he believes will go number one overall, Bryce Young. Then, we take your calls on who the Seahawks should take at pick five and Brock takes over Ranked to pay respects to some of the Seahawks best draft picks.
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Who do you think is lying...or being fed lies and who is speaking the truth? Maura reads comments and quotes from Draft experts for the guys to determine who is lying and who is telling the truth. Brock & Salk are joined by (former Brock partner) Bob Wischusen from ESPN who is calling the Kraken & Avs series to ask who has been the better team, how does the Makar play and suspension change the series and much more.
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Salk outlines all the ways he loves Jarred Kelenic and flirts with the idea of seeing him and Julio in mid-July. Joe Fann joins the show two days ahead of his normal time slot to discuss some Kraken and make his apology to Marco Gonzales before Brock's Blue 88.
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The NHL has handed down a one-game suspension on Colorado Avalanche player Cale Makar for the dirty hit he dropped on Jarred McCann and Salk doesn't think it's high enough, but also doesn't want the Kraken to lose focus. Jarred Kelenic continues to crush and we revisit yesterday's conversation with Jeff Passan.
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Brock continues his look at potential Seahawks draft picks with his favorite, Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. Then, Brock and Salk disagree on who the Seahawks should take at pick five and Justin and Salk bring you a Ranked themed around the dirty hit by Cale Maker last night.
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Brock is all in on playoff hockey and can't believe how bonkers last night was to watch. The dirty hit by Avs player Cale Maker deserves at least a one-game suspension because he knew exactly what he was doing. ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan makes his weekly appearance.
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Salk heard Bob & Dave talking about how the Hawks should take a 'safe' pick and he totally disagrees: this is the time to be bold! He wrote up his reasoning for my final decision to take Anthony Richardson at #5. What are the latest odds in Vegas on what the Hawks will do at #5?
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Salk is fired up after a massive Kraken win at home to even the series vs the Colorado Avalanche 2-2, but there needs to be a real suspension and penalty for Cale Makar's dirty hit on Jarred McCann. We revisit the conversation with Charles Davis (NFL Network) on how the Hawks could make a surprise positional pick at #5.
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Brock Huard continues his look at potential Seahawks draft picks with Georgia DT Jalen Carter. Then, we go over some storylines in Seattle Sports and decide whether we are concerned or confident and Salk pays tribute to his beloved dog Wendell ahead of the tough decision to say good-bye to him in Ranked.
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Brock & Salk spend some time discussing the Jarred Kelenic show we've been watching the past couple weeks, including high praise from manager Scott Servais. Less than a week left before the NFL Draft and the questions and hypotheticals have sped up, former NFL Safety & current analyst Charles Davis joins Brock & Salk to discuss.
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Brock & Salk spent some time discussing how the colder air in the early months of T-Mobile make it a tougher field to hit for high-average but why it's nice for pitchers. Is the cornerback in the NFL a premiere position? Brock's Blue 88.
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Both good & bad news from the Seattle Sports weekend with the Mariners winning the home series 5 games to 4 with the good news being Jarred Kelenic who continues to crush baseballs but a couple rough outings from M's starters. The Kraken were unable to get it done on Saturday and the series goes 2-1 in favor of the Avalanche. Maura takes us Around the Weekend.
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Brock's Biased Draft Profile for Tyree Wilson and Salk opens the phone lines for Seattle sports fans. RANKED: Hits
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Why do guys that have been consistent in the past like Jesse Winker and Kolten Wong struggle to hit when they come the Mariners? Then, Gee Scott joins the show to discuss the possibility of the Seahawks moving up to take a QB and give us his latest cologne recommendation.
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Joe Fann joins Brock and Salk and is given a new moniker due to his passionate belief that the M's need to be better. Then, Brock defends himself against the backlash over his stance that Will Anderson is a generational talent that the Seahawks should move up to get. Plus, Brock answers questions on Tua Tagovailoa, Bryce Young and the PAC-12 in Blue 88.
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It was disappointing to see the Kraken come out so strong and then lose it but they've shown that they can hang with this Colorado team and get to face them at home now. Salk goes over that game, and what Jerry Dipoto and John Schneider had to say on the station yesterday in Need to Know. Plus, Jerry Dipoto discusses the numbers behind why they believe the bottom of the lineup will turn it around.
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Brock's Biased Draft Profile: Jack Campbell (LB, Iowa). Why is Salk so out of touch with Mariners fans? He suggests that 'pains of the past' are being projected on the current narrative of the team and how the current strategy/philosophy is challenging for fans to stick to at times of struggle. RANKED: Looks
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Conversation surrounding Jerry Dipoto and John Schneider on how they handle their staff/employees and evaluate their process plus the delicate position they are in when trying to both evaluate and support their orgs without being reactionary. The Jerry Dipoto Show.
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Salk brings his (admittedly imperfect math) Mariners OPS numbers and asks how much different this season would look if they just hit their baseball card? Brock & Salk play a round of 'Let's Make a Deal' using hypothetical Seahawks trades scenarios from using Bill Barnwell's article on ESPN followed by Brock's Blue 88.
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Mariners struggling mightily and Salk shares some of the Mariners OPS spreadsheet he made showing how so many guys are hitting 100+ points below their career averages. Kraken all set for Game 2, Will Anderson visited Seattle yesterday and Salk responds to a few of the comments made by Pete & John. We revisit the conversation with Booger McFarland (ESPN).
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Brock's Biased Draft Profile: Peter Skoronski (OL, Northwestern)
9:15 - NTK
9:30 - We start off the rails with conversation about cleaning before Salk asks if the M's should be in the market immediately for another bat, specifically from the St. Louis Cardinals who have a surplus? Quick conversation about Julio's underwhelming/slow start.
9:45 - RANKED: Hangs
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More conversation about the Kraken and how intense/fun playoff hockey is for new fans, but mostly how well Hakstol managed his roster. ESPN's Booger McFarland joins Brock & Salk to share his NFL draft thoughts and leads Salk to confirming his own choice.
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Brock & Salk discuss their appearances on Denver radio yesterday and the smack-talking about the Kraken vs Avalanche. Salk wants Jalen Carter at #5 because of the flexibility it provides them for the rest of the draft. Brock says trading up for Will Anderson is the "all-in now" pick, Anthony Richardson pick would be the "win down the road" pick, and Jalen Carter is the "win forever" pick. Brock's 'Blue 88'
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Kraken win their first playoff game in Denver 3-1 and Salk was thrilled by the way Hakstol handled his roster and matchups for the game and how unbelievable Philipp Grubauer played in net against his former team who "ran him out of town" a couple years ago. Mariners lose in extras again (0-4) but we got mostly positive updates on the injured players. We revisit yesterday's conversation with ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Brock's Biased Draft Profile covers WR Ohio State - Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Salk asks Brock to explain why he's a no on CJ Stroud and says it's mainly because he is too similar to Geno and riskier because he hasn't done it in the league yet, but the opposite is true with Bryce Young. RANKED: Salk's Top 5 Kraken players to watch in the playoffs.
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Salk has one draft scenario in which he would want the Seahawks to trade up to pick number two and he's starting to believe it's possible....Brock not so much. Then we take a look at some of the most common scenarios happening at the top of the draft in mock draft simulators and Brock explains why four quarterbacks going off the top is unlikely now. Plus, Brock answers three football questions in Blue 88.
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Salk wonders what if the racing incident was the "best" thing to happen to Jalen Carter, is it possible this could have a positive affect on Carter? Senior MLB Insider from ESPN Jeff Passan joins Brock & Salk for his weekly appearance.
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An ugly loss for the M's last night at the hands of the Brewers but the pitching matchup made it an uphill battle from the start. The bottom of the lineup continues to be a black hole and the mistakes are piling up. Texans GM Nick Caserio made a comment about the #2 pick that has Salk wanting the Hawks to change their course of action. We revisit yesterday's conversation w/ DMac (104.3 The Fan) to get some Kraken vs. Avs playoff hatred brewing and Salk shares his favorite parts about the NHL playoffs.
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Ahead of the first Kraken playoff matchup in franchise history, we bring in our old friend "DMac" from 104.3 The Fan (Denver) for a little smack talking. The Mariners sweep over the Rockies is a good steppingstone to get into a grove early in the season, but there are some early surprises in the MLB. Ranked: Top 5 Breaks.
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Jalen Hurts becomes the highest paid player in the history of the NFL with a total of $255 Million over 5 years ($179 Million guaranteed). Jared Kelenic is crushing the ball, stealing bases, and playing stellar defense so Salk does an early 'Ranked' of the top 5 most fun things about Kelenic Ranked. We open the phones for Seahawks fans to share their strongest emotional reaction to potential picks at #5.
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Salk highlights a group of Mariners who aren't contributing the way they're supposed to be, but winning covers up the holes and thinks they'll come around. The Kraken head to Colorado for their first playoff game tomorrow and Salk shares the results from all FIVE polls he posted last night about the Hawks draft.
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The Jarred Kelenic Experience continued this weekend as he extended his home-run streak to 4 games and crushed lefty pitching. Salk shares his story from being in Boston at the time of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 on today's 10th anniversary. Justin takes us Around the Weekend for the Mariners.
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Stacy Rost joins Salk in-studio to debate why she believes the #5 pick is not "house money" the way Salk thinks it is, but also wants fans to consider Jalen Carter as potentially being the next Aaron Donald instead of the next Malik McDowell. We open the phones to let Seattle Sports fans opinions be heard before RANKED: Sales!
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After the news of the Washington Commanders sale and an ownership group that does NOT include Amazon founder Jeff Bezos... Salk asks if it's possible we could see him as the next owner of the Seahawks and how fans would feel about that. Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIRO) joins Salk for his weekly appearance and make some bold claims about the Seahawks #5 draft pick.
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Just as Salk is feeling comfortable with Jalen Carter being the #5 pick, something else happens. This time it was comments made by Chip Tower during his visit with Bump & Stacy. Joe Fann makes his weekly appearance before a modified Blue 88.
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Salk says it was a nice, stress-free evening last night without worrying about the Mariners because he's getting to the point where worry is creeping in about a super slow start and doesn't think we're celebrating the starts of Luis Castillo and Kelenic enough. The Washington Commanders may have finally sold and the Kraken wrap up their regular season with a 3-1 loss to Vegas. We revisit yesterday's Jerry Dipoto Show.
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Brock continues his look at potential Seahawks draft picks with Wisconsin center Joe Tippmann. Then, we react toJerry Dipoto and Salk argues against the narrative that the Mariners are cheap. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around Kelenic's moonshot yesterday.
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Salk is still marveling at the baseball destruction displayed by Kelenic, so much so that he decided to write a Pindaric Ode to the man. The reaction was... mixed. The Jerry Dipoto Show covers how the long road trip has gone thus far.
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Salk is still blown away by the week Jarred Kelenic has had in Chicago and plays some of the post-game interview clips of him discussing which HR was his favorite and why. Salk is getting more and more comfortable with Jalen Carter being the #5 pick for the Seahawks and loved hearing Pollack compare him to Jeffrey Simmons and Chris Jones. Brock's 'Blue 88'
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Salk can't get past the insane homerun that Kelenic hit in Chicago and what it says for where he is as a player right now. Should he move up in the lineup or face lefties now? Salk says no. Kraken wrap up their regular season tonight w/ some playoff seeding implications. We revisit yesterday's conversation with David Pollack (ESPN College GameDay) on Jalen Carter.
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Brock Huard continues his profiles of potential Seahawks draft picks with Ohio St OT Dawand Jones. Then, we discuss the bright side of an ugly stretch for the M's...Jarred Kelenic. Plus, Justin and Salk have another new movie themed Ranked.
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One of the few positives for the M's right now is how well Jarred Kelenic is doing and how sustainable it feels. Could the M's have one of the best outfields in baseball if he can keep this up? ESPN's David Pollack (College Gameday) joins Brock & Salk to discuss the #5 pick.
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Why does it feel like this M's team wasn't ready to start the season? Brock apologizes for what he thinks is the reason for the M's slow start. We ask Seahawks fans to call in with their #5 pick (and why), but Brock says if both Anderson and Carter are available at 5 - he wants Carter. Brock's Blue 88 answers questions about another player being mocked to the Seahawks at #20.
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The M's suffered their ugliest loss of the season. How do they turn this around. It feels like they need leadership, but who steps up? Mel Kiper has an interesting new mock where the Seahawks have a choice of Anderson or Carter at 5 and choose Carter, then take Myles Murphy at 20 and trade back in to take Hendon Hooker at end of 1st round. We revisit the conversation w/ ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Brock continues his look at potential Seahawks draft picks with a look at Georgia Tech DE Keion White. Then, we discuss the M's problems with execution and question whether there is a leadership void with Carlos Santana gone. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around a new movie.
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Maura and Justin put Brock & Salk on the :15 Pitch Clock for a game of tough questions, which both of them struggle with. ESPN's Jeff Passan makes his weekly appearance to discuss why he doesn't think the M's are bad and their 0 run differential is a big reason why.
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Salk asks Brock the question he posed in the first hour of the show about why the Mariners are struggling: talent or execution? Salk turns into a millennial to describe how he would feel about X player being drafted ahead of the Seahawks #5 pick followed by Brock's 'Blue 88.'
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Another rough loss by the Mariners in extra-innings at the hands of the Cubs and the sloppy errors have Salk mad. All of Justin's baseball pet-peeves were present and Salk asks if it's because of talent or execution? We revisit yesterday's conversation w/ NFL Media Draft Analyst Lance Zierlein ahead of today's Seahawk visit with Jalen Carter.
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Brock continues his profiles of potential Seahawks draft picks with a look at UCLA RB Zach Charbonnet. Then, we talk about Luis Castillo taking the mound to start the Cubs series tonight and the encouraging weekend Jarred Kelenic had. Plus, Justin and Salk have an actual Ranked today!
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Our very own Shannon Drayer joins Brock & Salk from Chicago ahead of the series with the Cubs to share her thoughts on the Mariners weekend and Brock & Salk talk with NFL Media Draft Analyst Lance Zierlein about his latest mock draft.
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Brock and Salk go over some of the decisions made in yesterday's extra innings loss and give grades on the results and process before bringing back an old staple: Good News, Bad News, No News? Brock's 'Blue 88' gets into the Seahawks visit with Jalen Carter.
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We should feel better about the M's after this weekend but the ending of yesterday's game and the bullpen being down both Festa and Munoz put a bit of a damper on it and Salk gets upset. Kraken beat Blackhawks 7-3 Saturday for their 4th straight and Jon Rahm wins Masters for his 4th PGA tour win this year.
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Piper Shaw joins Salk to discuss the Kraken clinching their first playoff berth, how they turned things around from last year, what they need to improve heading into the playoffs and who would be the goalie in game one. Then, it's Friday so we take your calls on all things Seattle Sports and Justin and Salk have a Ranked inspired by Good Friday.
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After his conversation with Brady Henderson regarding the "cash limit" that the Seahawks have, Salk discusses the profits in sports conversation and why teams are held to different standards. Stacy Rost joins Salk in-studio to discuss his 'nightmare' scenario for the Hawks in the draft, what it could take to trade up w/ the Cardinals, representation in sports and we get a little bit of Stacy's incredible John Schneider impression.
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We know the Mariners didn’t play well this week, but why? Salk sides with Jerry Dipoto's answer about pitching because this team is built around it and really needs the pitching to be great. Joe Fann makes his weekly appearance to discuss his own thoughts on the M's struggles, the Masters and more. Brady Henderson (in for Brock) answers 3 good football questions in 'Blue 88.'
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Salk is pumped about the Seattle Kraken clinching the franchise first playoff appearance in only the 2nd year of existence but believes the goalie position is still going to be a problematic spot if they plan to get through the first round. Salk gives a Master's tournament update before we revisit yesterday's Jerry Dipoto Show.
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Brock continues his profiles of potential Seahawks draft picks with Kansas St. DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah. Then, we react to Jerry Dipoto's comments in the previous hour, saying that the M's aren't playing well in any facet of the game right now. Plus, Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked for you.
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The guys decide after a frustrating week of Mariners baseball that it's time to play a quick round of Answer the Question, Jerk before we bring in the Jerry Dipoto Show for his weekly appearance to discuss the first week of baseball and share some unfortunate news about Evan White.
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Brock & Salk debate the Angels series before getting into Salk's article @ SeattleSports.com about the #5 pick and what would could be some of the surprises ahead of the draft and the suggestion that the Hawks should trade UP this year. Brock's Blue 88 answers what makes Will Levis a John Schneider guy.
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Salk is feeling a little frustrated about yesterday's M's game because they were winning those types of games last year and the pitching just hasn't been up to par in his eyes as they drop the series to Ohtani & the Angels. We revisit Bobby Wagner's first interview since returning to the Seahawks with Brock & Salk.
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Brock continues his profiles of potential Seahawks draft picks with Georgia LB Nolan Smith. Then, Bobby Wagner joins the show to discuss his return to Seattle, how the two sides moved past a tough ending before he went to the Rams, how he views his role as he slots back into the defense and whether he will once again wear number 54 or not.
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Brock asks Salk to answer a nearly impossible question about Luis Castillo's pitch repertoire and play audio of Scott Servais discussing how important he is to the pitching rotation. Every day as we get closer to the NFL Draft there is a new mock draft and more questions surrounding the possibilities for the Seahawks at #5. Matt Miller (NFL Draft Scout) joins Brock & Salk.
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Brock & Salk continue to marvel at the Luis Castillo performance and give Salk an opportunity to play Salk & Castillo's love song. The story in Arizona looks uglier and uglier and Salk really hopes it could lead to them having their 1st round draft pick pulled, but the timing probably wouldn't work for this season. Brock's 'Blue 88.'
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Salk basks in the glow of a Mariners win which saw the team hit 4 HRs (2 from AJ Pollock, 2 from Teoscar Hernandez) and score 11 runs behind another dominant outing from Luis Castillo. The AZ Cardinals find themselves in very hot water with some big time allegations against the top brass. We revisit yesterday's conversation with ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Brock continues his profiles of potential Seahawks draft picks with TCU LB Dee Winters. Then, we react to Jeff Passan's comments from the previous hour about the Mariners slow start and how the DH position is being utilized across MLB. Plus, Justin and Salk's Ranked stems from Salk having a headache today.
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Todd McShay's latest mock draft shows the Seahawks taking Jalen Carter at no. 5 in the draft and the debate fires back up between Brock & Salk. With the Mariners 4-game skid and lack of offense, is it time to worry? We are joined by Senior MLB Insider for ESPN Jeff Passan who is absolutely not worried about the Mariners.
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Salk had to turn off his phone because of the insanity on Twitter from extremely negative and upset Mariner fans who got under Salk's skin. Maura comes up with a game of "What's More Likely?" and has Brock & Salk disagreeing a lot before Brock's 'Blue 88.'
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Another rough one for the Mariners as they drop the first game of the series vs the Angels as the pitching once again couldn't hold up and the offense only puts together 5 hits. Uconn wins the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship over SDSU and we say goodbye to Jim Nantz as he steps away from 32 years behind the microphone. Salk brings up a trade proposal floating around the NFL draft where the Seahawks could trade their #20 pick.
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Brock continues his potential Seahawks draft pick profiles with CB Julius with Kansas State CB Julius Brents. Then, we discuss the news that Jalen Carter will only meet with teams that have top 10 picks in the draft. How would you feel if the Seahawks take him at pick five? Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around overreactions to the M's tough start.
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Shannon Drayer joins Brock & Salk for her recap of the opening weekend and explains why her concerns are nowhere near those of the twitterverse. Salk opens the phones for M's fans to share their feelings about the team's performance.
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Salk got invested in women's hoops this weekend with his daughters taking an interest but can't get over the fact that the refs made the Championship game nearly unwatchable. Salk introduces his "M's truth meter" after opening weekend to explain his reasoning for either buying into or rejecting some of the loud Mariner dissenting voices followed by Brock's "Blue 88."
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There was a lot to be frustrated by when it comes to the M's opening series but Salk say the only thing that's actually concerning at this point is Robbie Ray's injury. LSU defeats Iowa 102-85 to win the NCCA Women's title and Salk isn't bothered at all by the drama surrounding Angel Reese.
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Brock Huard continues his profiles of potential Seahawks draft picks with USC DT Tuli Tuipolotu. Then, we take your calls on Opening Day and the outlook for the Mariners this season. Plus, Justin and Salk a LOT of music for you in Ranked.
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Salk shares his 3 most important things for the M's in the first game (with a couple honorable mentions) before Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIROfm) makes his weekly appearance to talk everything Seattle Sports.
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Brock & Salk can't stop gushing about how great the Opening Day festivities were and share their own highlights of the experience. There's a rumor floating around that the Seahawks could actually be interested in trading UP in the NFL draft and Salk loves it. Joe Fann makes his weekly appearance before Brock's 'Blue 88.'
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Brock Huard continues his Seahawks draft preview with Wisconsin LB Nick Herbig. Then, Mariners chairman John Stanton joins Brock and Salk to discuss Opening Day, his expectations for the team in 2023, why Mariners fans have a special relationship with their superstar players and the updates made to T-Mobile Park this offseason. Plus, Maura has a Ranked office poll and Justin and Salk have a new edition of Ranked themed around Opening Day.
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Brock & Salk's excitement for opening day continues as they explain the finer points of why this Mariners team is different and deserves more belief. The Jerry Dipoto Show comes with a really, REALLY big quote.
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Brock agrees w/ Salk's article about how this M's roster might be the best and he explains why this team is different and how powerful it was to end the drought for the players.
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We hear a quick recap of yesterday's first 'Diamond Derby & Skills Challenge' at T-Mobile Park from Justin before Salk asks: is this the best Mariners team ever? As he states in his article at SeattleSports.com, he thinks there's a good reason to believe that is true. We revisit yesterday's conversation with Aaron Goldsmith.
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Brock continues breaking down potential Seahawks draft picks with Siaki Ika, a nose tackle from Baylor. Then, we discuss how the M's will handle the increased expectations this season and who is under the most pressure. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around Shannon Drayer's latest Mariners story.
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Salk shares a story about his French bulldog that has every getting emotional before Aaron Goldsmith joins the show to discuss the upcoming season.
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Salk thinks the 3 biggest pieces of the Mariners rebuild were: trust, accountability and effort, and the quotes from players in Shannon's recent story prove that fact. We are joined by the author herself to take a deeper dive into what she has gathered from this year's team ahead of opening day. Brock's 'Blue 88' covers some of the best and worst new rule changes in the NFL.
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Salk was really excited about Shannon Drayer's latest article at SeattleSports.com about how this year's team bought in to the M's process and takes it a step further. We heard a lot of big baseball names setting some really high expectations for the Mariners (including Morosi saying they would win the division), so we decide to revisit yesterday's conversation with ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Brock begins his series profiling a potential draft pick for the Seahawks everyday leading up to the draft. Today, it's a small but powerful running back prospect. Then, we discuss which Mariners players we're buying stock in this season and Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around Salk's return from vacation.
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Salk proposes his own rules if he was the "Supreme Leader" of baseball regarding the pitch clock and Brock is worried about not selling enough beers. ESPN's Jeff Passan joins Brock & Salk for his first weekly appearance of 2023 and has nothing but high praise for the M's, saying they have one of baseball's best starting rotations and much, much more.
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Where are the M's the strongest, weakest, and the most improved from last year? Maura asks Salk if he wants to double-down on his bet of Kelenic from last year before Brock & Salk discuss the drama around Lamar Jackson & Aaron Rodgers before covering some proposed NFL rule changes. Brock's 'Blue 88' points to some defenders for the Seahawks to keep an eye on.
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Salk is back from vacation and has a lot of questions for Seahawks fans' feelings regarding the return of Bobby Wagner. We revisit yesterday's conversation with Matt Hasselbeck and Salk gets mad at Justin for his pineapple on pizza position.
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Matt Hasselbeck joins Brock & Ryan Rowland-Smith from the NFL owners meetings to share his feelings about the return of Bobby Wagner and what that means for the locker room and how it could affect what the Seahawks do in the draft for the defense, but what about the QB position? Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show from AZ to share her biggest takeaways from spring training before Ryan ranks his Top 5 Opening Day highlights from his career.
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Brock asks Ryan Rowland-Smith to identify one pitch from each of the M's starters that he would steal and why which leads into a fun story about RRS's first appearance in the big leagues and having his first hitter he faced being Ken Griffey, JR. Brock & Ryan share their own slate of Spring Training Takeaways as the M's wrap up their year in Arizona today.
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Ryan Rowland-Smith and Brock compare Bobby's return to the Seahawks to how Griffey returned to the Mariners in 2009 and what it does to a clubhouse, the future of the team (especially in the draft) and also knowing when it's time to hang up the cleats. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers if the Hawks will still be looking at LB in the draft, who Quandre Diggs will start recruiting next, and what's to expect from this week's Pro Day visits.
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Ryan Rowland-Smith in for Salk with Justin start a very busy Monday full of Seattle Sports news with Bobby Wagner returning to Seattle on a one-year $7m contract, a historic March Madness tournament sees 3 of 4 teams in the Final Four make their first appearance and the Kraken's Matty Beniers is the youngest (20 y.o.) player to record 50 points in a season. We revisit the conversation with ESPN's David Schoenfield.
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Brady Henderson and Brock play Let's Make a Deal, rejecting or accepting some of the Seahawks draft day trades that have been floated. Then, Bob Stelton joins us from M's spring training to tell us who has caught his attention this week and give us a glimpse into his intense cleaning process while traveling. Plus, Brady shares his top 5 sophomore grunge albums in Ranked.
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Why are the Seahawks taking selfies and hyping up these QB visits on social media? Brock, Brady, Maura and Justin debate what the reasons might be but all agree that it is intentional. Gee Scott makes his weekly appearance to discuss NCAA, Ohio State, the NFL draft and more.
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Brady Henderson (in for Mike Salk) and Brock react to John Schneider's comments on Wyman and Bob about their conversations with linebackers and how the signing of Devin Bush does not hinder them from a potential reunion with Bobby Wagner. David Schoenfield joins Brock & Brady to discuss his contributions to the MLB Top 100 list and where/why/how the Mariners players landed on the list before Brock's 'Blue 88.'
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A heavy sports night w/ March Madness, Mariners, and Kraken games to follow simultaneously and they did not disappoint. Gonzaga reaches another Elite 8 defeating UCLA (17 years to the date after the Adam Morrison crying game) and the M's crushed the Reds behind all the usual suspects delivering doubles & HRs to reach 17 runs. We revisit yesterday's Jerry Dipoto Show to hear if the M's roster is settled or if there could be any last-minute moves before the start of the regular season.
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Ryan Rowland-Smith and Brock react to Jerry Dipoto's comments on Kelenic becoming more vocal and Cooper Hummel's chances of making the big league roster. Then, Dave Wyman joins us to share his spring training experience so far and we do quick ranking of the top things about Arizona.
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Maura creates a game to keep RRS and Brock honest with their long-winded questions and answers by putting them on the pitch clock for a game of Rapid Fire Questions. Another episode of The Jerry Dipoto Show with exactly one week before opening day answers some questions about what the roster is shaping up to be heading into the regular season.
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Ryan Roland-Smith in for Mike Salk recaps his experience broadcasting the WBC in Taiwan and what his major takeaways were from the games he called. We play some clips from Jerry Dipoto (with Wyman & Bob) discussing this spring training camp being the 'most enjoyable' and Ryan explains what contributes to that type of culture. Brock puts a new spin to Blue 88.
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Maura and Justin start the show recapping George Kirby's Spring Training outing vs the Dodgers striking out 9 over 5 innings, but the real fun came with JP Crawford who discussed his alien encounters while he was mic'd up on the field. We learn about some new food options being added to T-Mobile Park and set the table for the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Men's basketball tournament before revisiting yesterday's conversation with ESPN's Dan Orlovsky.
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Shannon Drayer joins Brady and Brock to discuss what has been so impressive about Robbie Ray's spring, Julio's spot in the order, and whether last night makes you want Shohei Ohtani here in Seattle even more. Then, we revisit our earlier conversation with Dan Orlovsky about Anthony Richardson and Brock and Brady discuss whether they are sold on him at pick five or not. Plus, Brady ranks his top five Seahawks players he's covered in Ranked.
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Maura came up with a game for Brady & Brock to see which prospect sounds most intriguing by using their own words and plays clips of 4 players who have been linked to the Seahawks for the #5 pick. Dan Orlovsky (ESPN) joins the show to discuss why he believes Anthony Richardson is "too good to fail" and why NFL teams shouldn't be afraid to pick him early.
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The more D-linemen the Seahawks move on from, the more Brock thinks Carter would make sense from a need standpoint, but it's hard to imagine them trusting the strength of their locker room to a young guy with maturity issues. Brock is enamored with Shohei Ohtani and compares his pregame speech with the Miracle On Ice speech, culminating with why he should be the M's #1 target.
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Maura and Justin are still blown away by the ending of the World Baseball Classic that culminated with the moment baseball fans wanted to see: Ohtani vs. Trout. The Kraken finally take down the Dallas Stars in their 3rd meeting but we still have no answers as to why Grubauer isn't with the team. Mike Lefko (Wyman & Bob) join us from Arizona to break down some of what he's seen in the past week of Spring Training and which emerging storyline has his attention.
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Shannon Drayer joins Brady and Brock to discuss Jarred Kelenic's early exit yesterday causing a whirlwind of trade rumors, the update on his injury, and why there isn't really a comparison to the path he has taken so far in his career. Then, we react to Mel Kiper's latest mock draft and Brady has a wrestling Ranked for us.
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How much do top 30 visits matter in the NFL? We take a look at some of the Seahawks visits past and present and Brady breaks down how they work before we ask Brock & Brady how they would grade the Seahawks offseason so far followed by a quick round of NFL "Buy/Sell."
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Brady Henderson (in for Mike Salk) joins Brock to discuss the Seahawks decision to part ways with Al Woods and Brady admits it's a little bit of a surprise just based on the finances alone. Brock asks Brady to explain how his world changed after his ESPN story about Russell's exit from Seattle was published followed by a special version of Blue 88.
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Maura and Justin take the reigns for the first hour of the show and discuss last night's WBC walk-off win by Japan to set the stage for the championship game tonight vs USA and a potential Ohtani vs. Trout matchup. M's fans had a minor scare yesterday when Kelenic left the field with "quad tightness" according to Scott Servais, and Seahawks fans say goodbye to nose tackle Al Woods who was released by the team yesterday. We revisit yesterday's conversation w/ KJ Wright to hear his take on a certain player he DOESN'T want the Hawks to pick at #5.
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Shannon Drayer joins Brock and Salk to discuss what was encouraging about Bryce Miller's outing yesterday, why Jarred Kelenic is hitting lefties so well this spring, the latest on Dylan Moore, and JP Crawford returning to the lineup at shortstop today. Then, we react to KJ Wright's insistence that the Seahawks need to bring Bobby Wagner back and Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around a day that is happening next month...oops.
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Do all of the moves the Seahawks have made point you in any one direction for the Seahawks draft? Brock wants to trade back if it gets you a first rounder next year but Salk is not having it at all. KJ Wright joins Brock & Salk to share his feelings on the free agent moves by the Seahawks and gives a letter grade to their offseason thus far.
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Salk says it's obvious that Kelenic would benefit most from a hot start, but shares 5 other players (plus one strange bonus) who would greatly benefit from quick success. Brock shares everything you need to know about baseball by watching 13U travel ball. Brock's Blue 88 answers if a QB is out of the equation in the draft, which position(s) will be targeted by the Hawks, and what does Evan Brown's contract spell out for his role on the OL?
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Salk starts the show explaining why he finds himself not rooting hard for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and how much fun it's been to watch this tournament, especially with how the players are handling the games. Jarred Kelenic keeps crushing baseballs against some really good pitching and it couldn't be more welcoming to see. Everybody's bracket is mostly busted after some huge upsets this weekend as Maura takes us around the weekend of sports.
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Dre'Mont Jones joins Brock and Salk to discuss signing with the Seahawks, his first impressions of Seattle and Pete Carroll, growing up playing basketball before football and the tough situation in Denver last year. Then, Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss the regular season quickly approaching and what the level of concern is with Dylan Moore's setback. Then, we have a St. Patrick's day themed Ranked...sort of.
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Brock & Salk spend some time remembering John Clayton as we approach the 1 year anniversary of his passing and share stories from their time together over the years. Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIRO fm) makes his weekly appearance with Brock & Salk to share some John Clayton memories of his own and make his relationship analogy to describe what the Hawks should do in the draft.
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Brock & Salk agree these acquisitions and extensions have the Seahawks in the perfect spot to not draft for NEED, but to take the best available player. Joe Fann joins the show from Vegas to discuss the NCAA tournament and his feelings on the M's & Hawks. Brock's 'Blue 88' makes a Seahawks draft QB prediction.
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Are the Seahawks "not messing around" in this offseason? With the amount of FA signings and activity surrounding the team it's hard not to believe it, but does signing Drew Lock mean you're not in the market for an early QB pick? We revisit yesterday's conversation with Jerry Dipoto.
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Laurie Johnson, President of the Greater Northwest Chapter of the MS Society in Seattle and Bridgette Maryman, one of their top walk MS fundraisers join us to discuss the upcoming walk here in Seattle as we approach the one year anniversary of John Clayton's passing. Then, Shannon Drayer joins us to talk some WBC, the M's biggest storylines with the regular season just two weeks away. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around a potential Seahawks trade target.
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The conversation about Aaron Rodgers continues because of his comments that seem to contradict previous comments he made prior to the "darkness retreat" this month. Brock offers a thought that there is one former Seahawk who should be sending him a thank you card (hint: 3). The Jerry Dipoto Show returns for his weekly appearance to discuss the latest from Spring Training, WBC and one new pitch added to the arsenal of a certain starting pitcher.
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Salk wrote an article highlighting the 5 Mariner Storylines we’ll be following this season and runs through all of the points but ultimately believes the season hinges on starting pitching. Brock shared another 'epic poll' on Twitter to ask Seahawks fans about the future of Jamaal Adams (which turns into an argument) and what the Seahawks should do with a nearly-empty RB room before Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk can't help himself but fall into the trap Aaron Rodgers set for everybody but rips him for how he's handled Packers/Jets decision and how contradictory he's been throughout the process. An injury to one of baseball's best pitchers looms large in the WBC after Puerto Rico defeats the Dominican Republic and sends a bunch of Mariners players home. Albert Breer joins Salk to discuss Jalen Carter, Anthony Richardson and offers a trade proposal for Seahawks fans.
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Should the Seahawks eat the dead cap money and cut Jamal Adams in order to create more room for free agents this offseason? Then, Shannon Drayer joins Brock and Salk to give us the latest from spring training and discuss whether Fernando Tatis could be a trade option if JP Crawford struggles this year. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around an anniversary for the Cincinnati Reds.
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How much pressure is JP Crawford under this season? Is there any chance that Greg Amsinger's Fernando Tatis trade scenario comes true? Then, we have a little fun role playing what it will be like visiting Aaron Rodgers' office in the Jets building. Plus, which three free agents would you sign to help the Seahawks go from good to great? We give our answers and take your texts.
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What does the D-line look like with the additions and what do they still need? We discuss those questions and break down what 3-4 and bear front mean in this Seahawks defensive scheme. Then, in Blue 88 Brock discusses how the running back room will be impacted by the loss of Rashaad Penny.
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Salk says it feels like the Seahawks are approaching this offseason in a different way. Not only in getting in on the first wave of free agency but also reportedly attempting to sign Dre'Mont Jones and Zach Allen. It should mean there are more big moves to come. Then, we discuss the Seahawks latest moves, NFL free agency updates and the Mariners win yesterday in Need to Know and we hear from Cliff Avril, Greg Amsinger and Mark Schlereth as we go Around Seattle Sports.
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Shannon Drayer joins Mike Salk to discuss JP Crawford's soggy shoulder, the biggest differences for Jarred Kelenic this spring, Robbie Ray's impressive outing yesterday and Harry Ford's performance in the WBC so far. Then, we discuss whether the signing of Dre'Mont Jones has changed your opinion on who the Seahawks should draft with the fifth pick or not and Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around NFL free agency.
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Brady Henderson joins us for the 8 am hour since Brock is out today. He gives us his first reaction to the Dre'Mont Jones signing and their biggest needs still remaining on defense, but what are the new chances the Seahawks take a QB in the draft? Is there any scenario where they should move up to take a QB? Could they give up some draft capital to get another big defensive addition like Vita Vea? News breaks that the Seahawks have released Quinton Jefferson.
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Salk says the Dre'Mont Jones signing is already his favorite of the Schneider/Pete era and the fact that they got involved day one makes it the biggest free agent deal they've given out since Sidney Rice. Salk explains how his view of "running up the credit card" in the NFL has shifted a little bit with the consequences for overspending not being as bad. Blue 88 covers the draft, NFL Rule change proposals and why aren’t the Seahawks signing LB’s?
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The Seahawks signed Dre'Mont Jones to a 3 yr $51M deal and we are pumped. What's not to like? Cody Barton goes to Commanders and Javon Hargrave ends up in the division with the 49ers. Jarred Kelenic keeps hitting and Robbie Ray strikes out 6 over 3 innings, but is JP Crawford's has soggy arm something to worry about? Salk is joined by D-Mac from our sister station Denver Sports to discuss Dre'Mont Jones.
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Salk opens the show trying to come up with a sports comparison for Brendan Fraser winning an Oscar and wonders if Geno Smith's performance last year pretty close? NFL legal tampering period begins and 3 big names move off the board in the NFL. How does the Panthers trade w/ the Bears to move up to #1 pick affect the Seahawks? Mariners P Luis Castillo gave up a HR but struck out 4 on Saturday but Cal Raleigh and Jarred Kelenic hit back to back triples. Kraken lose to Dallas in OT.
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Shannon Drayer joins Brock and Salk to discuss Luis Castillo's progression this spring, the M's still winning one run games even without the starters in and Cooper Hummel's chances of making the big league roster. Then, we discuss some of the free agency moves happening as the NFL legal tampering period begins and Justin and Salk bring you another edition of Ranked.
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How do the Seahawks work on this D-line, especially the interior? Piece it together like they have been in recent years? Spend big in free agency? Draft Jalen Carter? Salk asks Seahawks fans if the Rams a cautionary tale or was the Super Bowl win worth the tear down happening now? Should the Seahawks stick to being prudent or follow the Rams all in method?
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The Seahawks whole draft changed Friday with the Bears/Panthers trade. If they wanted to go defense and not QB at pick 5, this could meant they get their pick of Jalen Carter, Willie Anderson or Tyree Wilson. Brock and Salk discuss who fits the Seahawks needs the best. Brock gives us some of his takeaways from his 2nd Spring Training trip and discusses Jarred Kelenic's hot spring training start before Blue 88.
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Stacy Rost joins the show to discuss her biggest takeaways from interviewing Geno Smith yesterday and give us a 75 second rundown of the drama on Vanderpump Rules. Then, we take your calls as we do every Friday and Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked.
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Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins Salk from Spring Training to talk Mariners. Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIRO fm) makes his first appearance in nearly a month to discuss the Seahawks draft and why he feels 'nervous' for the first time since 2015 regarding this year's team.
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We found out yesterday that Geno Smith's deal is even more team friendly than initially reported. Joe Fann makes his weekly appearance and Blue 88 covers Schneider on FA vs draft, what Geno said was the most important thing Russ ever did for him, and where are the Seahawks with Bobby Wagner?
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Salk starts the show by checking in on some recent Apple Podcast reviews before getting into what Geno Smith said with Bump and Stacy yesterday and about embracing any competition and doing his best to mentor if the Seahawks draft a QB. Seattle Kraken rally from a 3 goal deficit but fall 5-4 to Senators, M's defeat team Canada but Cade Marlowe left with oblique soreness and Dipoto says trade talks haven't heated up yet despite starting pitching injuries popping up across the league.
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Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss how the starting rotation is coming along in spring training, his confidence that Luis Castillo will get off to a sharper start than year's past, AJ Pollock's great start, how their infield depth is looking with Sam Haggerty and Dylan Moore coming off of injuries and who will lead the team in batting average in 2023. Then, we discuss whether the pitching injuries starting to pop up around MLB will heat up the trade market for Marco Gonzales and/or Chris Flexen. Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins Brock & Salk from Spring Training to cover how Logan Gilbert looked yesterday and the potential for his splitter on becoming an out pitch in addition to an update on Jarred Kelenic's swing and unique mentality. Conversation shifts to the Seahawks draft and Salk shares the results from his Twitter Poll asking Seahawks fans if they should draft a QB and which one.
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Salk asks Brock who the Seahawks should call first on Monday and answers with Bobby Wagner. Salk has a different name in mind. Brock wants to stage an intervention on Salk for something he's doing "too much." We hear comments from Seattle Times Mariners reporter Ryan Divish on Kelenic's swing improvements and adjustments made this year. Brock's 'Blue 88'
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SI.com rated all the recent QB signings and gave the Saints at B, Giants a C-, and the Seahawks an A- for their signing of Geno Smith and Salk agrees with that based on the information released yesterday regarding Geno's contract. Former Seattle Sonic Shawn Kemp was arrested for his alleged involvement in a shooting yesterday and the UW MBB season comes to a disappointing close. We revisit yesterday's conversation w/ Matt Stinchcomb (ESPN, SEC Network) to hear his thoughts on the big names in this year's NFL draft.
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Reflecting on the Russell Wilson trade one year later. What did Pete Carroll learn from it? We react to his answer from yesterday's interview. Then, we go Around the NFL with stories on Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones and Pete Carroll. Plus, a Ranked themed around the Sauce Gardner Pete Carroll combine interaction.
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Our Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins Brock & Salk from Spring Training to discuss the latest before Matt Stinchcomb of the SEC Network joins Brock & Salk to share who he believes should be the #1 overall pick and his thoughts on the QBs in this draft. Brock & Salk reflect on the year that has passed since the Russell Wilson trade.
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Mel Kiper says this draft with Young, Stroud and Levis could be reminiscent of the Eli, Rivers and Roethlisberger draft but Brock isn't buying it. Pete said the Seahawks have made fixing the defense a "priority" since the day the season ended, but are there quality defensive tackles out there that can help shore up the interior? Brock answers which ex-Seahawk is most likely to return.
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On the anniversary of the Russell Wilson trade, Salk asks what we have learned from listening to Pete's comments yesterday regarding that day, what he could have done differently, and what's in store for the Seahawks. We know the Geno signing doesn't mean they won't draft a QB, but he also said they have quite a bit of work to do on defense. Kraken defeat Ducks 5-2 for 5th straight win and the NY Jets meet with Rodgers in California.
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Brock breaks down what he's seen when watching Anthony Richardson tape and he and Salk discuss whether the Seahawks can still draft a QB at pick five or not. Then, Pete Carroll joins the show to discuss re-signing Geno Smith, why they have so much confidence in him, a new defensive hire and whether he would change anything leading up to the Russell Wilson trade.
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Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins Brock & Salk from Spring Training in Peoria for her daily appearance to discuss the latest in the M's pitching and answer who she believes could lead the team in BA this season. Now that Geno Smith is locked up -- what's next? Should the Hawks be in the market for any of the bigger names available for their defense?
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Brock brings up another QB name to compare Geno Smith to and frame why he believes this deal is great for both parties involved. Could the Seahawks still be in the market for a QB at the #5 pick? Brock & Salk say the team should definitely add another QB to the room since Drew Lock is likely gone after Geno's deal, but should they wait until later rounds? Brock's 'Blue 88' answers which of the other Seahawks unrestricted free agents get signed before the new league year?
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After news broke of Geno Smith's contract extension with the Seahawks hit the internet, Salk posted a Twitter poll asking fans how they felt about the deal and reaction was pretty mixed. We open the phone lines to let Seahawks fans share their feelings and opinions on the deal and answer the question: can the Seahawks win a Super Bowl with Geno Smith?
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Fresh off of our trip to Arizona, we do a little Mariners Buy or Sellbased on our observations there. Then, Salk is a little nervous at the thought of playing Geno Smith when no other teams seem interested in him. Brock tries to ease those concerns. Plus, after a glorious week of normal rankings in Peoria, Justin and Salk have a jumbo sized word association for today's edition of Ranked.
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Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins Brock & Salk from Spring Training to discuss Kelenic's continued dominance and hiccups from current starting pitchers. With Derek Carr's deal w/ the New Orleans Saints announced, Salk asks why isn't there more interest in Geno? Which team might be more interested than we know?
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Brock and Salk discuss Anthony Richardson's combine performance and some of the other top QB's in this draft. Is there any way you see them taking a QB in the top 5? What is the biggest fear for the 2023 M's? Salk says it's that the young pitching (Gilbert, Kirby, Brash, etc) regresses or doesn't take the next step. Brock's 'Blue 88' reflects on the passing of his former teammate Joe Jarzynka and if there's any overall consensus of the 300 prospects in this draft?
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Salk discusses the four reasons why this spring training might have been the best in the many years that he and Brock have gone. Florida QB Anthony Richardson shines at the combine and could be climbing the draft boards as both MINN Eric Kendricks & LAR Leonard Floyd are expected to be released - could the Seahawks want any of them? Kraken win their 4th straight and Salk asks callers to answer how they will you feel if the Seahawks draft a QB in the top 5?
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The crew does a roundtable of their week in Peoria. Was it everything they hoped it would be? Need to Know: Logan Gilbert had his first start of the cactus league. Alberto Rodriguez ended the game with a walk-off double. As the NFL combine rolls on, where should John Schneider and Pete Carroll be looking? The Kraken are still very much in the playoff hunt, after an OT win over the Red Wings. Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert sits down with Brock and Salk to talk about his unorthodox workout process, his pitches, and what he sees in the upcoming season. Ranked: Bad (with special guest Larry Salk).
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Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer sits down with Brock and Salk to go over the walk-off win for the M's yesterday. How did Logan Gilbert look? What unknown Mariners are making an impact in spring training. Need to Know: Not the best start from Logan Gilbert, though there are still positives to be taken away. As the NFL combine rolls on, where should John Schneider and Pete Carroll be looking? The Kraken are still very much in the playoff hunt, after an OT win over the Red Wings. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh sits down with the guys to break down his relationships with each of the M's pitchers and meeting his baseball inspiration.
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One of our favorite M's players, Eugenio Suarez sits down with Brock and Salk to talk about his excitement for the upcoming season, his singing voice, and his favorite memory from last year. Need to Know: Logan Gilbert had his first start of the cactus league. Alberto Rodriguez ended the game with a walk-off double. As the NFL combine rolls on, where should John Schneider and Pete Carroll be looking? The Kraken are still very much in the playoff hunt, after an OT win over the Red Wings. Our weekly chat with Joe Fann, digging into this week at the NFL combine and what the Seahawks should do as free agency approaches. Blue 88: Brock dives into several different prospects he has been impressed with at the NFL combine. Who should the Seahawks pick with their first four picks in rounds one and two.
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Brock, Salk, Justin, and Maura had a fun adventure at Top Golf yesterday in Peoria. Need to Know: A walk off win for the Ms, courtesy of Alberto Rodriguez. Not the best start from Logan Gilbert, though there are still positives to be taken away. As the NFL combine rolls on, where should John Schneider and Pete Carroll be looking? The Kraken are still very much in the playoff hunt, after an OT win over the Red Wings. Mariners President of Baseball Operations, Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to talk about what he has been seeing from his team this spring training, and the progression of Jarred Kelenic.
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Takeaways from Brock and Salk's chat with Jerry Dipoto last hour. Need to Know: Robbie Ray made a commanding start yesterday. Jarred Kelenic knocked his third home run in five spring training games. The NFLPA released their overall team ratings from 2022. The NHL trade deadline is tomorrow, will the Kraken make any moves? Could this Mariners team surpass 100 wins in 2023? Also, Brock gets pegged by a line drive ball. Ranked: Fast food sandwich.
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Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer sits down to dive into Robbie Ray's start in yesterday's cactus league game. How does this Mariners team look different from last season? Need to Know: The Mariners fall last night to the Cubs, but a strong start from Robbie Ray has Salk feeling good. Julio Rodriguez and Jarred Kelenic went back to back with home runs. The NFL combine is underway. Will the Kraken make any moves in before the NHL trade deadline? Mariners President of Baseball Operations, Jerry Dipoto sits down with Brock and Salk to discuss how spring training has been going so far, the progression of players like Jarred Kelenic, and how the team's new acquisitions are fitting in.
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Some breaking news about the professional future of Maura Dooley. Need to Know: Robbie Ray made a commanding start yesterday. Jarred Kelenic knocked his third home run in five spring training games. The NFLPA released their overall team ratings from 2022. The NHL trade deadline is tomorrow, will the Kraken make any moves? New Mariners aqcuisition Teoscar Hernandez stops by the show to go into his first spring training with the team. Plus, he gives his perspective on how the Blue Jays felt about the Mariners' epic comeback in the postseason last October. Blue 88: What does the QB market look like heading into NFL free agnecy? Who does Brock have his eyes on at the combine this week?
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Salk will not stop complaining about the cold in Peoria this morning. Need to Know: The Mariners fall last night to the Cubs, but a strong start from Robbie Ray has Salk feeling good. Julio Rodriguez and Jarred Kelenic went back to back with home runs. The NFL combine is underway. Will the Kraken make any moves before the trade deadline? The latest on the ongoing Jalen Carter arrest. Mariners reliever Paul Sewald joins Brock and Salk to go through his pitches and how he has been preparing for the upcoming season.
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What should the Seahawks' strategy be going into free agency and the draft? There are so many holes on this team, but is QB one of them? Need to Know: Mariners beat the Guardians 9-8, with two strong innings from Luis Castillo, homers from France, Teoscar, and some of the other new guys on the team. The Kraken get back in the winning column last night with a victory over the Blues. Seahawks center Austin Blythe has retired after 7 seasons. 2022 Rookie of the Year, Julio Rodriguez joins Brock and Salk to talk about his process and what makes this season special. Ranked: Best things about Peoria so far.
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Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer comes on the show to give an update of what is going on behind the scenes in Peoria. She gives insight on Julio Rodriguez, Luis Castillo, and Scott Servais. Need to Know: Mariners beat the Guardians 9-8, with two strong innings from Luis Castillo, homers from France, Teoscar, and some of the other new guys on the team. The Kraken get back in the winning column last night with a victory over the Blues. Mariners utility superman Sam Haggerty stops by to talk about which Mariner would win in a race, and how he feels about the rule changes in the MLB this season.
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2022 Rookie of the Year, Julio Rodriguez joins Brock and Salk to talk about his process and what makes this season special. How does Julio deal with being a superstar? Sky is the limit for this Mariners team. Brock and Salk get lost in Julio's eyes. Could the Seahawks draft a QB early in the draft this year? Blue 88: Who will replace Sean Desai after leaving for the Eagles coaching staff? Are there QBs at pick 5 that the Seahawks should take? Top defensive prospect Jalen Carter has a warrant out for his arrest.
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Salk went golfing yesterday in Arizona, and he experienced some harassment he has rarely had before. Need to Know: Mariners beat the Guardians 9-8, with two strong innings from Luis Castillo, homers from France, Teoscar, and some of the other new guys on the team. The Kraken get back in the winning column last night with a victory over the Blues. Jarred Kelenic sat down with Brock and Salk to go in depth on his process going into this upcoming season.
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Scott Servais sits down with Brock and Salk to talk about how he is feeling at this point in Spring Training. How is this team different from previous seasons? Who are some guys that could contribute for the team, even if they are not on the opening day roster? Scott touches on what he has seen from several pivotal players, including Julio and Kelenic. Ranked: Stinky bathrooms
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Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer sits down with Brock and Salk to talk about Julio's injury scare, the 5th starter spot in the Ms' lineup, and one player to look out for this week in Peoria. Need to Know: Luis Castillo takes the mound this afternoon, and Salk is excited. Evan White launched one to center field yesterday, hopefully the first of many. Will Geno be franchise tagged by the Seahawks? Who could the Hawks pick up in free agency to bolster their defense? Jarred Kelenic sits down with the guys to go over what he has been working on this offseason and how excited he is for the upcoming season.
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How can we really be mad at Julio for running into the wall yesterday? This is who he is...Need to Know: Evan White has filled out, according to Brock...and he also scored the Mariners' only run yesterday afternoon against the White Sox. Julio is doing okay after a scary collision with the center field wall. How will negotiations with Geno Smith go as we quickly approach free agency? Are there defensive pieces that the Seahawks should be looking out for in the coming weeks? Blue 88: There is no way Brock sees Geno going to the Jets this offseason. Who should we be watching this week at the combine on the defense? Who could contribute to the Mariners' roster that we aren't expecting to this season?
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Brock has been asked for autographs more times than Salk, Maura, and Justin combined so far in Peoria. Need to Know: Evan White launched his first home run of the cactus league, though that was the only run in a blowout loss for the Ms. Julio Rodriguez ran into the outfield wall chasing a fly ball yesterday, but he seems to be okay. NFL coaches and GMs will take the podium today at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Mariners reliever Matt Brash sits down to talk about a new pitch he has added.
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Brock and Salk look ahead to a week full of exclusive interviews with some of our favorite Mariners. Need to Know: Jarred Kelenic hits two home runs during yesterday afternoon's game. Could Bobby Wagner make a return to the Seahawks roster? The Kraken drop two in a row to two of the best squads in the NHL, should we be worried? Was the Russell Wilson bombshell really that much of a surprise? Ranked: Body parts in Peoria...
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Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins Brock and Salk to give her insight into how everything is going at Spring Training down in Peoria. Need to Know: Jarred Kelenic is on track to taking huge steps this upcoming season. Bobby Wagner is officially a free agent after being released by the Rams. Was the Russell Wilson bombshell really that much of a surprise? The Kraken remain in a good place despite back to back losses against top teams. Mariners pitcher Matt Brash sits down with the guys to talk about the upcoming season.
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Observations on Spring Training: Mariners players here in Peoria are looking buff and ready to go...according to Brock. Need to Know: How impressed should we be by Jarred Kelenic's two-HR game yesterday? Could the Seahawks make a bid for Bobby Wagner after being released by the Rams? The Kraken have now dropped two games in a row, but Brock and Salk aren't too worried. Salk doesn't see Friday's bombshell Russell Wilson report to be that much of a bombshell. Blue 88: What to watch during the combine later in the week. Would Bobby Wagner be willing to come back to the Seahawks?
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The whole gang is down in Peoria, and excited for the week ahead. Need to Know: Jarred Kelenic hits two home runs during yesterday afternoon's game. Could Bobby Wagner make a return to the Seahawks roster? The Kraken drop two in a row to two of the best squads in the NHL, should we be worried? Should we continue to believe in Jarred Kelenic as a hitter? We got a first look at how the pitch clock will work this season. Are the new bases too large?
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Ryan Rowland-Smith and Mike Lefko discuss the MLB Network top 100 and whether Ty France is in for a bounce back year. Then, we take your calls and Ryan shares the top 5 spring training moments for a player in Ranked.
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Could Bryce Miller find a spot in to the M’s pitching staff or bullpen if they already have three high leverage guys (Munoz/Brash/Sewald) and what is Flexen’s role right now? Former Mariner & MLB Senior VP of On-Field Operations broke down the finer points of MLB rule changes and answered questions about enforcement which leads to a lot more questions about how they will be enforced in 2023.
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We run down the list of potential unknowns facing the Mariners and debate which will have the most impact on this season. Will it be Jarred Kelenic's swing adjustment? A healthy, productive Evan White? Kolten Wong's defense? Or something else? Lefko & Ryan are joined by Joe Fann to discuss the pitching rotation in his most recent article at SeattleSports.com and what we could see happen in the bullpen before discussing which new MLB rule(s) will be toughest to enforce?
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Ryan Roland-Smith & Mike Lefko in for Brock & Salk ahead of the travel day to Spring Training in Arizona and things get started with Lefko roasting RRS for his coffee order and welcoming Justin back from vacation. News was leaked yesterday that Bobby Wagner is set to be released by the Rams and we hear John Schneider's comments on the situation from yesterday's John Schneider Show. Lefko & RRS revisit Salk's conversation with Jerry Dipoto.
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First time in Peoria....what should Maura look forward to? What is she most excited for? Then, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now joins us to break down the Kraken Bruins match-up before tonight's game and we rank the top 5 pitcher's whose pitches you would want to see up close with the Trajekt machine.
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M's insider Shannon Drayer joins Mike Salk with latest from M's spring training. Then, it's the Jerry Dipoto Show. He discusses signing Kole Calhoun to a minor league deal, Jarred Kelenic's adjustments, who has stood out most so far at spring training, how they utilize the Trajekt machine, and the pitching options they have in high leverage situations.
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Salk says the M's mission is incomplete. He breaks down four things that need to happen for them to complete it. Then, he discusses getting caught up in the details over the goals in the NFL offseason and Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times fills in for Brock answering Seahawks questions in Blue 88.
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Salk feels vindicated by Ty France's admission that his wrist was an issue for him last season. Then, Salk brings you the three biggest stories of the day, including the Kraken hosting the Bruins tonight, in Need to Know. Plus, we react to the latest rumors on the NFL QB market and Aaron Rodgers' emergence from his darkness retreat.
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We go through some projections for who will lead the Mariners in a number of statistical categories in Buy or Sell. Then, Salk discusses who steps into more of a leadership role this year and how much does the playoff experience gained last season help? Plus, a more traditional Ranked.
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Shannon Drayer joins Salk to bring us that latest from spring training and Gee Scott stops by to discuss the possibility that the Seahawks decide to move on from Geno Smith and start Drew Lock.
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Salk finds Anand Nanduri's idea of the 5 QB positions that an NFL team can find themselves in interesting. He discusses whether the Seahawks situation fits one of these categories or not. Then, Marshawn Lynch and LenDale White joined Brandon Marshall on the I Am Athlete podcast and the idea that Pete Carroll's messaging gets stale to vets was brought up again. Is this really a problem? Plus, Michael Bumpus answers three football questions in Blue 88.
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There still haven't really been any links to Geno Smith and other teams, other than questioning whether he might want to follow Dave Canales to the Bucs. Greg Auman of the Athletic shot down that idea on Wyman and Bob yesterday. What is your level of confidence right now that Geno remains in Seattle? Then, Salk breaks down the biggest stories of the day in Need to Know and we react to ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller's interview yesterday.
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Whose Shoes? Which Mariners' player has the most to prove? Who is the most talented Seattle rookie this year? Need To Know: The most exciting parts of this Mariners team going into Spring Training. An up and down weekend from the Kraken. Tiger Woods outplayed expectations over the weekend. Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci on the progression of Jarred Kelenic's swing.
Ranked: Fats
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Mariners' Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to update us on the vibes down in Peoria. Need To Know: Mariners have stability going into Spring Training. DK Metcalf proved once again that he is a physical specimen during the Celebrity Game of NBA All-Star weekend. ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller joins the show to discuss the Seahawks' draft needs, and his most recent mock draft.
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Four things that stood out to Salk from a weekend of Mariners pre-Spring Training content. Need To Know: Tiger Woods outplayed expectations over the weekend. New Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon demonstrates that he is a very cool, very chill guy...Blue 88: Brady Henderson on Drew Lock's future in Seattle and what the defense needs next season to succeed.
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The most exciting parts of this Mariners team going into Spring Training. An up and down weekend from the Kraken. The XFL debuts, with the Seattle Dragons falling to the DC Defenders. Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci joins us to talk about the progression of Jarred Kelenic's swing.
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Stacy Rost joins Mike Salk to discuss John Schneider's comments yesterday, whether Geno Smith could end up in Tampa Bay, and if the Seahawks should give up some of their draft haul to try and acquire a premiere player like a Maxx Crosby? Then, we take your calls on the MLB rule changes, whether the M's could draft Anthony Richardson or CJ Stroud, if Manny Machado could end up with the M's next year. Plus, Salk does a traditional Ranked without Justin here to assist.
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Salk gives his reason the M's are going to be better this year. Then, Joe Fann joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Genesis Invitational and Tiger Woods hot start, the Mariners reporting to spring training, and how much of a strength their pitching is right now. Plus, Brock is out today so we get creative with Blue 88.
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We talk through the most interesting things we heard from John Schneider with Wyman and Bob yesterday. Then, Gee Scott wants to know why the M's are going to be better this year so, we prepared some thoughts for him.
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The Kraken looked dominant last night after a tough road trip. Salk says that was the best game Yanni Gourde has played in a Kraken uniform.Then, Salk goes over the most important things we heard from John Schneider and Jerry Dipoto yesterday in Need to Know and we revisit Jerry Dipoto's interview.
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Brock and Salk take a look at the early odds for MLB MVP and Cy Young and which M's are included.Then, Jerry Dipoto joins the show to discuss the evaluation process in spring training, how much variety matters in the starting rotation, the uniqueness of Matt Brash's slider, the magic of Perry Hill, and what they've seen from Kolten Wong so far.
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Brock and Salk discuss the departure of Seahawks QB coach Dave Canales and what it means for Geno Smith. Then, Robbie Ray joins Brock and Salk from spring training to discuss his approach to the offseason, how he reflects on last year, what happened with the home run to Alvarez, the possibility that he's working on a new pitch, and his fellow starting rotation members. Plus, Brock Huard answers questions about potential cap casualty free agents for the Seahawks and Ohio State cancelling their home and home with UW.
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Seahawks QB coach Dave Caneles takes Buccaneers OC job. We don't know for sure how much credit Canales deserves for Geno Smith's success last year but Pete Carroll told us Geno is pretty fiery and Canales worked with him on keeping his edge without getting too heated. Could Geno or Drew be an option for Tampa now? Then, Salk discusses an injury to Taylor Trammell and Ohio State cancelling their home and home series with UW football in Need to Know. Plus, we revisit an incredible interview with Kolten Wong yesterday.
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Answer the Question Jerk // Need to know... // Does Dave Canales' departure have an impact on your confidence level that Geno gets re-signed here // Ranked-Birds...and Byrds
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Brock and Salk debate shootouts, pitch clock rules and guacamole vs onion dip in Which is Better? Then, M's infielder Kolten Wong joins Brock and Salk to discuss joining the team, working on his defense and overcoming a very difficult time in his career on and off the field. Plus, Salk has to do Ranked without Justin.
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ESPN's David Schoenfield joins Brock and Salk to discuss his MLB offseason grades and why he gave the Mariners a B minus. We also take a look at Todd McShay's mock draft and whether there is any chance Jalen Carter or Will Anderson could fall to the Seahawks at pick five.
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Pitchers and catchers report today and those happen to be two of the biggest areas of strength on this team.Brock and Salk discuss who they are most confident in and where there are some question marks. Then, Brock discusses the NFL coaching cycle and why the Seahawks salary cap hits are so different than the Chiefs and Eagles in Blue 88.
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JuJu Smith Schuster decided to have a little Valentine's Day fun at James Bradberry's expense yesterday and subsequently got owned by AJ Brown. Salk likes JuJu having some fun and wonders if he could be a consideration for a third WR here this year. In Need to Know, Salk breaks down the Kraken's overtime loss and pitchers and catchers reporting to camp. Plus, we revisit Andrew Brandt's interview from yesterday.
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We take your calls on who should be the Seahawks QB in 2023, read some more Valentine's poem submissions and present our arguments for and against the Seahawks trading for Lamar Jackson. Plus, a Ranked in honor of Derek Carr's impending release by the Raiders.
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Brock & Salk are both thrilled at the start of baseball and spend some time chatting about Matt Brash and Maura's giant fingers followed by hearing the cleats, bat-cracks & glove pop sounds of baseball. We spend some more time reading Seattle Sports fans Valentine's Day poems for their favorite players before being joined by Andrew Brandt (Sports Illustrated) to discuss the impact of a giant QB cap hit.
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Brock & Salk agree that paying Patrick Mahomes worked. They gave him huge money and won the Super Bowl with the 17% cap hit. The Eagles, meanwhile, went the other way with a rookie QB and paying a bunch of veterans. What happens if you are in the middle? Brock wants to know why the Seahawks are 66-1 odds to win the SB followed by Brock's 'Blue 88.'
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Valentine's Day has arrived and there will be Poems to share! Salk gives Justin grief for his upcoming travel plans before the conversation turns to the QB situation with the news of Derek Carr's impending release. Should the Seahawks be interested in signing him? We let Seattle Sports fans decide between all the QB options and explain their choice.
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Russell Wilson finally spoke about the investigation into his Why Not You Foundation...sort of. He made a video where he spoke about all of the good work they've done and how proud he is without acknowledging that there may have been some mistakes made. Salk thinks he's going to bring more scrutiny his way. Then, did the Chiefs prove that you can win with your QB taking up more than 15% of your salary cap or is this an exception to the rule? Plus, a Ranked themed around the flag that ended the game last night.
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How did Mahomes and the Chiefs neutralize that Eagles D-line that led the league in sacks? Did this game change your mind at all about what the Seahawks should prioritize this off season? Brock & Salk deliver a full slate of Super Bowl Takeaways from the game, commercials, halftime show & more.
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Salk feels that the game was stolen from us but Brock argues that it was the right call. Gee stops by to get to the bottom of why Betsy and Justin didn't go to Salk's for the Super Bowl.
Salk asks Brock if he would you rather have Jalen Hurts or the number 5 pick since the Eagles were reportedly interested in trading for Russ, but Russ wouldn't approve a trade. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers the huge bet KC made to win, the most powerful image of the Super Bowl and why did Derek Carr veto the trade to New Orleans?
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That was a great Super Bowl and we were fully invested. It may have been the right call "by the book" but it feels like we were robbed of the exciting finish that game deserved. Derek Carr says he will not waive his no trade clause of Saints or any other team, expected to be released today and the Jets officially inquired about Aaron Rodgers as we await darkness retreat results. Maura takes us 'Around the Weekend' of sports.
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Stacy Rost joins Mike Salk to discuss the Super Bowl, the criticism of Russell Wilson's foundation and why the Seahawks need to invest in keeping Geno Smith here. Then, we take your calls on Drew Lock as a starting option, LeBron's legacy, whether the Seahawks could move up to draft Jalen Carter and more. Plus, a Ranked themed around Sunday's big game.
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Keyshawn Johnson joined Bump & Stacy to discuss the future of Geno Smith w/ the Seahawks and how much money he could (or should) potentially make. Brock & Salk disagree and explain why it's not as easy as Keyshawn says. Gee Smith joins for his weekly appearance to discuss Russell Wilson's charity drama, LeBron James, Super Bowl plans and much more.
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This Russ story struck a chord in a way that went beyond sports, passion, politics, blind hatred and equally blind allegiance, but Salk thinks the time has come to fire Mark Rodgers. Joe Fann joins Brock & Salk to discuss how far the Seahawks are from the Eagles and some fun prop bets and before Blue 88 answers which individual Sunday has more than anyone else on the line for his legacy, why Tariq got shafted in DROY voting and what matchup on Sunday is the most interesting?
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We didn't see enough trophies for Seahawks at last night's NFL Honors awards except for Geno Smith and Brock & Salk are angry that Tariq finished 3rd in voting for DROY and Salk's anger continues when he learns who was/wasn't inducted into the NFL HOF. The entire show takes their Super Bowl picks in a very ... musical direction, which shouldn't be a surprise.
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Brock and Salk react to Jason Wolf's comments from earlier in the show when he joined us to explain his investigative report on Russell Wilson's non-profit. Then, Dave Wyman says he's got a feeling Geno is looking for $40 million per year. Brock and Salk agree that you can't pay him that but they also see why Geno would start there. Plus, Justin and Salk bring you another edition of Ranked.
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KJ says it's not a matter of if but when a Geno contract gets done. Dave Wyman says he's got a feeling Geno is looking for $40 million. You can't pay him that BUT it's easy to see from his point of view. The Jerry Dipoto covers MLB rule changes, Robbie Ray concern, Julio batting lead-off and much more.
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The Russell Wilson charity situation is ugly. It might not have been purposely illegal or malicious but it was egregious enough to be singled out by Jason Wolf in an investigation into Walter Payton award winners and their charities. Brock & Salk are joined by journalist Jason Wolf who wrote the original report. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers if officiating is the best it’s ever been in the NFL, what will every offensive/defensive coordinator be studying about the Eagles and why is D Smith and the NFLPA so against the NFL combine?
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Russell Wilson's Why Not You Foundation is the subject of a USA Today reports that says less than half of the money raised goes to charity and his employess are being paid eye-raising salaries. This is yet another in a string of embarassments for him in the past year. It's hard to recall a swifter fall from grace in recent years. What is at the root of it? Mariners make Dylan Moore deal official and Kevin Durant traded to Phoenix Suns. Revisiting KJ Wright.
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Aaron Rodgers is going on a 'darkness retreat" and expects it to give him the clarity needed to make his decision on football. What's the weirdest thing you've done that's somewhat near this realm? Then, Terry Bradshaw told Vic Lombardi that Sean Payton is not exactly looking forward to working with Russell Wilson. How does Russ take this? Plus, an Aaron Rodgers inspired Ranked.
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How in the world did ESPN's "way too early rankings" end up with the M's starting rotation at 18th? Salk says if that is correct - the M's are in a world of trouble. KJ Wright joins the show ahead of a ski outing to discuss LeBron's ranking, his revised contract for Geno Smith, a Super Bowl prediction and even a tease into KJ's future.
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The ESPN redraft of the 2022 class validates the incredible job that John Schneider and Pete Carroll did, but can they repeat the success? Brock reflects on some of the attention he got coming out of high school and into college and can't imagine doing it the way LeBron did w/ all the hype. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers how Tariq Woolen developed from pick 153 to #3 in ESPN’s re-draft, will the Hawks pick up Jordyn Brook's option, and what is going on with the Pac 12's new media rights?
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The huge news of the day was the record breaking game for LeBron James as he passes Kareem to set the all-time scoring record in the NBA. Salk asks if there's ever been somebody to live up to the hype the since LeBron? We have some fun with Aaron Rodgers and his upcoming "darkness retreat" to determine his future in the NFL. The Kraken lose an ugly one in NY falling 4-0 to the Islanders.
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Brock and Salk answer questions about Geno Smith, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Bryce Miller in Buy or Sell. Then, we discuss Jarred Kelenic and whether the M's could find a solid left fielder in season if necessary. Plus, Justin and Salk bring you another edition of Ranked.
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ESPN ranked the best and worst value teams got out of QB's last year. Geno was the best QB in the "journeyman" category. This article does seem to illustrate how much having a QB on a rookie deal helps. Brock says that could help the Seahawks in the draft because teams will overvalue guys like Will Levis. ESPN's Jeff Passan joins Brock & Salk to discuss the Mariners roster ahead of Spring Training if where they stand in the division.
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There are some new mock drafts out from Matt Miller and Eric Edholm. Brock breaks down the players projected to go to the Seahawks. Would you be ok with them taking a WR (Jaxon Smith-Njigba) at pick 20 like Miller projects? Is the gap between Geno Smith and Drew Lock "Grand Canyon-esque" like Louis Riddick says? Brock's Blue 88 answers: where exactly is the biggest delta between Geno & Drew, where are Geno's growth areas and how similar are the numbers on paper between the Chiefs and Eagles?
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How do we know when someone has replaced the greatest of all time in something? Bob Condotta tells Bump and Stacy he would be stunned if Seahawks franchise tagged Geno Smith, the Kraken are back in action after the All-Star Break and Matty Beniers returns to the ice. Sean Payton is hired in Denver and makes it clear he is in charge. We revisit yesterday's conversation with Louis Riddick to hear him say he would re-sign Geno Smith.
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Salk, Brock and Justin nerd out over the Trajekt machine that the M's are able to use that imitates big league pitchers and doesn't make mistakes. They want to give it a try at spring training. Then, we revisit some of Louis Riddick's comments from earlier in the show on why he doesn't believe the Seahawks can just roll with Drew Lock and replicate the same success they had with Geno Smith. Plus, Justin and Salk list a ton of songs in Ranked.
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Brock & Salk lay out their expectations for this M's season and they include Brash as a leverage reliever, Tommy La Stella plays some third, JP having a better year, Ty France has to figure out two seamers in on his hands and is there some concern about Suarez regressing? ESPN's Louis Riddick joins Brock & Salk to discuss what he saw from the senior bowl and his view of Geno Smith's future in Seattle.
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Geno Smith spoke to the Pivot Podcast from the Pro Bowl and sounds confident that a deal with the Seahawks will get done. Does it change your confidence level at all? Brock asks the show: What can we learn by looking at past Seahawks off-seasons? Blue 88 answers who was QB1 at the Senior Bowl and how does he tie back to Seattle, who will Geno be waiting/watching the next few weeks to set and impact the QB market, and how did UW finish amongst its peers in the P12?
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The first weekend without 'real' football and hockey but Salk was impressed with some of the ideas from the Pro Bowl but was far more into the hip hop tribute at the Grammy's. Geno Smith says he thinks they can get a deal done but is he actually close? The Kraken trade for defensemen Jaycob Megna to help protect Beniers and Maura takes us Around the Weekend.
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Stacy Rost joins Mike Salk to debate what the limit should be on a contract offer to Geno Smith. Then, we take your calls and whether the Seahawks should re-sign Geno Smith or not and the outlook for Jarred Kelenic. Plus, Justin and Salk cheat at Ranked and use three different words.
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Greg Amsinger of MLB Network threw out the idea of the M's trading for Fernando Tatis at some point this season. Would you want him give the injury history, PED issues and how much you would have to give up? Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIRO) joins Salk to discuss some early Seahawks draft projections and dodge an invite from Salk.
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Jerry Dipoto said yesterday that the M's don't see themselves as closing a 16 game gap with the Astros between the addition of Luis Castillo and the growth of some of the young players, they evolved by the end of the season and we should be excited that they should start faster this year. Joe Fann makes his weekly appearance before Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: would Saints DE Marcus Davenport be a fit here, which former teammate would be the best at dodgeball, could the Seahawks have a shot at Jalen Carter?
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Cal Raleigh wasn't included in MLB Network's top 10 catchers list released yesterday and we are outraged for Justin's new best friend. The NFL Pro Bowl Skills competition wasn't the most exciting thing but Salk loves it for some reason. Projections on the market for Geno continue to be all over the place and look higher than before. We revisit yesterday's Jerry Dipoto Show.
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Brock and Salk answer questions about the era of their lives they would most like to revisit, preferred pockets for phones and wallets and whether Salk or the Woodland Park Zoo peacock are more pompous. Then, we react to Jerry Dipoto's comments about whether this is Jarred Kelenic's last chance and Salk and Justin bring you a Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame themed Ranked.
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Have the expectations for Jarred Kelenic changed? Who are some examples of players that have worked out after numerous trips to the minors? The Jerry Dipoto Show answers more questions about Jarred Kelenic, the World Baseball Classic, 1B Evan White and other projections leading into Spring Training.
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The M's have a question mark in left field and Salk spins it into something that could be a good thing. Brock and Salk don't want to offer Geno as much as the ESPN article is suggesting, but how many other teams might be willing to pay him? Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: who is the Tariq Woolen of this draft class, who is the most intriguing OL prospect for SEA at the Senior Bowl, and who is one Seahawk free agent we'd like back at a discount?
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Salk shares some Mariners Spring Training luncheon observations but mainly the fact that Justin and Cal Raleigh are now best friends. We learned Luis Castillo won't pitch in WBC and the details of Dylan Moore's new 3-year deal with the Mariners. Brady Henderson (ESPN) projects Geno deal at 3 yrs $90M, with $50M guaranteed and Salk says it's too much to offer if you're the Seahawks.
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Can the Seahawks afford to wait Geno Smith out or do they need to make a deal or move on so that they can be in on some of the first wave, big name defensive players? Then, we have a debate about how much longer Jarred Kelenic has to prove himself with the M's. Plus, a literary Ranked....sort of.
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Brady Henderson told us yesterday that he believes there's an 85% chance Geno Smith will be the starting QB for the Seahawks next year, but Salk (and Justin) disagree because Salk believes if Geno goes to Free Agency he'll be gone since he was ranked the #5 FA available and those guys sign immediately. We open the phones for Seattle Sports fans to answer Brock's Twitter poll question.
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Brock & Salk are starting to get serious about baseball and after hearing Scott Servais yesterday with Wyman & Bob discussing the 2023 Mariners team and the changes we can expect. Sean Payton has officially been named HC of the Denver Broncos and Brock & Salk are joined by Denver radio host Brandon Stokley (104.3 The Fan) before Brock's 'Blue 88' answers why was Sean Payton the best case scenario for Russ in Denver, how big of a blow would it be for the Seahawks to lose QB Coach Dave Canales and what stood out on Daniel Jeremiah’s Top 50 prospect list?
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The announcement we heard exactly 1 year ago today happened again in 2023... Tom Brady is calling it quits. Naturally, Salk isn't so sure it is actually real, especially with so many QB needy teams. We revisit yesterday's conversation with ESPN's Brady Henderson to hear his thoughts on what % chance he believes Geno Smith remains the Seahawks QB next year, but is Geno really the #5 Free Agent in the NFL?
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The Seahawks weren't good enough last year. Do you build around a QB or strengthen the rest of the team first? Brock and Salk discuss that and break down ESPN's MLB lineup rankings. The M's came in seventh. Do you agree? Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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It seems like Tyree Wilson is the name being floated the most as a potential fit for the Seahawks at 5 if Jalen Carter & Wes Anderson are both gone and Brock & Salk react to a clip of Brian Jensen discussing Tyree Wilson from his appearance w/ Wyman and Bob yesterday. Who else would you like for that pick? Brady "The Hit Man" Henderson joins the show to discuss the new salary cap situation the Seahawks find themselves in.
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Salk doesn't think the Seahawks were as good as any of those teams but doesn't know if they are THAT far away and cites a quote from David Hsu regarding the Seahawks physicality. Salk wants to know if other people are still actively (and enjoying) rooting against the Broncos with the recent coaching debacle. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: is Russell Wilson truly the reason no one is interested in the Bronco job, how big a blow would the loss of Andy Dickerson be to the Seahawk staff and why is Husky OC Ryan Grubb interviewing with Saban and Alabama?
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Salk starts the show with an example of Seattle's passive-aggressive office drama from the Seattle Sports building before getting into some of the way-too-early MLB power rankings which have the Mariners lineup at #7 and the team as a whole at #10. Conversation shifts into would you rather have the Seahawks or 49ers questions to answer going into the offseason.
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How much were the outcomes yesterday affected by officiating? Brock and Salk debate that and bring you the biggest stories of the day in Need to Know. Then, Salk wonders if Julio Rodriguez is the perfect player and a Ranked themed around Justin's painful experience watching his Bengals lose.
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Former UW QB (nephew of one Brock Huard) Sam Huard joins Brock & Salk to officially announce his commitment to the Cal Poly Mustangs. Brock & Salk share a full slate of Championship weekend Takeaways.
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How much were the outcomes yesterday affected by officiating? Was it enough to feel cheated? Brock & Salk explain what they learned from this weekend's games and how it applies to the Seahawks. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: how Julio Rodriguez and Patrick Mahomes are similar, who the single best player on the field championship weekend was, and will Anthony Richardson and Will Levis be drafted higher than their projections say they should?
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Justin is in mourning over his Bengals but won't go as far as saying the refs cost them the game; but they did impact the momentum and as much as we weren't rooting for the 49ers, it still wasn't what anyone wanted to see. Salk emphasized a point made by Mike Lefko as to why the NFL emphasizes protecting the QB. Maura takes us Around the Weekend and Salk asks an important question: is Julio Rodriguez perfect?
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We play a little Whose Shoes with scenarios from the NFL Championship weekend games. Then, it's Friday so we take your calls on all things Seattle sports and Justin and Salk have super sized Ranked ready to go after Salk's day off.
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Some of the comments Jerry Dipoto made about Jarred Kelenic has Salk hoping that he will also get started early and not have to play from behind like he has in the past, and one other Mariners player comp is helpful to put some perspective on the expectations for Kelenic this season. The weekly Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIRO) appearance covers the coaching disparity in the NFL and if Geno Smith could win a Super Bowl making $30m a year in Seattle.
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Salk is looking forward to this weekend's games more than any in a long time because these are the four best teams and it isn’t close, but what would we learn if each team wins? Joe Fann makes his weekly appearance to discuss if he thinks Pete Carroll got screwed again by not even being nominated for Coach of the Year, if he believes when Dipoto says trades still possible and if he is being open minded about Kelenic. Salk gets creative with Blue 88.
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Salk is back from Vegas and shares some feelings he experienced from the trip before expressing how mad he is about the dirty hit on Matty Beniers Wednesday night at home and says this is proof that they really need a protector for him. Salk is also upset that both Pete Carroll & John Schneider were snubbed again for Coach/Executive of the Year before we revisit yesterday's Jerry Dipoto Show with Aaron Goldsmith.
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Aaron Goldsmith and Brock Huard react to Jerry Dipoto's comments that he believes we will see more MLB trades before spring training. Then, Lance Zierlein of NFL.com joins the show to break down some draft prospects that fit the Seahawks and Aaron Goldsmith delivers the best Ranked this show has ever seen!
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Goldmsith gives his thoughts on extending a player like Geno after one year of success leading to a discussion about baseball & football players that were one year wonders, but the biggest question to ask yourself is 'is this real' because you never know what any player's career year is until it happens. Goldsmith asks Brock how you grade a QB after one year of success and what makes it 'real' to coaches. A very special "wheelhouse" version of the Jerry Dipoto Show covers the potential of more trades before Spring Training and much more.
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Brock asks Aaron Goldsmith to recap his last week now that we know he will be staying in Seattle and all of the pieces that led to his decision. Brock asks Goldsmith to play his "Sean McVay game" to see what he remembers from some of his bigger calls and we hear some great BTS stories of those games. Brock flips Blue 88 and asks Goldy to answer: who is the greatest athlete you've ever watched at any level on a baseball field, which Mariner could play at a high level on a football field, and what enduring memory of the football games he called with Brock?
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The Kraken finally defeat the Canucks and do it in dominant fashion with a 6-1 win at home, but questions surround Matty Beniers who took a cheap shot in the 2nd and did not play in the 3rd. MLB Network has 5 M's players ranked in the top 10 at their position and we still have starting pitching and catchers to be named and we learn which Seahawks players take to twitter to voice frustration over Pete Carroll not being a Coach of the Year.
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Brock and Salk discuss Colin Cowherd's drastic shift in his views on Russell Wilson and the potential for Aaron Rodger to be traded this off season. Then, they debate whether the Seahawks can contend for a Super Bowl if they pay Geno Smith big money and Justin and Salk bring us another edition of Ranked.
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Mel Kiper released his NFL Mock Draft version 1.0 and has the Seahawks making a pick that Brock & Salk aren't excited about at the moment. Kevin Burkhardt (FOX Sports) joins the show to discuss the NFC Championship game he's about to call and his first Super Bowl game of his career and accepts a fashion tip from Brock before we dive into Geno Smith's sub/cryptic/vague tweeting that's happened over the last few days and we spin it into what music & lyrics describe our own work days at Seattle Sports.
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Can the Seahawks win the Super Bowl if they pay Geno what he wants? Brock & Salk asked Tim Hasselbeck that question and believe it is the key to the entire decision for the team and Salk wonders what the effect on the locker room would be if he is signed or if he goes elsewhere. Brock tasked everybody on the show to come up with "Outside the Box" Seahawks storylines before reacting to Mel Kiper's mock draft in Blue 88.
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Salk opens the show with the clips of Colin Cowherd sounding like he's flipped on supporting Russell by relaying words from an NFL executive who calls Russell Wilson "washed" and mentions how former teammates in Seattle feel about him which makes us all laugh. We revisit yesterday's conversation with Tim Hasselbeck before hearing some clips from Ryan Divish re: the Mariners roster heading into Spring Training and Aaron Goldsmith's comments about why he decided to stay in Seattle.
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Brock and Salk do a little buy or sell with questions on the Seahawks starting QB next year, whether they will trade back in the draft or not, and how many pieces the Kraken will add at the trade deadline. Then, we discuss Tim Hasselbeck's earlier comments on the importance of having a QB with Geno Smith's level of maturity and Justin and Salk bring you another edition of Ranked.
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Brock and Salk discuss Aaron Goldsmith deciding to stay in Seattle and Brock shares stories about their time together and discuss why he's special to the team/city. Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer is now the unicorn in her field as the final traveling radio reporter for a MLB team and shares her feelings on the M's roster going into Spring Training. Brock & Salk discuss who they are most excited to see in Arizona.
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Brock & Salk continue the conversation derived from the Tim Kawakami article suggesting the Seahawks could be considered a Top 8 team in the NFL prompting Brock to ask Salk if he would rather be in the shoes of the Detroit Lions. Tim Hasselbeck (ESPN) joins the show to discuss the potential future of Geno Smith and how much it could cost to keep him in Seattle based on the current QB market. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers why this has been the slowest coaches hiring period in decades, who is Tyree Wilson and why is he gaining steam to jump in the Top 5 and aside from Maxx Crosby, who is another dominant DL that I’d like to see the Hawks try and trade for?
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The big news of the day was Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith has decided to stay in Seattle after speculation and rumors that he was going to be taking a job with the St. Louis Cardinals. Brock's nephew & former UW Husky QB Sam Huard is rumored to be California bound to Cal Poly and Salk asks if the Seahawks deserve to be in the Top 8 teams in the NFL as Tim Kawakami of The Athletic writes. Maura decides it is time to "count the pockets" of UFA and RFA Seahawks players.
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Salk tweeted a poll and 80% of people said the talent around the QB's was more important than the QB's this weekend. With that being said, do you want to pay Geno? We take your calls to hear why. Then, Brock and Salk go through the three biggest stories of the day in Need to Know and Justin and Salk bring you another edition of Ranked.
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If the Houston Astros & Atlanta Braves are in some ways the model for the Mariners, are the Philadelphia Eagles & Cincinnati Bengals successful models for the Hawks to mirror? Brock & Salk share a bunch of their divisional round takeaways from the weekend including Brock's bold claim about the "best coached team in the NFL."
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Is Geno coming back? Brock and Salk get into a debate about whether its worth it to pay top dollar for a QB before asking if this weekend more about the QB's or the teams around them? Brock's 'Blue 88' answers what all 4 playoff winning teams have in common, what teams have not yet been able to do w/ Brock Purdy, and who is going to be one of the most intriguing QB prospects in this year's NFL draft?
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Justin takes a victory lap as the Bengals take out the Bills and Salk praises Joe Burrow for totally outplaying Josh Allen. Maura noticed Geno was very active on twitter Friday by retweeting himself and possibly sub-tweeting his feelings about contract negotiations. Is he trying to tell us something? We recap the Divisional round outcomes from around the weekend before diving back into Geno's twitter activity.
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Justin has some beef with Eric Weddle over his dismissal of the Bengals and we go through the divisional match-ups with some tie ins to the Seahawks. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk have a Ranked that tortures Brock.
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Brock & Salk discuss the possibility of what might happen in April after hearing John Schneider's comments yesterday that are leading many to believe the Hawks will end up trading their #5 pick. Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIRO) joins the show to debate why the Seahawks should pay Geno Smith.
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Who has more leverage... the Seahawks or Geno Smith? Salk's Twitter poll was pretty close with the Seahawks at 59% and Geno with 41%. Joe Fann joins Brock & Salk to discuss how the Seahawks close the talent gap and get a preview of this weekend's playoff games. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers how does one compare/contrast the Harbaugh/Lamar sound to the Schneider/Russ sound, who is the one impending free agent playing in these playoffs that you gotta watch if you are a Seahawk fan?
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John Schneider joined Wyman and Bob yesterday and discussed how proud he is of the way they were able to transition this season, but will he win executive of the year? M's sign veteran Tommy La Stella to 1 yr deal and the Kraken beat the NJ Devils 4-3 in OT an are now in 1st place in the Pacific Division. We revisit Jerry Dipoto from yesterday to hear about the next Mariners players to watch.
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Brock and Salk go Around the NFL and discuss comments from Aaron Rodgers, Rob Gronkowski, Rex Ryan and Joe Burrow. Then, we dig into why KJ Wright likes Derek Carr as a fit here and whether Geno Smith or the Seahawks have more leverage in negotiations. Plus, games Ranked....no, not actual games, just the word.
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We had a texter today suggest the Seahawks should trade their #20 pick (and a 3rd rounder) to the Raiders for Maxx Crosby, but that means the Seahawks would have to stick w/ Drew Lock over Geno Smith to save the money to pay him. The conversation shifts into how players fit (and don't fit) into the Seahawks system & that makes Salk upset. The Jerry Dipoto Show covers a preview of Spring Training and one player that we should be watching this year in Arizona.
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Salk describes his bathroom shower issue and asks for help before Salk asks Brock if the Seahawks have a good enough offense to ignore in the draft or if they should try to make it elite instead of trying to plug all the holes on defense. Brock & Salk discuss comments made by Jon Morosi (in his appearance on Wyman & Bob) about how the Mariners have made a significant step forward in the offseason and how the shift-ban can positively affect the M's.
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Salk opens the show by telling us what he learned after falling down a rabbit hole yesterday after the show to learn all about Derek Carr because of what KJ Wright told him about how Pete could craft him into the right guy.
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We react to KJ's comments in the last hour that Derek Carr would be a good fit here and continue discussing how the Seahawks improve the front seven this off-season. Then, we debate how the Seahawks should handle Jamal Adams moving forward and Justin and Salk bring you a Ranked inspired by KJ Wright.
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KJ Wright joins Brock and Salk to discuss why the Seahawks lost to the Niners, how to close that gap. Then, they discuss the likelihood of Geno Smith retuning and go through which players in the front seven can be elevated with the addition of some difference makers and which players aren't cutting it.
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We've talk a lot about how to get better as a team but what are the Seahawks going to do with their secondary? Salk thinks banking on Jamal Adams is insane and Diggs is another huge question but it seems clear they are going to have to sacrifice somewhere to get better. ROOT Sports Kraken broadcaster John Forslund joins Brock & Salk to discuss the historic Kraken road trip, what Coach Hakstol has done & what's clicking for the team followed by Brock's Blue 88.
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Salk started a fun controversy yesterday with the idea of the Seahawks spending money on the defense instead of putting it toward a QB and explains why it's a fun/important thought exercise when considering how to close the talent gap. The ZiPS projections are out on the 2023 Seattle Mariners and Salk is joined by Dan Szymborski to explain why he (and the computers) like the Mariners 2B platoon of Kolton Wong & Dylan Moore, where Luis Castillo stands in the projections and what Julio could accomplish in '23.
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Would the moves you could make by not paying Geno and just rolling with Drew Lock at a much cheaper price be worth it? Plus, Brock and Salk break down the three biggest stories of the day in Need to Know and an edition of Ranked themed around Popeye.
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The Seahawks are moving in the right direction and we heard it from DK, Pete, Geno and others and Salk says it feels to him like being a Seahawk is starting to "mean something" again, might be a reason to stick with Geno if the guys truly believe in him. Salk asks Seahawks fans to answer the biggest question of the day/offseason: How do the Seahawks best close the talent gap?
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Brock & Salk agree that Pete & John like Geno and know they have to pay to get a good QB no matter who it is, but it sure doesn’t sound to Salk like they are going to break the bank for that to happen. We all know the defense needs serious help and it all needs to happen up front, Salk wonders if they’ll trade the #5 pick to fill more holes. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers what were 3 very impressive stats from 3 different Seahawks that we didn’t once talk about this year, what are the two position groups with the most unique talents in The Top 50 picks, and who is the Steve Hutchinson in This draft?
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Salk starts the show with a quick dive into some of the injury updates and spend some time on how the Jamal Adams injury situation and how it has affected the team since acquiring him. We revisit yesterday's Pete Carroll Show to hear him explain how the Niners made the talent-gap situation much worse by showing exactly how much more dominant they can be on both sides of the ball.
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Brock and Salk discuss how important it was for the Seahawks to find their bookend offensive tackles and what they need to do to close the gap with the 49ers.
Then, Pete Carroll joins Brock and Salk to discuss Saturday's loss to the 49ers, how valuable that experience was for the team, where they need to improve defensively, and where they feel they are at with Geno Smith moving forward.
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Looking back at a season where the Seahawks overperformed, what stood out the most? What went right vs. what went wrong, and how do you want to see the team respond moving into the offseason w/ a pile of draft picks to make the team better? Brock & Salk share their biggest Takeaways from Saturday.
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Salk shares his 3 reasons why he believes the Seahawks lost and asks Brock how would he go about fixing them? Do the Seahawks need more veteran help? Salk points to what the Eagles did this past offseason as a blueprint. Brock's Blue 88 answers: out of 5 playoff games, why was only one decided by more than one score, how did the Hawks staff do in the game of chess vs checkers, what was the most overwhelming stat of the game?
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In a Seahawks season that had many different storylines & segments, it all came crashing down in SF as the 49ers 505 yards take down the Seahawks 41-23... but what is the main reason? Salk opens the phones to ask fans to explain their own thoughts & reasons behind the loss.
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Brock and Salk break down their want to see vs what they need to see in this Seahawks Niners match-up. Then, Gee Scott joins us for his weekly segment. He discusses Pete Carroll talking up the 49ers and whether Geno Smith has the most to gain of anyone this weekend. Plus, he helps us preview this weekend's slate with NFL Wild Card Round superlatives.
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Does Geno have more to gain than any other player in the league this weekend? Brock and Salk discuss that and Joe Fann joins the show to break down tomorrow's match-up with the 49ers. Plus, Brock answers three NFL playoff themed questions in Blue 88.
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The Kraken just had their biggest win yet. They beat the best team in the NHL and not only that but they dealt them their first home loss in regulation and their first shutout of the season. Plus, Salk breaks down the three biggest stories of the day and we revisit Jerry Dipoto's interview from yesterday.
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Damon Bruce joins the show to preview the Seahawks 49ers match-up and give us some more insight on Brock Purdy. Brock and Salk take you phone calls about the upcoming Seahawks vs. 49ers Wildcard matchup, the Kraken's win streak, and free agency for the Mariners.
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We go through some of the new Pro Bowl events and get Brock's thoughts since he's been advocating for changes to the format for years. Then, we listen back to Pete Carroll in March telling us that the Seahawks still had a championship mentality and were in no way rebuilding. There weren't many believers but guys like Quandre Diggs and DK Metcalf believed it enough to stay. Plus, Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around the anniversary of the forward pass.
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Brock & Salk pose the question: how would you all sum up the Seahawks season with one word? Vindication? Redemption? Validating? Justify? Another Thursday means another episode of The Jerry Dipoto Show covers the Felix Hernandez M's Hall of Fame announcement, AJ Pollock signing, coaching staff and new addition of Stephen Vogt, future of shortstop JP Crawford and much more.
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Brock says the Seahawks cannot play desperate vs the 49ers but they absolutely have to play more aggressive than they have all year if they want to beat the NFC-favorite for the Super Bowl. Salk was asked if Geno Smith saved Pete Carroll's job yesterday on a radio interview in San Francisco.
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Salk is excited to see how Matty Beniers & the Kraken will handle their biggest challenge in franchise history tonight vs. the dominant Boston Bruins tonight and goes into detail how much better they're been year-to-year and what still needs addressed. We revisit some of KJ Wright's perspective from yesterday's show ahead of the Hawks/9ers Wild Card round.
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New M's bullpen and quality control coach Stephen Vogt joins the show to discuss his recent retirement and what made him want to join the Mariners staff. Then, we discuss Geno Smith finally breaking down and letting out the emotions of everything he's accomplished this season. Plus, Justin and Salk play a ton of music for 10 minutes straight in Ranked.
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The KJ Wright Show PLAYOFF EDITION is here and KJ has a lot of thoughts to share ahead of the Hawks/49ers playoff game and Salk shares a special announcement about the next KJ accolade before Brock & Salk start to ask KJ how he would handle this game as a coach & player.
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How can the Seahawks win this playoff game against a team that has the 49ers as 10-point favorites? Brock & Salk discuss the [few] opportunities they see. An old favorite Brock & Salk segment "Which Is Better" returns to answer some burning hypothetical, sports-adjacent questions. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: why did Sam Huard enter the transfer portal and where could he fit, how does a healthy Deebo Samuel impact this matchup, what must Geno Smith do and not do Saturday?
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The Kraken keep stacking wins on the road and get to 5 in a row against some really good teams. Salk is blown away by the change in the lines from one year to the next and gives Hakstol a lot of credit. We revisit yesterday's conversation w/ Joe Davis (Fox Sports) ahead his Seahawks/49ers broadcast before Salk tackles the idea of a playing a team 3 times in a season & how the results show an open window.
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We play a little NFL Buy or Sell ahead of wild card weekend. Then, we discuss Pete Carroll's biggest thing the Seahawks need to to beat the 49ers and Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked themed around an idea that they don't remember.
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The Mariners signed AJ Pollock but were unable to land Salk's choice of Brandon Belt who goes to Toronto for one year, $9.3M. Brock & Salk agree they still need another bat at that caliber and those are running out. Salk learns the M's tied for 8th in Vegas odds to win the WS right now. Fox Sports Analyst (and former Brock Huard partner) Joe Davis joins Brock & Salk to ahead of his call of Saturday's Wild Card game and share his insight on AJ Pollock.
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Pete seemed pretty darn confident that they have something for the Niners. Salk thinks maybe it's because they're the only team to keep them to 21 or fewer points in their last six games, but this is such a different feeling for a Seahawks playoff team because Salk says it doesn’t feel like any of the previous versions. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers which Seahawk played one of his best games of the season, who were the two Seahawks Coach Carroll compared and said were the same guy offensively and defensively and what he saw watching Georgia's Jalen Carter.
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After last night's massive CFB Championship blowout Salk asks if it matters how much your fanbase cares? How do they affect the outcome of games, a franchise, or culture? It seems more possible in college, but how can pro fans affect their team best? Accountability? Unbridled support? Noise? The Kraken dominated Toronto and Montreal the last few nights and we know a Canadian team hasn’t won the cup in forever. We revisit yesterday's Pete Carroll Show.
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Brock and Salk discuss the latest updates in the NFL coaching world, with Kliff Kingsbury and Lovie Smith being fired and the Broncos interviewing a number of candidates. Then, Pete Carroll joins Brock and Salk to discuss yesterday's big win and cheering on the Lions. He breaks down Ken Walker's adjustments, a "perfect" TD from Geno Smith to Tyler Lockett, Quandre Diggs huge interception, facing the 49ers for a third time and why he wore a baseball cap yesterday.
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Salk says the conversation today would have been much different if the Seahawks lost because the questions surrounding what happens next at QB are coming. The Mariners sign OF AJ Pollock to a one-year, $7m deal and that could mean the conversation about Bryan Reynolds is over. Brock & Salk share a plethora of Takeaways from the game and note how effective the run game (197 yards) was and how they were able to pressure Mayfield.
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Brock & Salk believe the Seahawks are here because they made a smart bet about the NFC's aging QBs and Salk says that’s why they didn’t tank or rebuild; they just put the best product out there they could knowing that the conference was up for grabs. Salk eats (a lot) more crow about his previous week's prediction(s) before Brock's Blue 88 answers: how big of a deal is the drop from 3rd to 5th in the draft? What was the Seahawks strategy burning timeouts and running three consecutive times from inside 2 yard line? Geno’s game was ___?
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Yesterday was a very wild ride in the NFL with the amount of things that went wrong for the Seahawks in the first half of the day, but Salk is happy to eat crow over his comments from last week about how the Lions had "0.0% chance" to beat the Packers at home. Salk opens the phones for fans to answer the question: Why are the Seahawks in the playoffs?
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Mark Sanchez joins Brock and Salk to discuss the incredible coaching job Pete Carroll has done this year and the Seahawks match-up with the Rams this weekend. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk bring you another Ranked but with a modified intro courtesy of Maura.
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While not happy about the way the NFL has scheduled the Seahawks games (and those that impact their draft chances) this weekend, Brock & Salk share their "Wants & Needs" ahead of Week 18's games. Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIRO) joins Brock & Salk in-studio to discuss Bobby Wagner's return and the adjacent distaste for Russell Wilson. Conversation shifts awkwardly into Aaron Rodgers and his new maybe-girlfriend.
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Brock & Salk continue the discussion of the massive youth movement in Seattle and what it's like having a young leader on your team. Friend of the show & columnist Sheil Kapadia (The Ringer) joins Brock & Salk to discuss what he's learned about the NFL in 2023, what the next chapter is for Geno Smith and how the QB position has changed. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: can Tariq and K9 win their respective rookie of the year awards, what did 39 and 22 represent in the first matchup with the Rams, and what kind of year has Bobby Wagner had?
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After the incredible night from Matty Beniers w/ the Kraken last night and Team Canada Captain Shane Wright scoring a goal & winning the World Junior Hockey championship, Salk brings up how Seattle's youth movement is real and how rare it is to have this kind of situation between Julio, Tariq/K9/Abe/Cross and the stars on the Kraken team. We revisit yesterday's conversation with Jerry Dipoto.
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Bobby Wagner referenced playing your family and knowing what buttons to push when discussing facing the Seahawks this season. Brock has some memories of intense faceoffs with his family. Then, we discussKJ Wright's comments with us yesterday that it's just human nature for guys to make business decisions in the last game if playoffs are out of the question. That could hurt the Seahawks with both the Lions and Chargers games this weekend. Plus, an extended version of Ranked.
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Salk has one name that has been floating around since heard it yesterday from Jon Morosi on Wyman & Bob's show and thinks he could be a very good fit for the Mariners. The Jerry Dipoto Show returns for the first episode of 2023.
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Brock & Salk note the differences between Russell Wilson's & Bobby Wagner's return trips to Seattle as a member of other teams and how the vibes/conversations are night and day. Our regularly Friday conversation with Joe Fann is moved up to this morning and covers more Mariners offseason talk. We get a positive update on the Buffalo Bills S Damar Hamlin situation in Cincinnati. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: who are the four QBs that are likely to dictate the NFL draft order from 2-5, how would you characterize Bobby’s mindset vs Seattle, and how big a difference is the 3rd vs 5th pick?
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We learned last night that the conflict schedules have continued with the Seahawks with the Chargers and Broncos game potentially making things even worse for the Hawks due to the Bengals/Ravens game potentially making the Chargers/Broncos game meaningless and causing the Chargers to sit their starters. Naturally, Salk is pretty upset. We revisit some of yesterday's KJ Wright Show to hear his own frustrations with the schedule & Bobby Wagner's return.
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We react to comments KJ Wright made in the previous hour about why the Packers Lions game being scheduled in the primetime slot is such an advantage. He says players worry more about getting out of the season without injury once they know there is no shot at the playoffs in the last game. Then, we discuss what a win on Sunday would accomplish for the Seahawks to round out this season and Justin and Salk bring you another edition of Ranked.
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Brock, Salk & KJ spend some time discussing the latest on Damar Hamlin's injury before getting into more about the Seahawks playoff push and KJ's feelings toward the NFL for the way they've scheduled the games this weekend. The guys spend some time on Bobby Wagner's return to Seattle and blow KJ's mind with an idea to play with Bobby's emotions before kickoff.
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Brock & Salk debate the pros/cons of what can be accomplished with a win on Sunday before getting into Shannon Sharpe's return to Undisputed today and hear how things got heated right away between he and Skip Bayless. In Brock's Blue 88 we answer: will K9 get to 1,000 rush yards Sunday (and where would that accomplishment sit in Hawks history), who could be an intriguing Practice Squad call up this week and what can Geno accomplish this week?
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Another day removed from the Damar Hamlin situation on MNF and we are looking at every step the NFL makes and how to continue with a season that is approaching the playoffs. The fate of the Seahawks season continuing hangs in the balance and
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We continue to discuss Damar Hamlin's medical emergency, some of the statements released by the teams and his family and the donations pouring into his foundation. Then, Salk voices his outrage with the NFL for putting the Seahawks in the exact predicament they tried to avoid by making week 18 game times flexible.
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The injury situation for the Seahawks at the LB position is looming large after a game in which the defense played very well and Salk is concerned about how they'll scheme around the players who step up. The NFL has flexed the schedule in a way that has greatly upset Salk because it flies in the face of what the NFL said they won't do, but he still believes there's no chance the Lions beat the Packers in Lambeau. KJ Wright joins Brock & Salk to share the player perspective from what he saw last night with Damar Hamlin.
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Brock & Salk continue the discussion around the Damar Hamlin injury and Brock shares some personal stories from his career and witnessing injuries on the field and how players/coaches react. Salk asks Brock if the NFL cares about it's players and calls on the NFL to provide more mental health resources for the league & families. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers what's made the biggest difference for Ken Walker the last two weeks, which Seahawk had the biggest drop in snaps played and what did it mean, why does Brock consider Bryce Young that a Top 5 pick?
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The entire sports world is reacting to what we all saw live on TV last night during the MNF Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals game as S Damar Hamlin collapsed on-field and was taken to a local hospital where he was listed in 'critical' condition. We revisit yesterday's Pete Carroll Show.
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Pete Carroll joins Brock and Salk following yesterday's win over the Jets. He discusses the big contributions from Colby Parkinson and DeeJay Dallas, what he saw from DROY candidates Tariq Woolen and Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, why Darrell Taylor is heating up and a significant injury for Jordyn Brooks.
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Salk starts with high praise for the Seahawks defense who looked amazing, and big results from Darrell Taylor and the corners. The offense also looked like it’s supposed to with Dallas showing out and the running game getting started early. Brock shares some words about his friend Dori Monson who passed away at the age of 61. Brock's Blue 88 answers - what was the key to an improved run defense for SEA, what has gotten into Darrell Taylor lately and what did this game do for Geno’s future in Seattle?
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We reflect on the past year in Seattle sports and our show and thank you for listening. Then, we take your calls on the Huskies win over Texas, what the Seahawks should do with their first draft pick, what Sam Haggerty's role will be this year and more. Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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Why has it been harder for the M's to sign free agents? Salk offers his own theories based on information he's heard around the league from other players and agrees with Divish that there may be a "Seattle tax" to overpay players. Gee Scott joins Salk in-studio for his final appearance of the year to discuss how the Chiefs could put it together in the next 2 games and surprise us.
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Our New Year's resolutions and some suggestions from the texters and chat about the cold weather before we talk to Seattle Times Mariners beat reporter Ryan Divish. He linked the Mariners to another player in his most recent column (Randy Arozarena, Tampa Bay Rays) and Salk asks Ryan why he believes the M's have had a harder time signing players.
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This Huskies team is a lot of fun and what a comeback season after UW defeats Texas in Alamo Bowl 27-20 and Salk praises the impressive first season of Kalen DeBoer. Tyler Lockett upgraded to limited along with Ken Walker and Noah Fant, and we run through who Seahawks fans need to be rooting for this weekend when it comes to playoff hope and the draft pick that came over from the Broncos.
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Someone tipped Bob off that Cliff Avril joined the show yesterday morning. We listen to his reaction. Then, Salk takes your calls on what move the M's could make to get you excited if you're less than thrilled with this offseason. Plus, an edition of Ranked sparked by a Christmas gift.
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Jon Morosi joined Wyman & Bob and discussed the lingering possibility of Bryan Reynolds becoming a Mariner and Salk agrees he would be an incredible addition. Joe Fann joins Salk a day early and answers his question about if it's more important to find the elite QB in the draft or build a great team around a good one instead? Salk asks Joe a question he wants to ask Mariners fans later: what will it take to get you more excited about the M’s this offseason?
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KJ Wright says he would "absolutely" take Bryce Young (Alabama) if he's available for the Seahawks in the draft and DMac (104.3 The Fan, Denver) says they would be "stupid" NOT to draft a QB... but Salk still isn't convinced and wrote an article about how the Seahawks shouldn't try. Chris Myers (FOX Sports) is on the Seahawks vs Jets broadcast this Sunday and shares his high praise for Tariq Woolen and answers: who is this Jets team? Brady Henderson (in for Brock Huard) on 'Blue 88' covers if Geno is in the 30-33M range & what the Hawks should do w/ a Top 3 pick?
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The future is bright for Julio Rodriguez... right? Salk is a little bummed because today is J-Rod's 22nd bday and he can no longer call him a "21 year-old kid" but also because Baseball Reference has his 2023 season projections below what his 2022 numbers were. Tyler Lockett could potentially return this Sunday but Jacob Hollister will be suiting up again in a Seahawks uniform to bolster the TE group. We revisit the KJ Wright Show w/ guest Cliff Avril for those who missed it.
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KJ Wright & Cliff Avril bonus time! The two former Seahawks discuss finances and life after the NFL and how they handled finances as a young player. Cliff shares his stories about what he learned about money from watching his mom and the players before him. KJ asks Cliff to describe what it was like for him to walk away from football due to an injury. Seattle Kraken ROOT Sports broadcaster Piper Shaw joins Salk to discuss this hockey season and the young stars who have emerged. Inspired by both Salk & Justin's holiday travels -- Ranked: Drives.
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Another powerhouse performance out of KJ Wright who brings in his former teammate and LOB member Cliff Avril. The two discuss a variety of topics from Russell Wilson, mental health, finances and a ton more.
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Everyone on the Seahawks seems to be optimistic going into the final 2 games of the regular season and even the players believes they still have a shot at making a playoff run, but do they have enough to build on for next season? Salk decides to ask Seahawks fans by opening up the phone lines to see if we should draft a new QB or build around the ones we have and the results were pretty one-sided.
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The Seahawks offense will face more challenges after learning about Will Dissly being placed on IR and ending his season, meanwhile WR Bo Melton was signed to Green Bay off the Seahawks practice squad and we're still unsure if/when Tyler Lockett could return. The Broncos are looking for a "strong leader" and an identity on offense and we revisit the conversation with DMac from our sister station 104.3 The Fan in Denver who says the Seahawks are crazy if they don't sign a QB early in the draft.
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Vacation Jeopardy: Worst things to wear in the pool // Need To Know // The Mariners have not really done anything in the past couple of weeks, all of the options in free agency that would make sense in Seattle have already signed, is there a trade in the works? // Ranked: Top 5 Colds
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The offense for the Seahawks has been stagnant the last 2 weeks, the 49ers have a solid defense so that can be taken into consideration, the Seahawks rush defense has been subpar in recent games // Need To Know // Darren Mckee // Denver did not listen to Seattle about Russell Wilson, will the Seahawks draft a high pick QB or bolster the defense to compliment the offense
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Geno's numbers have dropped and so has the Seahawks record, what do the Seahawks do? Sign him to a long-term deal or go get a QB in the draft, // Need To Know // Hot Take: There is a possibility that the Broncos cut Russell Wilson after this season, They have changed their ownership and now the head coach, the only thing left to change in order to impact the team is the QB, Wilson went from one of the top QB's in the league to one of the most poorly rated
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Welcome back to the Boy Howdy, Are you disappointed with the Mariners offseason? will we see another big move before we get to Spring Training? // Need To Know: We are not playing complimentary football, Al Woods should return this next week, as well as Tyler Lockett, The Broncos parted ways with their head coach Nathaniel Hackett, // The Pete Carroll Show Re-air
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How did Christmas go for Brock? What is happening with the Seahawks, are we the 2-3 Seahawks, the 4-0? We have gone up and down throughout the season // Need To Know // Pete Carroll: "We just couldn't get it started on offense", second half running game was much better than recent games, Geno was put into some hard situations, 3rd downs were rough without Lockett on the field, Broncos fire head coach Nathaniel Hackett
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Who are these Seahawks? they have dropped 5 of their last 6 games, the run defense was still a struggle, but they held Patrick Mahomes to respectable pass yards // Need To Know: The Seahawks defense stepped up while the offense was lacking, could not convert on 4th down, Russell Wilson throws a pick to his former teammate Bobby Wagner, The Kraken are bouncing back and they come home this week to take on Calgary, Huskies to take on Texas // Geno is not going to lift and carry everybody, will the Seahawks going to sign Geno to an extension and how would this effect the Seahawks draft picks in the next draft // Blue 88: Tariq Woolen is the brightest of bright spots in the game vs the Chiefs, even though the result was not good but it was the right decision to go for it on the 4th downs, The Seahawks have to go up-tempo in order to start improving on offense
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Lefko reads some of the funny/mean/interesting texts that they've received throughout the show, including one calling Joe an idiot for saying it's more important for the Broncos to lose than it is for the Seahawks to win which sparks a long discussion surrounding that point. Conversation shifts back to the Mariners and their offseason and debating whether or not it's worth further depleting the farm system at this point to acquire a player like Bryan Reynolds. Joe shares his 3 keys to victory before Ranked: Joe and Lefko's Top 3 Xmas movies.
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The importance of DK having a big game is paramount to Seahawks success on Saturday. Joe says the Chiefs secondary gives up huge numbers to WR1's and they need to establish him early & often regardless of if he's double-teamed. Lefko asks Joe about DK's oft-penalized play and if that is an issue / should quell it down to stop DB's from getting in his head? KC Chiefs beat reporter Jesse Newell (Kansas City Star) joins Lefko & Fann to preview Saturday morning's matchups.
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How do you slow down the Chiefs offense? Joe says the D has to play the 'bend-not-break' style and ultimately Geno has to play lights out and make DK (without Lockett) be dominant against an average secondary. The next step is containing Travis Kelce and not let KC's Chris Jones wreck the game. Latest on MLB free agency after all the big SS's are off the board and now that we have all the details of the big name shortstop contracts, Lefko asks Joe if he would have liked the Mariners making any of those deals. Joe Fann (in for Brock) covers Blue 88: Who is the best team in the NFL right now? Which 2 teams grab the final 2 wild card spots in the NFC? Is there a team that can make a Bengals-esque run this year?
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Lefko & Joe start out by discussing how insane the Carlos Correa situation is turning out to be w/ the recent SI article reporting he was dressed & ready for the press conference before being pulled away. The Seahawks are sending 4 players to the Pro Bowl and it says a lot for how people expected this season to turn out and how much it says for the belief/culture of the Seahawks team. Lefko & Joe Fann go over the big slate of NFL games this weekend with huge draft & playoff implications for the Seahawks before we revisit yesterday's KJ Wright conversation.
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Brock tries to get lonely singles to call in to spend Christmas with Lefko and it's a perfect amount of cringe. Conversation switches to how they feel about the Seahawks chances after hearing what KJ had to say re: the defense playing 'bend don't break' style in order to give the offense a chance to keep the game competitive. Injury concerns for Seahawks w/ Ken Walker & others questionable, Lefko says they NEED to establish a run game and this presents an uphill battle on an already-depleted offense. Ranked: SHORT!
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KJ describes how tough it is to play football in the severe cold and how it's made even worse by facing Patrick Mahomes and how the Chiefs draw up some of the most creative plays while they're in the redzone but says it's time for Quandre Diggs to step up big this week, but it's on everybody to tackle better and ACT like it's December football. KJ breaks down the “awful” Seahawks run game and says it could be up to the D to step up and hold the Chiefs to FGs to give the offense a chance to stay in the game.
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Brock & Lefko debate on whether or not Tyler Lockett could actually be back in a week post-surgery and although positive, Brock thinks it's a reach based on hearing Pete's comments discussing it yesterday. oad game of the Seahawks season and Brock says these final 3 games are enormous data points for Geno Smith's future because Brock thinks ~13 of 32 NFL teams have questions at QB and could make Geno's market very interesting. Blue 88 answers: who is Laquon Treadwell and what does he mean for Tyler Lockett's absence, why will Russ and Denver finish strong and how does UW match up with Texas in the Alamo Bowl?
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Happy Winter Solstice! Lefko is excited that the darkest days are finally over but we still don't know the final date/time of the Seahawks game on Jan. 7/8. Pete Carroll reported a positive surgery update for Tyler Lockett, but Al Woods & other Seahawks didn't practice yesterday and remain a concern. Kraken win 5-2 over St. Louis last night and we revisit yesterday's Hot Stove conversation with Shannon Drayer before details on the crazy Correa news and Brandon Drury signing news. Lefko dives into FanGraphs numbers and projections of Drury & Jurickson Profar and wants to go on record saying he will be bummed if the M's aren't able to sign Profar.
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Brock & Lefko play some revisionist history and ask what move(s) would you change in the NFL? The college sports landscape is being rocked by NIL deals and Brock says they are getting out of hand w/ some deals are going for $10 million or more for a single player. We play a clip of WSU coach Jake Dickert who claims he's had players stolen from other coaches around the league. Ranked: Excuse(s).
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Who is the most important player on the Seahawks if they want to get a win over the Chiefs? Brock mentions a lot of names but ultimately lands on Geno Smith and Lefko says it is without a doubt DK Metcalf's time to shine. A lot of conversation has been shared around the Mariners offseason moves (or lack thereof) and payroll, so we bring in Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer to share her thoughts on the hot stove season. Brock and Lefko discuss if the the Mariners have wasted this offseason?
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Brock tweeted a question out for Seahawks fans to answer the question as to what the MAIN reason the Seahawks have for losing 4 of 5 games? FOX Sports broadcaster Kevin Kugler joins Lefko & Brock before he calls the Seahawks v Chiefs Christmas game in KC and agrees on one player who needs to have a breakout game to beat the Chiefs. In Blue 88, Brock answers why this is the best UW recruiting haul in history, what is the actual scheme fix for the Hawks run game, and who will be most burdened on the Seahawks defense in KC?
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Monday Night Football didn't do the Seahawks any favors with their hopes of a top 3 draft pick as the Rams fall to the Packers, and Mike Lefko (in for Mike Salk) isn't feeling super confident based on the remaining schedule for those teams near the bottom of the Tankathon for draft picks. We see some CB pettiness between Sauce Gardner and Tariq Woolen on the Pro Bowl voting and we revisit yesterday's conversation with Pete Sweeney (Arrowhead Pride) before Lefko proclaims Saturday to be DK Metcalf's game to win.
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Why have the Seahawks abandoned the run game? With Geno Smith’s rush totals removed, the Seahawks haven’t carried the ball more than 20 times in the past 5 games and haven’t had more than 87 ground yards. After some dating chatter Lefko & Brock get back to football as the Seahawks are a 9.5 point underdog, but Lefko asks if this game will be closer than expected? Ranked: BROCKS (including honorable mention Brock Huard).
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MLB Free Agent class is dwindling and Brock thinks there is only one remaining star left for the M’s to acquire: Bryan Reynolds. Brock wonders if the asking price will be too high and is worried that’s the case. This weekend's slate of NFL games was big enough for it's own Takeaways segment.
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It was a pretty great sports weekend between two days of NFL games, the World Cup and college bowl games - many of which were held in freezing temps - leading Brock to tell the story of him freezing in Lambeau as a sleeveless, 3rd string rookie QB and how he rubbed Vaseline on himself to stay warm. Brock tweeted about the Mariners and got fans riled up about how the team needs to go from Good to Great and Lefko argues that the Mariners can’t accomplish that (or catch the Astros) in a single offseason. Blue 88 answers: Why did Pete Carroll come to DK’s defense so adamantly with us on Friday? Why is SF the most complete team in the league right now? Will this be the lowest-rated bowl season ever?
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[Mike Lefko in for Mike Salk] Another crazy NFL weekend with historic games - Vikings complete largest comeback in history, Jags beat Cowboys in OT, the Raiders beat the Patriots in a last-second turnover TD thriller. Seahawks remain in 8th seed. The Kraken beat the Jets 3-2 and Shane Wright was named captain of Canada World Junior team. More MLB free agents come off the board & Argentina wins the World Cup. Pete Sweeney (Arrowhead Pride) joins the show to discuss this Saturday's matchup.
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Brock and KJ Wright discuss whether the NFL is still a QB driven league or not. Then, it's the Pete Carroll Show. The Seahawks head coach discusses last night's loss, the improvements he saw from the defense, how he's keeping the team motivated through this rough patch, how the 49ers defense stacks up to the LOB era unit he coached, what he saw from Geno last night and the latest on injuries to Tyler Lockett and Jordyn Brooks.
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What have we learned from Geno Smith over the last 4 losses in 5 games? Brock & KJ are joined by Dan Orlovsky (ESPN) to break down what he's seen from Geno since the bye week and also what he was most impressed with from watching rookie Brock Purdy operate in a loud stadium and seal the NFC West for the 49ers. Gee Scott joins Brock & KJ to share their Seahawks Takeaways and give some personal praise to KJ for what he meant to him early in his career.
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The Seahawks will not win the West as the stout 49ers win Thursday Night Football by a score of 21-13 and Brock & KJ break down the loss. What did we learn about Geno Smith? Did the Seahawks defense stand up & perform better than expected? KJ takes the seat for Blue 88 and answers: what have these 4 losses in 5 games done to your evaluation of Geno? How does this San Fran defense compare to your Hawks D in KJ's day? What is the biggest need on this Hawks roster looking ahead?
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Brock & Salk bring back an old segment "Wants and Needs" ahead of the Seahawks 49ers matchup before the weekly Jerry Dipoto Show where we learn a little about the process behind an MLB trade.
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Brock & Salk say this is a chance for the Seahawks to prove who they really are because they looked like a contender against the Giants and Chargers but have been trying to regain that form ever since. On the broadcast tonight is Kirk Herbstreit who joins Brock & Salk to preview the matchup and discuss some of Al Michaels quirks. Brock's Blue 88 answers what did Sherm and KJ agree was the best way for the Hawks to play defense vs SF, what facet of the offensive game-plan has to be dialed in and creative and who will be the next head coach in Denver.
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This is a chance for the Seahawks to prove who they really are. They looked like a contender against the Giants and Chargers but have been trying to regain that form ever since. It's also a chance for the 12's to make a big impact with a rookie QB playing on the road for the first time. Then, we talk a lot of food and what kind of kitchen appliances we would be in Answer the Question Jerk and Justin and Salk bring you another edition of Ranked.
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Salk talks through Richard Sherman's reaction to him in yesterday's interview and ultimately settles on the realization that it was completely fine, expected, and on-brand for who Richard Sherman is and he's not upset at all. Who will be available and healthy to play in tonight's Seahawks vs 49ers TNF game? We got the report that Ken Walker has no injury designation but Ryan Neal and Al Woods questionable, but who will start at QB for SF? We revisit yesterday's Jeff Passan conversation where he thinks M's fans are acting spoiled.
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The KJ Wright Show starts off with KJ discussing how much he's missed the game and what he's done to fill the void. Brock & Salk play some audio from D coordinator Clint Hurtt discussing the issues on defense and ask KJ how/what needs fixing before the moment you've all been waiting for - Richard Sherman who joins KJ Wright, Brock and Salk ahead of the Seahawks vs 49ers matchup where we learn that he is still not cool with Salk.
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Salk starts the show with a story about scientists getting closer to fusion because he is delaying his apology for losing his temper yesterday about how this Mariners offseason has gone, or rather how a vocal piece of M's fans have felt it has transpired. Former Astros & Twins SS Carlos Correa signs the 4th largest contract in MLB history w/ the Giants for 13 years, $350m. Salk plays some clips from Seahawks D coordinator Clint Hurtt and asks again if they have the right personnel to fix their issues in time for a playoff run.
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Salk was skeptical of Geno not only as a QB but as a leader (based on things he had heard, the situation in NY, and the DUI), but everything he's seen and heard from him since then this season has been A+ and he's handled adversity well. Brock surprises Salk with ESPN MLB Insider & friend of the Show Jeff Passan to help Salk rationalize his point about the M's offseason. Brock's Blue 88 covers the Seahawks defense, Geno Smith taking 'easy' completions, and why Shanahan is the best play caller in the game.
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Brock and Salk discuss Richard Sherman refusing to talk to Salk and the interview ending more abruptly than expected. Then, we talk about the leadership and accountability Geno Smith has shown when he's addressed the media this season and Salk gets to make up for missing Ranked yesterday.
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College football will miss Mike Leach but his impact will still be felt. Brock shares his favorite Mike Leach story. Then, Brock and Salk discuss whether the Seahawks have the personnel to fit their scheme and get into a heated debate about the M's lack of free agency activity.
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Salk announces the news that Richard Sherman will join the show tomorrow morning and go into what made him such a dynamic person, athlete, and character in Seahawks lore and how he will respond to Salk (after blocking him on Twitter) tomorrow. Has this Seahawks season been a success? Why or why not? Brock & Salk open the phone lines to hear answers from Seahawks fans.
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Brock & Salk share more memories about Coach Leach and Brock remembers the time Mike Leach called a former producer to ask if he could sleep in his camper during College Gameday in Pullman. Brock & Salk start to break down the comments from Pete Carroll about having the right personnel for the type of scheme they Seahawks want to run. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: why is Mike Leach one of the 3 most impactful CFB coaches in this century, why did the Hawks try and play Al Woods at Red Bryant’s elephant position Sunday, and is it time to go 62 stack monster on defense?
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Salk starts the show with his wishes to be a part of a big, festive, 80's-movie style office holiday party before the breaking news that Mike Leach has passed away at the age of 61. We revisit yesterday's Pete Carroll Show to hear Pete explain what he thinks is happening to the run defense, if he has the right players for his scheme, and his own Mike Leach memory.
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Pete Carroll joins Brock and Salk to discuss what went wrong yesterday, what changes they can make to shore up the run defense, how he evaluates Geno Smith's performance, the importance of getting the run game going and Tyler Lockett's incredible ability to make toe tapping TD's look easy.
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Salk asks Brock to imagine a hypothetical Mariners offseason that included a trade for (and signing) of Luis Castillo, signing Julio to longterm extension, signing Teoscar Hernandez to 6 year, 100M deal & Kolten Wong to 4 year, 60M deal. He goes on to compare free agent signings to a dopamine hit with how they fire up a fanbase. Seahawks Takeaways include the referee mess, 1-dimensional run game, Geno's missed throws, poor tackling and much, much more.
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The Seahawks defense kind of reminds Salk of that kids song, “there’s a hole in the bucket, dear Liza" because each time they fix something, it costs them somewhere else. They simply don’t have enough impact up front and maybe they miss some of that steadiness Bobby provided. Salk is very curious to see how Geno responds to this game w/ all of his bad decisions. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: how he would grade Geno’s day, what’s wrong with the run game and who is this Brock Purdy kid?
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An ugly, no good, very bad loss by the Seahawks to Sam Darnold & a Carolina Panthers team who rushed for 200+ yards dropping the Seahawks 30-24 at home and slightly dropping the Seahawks' playoff chances. Pete Carroll spoke after the game and admitted the defensive scheme wasn't good enough. Meanwhile 3rd string QB Brock Purdy & the 49ers blow out the Bucs and will head to Seattle for TNF having not given up more than 17 points in 6 straight weeks.
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We re-enact angry PAC-12 Championship game tweets directed at Brock in Mean Tweets. Then, Salk takes your calls and gets into a heated debate about why the M's haven't been more active in free agency. Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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One person who certainly isn't happy with the narrative regarding how the Mariners are choosing to spend (or not spend) their money this offseason is Joe Fann and he joins Brock & Salk for his weekly appearance to explain his thoughts. Gee Scott is fired up about the Deion Sanders move in Colorado and he & Brock agree that the NCAA football $ situation needs some goal posts. Salk plays some of KJ Wright's comments for Gee from Wednesdays show and Gee points everything back to Coach Carroll's leadership.
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Brock & Salk argue over the amount of money that Mariners fans say the team should be spending and Salk makes the point that the team has spent their money the right way and that fans should trust it. Maura came up with 5 questions that Brock & Salk answer regarding how they 'feel' about the Seahawks v Panthers matchups. In Brock's 'Blue 88' he answers - What will running game look like vs Carolina, what member of the front 7 can change what is happening, and if Penix is 8th in Heisman, where will he start 2023?
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Salk starts the show by saying most people probably never knew who Brandon Nimmo was before he signed his 8 year, $162m contract with the Mets and doesn't understand the Mariners fans who are screaming about the M's not doing the the same thing. When asked about his career as a backup, Geno Smith made a comment that really impressed Salk because he didn't take the opportunity to be petty. We revisit yesterday's Jerry Dipoto Show to hear more about how/why/what makes the Mariners a "mid-market" team.
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UW quarterback Michael Penix Jr. discusses his decision to stay at UW for the 2023 season instead of entering the NFL draft. Then, we react to Jerry Dipoto's comments that it's a misconception that their payroll isn't going up and that they are a mid market team. Plus, Brock and Maura take over Ranked.
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Brock & Salk react to Colin Cowherd's comments that Geno Smith might be a good story but not a great player -- is it true? Brock & Salk are joined by Mariners Pres. of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto to discuss the current state of the free agent market, where the M's stand in the payroll rankings and much, much more.
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Brock's getting a little nervous watching all of these free agents fly off the board but Salk says the Mariners are doing it right. He thinks Morosi is right that the M's are leveraging the outfield depth in free agency to try and get Reynolds but Brock says they better not get too cute. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: how much difference would Jamal Adams make this season? Why is Geno one of four QBs all time to be completing 72% of his passes through week 12 of an NFL season and who has been one of the sneaky most pleasant vet surprises of '22? FS1's Colin Cowherd joins Brock & Salk to discuss the Seahawks.
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Salk really liked the way Stacy responded to the SI article on Jake Heaps and adds his own criticisms to why it is misguided. Jon Morosi says the amount of quality outfielders still available makes it harder for the Pirates to get the huge haul they would want for Bryan Reynolds and Yoshida signs with the Red Sox as Xander Bogaerts heads to the Padres. Brittney Griner is free after 10 months in a Russian prison and we revisit KJ Wright from yesterday.
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After our conversation with KJ last hour, we discuss his feeling that during the LOB era, the rest of the team was eventually asked to tone down their intensity and some of that competitive fire in order to appease a select few. Then, we discuss Mitch Haniger's legacy in Seattle and Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around decisions made by Aaron Judge and Michael Penix Jr. this week.
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KJ Wright joins Brock and Salk to discuss Geno Smith's big game winning drive, the defensive adjustments made in game Sunday, how meaningful that game was for Bobby Wagner, and why he feels the always compete intensity started to fade over the years during his tenure here.
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Salk tells a "tale of two cities" after listening back to Louis Riddick and Mark Schlereth talk on our station yesterday and how differently things have turned out for Geno Smith and the Seahawks vs Russell Wilson and the Broncos. Brock & Salk are sad to see Mitch Haniger go but wouldn't have wanted the Mariners to give him that deal. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers - who are some similar players that stumbled in the way Russ is stumbling? Did Penix get snubbed by not being named a finalist for the Heisman? And why will the Rams be Baker Mayfield’s final and best shot?
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We start by learning the M's have moved on from Mitch Haniger after the SF Giants sign him to a 3 year, $43m deal and the Yankees retain Aaron Judge with a 9 year, $360m contract to stay in NY. We didn't think he had a realistic shot of coming here anyway but does his signing mean anything for the M's in their search for another outfield bat. The Seahawks back to practice today after adding Wayne Gallman to the practice squad & Shane Wright scores his first NHL goal. We revisit yesterday's conversation with ESPN's Louis Riddick who thinks Pete has proved the doubters wrong.
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Michael Penix Jr made his decision to stay at UW next season but Brock and Salk are still debating the choice. Then, we react to what Louis Riddick had to say earlier in the show about Geno Smith's value and Salk and Justin rank rights, and Wrights, and alrights in the lawless segment that is Ranked.
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The conversation with Louis Riddick - specifically what he said regarding the character of the men John & Pete drafted this year speaks to the people who thinks Pete "lost it" - leads to Brock & Salk discussing how moving on from Russ & Bobby is a big reason for their young success. Could the Mariners put a package together that would be attractive enough for the Pirates to trade OF Bryan Reynolds to the Mariners? M's beat writer Ryan Divish (Seattle Times) outlines what he thinks it would take to pull off the trade.
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Pete Carroll mentioned something during his interview w/ Brock & Salk yesterday about how 'intense' the practices used to be back in the day of LOB and how much fun it was to see that intensity come back during the Rams game leading Salk to ask -- why can't they do that again now? ESPN's Louis Riddick returns to the show to describe what he saw to predict why he believed in the Seahawks early. Brock's Blue 88 answers: what have been the most impressive aspects of Woolen’s rookie season, what made Prime Time’s presser unlike anything he’s seen, and what should be made of Penix's return?
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Salk wrote a story on 10 potential free agents for the M's after learning that Ryan Divish saying Jerry Dipoto is looking for another right handed bat for the Mariners which surprises Salk because he thought they were looking for a lefty. We have a Ken Walker injury update... sort of, and congrats to M's pitching coach Pete Woodworth for being named Baseball America's coach of the year. We revisit yesterday's Pete Carroll Show.
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Pete Carroll joins the show to discuss yesterday's win, Geno Smith's poise, DK Metcalf battling, thoughts on Bobby Wagner and his departure here, Tariq Woolen's growth and injury updates for Ken Walker III, DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer.
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The Rams were scrappy and gave you their best yesterday despite all of the injuries and Bobby Wagner's splash plays stood out. Knowing everything we know now; would you keep Bobby Wagner if you could go back? Sean McVay deserves credit for scheming a good game with his major stars on the bench. Brock & Salk share their biggest Seahawks Takeaways from the win.
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What did you see from Geno yesterday? Brock & Salk share their biggest moments and what impressed them the most from his comeback win (his first since 2014). Salk says Kolten Wong's signing means the M's are likely out of the running for a top SS candidate but he thinks the plan is coming together for the M's. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers why Michael Penix Jr. decided to return, what did McVay & Waldron do so well yesterday in their offensive schemes and how did Russell Wilson once again prove that his common sense filter is broken?
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The biggest storyline to come out of yesterday's win is that we finally got to see Geno Smith lead the team to a win in the final minutes. Salk says it wasn't just the fact that he did it - but it was the poise he did it with that was also impressive. MLB winter meetings underway and on Friday the M's traded Winker and Toro for Kolten Wong. Is there a chance Bryan Reynolds from PITT is next? We hear Pete Carroll postgame press conference and discuss how pumped Bobby Wagner was for this game.
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Jordan Eberle joins Mike Salk to discuss the Kraken's OT win, what's changed for them this season, how the chemistry on his line has developed and witnessing Matty Beniers growth and development. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked.
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One person who really disliked the comments made by Jerry Dipoto was our friend Joe Fann who joins Salk for his weekly appearance to discuss the strategy behind how the Mariners choose to spend money and why he believes it is wrong. Our other Friday guest Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIRO) joins Salk in-studio to break down the Seahawks recent stumbles, if Sunday's game is a must-win, who he wants the Seahawks to target in the draft and an update on his son Gee Scott Jr at Ohio State.
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The conversation surrounding the Mariners spending strategy on free agents continues and Salk's main point continues to be that the team shouldn't lock themselves into a long-term contract with a big name when it won't make sense down the road. Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins Salk to share her insights and beliefs on the Mariners offseason and how she believes the team can (and should) navigate free agency. Salk wonders if this Rams game is a “must win” for the Seahawks because a loss would make him wonder of they are still serious about the playoffs.
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The winning ways of the Kraken continued last night as Matty Beniers scores the game-winner 7 seconds into OT over the Capitals, now just a couple points out of 1st place in the Pacific Division and Salk thinks Seattle is having the best luck with sports rookies right now between Julio, Tariq, and Beniers. We revisit yesterday's Jerry Dipoto conversation because Mariners fans were fired up after hearing what they believed to be a signal that the Mariners are not spending enough.
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We react to what Jerry Dipoto told us about wanting to save money for deals with guys like Kirby, Gilbert and Raleigh in the near future. Then, we hear from Gossip Guy on Russell Wilson's b-day party attendance and Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked.
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Brock asked - what if 5 years ago Schneider would have traded Russ and got a Top 5 pick to take Josh Allen? What if they went young instead of paying Bennett, Marshawn and Bobby their second (and third) contracts? Ultimately, have Bobby and Russ made Seahawk fans re-think the calculus of holding on to players too long and the benefit that can be gained if you love them early? Mariners President of Baseball Ops Jerry Dipoto joins Brock & Salk for his weekly conversation to break down where the M's stand this offseason and what we can expect moving forward.
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Salk reacts to KJ's comment about drafting Bryce Young at #2 if you have it, but Salk feels more and more confident that they should go with one of the DL’s. Salk doesn't want to worry about the "Same Old Mariners" crowd, but the responses to his tweet last night shows they're very much still alive leading Salk to ask: is Jerry telling the truth about being a DDT organization or is that a PR spin to cover for not spending? Brock's 'Blue 88' answers why the Hawks picked up former 1st Rounder Jonathan Abram, who is the best match up in LA Sunday for SEA, and why was Matt Miller’s draft value of Michael Penix so different than others?
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Salk starts the show with a little bit of soccer discourse and a discussion about seeing former Seahawk (and future Hall of Famer) Bobby Wagner in a different jersey and number against the Seahawks. Salk still believes it's only a matter of time before the bridges are mended between him and the Seahawks, but wonders if he's miserable in LA with the collapse that they've experienced this season. We revisit some of yesterday's KJ Wright show to hear his thoughts on the future of Russell.
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Brock and Salk continue discussing KJ Wright's thoughts from the previous hour that the Broncos should sit Russ the rest of the year. Then, John Forslund joins the show to discuss the Kraken's high scoring overtime battle with the Kings, Matty Benier's development and why the chemistry on the team is much better this year. Plus, it's time for another edition of Ranked.
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KJ Wright shares his thoughts on the lack of pass rush against Derek Carr and how Josh Jacobs had such a big day because of their focus on Davante Adams. KJ shares why he thinks the fullback position is needed in the NFL and what he wants to see the Seahawks do with a Top 3 pick next year before sharing his thoughts on why the Broncos season is a wash and how they should sit Russell to focus on next year.
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Where are the Seahawks with Kenneth Walker, DK Metcalf, Boye Mafe, Darrell Taylor and Jordyn Brooks? Brock shares his thoughts on their status before being joined by NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller to discuss the upcoming stars & potential Seahawks targets in the 2023 class. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: why was Ryan Fitzpatrick so impressed with Geno Smith, how can K9 get loose vs Rams Sunday and how has Bobby Wagner played in LA?
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The Kraken and Kings took us on a wild ride last night in Seattle's 9-8 OT win for their 6th straight and 11 of 13. It wasn't great hockey but it was pretty fun to watch. Salk talks about what he's seen from the first line and how physicality has helped spark them. The Seahawks have 3 players leading NFC Pro Bowl voting at their positions in Geno Smith, Tariq Woolen, and Jordyn Brooks, and we learn Sean McVay is uncertain who will start at QB for Rams vs the Seahawks on Sunday. We revisit the conversation with Brandon Stokley from yesterday.
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Brock & Salk play some "Buy or Sell" and answer if they think Russell Wilson will finish the the season as a starter, if Michael Penix Jr will return for a final season and if Tua Tagovailoa will be the NFL MVP. Salk plays a clip of Jeff Bagwell discussing how analytics have affected baseball and calls it the "smartest and dumbest" thing he's heard. Ranked: Top 5 Max's.
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Things have gone from bad to worse in Denver and Brock & Salk ask if there's ever been an example of a HOF career player fall so fast like Russell Wilson. The audio we've been playing all morning comes from our sister station in Denver so we ask midday host, former Bronco, Colt (and Seahawk!) Brandon Stokley to explain what they've been seeing and feeling with the "lemon" that Seahawks sold Denver. This leads to more conversation surrounding a future draft pick and if Donovan McNabb is the nearest example of a career fall like we're seeing with Russ.
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This if the first time Salk has true jealousy and envy for Brock when he was invited to go down to Tampa to hang out with JT, Jordan Speith, and Tiger Woods. Brock hears the audio re: trouble in Denver and asks if this one of the worst trades in the history of the NFL? Salk asks Brock - how much of UW's success this year is due to Michael Penix or Kalen DeBoer? Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: What is Pete Carrolls assessment of their offensive line, are safety's very interchangeable these days, and is Michael Penix Jr a real candidate for Heisman?
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Salk starts the show with audio out of Denver that will make you either: laugh, feel sad, disappointed or elated regarding how things are going for Russell Wilson. Good news on the injury front for the Seahawks as Pete Carroll seems to think Ryan Neal could play this weekend. Mariners sign reliever Trevor Gott as an "under the radar" move. We revisit yesterday's Pete Carroll Show to hear the coach's response to getting run over on defense.
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Pete Carroll joins Brock and Salk to discuss what went wrong on both sides of the ball when it came to rushing yesterday, whether the run defense struggles are the same as we saw earlier this year or different issues, what makes a good two minute drill quarterback, how the rookies are handling things this late in the season and what he thought about the controversial call that Josh Jacobs did not fumble.
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Should UW quarterback Michael Penix Jr. head straight to the NFL after this season or return for a final year? Brock & Salk debate on the future of Penix and where he stands today as a potential draft pick vs where he could be after another successful year in college. A big, healthy, full slate of Seahawks Takeaways from yesterday's game starting and ending with Geno's performance, the disappointing O-Line play and the run defense that never showed up.
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As the Seahawks continue to struggle up front defensively & the Broncos continue to lose, Salk admits that he is starting to look at the top defensive linemen in this draft because it's just clearly the biggest difference between who they are and who they want to be. Salk asks Brock what he learned about Geno Smith this week after his opportunities to win at the end of the game, so do you want to pay this man huge money? Brock's 'Blue 88' answers what Josh McDaniels exploited this game, what the Raiders have that the Seahawks need and what is next for UW football?
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Salk says every football game takes on a personality and yesterday's was a shootout, but the Seahawks couldn't stop the run for the 2nd straight game and fall to the Raiders in OT at home. Salk said Geno was given the perfect circumstance(s) to show why he's the QB of the future but failed on both opportunities - but who is most to blame? We hear from Pete Carroll's postgame presser and learn that the defense was largely schemed towards stopping Davante Adams and the run D suffered as a result.
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After Brock's TCU vs Baylor game last Saturday his inbox was flooded with fans who were upset with the calls he made during the broadcast, so Justin reads the 'Mean Tweets' that were directed at him before a HUGE Washington Wednesday: Apple Cup preview edition, including some of Brock's biggest Apple Cup memories which leads to a conversation about QB accountability. Closing out the show (and week) with RANKED: Justin's Top 5 'Thank."
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Another fantastic episode of The KJ Wright Show (holiday edition!) covers the potential contract of Geno Smith and if $33m is a reasonable dollar amount, former teammate and SB MVP Malcolm Smith joins Brock & Lefko to discuss surprises from this Seahawks team/season and what he learned from Pete Carroll. Brock asks KJ for his second half Seahawks projections and who/what he wants to see emerge as a 'wild card' option before KJ guesses the Seahawks players favorite Thanksgiving dishes (and gets them ALL wrong).
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Coming out of the bye week, Lefko asks Brock for his Seahawks 2nd half projections - who will maintain their good performance(s) from the first 10 weeks and who will regress? Brock is very curious to see how the rookies handle this half who don't have any experience with the length of an NFL season. University of Washington Football Head Coach Kalen DeBoer joins Brock & Lefko to discuss his contract extension, Michael Penix, JR's season, this weekend's Apple Cup and his coaching philosophy. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers why Davante Adams is the best WR in the league, what does Tre Brown bring to the CB room and where have all the fullbacks gone?
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Lefko starts the show with his favorite Thanksgiving football memories: the Butt Fumble, Elijah Moore's Egg Bowl debacle, and Doug Flutie's Hail Mary, and Justin remembers the Seahawks eating turkey on the 49ers logo and the 2001 Creed halftime show in Dallas. The #13 ranked UW Huskies head into Apple Cup week after having extended HC Kalen DeBoer through 2028 and Pete Carroll says Davante Adams is definitely the best receiver they'll face.
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Brock says he believes the 49ers are the most complete team in the NFC and the division will be decided on Dec 15 in Seattle, but the conversation shifts to the Seahawks vs Raiders and how much Brock is looking forward to how the young secondary handles Davante Adams. Former Coug WR Michael Bumpus joins the show to break down this year's Apple Cup in Pullman before Lefko's RANKED: Top 5 Sports to Watch Every 4 Years.
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Las Vegas Raiders broadcaster Jason Horowitz joins Lefko and Brock to discuss this upcoming Seahawks matchup and why the Raiders are still a dangerous team. What is your dream scenario for the Mariners offseason? Jon Morosi reporting Mitch Haniger could end up in the AL West and Brock thinks it's ok because the Mariners got everything they could out of him from a leadership standpoint, but now it's Julio's team. Brock's "dream" move is Trea Turner and what he can do with his speed and another elite arm (Kodai Senga from Japan).
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Lefko and Brock preview the Raiders v Seahawks and ask who the bigger challenge will be between Davante Adams or Josh Jacobs? Rivalry week is getting heated and Brock outlines his key Apple Cup matchups but Brock ultimately thinks this will still be a close game on Saturday night. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: of all the Huskies the Seahawks have passed on in the NFL drafts, who is the biggest miss? Why are the Niners the most dangerous team in the NFC? What will be the biggest matchup on the field Saturday night in Pullman?
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With the 49ers beating the pants off the Cardinals in MNF, they take possession of 1st place in the NFC West by holding the tie-breaker over Seattle. Lefko says the next two Seahawks games should be winnable (vs the Raiders and Rams) which means the division could come down to the Week 15 matchup vs. SF on Thursday Night Football in Seattle. The NY Jets are not committing to Zach Wilson at QB and the first World Cup match for the USA Men ends in a draw. We go 'Around the Station' to hear conversations from Bob & Robert Turbin about paying Geno $33m.
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Longest bye week ever is over, Lefko and Brock discuss what the Seahawks players did during the free week. Brock's hunch is that the rookie class kept things low-key and professional by studying film and not doing anything chaotic like players in years past. Is $33m really going to be the asking price for Geno Smith this year? Lefko and Brock agree that he has outplayed expectations and they're building towards something bigger, so is it worth losing Geno to bet on a QB in the draft? Brock thinks Geno will bet on himself. Ranked: Brock's Top 5 CFB games that he has called in his career.
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Mariners have questions in the OF and INF and Lefko asks Brock which one of the talented M's pitchers is most likely to be used in a trade? Brock says it's a great position for the Mariners to be in but he's only willing to trade guys like Flexen or Marco if teams are willing to take on an additional salary of a guy like Jesse Winker. Lefko and Brock go Around the NFL to share their biggest takeaways from some blowouts, nail-biters and MVP performances from Week 11.
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After watching the other teams in the NFL this weekend, Brock says he learned definitively that the Seahawks are for real and should be playoff contenders because no other NFC teams have shown themselves to be ultimately dominant yet. Another name has been connected to Mariners rumors - Gleyber Torres of the Yankees. Brock & Lefko agree that Dylan Moore is not an everyday second baseman, but Brock has another name in his head for the Mariners: Andrew Benintendi. In Blue 88 we learn: who is this Raiders team rolling in this week? Did Hackett turning over play-calling duties make an impact? And did the oddsmakers get the Apple Cup's opening line right?
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Mike Lefko in for Mike Salk -- Lefko is excited that we're finally back to a Seahawks game week since the 6:30am game in Munich feels like an extra week. We say happy birthday to Ken Griffey, JR who turns 53 today, and discuss the strange/true fact that the Raiders have beat only 2 teams this season after sweeping the Broncos. Both UW and WSU win this weekend ahead of the Apple Cup and the Kraken have reassigned forward Shane Wright to the Coachella Valley Firebirds — their AHL affiliate — on a conditioning loan. We revisit Jerry Dipoto's press conference from Friday.
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We continue a debate started while Gee was on in the last hour about which foods should and shouldn't be on your Thanksgiving dinner table. Then, it's Friday so have open phone lines for all your Mariners, Seahawks and Thanksgiving dinner takes. Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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Joe Fann joins Salk for his weekly appearance and is presented with the idea that Geno Smith could cost up to $33m per year and doesn't disagree with the notion that he'll be more expensive than we originally thought. The Kraken win at home last night in overtime and Salk is impressed with the bounce back. Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIROfm) joins Salk in-studio every Friday and today was mostly about Thanksgiving side dishes, but also his own feelings on the Geno Smith upcoming pay-day.
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It's sad to see Kyle Lewis go but the M's are at a point where they couldn't count on him bouncing back. Salk discussed Cooper Hummel with some Diamondbacks folks and learned he's the kind of player the analysts like but scouts don’t. There have been a lot of Geno Smith Ryan Tannehill comparisons but Salk isn't sure he would want to re-sign the equivalent of Tannehill. Brady Henderson (in for Brock Huard) answers Salk's question about what it would take to sign Geno this week and he says it could be $33m for a variety of reasons. Salk is stunned.
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We start the show by wondering if Twitter is really dying? We reflect on some of the good and bad that comes with it, but ultimately that it's the best for breaking sports news. The Mariners make another trade yesterday by sending former Rookie of the Year Kyle Lewis to Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for C/OF Cooper Hummel who Salk says could be another Austin Nola type player. We revisit yesterday's Jerry Dipoto Show with this most recent trade in mind.
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Brock called the UW Oregon game this weekend and he had complaints from both sides, we go through them in Mean Tweets. Then, Jerry Dipoto's comments on whether Teoscar Hernandez was their first target gave us a little insight into some of their approach this offseason and Justin and Brock have another edition of Ranked.
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Brock & Salk play a clip from Dan Orlovsky and Marcus Spears discussing how scoring across the NFL is down but the rushing is way up despite all of these superstar QBs who can throw the ball. Brock loves the waves of changes the NFL goes through over time. The Jerry Dipoto Show comes on the heels of the Mariners first big offseason move signing of Teoscar Hernandez, so what's next? Salk asks him to explain the thinking behind the trade for Hernandez and what does he think about Kodai Senga's "ghost" forkball?
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One trade in and Salk is LOVING the Mariners offseason so far. Teoscar Hernandez is what this lineup was missing and there are 3 reasons why: he hits doubles, he drives in runs and he is well-liked. Salk says the M's still have “pitching surplus" and they haven’t even dipped into free agency yet. Salk wrote an article about how Seahawks Owner Jody Allen deserves far more credit for her role in the Seahawks success this season and explains why. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: what will Hawks self scout identify, who were the best conflict resolution players he ever played with, and what can save Russell Wilson’s season?
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The show starts with Salk saying we found the newest petty member of the show based off a Tweet posted last night regarding Russell Wilson and his wristband that was present in his press conference yesterday. Salk starts to discuss why he loves the Teoscar Hernandez trade and we can't believe that he would have lead the Mariners in doubles last year. We revisit yesterday's KJ Wright show to hear his thoughts from Germany and if (and when) the Seahawks should sign Geno Smith to an extension.
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Mariners general manager Justin Hollander joins Brock and Salk to discuss their trade for Teoscar Hernández. Then, Brock discusses UW's biggest win of the season in Washington Wednesday and Justin and Salk have a Rankedinspired by the anniversary of a rocket launch.
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Today's episode of the KJ Wright Show covers his time watching the Seahawks & Buccaneers in Germany and what the conversations were like with the former ex-LBs that he traveled with. Brock & Salk ask KJ to explain what he saw on the line of scrimmage and why they weren't able to stop the run, leadership in a locker room and if he's ready for a longterm Geno Smith signing.
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Salk was on the radio in Chicago yesterday and asked to explain what the Seahawks did to build around Russell Wilson and admits that he is becoming more and more convinced that this Geno Smith thing is going to happen and it will be at least somewhat long-term. Brock & Salk are joined by Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer to discuss MOY & ROY awards and are interrupted by trade news that the Mariners have acquired OF Teoscar Hernández from Toronto in exchange for reliever Casey Sadler and LHP prospect Adam Macko.
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Salk starts the show with a half-rant on why Mariners manager Scott Servais didn't win Manager of the Year, but also why he actually came in 3rd place. Salk offers a few reasons why that might be, but surprise: east coast bias! We revisit yesterday's Pete Carroll Show to set up today's conversation about the Seahawks heading into the bye week.
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Brock and Salk discuss reports that the M's are shopping Marco Gonzales and Chris Flexen and willing to trade Jesse Winker. Then, Pete Carroll sits down to discuss their experience in Munich, facing Tom Brady, expecting a less run heavy game script from the Bucs, considering more of future with Geno Smith and Drew Lock and what he's seeing in other successful teams around the NFL this season.
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Justin Hollander spoke with Mike Lefko and Joe Fann yesterday about being active in trades and free agency this offseason, so do we think there are some moves coming soon? Jon Morosi brought up a potential Teoscar Hernandez for Flexen trade on MLB Network which pretty much everybody agrees would be a great move. Former Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck's name was brought up by Trent Dilfer recently when describing Geno Smith's 2nd chance, so we ask Matt himself about the "lonely work" and how he capitalized on his opportunity.
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The Geno Smith era conversation continues with Brock and Salk, but Brock says ultimately he would extend Geno and see what else is left. With Julio Rodriguez officially winning Rookie of the Year, Brock & Salk "rank" their favorite moments from his rookie season and everybody is surprised about how many memories there were in the season. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: what is the opportunity the Seahawks have to mimic what the Eagles are doing? What was the biggest challenge for K9 Sunday in Germany? Who is Michael Penix NFL comp?
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Salk starts the show with a big congratulations to AL Rookie of the Year Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners who won almost unanimously with 29 votes. With the amount of time Seahawks fans have had to rate, grade and consider Geno Smith as the QB of the future... do you really want to extend him? If so, for how long? Salk opens the phones to hear what Seahawks fans to answer the question: is this the start of the Geno Smith era? Most of the answers are yes, but disagree on for how long.
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Brock got to talk with Michael Penix for the first time this weekend. He shares what impressed him and why this has been a dream season for UW. Penix and Geno Smith have both re-energized and reinvigorated this market in a special way. Plus, a Ranked inspired by the John Denver sing along in Munich.
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More discussion on what the Seahawks should do at the QB position moving forward with the NFL Network report that the team has expressed interest in resigning both Geno Smith and Drew Lock. We play the audio of former coach Bill Cowher on TV who is fired up about Jeff Saturday coaching hire, calls it a disgrace to the coaching profession. Brock and Salk disagree. Nathaniel Hackett repeatedly says the defense did their job but the offense didn't deliver. Brock & Salk share their Seahawks Takeaways.
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Salk says that was a bad showing by the Seahawks but it does not invalidate the last month. Brock says a 4-5 team that hadn't been playing well woke up and played a more physical brand of football than we've seen from them and the Seahawks weren't ready for it, but Salk asks if this the start of the Geno Smith era? Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: what advantages did Tampa maximize in Germany? What page did Brady pull out of the Belichick playbook? And what happened in Eugene?!
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Getting up that early to watch football was painful and so was most of the Seahawks performance, but Salk says this isn't reason to panic. The Broncos also lost and the beat up AZ Cardinals take down the beat-up LA Rams, but both WSU and UW got huge wins to make the Apple Cup interesting. Salk is upset about the ending of the Kraken game and says Soucy broke the biggest hockey rule. We revisit the Pete Carroll post-game press conference before Salk admits to being perplexed by John Denver's "sudden" popularity.
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Michael Bumpus joins us from Munich to tell us about the atmosphere and how excited the city is. Then, we take your calls and Justin and Salk have a Ranked that was inspired by MLB free agency.
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Joe Fann wrote an article for SeattleSports.com outlining his Mariners free agent wishlist and his "pipe dream" for who he would like to see Jerry Dipoto acquire, but Salk views things a little differently. Our weekly segment with Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIRO) covers more in-depth topics about what he's learned from Pete Carroll over the years, what lessons he's learned about the college football process through his son at Ohio State and what he's learned about being a father.
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Are the Mariners for real? Was last year enough to prove that? If yes, what would a succesful offseason look like for them? Brock & Salk joins us to preview the Bucs Seahawks and explain why are the Bucs favored? Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: who is the one Seahawk primed for a big game Sunday, what was the good news and bad news stateside for the Hawks, and what will this game in Munich do for the Hawks and the NFL?
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Seahawks are ready to go in Germany and the Bucs just arrived yesterday, but Geno Smith spoke that he expects a loud, Seahawk-fan environment. The MLB GM meetings are wrapping up and the M's have shown interest in Brandon Nimmo. We revisit yesterday's conversation with Dipoto to hear there is mutual interest in bringing Haniger back. Salk asks if Geno Smith might be the biggest surprise story in sports because of how he was written off and has reemerged.
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Justin invented a new game where we have to guess sports figures by their laugh, we discuss Denver media calling Pete Carroll petty and Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around the movie 'Best in Show'.
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With the amount of attention focused on the young Seahawks defensive standouts Brock & Salk are joined by one of the GOATs -- Charles Woodson -- to share his advice to the Seahawks before facing another GOAT in Tom Brady. Scott Servais says 'it doesn't matter, get better' all the time and Salk wants that to be the M's slogan this offseason.
8:40-Andrew Benintendi or Brandon Nimmo vs Mitch Haniger
8:45-Brock wants to know why the UW Oregon rivalry has the most vitriol of any of their match-ups
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KJ said that this group of rookies might actually be further along than the young group on his LOB-era team at this point in their development. Jerry Dipoto joins Brock & Salk a full hour earlier than his normal visit to discuss the future for the Mariners while he is in Arizona for the GM meetings. Brock's 'Blue 88' covers which of KJ's teammate who studied the most film and how that showed up in his play, the biggest match-ups in Sunday's Bucs game and which college QB has the best NFL future ahead of him?
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Salk starts the show wondering why Mariners fans are so caught up in the idea of signing free agents as the only way the M's can get better? Salk discusses the other ways the team can go from good to great. The Seahawks have arrived in Munich to get ready for the first-ever NFL game in Germany and we hear Russ responds to Pete Carroll's wristband comments before revisiting some of yesterday's KJ Wright Show.
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Brock has a fresh batch of Mean Tweets for Justin and Maura to perform. Then, he previews UW Oregon in Wash Weds and Salk is particularly excited to bring you today's Ranked.
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KJ Wright joins Brock and Salk before heading to Munich for his weekly show & they discuss where this rookie class is in comparison to the 2012 class, why the offense is so much more efficient on 3rd down, how defenses are struggling to defend Waldron's schemes, and what happens on a team when they realize they are contenders.
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Salk opens the second hour by playing some sound out of Denver sports radio reacting to Pete's comments about Russell's wristband, but Salk argues that Pete hasn't really gone "all-in" to bury him like he probably could. It is our final conversation with the great Jeff Passan; the artist formally known as The Wet Blanket, as Brock & Salk give him grief for sounding asleep again before asking what he learned this season. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers the questions: how does the Tampa defense challenge the Seahawks? How good could Jordyn Brooks be? And what to watch in this upcoming OR/WASH matchup?
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Cowherd addressed the wristband comments from Pete yesterday and said the "Seahawks are feeling themselves". So what if they are?! He also says that parting ways with a franchise QB doesn't work out often. The Mariners reportedly won't extend qualifying offer to Haniger and Salk wonders if this actually a sign of good faith? We revisit yesterday's conversation with Curt Menefee before Salk continues the conversation about why the Seahawks been so good at 3rd down conversions this year.
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Brock says he's figured out the special sauce to the Seahawks success this season. Then, we discuss Pete Carroll pointing out Geno Smith's success using a wristband and noting that there was resistance to it from Russell Wilson. Why wouldn't Russ want to use it? Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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Congrats to Julio and Servais on being finalists for Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year, but what do you want the M's to do with Mitch Haniger? Brock asks the fans to text yes or no on whether they want to keep him and the answers were mostly No's. FOX NFL's Curt Menefee joins Brock & Salk and shares his perspective on Geno Smith's resurgence before Brock & Salk discuss Jim Irsay's hiring of interim head coach (and former player) Jeff Saturday and how it leads to the continued issues with the NFL's practices of hiring head coaches.
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Brock says he's figured out the special sauce to the Seahawks success this season thus far and it all boils down to "time on task," and ultimately just doing the work. We further discuss the contrast of Green Bay being held hostage by Aaron Rodgers and struggling and the Seahawks finding success after moving on from Russ before Brock gives us some more insight on the QB wristband and why it might make a difference that Russ didn't want to use it. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers how Nwosu taken the next step, how OL Coach Dickerson done better than anything we’ve seen in SEA and what QB/Play Caller came to mind with Pete yesterday discussing Waldron/Geno.
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Pete Carroll's comments on Geno wearing a wristband and the "resistance" to them in the past blew up yesterday and Salk wonders why Russ be opposed to that because it sure seems like it would have helped in some of those delay of game situations. Julio Rodriguez is a finalist for AL rookie of the year and Scott Servais is a finalist for AL manager of the year, Salk will be furious if they don't win. We revisit yesterday's Pete Carroll Show to hear more about the wristband drama and what has been making the Seahawks play so well together.
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Pete Carroll joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Seahawks win over the Cardinals, what's led to the improvement on 3rd down conversions, the relationship between Shane Waldron and Geno Smith, some of the unsung heroes on defense and what Andy Dickerson has brought to the O-line.
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The amount of doubters that stood against the Seahawks at the beginning of the year have all turned around and apologized to Pete Carroll's Seahawks and both Brock & Salk agree that he deserves to be coach of the year and Schneider should be executive of the year, but how would this team look if Russ was still QB? Brock & Salk share their Seahawks Takeaways but Salk is still mad that he watched the entire game thinking they were going to lose.
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Salk says this Seahawks season isn’t about what it used to be about and all of the 'big' questions have all been answered. The Seahawks are fourth in scoring across the entire NFL, the Rams are fourth WORST and Denver is 3rd worst. Geno continues to pass every test and showed he can bounce back after a disaster. Salk can’t get past the fact that he thinks Pete compromised more for Russ than he really wanted to. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers the questions: what did Shane Waldron do beautifully in this game, who is Kenneth Walker, and what Kliff Kingsbury has yet to figure out.
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The Seahawks stick to their winning ways in the desert and take down Kyler Murray's Cardinals in dominant fashion and Salk is upset. Not because they won, but because he DVR'd the game and was duped into thinking the Seahawks actually lost. The Houston Astros are World Series champs and both UW and WSU get a win at home to round out the weekend. We listen to Pete Carroll's post-game press conference and Salk is taken by the fact that none of the players are playing the "nobody believed in us" card.
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The M's will be involved in the free agent market but Salk thinks we shouldn't expect any of the top of the market guys after hearing from Dipoto yesterday. Then, we take your calls on extending Geno Smith, what to do about Jesse Winker and whether Shohei Ohtani is a trade option. Plus, Justin and Salk bring you a "blood moon" themed Ranked.
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Our weekly Friday conversation with Joe Fann covers which Seahawks player/coach deserves to win an award, what his new expectations look like for this year's Seahawks team and his thoughts on the 2022 World Series. Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIROfm) goes over his own thoughts on John Schneider and how deserving he is of accolades for his most recent draft before some discussion surrounding Kyrie Irving.
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Salk asked this question on Twitter last night for fans to vote on if: Pete, John, Geno, Tariq or Ken should win their respective awards. Salk believes Pete & John deserve so much credit for putting this all together, but ultimately goes with Tariq and Pete. Salk shares his personal thoughts and insights on the conversation surrounding anti-semitism in sports and offers to extend the talk to anyone who wants to learn more.
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Barely any of us watched Thursday Night Football because of the World Series and Kraken vs. Wild game, but the conversation quickly turns into the Phillies uniforms. Salk goes on a mini-rant about how much he dislikes the Arizona Cardinals and the entire organization since he was a kid. We revisit The Jerry Dipoto Show from yesterday to learn more about what Jerry means about "developing" players from his Draft, Develop, Trade philosophy within the Mariners.
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We discuss your questions on the shortest amount of time to get ready in the morning, proper egg salad ingredients, the most disliked local athletes and the worst airport etiquette in Answer the Question Jerk.Then, Brock and Salk debate the best approach for the M's when it comes to roster building this offseason and Maura and Brock take over Ranked.
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Salk is surprised that he found more common ground with Richard Sherman's latest comments about Russell in Denver, but Salk says the real shame is the Broncos have lucked into three wins because he wants a top five pick. Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto joins Brock & Salk from Arizona to discuss World Series takeaways, what does a full season of veteran Julio look like and how the trade market and FA market work together.
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Salk starts the show with his angry fandom towards the "same old Mariners" fans and why he finds himself going between rooting for/against the Astros in the World Series. Maura and Justin still won't let him live it down. Yesterday's KJ Wright Show illuminated a lot about being a team player, putting egos aside, and Pete's competition for starting spots on the team regardless of what you've done in the past.
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What is a reasonable expectation for the Seahawks to finish this year? Salk believes they can go 6-3 down the stretch to finish 11-6. Brock thinks 5-4 is more likely, but both have playoff hopes. Salk lays out his 5 Keys to the Seahawks finishing strong but HEALTH is the biggest. FOX Sports broadcaster Adam Amin will be on the Seahawks broadcast this Sunday and joins Brock & Salk to preview the game. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: why are the Cardinals so dangerous Sunday, why is Sherman on the war-path for Russ and who is the most hate-able NFL franchise?
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We continue the conversation we started with KJ Wright about Tyler Lockett's comments that no one is looking for the credit. Is that only sustainable for a certain period of time once a team starts having a lot of success? Then, Brock discusses the College Football Playoff Rankings in Washington Wednesday and Justin and Salk have a Ranked themed around All Souls Day.
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KJ Wright-Says he got chills watching the Seahawks play Sunday because they are reminding him of the way the team started to come together in his early years in Seattle. He is also impressed by the physicality and confidence on defensive side of the ball and admits that he always felt competition for his own job.
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Could the Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series? The Phillies only hit 8 more HRs than the Mariners, but they're making the Astros look normal and it's driving Salk nuts. ESPN's Jeff Passan joins Brock & Salk and admits that some pitchers think Framber Valdez is cheating but others do not. Passan argues that McCullers wasn't tipping pitches but that maybe the Phillies just had a good gameplan. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: why we’re the Seahawks a non player in the trade market, what would this season look like if Drew were the QB and what jumped out with first CFB rankings of the season?
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Coach Carroll's #1 philosophy has been about competition and Salk wonders if Pete had lost some of that over the years once established players had their starting role and no longer had to compete for it. Salk also asks if Geno Smith could be considered an elite QB based on his recent play? He's playing & acting like one and he's the 36th highest-paid QB in the league, and he doesn't come with the baggage and other negatives that come with a franchise QB.
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We continue to take your call confessing to your Seahawks sins. Then, we discuss how Geno Smith has turned himself into one of the best QB's in the league and bring you a Ranked themed around something Pete Carroll said about Geno yesterday.
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We've been meaning to do this segment for a couple weeks, but the Seahawks have forced it to happen now! Brock, Maura, Justin and Salk all admit and/or confess to something that they need to get off their conscience, but Salk's is just so bad that we can't let it go. We open the phone lines for Seahawks fans to call in with their own confession and the answers range from serious to totally insane.
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It sounds insane to say in Week 1, but after 8 weeks of watching the Seahawks and Geno Smith... we legitimately have to ask the question if Geno Smith would deserve MVP votes. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers the questions: What’s been one of the most dramatic improvements Waldron/Geno's offfense, will the Seahawks make a move before the 4 pm ET trade deadline and what was the football theory Collinsworth brought up Sunday night actually makes sense?
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Salk starts the show with his Halloween night recap and claims he ate less than 10 pieces of candy as the "dad tax" from his daughter's Halloween candy stash, but is mostly upset about one encounter with the scariest costume he's ever seen. We revisit the Pete Carroll Show from yesterday to hear how happy Pete sounds with what he's witnessed through 8 weeks of football and the way he's characterized Geno Smith's resurgence and says he's just "one of the guys."
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There were some big moments yesterday that made both Brock & Salk pause with surprise and awe, but what was the most impressive things from the win? The biggest Takeaways include: Pete on fourth down, cornerback play (including Tariq being avoided all game), Lockett's redemption double-move TD, Boye Mafe’s coming out party and discovering a pass-rush rotation now with Irvin, Nwosu and Mafe.
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If last week was a statement game for the Seahawks, this one proved that they are legit and they belong. Maybe they're not elite, but they are a team to be reckoned with and we should now hold them to a playoff expectation. Salk was impressed by how physical they looked with tackling, blocking, setting the edge. Lockett was having his worst game as a pro but they the trust shown was classic Pete Carroll football. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers what flipped for the defense, how the biggest match-ups worked out & what does the new FOX/ESPN Big 12 deal mean for the Pac 12?
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Pete Carroll was very proud of Geno Smith's performance and said his expectations for the QB are as high as anybody's in the league. Is the new expectation the playoffs? The Pete Carroll Show covers the coach's sideline gaffe of getting flagged for running into an official, the confidence of a defense that is much improved and how he sees Geno Smith's growth over the years.
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Impressive win by the Seahawks taking down the 6-1 Giants and Salk says so much credit goes to Geno Smith who looked excellent, but everybody had a big impact in the 27-13 win and the defensive showed up big by stopping a holding Saquon Barkley to a season-low 53 yards. The XFL returns to Seattle and the newest head coach of the Seattle Sea Dragons - Jim Haslett - joins Salk to discuss this morning's news of the 2023 XFL season.
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Salk argues that the Astros didn't build their team by adding a lot of free agents. He says he's not suggesting that for the M's and they have already made some big acquisitions but you don't need to be the Yankees and just add to add. Then, we take your calls and bring you another edition of Ranked.
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Our weekly visit with Joe Fann covers what can Seahawks accomplish this weekend? What's happening in the NFL this year and what are his new expectations for a surprising Seahawks team? Former NFL QB and 17-year veteran Rich Gannon joins Brock & Salk after all of the comparisons made (including from Pete Carroll) to Seahawks QB Geno Smith's career resurgence and Rich explains what it took for him to make a late surge and the kind of belief that goes into making those decisions.
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The 6-1 Giants are headed to a very wet Seattle (that will also have some swirling winds) and it will be interesting to see how it affects both teams, but Brock and Salk are looking at how the Seahawks can stop the running game of the Giants. Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIRO) joins Brock & Salk a little early for his weekly Friday visit to discuss the ONE person that Russell Wilson is missing before Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: what has happened to WSU’s offense, what is the most important matchup on Sunday and how will weather affect the Seahawks/Giants on Sunday?
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Salk can't help himself with all the drama surrounding Russell and how he's being treated is because of the things he has said to put himself there. Tom Brady lost again in Tampa and didn't look the same at all compared to last year, the Utah Utes take down the WSU Cougs and the World Series kicks off tonight. We revisit the conversation with Jerry Dipoto to hear how the Mariners use the "DDT" method - Draft, Develop and Trade - before going after free agents.
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We have a fresh batch of Mean Tweets from Brock's UCLA Oregon game, then Brock and Salk tell you everything you Need to Know, and we bring you an extended version of Ranked involving Russell Wilson moments since becoming a Bronco.
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Brock is always excited about his #epicpolls on Twitter and yesterday's question was "Which young Seattle team has the brightest future?" The biggest response on Twitter was for the Mariners but the loudest voices were Seahawks fans. We all agree the Julio effect is too great for us to ignore. The Jerry Dipoto Show covers a range of topics from the perspective gained of postseason baseball, the weirdest trade he ever did and even his favorite restaurant in Seattle.
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We are hearing some conflicting opinions on what the Mariners should do this offseason in terms of free agent targets, and the Aaron Judge name is getting thrown around a lot. Brock & Salk discuss the pros/cons of Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts before having their first-ever conversation with Gonzaga HC Mark Few ahead of a charity exhibition game and Salk's "great" question. Brock's 'Blue 88' covers what will be the biggest key to stopping Saquon Barkley, should the Hawks have gone after Robert Quinn and how has Daniel Jones resurrected his career?
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Another day and another cringe moment for the former Seahawks QB, but Salk thinks that it reaches beyond cringe because he is literally juxtaposing how hard he works with how his teammates slept. It is tone deaf at best, incredibly insulting at worst. Salk tries to "rank" his top Russell gaffe's but Maura convinces him to save it and do a real version of Ranked. We revisit the KJ Wright Show to hear more of his thoughts on Geno Smith's resurgence.
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KJ Wright sticks around for one more segment to finish his debate with Salk on changing his mind about Geno Smith. Then, Brock joins us for a Washington Wednesday discussion on Michael Penix Jr. and Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked.
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Another fantastic episode of the KJ Wright Show covers how the defense looked vs LA, Pete sound on proving the doubters wrong and how Geno is making his best plays. What did KJ make of Pete’s signal to Geno to stay calm?
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With the Seahawks starting SIX rookies on this year's team, Salk asks Maura and Justin who their favorite is and why. Maura picks Coby Bryant, Justin picks Tariq Woolen, and Salk chooses Abe Lucas for how he sets the tone at the line of scrimmage as a huge, physical, and fast OL who is doing a fantastic job in the run game. We are joined by ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan who addresses the Astros hate, how the M's can shorten the gap between them and which free agent targets could be likely/unlikely to join the M's.
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Salk opens the show with some thoughts on a certain New York Yankee who is available this year as a free agent and can't say that he's excited about the potential signing because of the pinstripe-factor, but Salk is sure that Aaron Judge is a name we'll be hearing more about as the offseason progresses. We revisit the conversation w/ Albert Breer to hear his take on who owes Pete Carroll and apology, the debacle in Denver, Geno Smith's impressive start and praise for Seahawks rookies.
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Salk discusses whether Pete Carroll has been vindicated and what the biggest change is for the Seahawks this season. Then, a Marquise Goodwin post-game backflip inspired Ranked.
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Salk heard Pete say two things that jumped out: proving people wrong, and for the first time in many years everybody is aligned in what they want to accomplish. The second thing Pete mentioned was that Geno is one of the top quarterbacks in the league right now and he has the numbers to back it up. Salk asked Mariners fans what they're most interested in discussing this offseason and the best answer is how do they close the gap with the Astros. Brock's 'Blue 88' covers the Giants 'power' run attack, the best and worst of Geno’s numbers and splits and what changed in draft process?
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Geno Smith is the 3rd best QB in the league right now. How is this happening after all this time? And what stopped him from being held back if this is for real? Monday Morning Quarterback's Albert Breer addresses the Seahawks rookie class, if Geno is as an elite QB, is there any Offensive or Defensive Rookies of the Year on this team and a feeling of the changing of the guard in the NFL.
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After yesterday's conversation with Coach Carroll, Brock and Salk dive right into comments that he made about being 'old' and how he still knows what he's doing regardless of what many of the pundits have said about him & his coaching style.
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Brock and Salk discuss the credit Pete Carroll deserves for making the big decisions that he did this offseason and how well it's paid off. Plus, they go over the biggest stories of the day in Need to Know.
Then, Pete Carroll joins Brock and Salk to discuss why he believes yesterday's win is a statement of things to come, give an update on DK Metcalf, answer whether he thinks Geno Smith is one of the best QB's in the league, talk about the fun of getting this rookie class acclimated and explain why he and John Schneider were confident in the big decisions made this off season.
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Salk can't quite put his finger on the personality of the Seahawks. Obviously, the 2012-14 teams were so brash and cocky, then Russ tried to make them neutral and offense-based. What is this team? We asks fans to text in their own thoughts on what it could be and responses range from Hungry & Feisty, but Brock doesn't love the answer Salk gives as his answer. Brock & Salk share their own Takeaways from the Hawks/Chargers game and Salk has sharp criticism for one player.
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That was the first true “statement game” the Seahawks have played in a long time by going on the road and beating a high quality opponent with real weapons, and they did it fairly handily and they definitely did it decisively. Salk says they just put the league on notice and gives a few reasons why. Salk's new expectation is that they should be relevant in every game and gain respect. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers why he was so high on Kenneth Walker III before the draft, one thing that’s not getting enough play when it comes to Geno and why is Kalen DeBoer the QB Whisperer?
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Another Monday brings more surprise & excitement as they take down the LA Chargers 37-23 on the road and Salk calls it a "statement win" by Pete, Geno Smith and the rookies. Salk asks - what is the biggest reason the Seahawks are where they are? He breaks down what he believes are the 3 reasons the Seahawks find themselves in 1st place of the NFC West. We hear from Pete Carroll's postgame comments in LA before Maura plays a round of "True or False" with random NFL stats.
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We play a game of Whose Shoes? with questions on Nathaniel Hackett, Russell Wilson, speed vs strength, mascots, and getting yelled at during games. Then, Salk takes your calls on moves for the Mariners offseason and Gold is the theme in Ranked.
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Our weekly conversation with Joe Fann comes after his first Mariners postseason experience in decades and what he saw/felt from that final M's game at home. Salk asks him what he thinks they accomplished and who/what is on his wish list for the team moving forward. Salk also asks him to explain if he has any new expectations for Geno and the Seahawks before Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIRO) joins Salk for his weekly appearance where a wide range of topics are discussed.
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Now that the NFL season is 1/3 of the way through - what should we be looking for and expecting out of the Seahawks who find themselves at 3-3. Can they be a playoff team? Salk thinks the offense looks playoff worthy but he just need to see 2-minute success before he's able to commit to a playoff prediction. Salk, Maura and Justin share their biggest Mariners memories from 2022 and Brady Henderson (in for Brock Huard) answers 3 football questions in 'Blue 88.'
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The weather is changing and Salk is salty about it, but not nearly as confounded as he is by the San Francisco 49ers giving away more of their future for a RB who Salk doesn't seem to believe is truly the piece they needed. We revisit yesterday's explosive Jerry Dipoto Show to hear his thoughts on the way the 2022 season finished, what the heck is going on with Jesse Winker and Ty France, plus how they'll look at adding bats - will it be at SS? Or in a corner OF position?
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Brock and Salk react to Jerry Dipoto's comments on Mitch Haniger's free agency status. Will he be back next year? Then, Gossip Guy is back with some Russell Wilson content and Justin and Salk bring you another edition of Ranked.
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The Seahawks head to Los Angeles to play the Chargers on Sunday and FOX Sports Kevin Kugler joins Brock & Salk to discuss the matchup and some of the players who will be returning for the Chargers and what challenge it will present the Seahawks. The first post season Jerry Dipoto Show addresses comments on Jesse Winker and why he wasn't with the team in the playoffs, what the future holds for Mitch Haniger and what will their biggest targets be before 2023?
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Salk believes the Mariners know they did something big but they don’t think they are done, and they know the road to that is through more offense and letting their pitching continue to grow. Can you afford to bet on Mitch being healthy and productive? Is Kelenic ready? Is JP a shortstop? Brock's 'Blue 88' answers the questions: who was the highest Football Acumen player he played with, what is the most advantageous statistical matchup this week for the Hawks? And who should be licking their chops? And what will be the key in this match up with LA?
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After 48 hours of Jesse Winker mania, Scott Servais, Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander attempt to calm the waters at their end of the year press conference by telling us that he wasn't with the team during the playoffs because he was getting surgery on his knee. Salk points out that they didn't refute any of the other points regarding him. We revisit yesterday's KJ Wright Show to hear his praise for a Seahawks defense that have turned things around after a few rough weeks.
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It's Friday so Salk takes your calls on everything Seattle sports. Then, Robert Turbin joins the show for a friendly debate with Salk on his take that Russell Wilson took a deal with Denver that he wouldn't have taken here because they offered him more control. Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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The Sam Haggerty spiderman “catch” was something to behold and it really is one of those moments that reinforces why Jerry said winning teams have guys like him, Salk says he gives him David Eckstein vibes. NW native Matt Boyd's pure excitement at getting the chance to play for his hometown team was really cool to watch and is such an important piece to a bullpen alongside Chris Flexen. Fridays are for open phones & Seattle Sports fans to ask questions, express theories & share concerns.
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After such a big weekend with a lot of huge Mariners moments, what was the best thing we saw from the M's in Detroit? Salk goes through the options but says Ty France looking like himself again is by far the biggest deal and most important moving forward. Salk's theory on the Russell Wilson contract is entirely about control. He signed the deal in Denver that he wouldn’t in Seattle because of it, he says, but former Seahawks RB Robert Turbin (in for Brock) disagrees and shares his own perspective.
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The Mariners sweep the Tigers and just keep winning, Salk says it feels they are going on the type of run they need to in order to lock it in this time of the year and specifically Ty France who is key to a huge turnaround. Gilbert and back-to-back HR's by Julio and Ty, M's are now tied with Rays for 1st wild card. We hear Richard Sherman say the Seahawks went with "safe and predictable" in their QB battle but we may not have seen the end of Lock. We revisit the Jerry Dipoto Show to hear more details regarding the Julio contract.
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Pete Carroll and John Schneider have both said the QB competition is ongoing. Is this just typical 'always compete' speak or does Drew Lock still have a shot at starting at some point? Then, Jerry Dipoto joins Mike Lefko to discuss the M's being a season high 14 games above .500, the additions of Taylor Trammell and Matt Boyd, and Julio Rodriguez's big deal.
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After we learn via our sister station in Denver that confidence is "already beginning to erode" in Russell Wilson followed by the news of his deal spanning seven total years and $296 million dollars, should Seahawks fans be relieved? Lefko is joined by Erik Swanson who is one of the star relievers in the Mariners "Los Bomberos" bullpen to discuss how the team is focusing in on the final month of the season followed by Robert Turbin (in for Brock Huard) for some perspective/reaction to the Russell Wilson contract news.
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Rarely do we get early news, but Mike Lefko (in for Salk) gets another breaking information to report as Russell Wilson signs a big extension w/ the Denver Broncos. We ask Seahawks fans if they would have wanted the Hawks to make the same deal. Now that we're in September MLB allows each team to bring 2 players (1 pitcher, 1 position player) up to the big league club & Mariners select LHP Matthew Boyd and OF Taylor Trammell to the roster. We revisit the conversation w/ ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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It's Salk's anniversary and he shares a story of how a Def Leopard song made him cry at his wedding. We also give Justin a chance to respond to slander of his beloved Bengals on the Bump and Stacy show. Then, Robert Turbin joins the show to discuss a player's perspective on roster cut down day and what it's like first learning how to play special teams. Plus, a Ranked that Maura accidentally helped pick.
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Justin asks Salk - what are you most confident and least confident in when it comes to the Seahawks? Salk is most confident in the run game potential behind a new o-line and least confident that the QBs can win them a game in the final minutes. ESPN's Brady Henderson discusses the 53-man roster cuts w/ Salk before Maura's new game "Choose the Shoes!" where we decide whose shoes you'd rather be in on a variety of sports topics.
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Salk said a couple of times now that maybe a blowout win would spark the bats but it hasn't happened yet. With Ty France hitting the ball hard again if they can get Julio, France and Haniger going - you just need to get one more guy to have full confidence. Salk is glad JP is getting some rest, but who's going to play SS? ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins Salk for the first time since the Julio deal to discuss why it's so great and what it means for other players in the organization before Robert Turbin (in for Brock Huard) discusses cut-down day in the NFL & how rookies on the roster can have an impact.
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The big cut down day for the Seahawks came and went yesterday and we hear from Pete Carroll as he addressed the media for the first time after trimming the roster to 53 players. The Mariners smoked the Tigers in Detroit 9-2, George Kirby with another great start & Chris Flexen finishes the game, fully vesting his 2023 option. Salk gets a little upset after hearing Jon Gruden's comments about "being a good guy" and deserving a second chance.
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Julio Rodriguez is here to stay. A-Rod left. Griffey left, Russell left, the M's made sure that Julio isn't going anywhere and Salk explains how that helps repair broken trust. Then, Robert Turbin joins the show to discuss Geno Smith winning the Seahawks starting quarterback job and Jimmy Garoppolo staying in San Francisco.
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Joe Fann wrote an article on SeattleSports.com addressing how the signing of Julio means the Mariners are about to start the "payroll windfall" ... but is that true? Salk asks Joe to explain the Jimmy G situation from his eyes but remains unconvinced. Now that the Seahawks have officially been ruled out of the big QB sweepstakes, Maura and Justin try to give him some QB therapy as we get Salk to say good-bye to the idea of Jimmy Garoppolo and embrace Geno Smith. NFL Cut Day is here... what position group will you be looking at to see the remaining names first?
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Salk says it's hard to imagine bigger news than Julio signing his massive contract. This is the sign Mariners fans have all been waiting for. This is the moment that we can start to believe that what we are seeing is real, but the work isn't over yet. Tuesdays are for accountability and today's "Take the L" features Aroldis Chapman's unfortunate tattoo, Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe & the umps in the Guardians series. Former Seahawks RB & new CBS College Football analyst Robert Turbin (in for Brock Huard) joins Salk to discuss the Jimmy G news.
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Salk is back in-studio and there's a lot to cover starting w/ the news of Jimmy Garoppolo staying in San Francisco and Pete Carroll making Geno Smith the starting QB. Drew Lock did what Drew Lock does and unfortunately that's not a good thing. We could still end up seeing both QB's this season though because they are both backups, but Salk makes a long relationship analogy to try and explain just how crazy the 49ers series of offseason decisions have been before asking: who has the better QB situation?
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Is the Seahawks starting quarterback situation settled or is Jimmy Garoppolo still an option? Michael Bumpus joins Mike Lefko to discuss that and his takeaways from the wide receiver battle in preseason. Plus, a Ranked inspired by the free beer at the Northwestern Nebraska game in Ireland.
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Julio Rodriguez is here for the future and the contract structure is very unique. Jerry Dipoto said it was unusual for a player to want to tie his money to things like MVP awards, but J-Rod seems to be betting on himself, Ty France responds to Julio's comments about him being his "babysitter" and hear Ty's response. Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show from Detroit to recap the big weekend in Seattle and Lefko asks her thoughts on a Mitch Haniger extension.
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Geno Smith officially announced as the starting QB for the Seahawks, but will he be the starter for the entire season? Ed Werder posted a list of the 3 names of QB's that have gone 8+ years in starting season openers and we haven't heard of any of them. Matt Maiocco (NBC Sports Bay Area, KNBR-680) joins the show to discuss the Jimmy Garoppolo story and what may happen next for the "persona non-grata" in SF before Michael Bumpus (in for Brock Huard) joins Lefko for some final Seahawks preseason analysis.
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Mike Lefko in for Mike Salk Big weekend in Seattle between the massive Julio Rodriguez extension, Ichiro Hall of Fame weekend, Mariners winning series vs Cleveland and Pete Carroll naming Geno Smith the week one starter for the Seahawks. Maura takes us 'Around the Weekend' to recap the full Mariners series, final Seahawks preseason game, and hearing the Seattle Storm win game 1 vs Aces in the WNBA Semi-Finals.
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Dave Wyman joins Mike Lefko from Dallas to discuss what to watch for in the Seahawks pre-season finale against the Cowboys. Then, we start to break down the QB battle with Brady Henderson but pivot when news breaks that the M's and Julio Rodriguez are nearing a deal on a massive contract extension.
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One of the biggest pieces of the Mariners success over the '21 & '22 seasons has been due in large part to the bullpen and the dominance shown by Andres "Senor Smoke" Munoz who closed down the Guardians last night. Lefko makes the point that this is so important as the games get more stressful and important towards a playoff push. Stacy Rost (Bump & Stacy, 10a-2p) joins Lefko in-studio to get her take on the QB decision ahead of tonight's final preseason game.
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With tonight being the final preseason game of the 2022 season for the Seahawks, why won't Pete just start Drew Lock if he needs to see "more" from him before the regular season? Being the big Pickleball fan, Lefko brings in WA native and professional pickleball player Riley Newman ahead of throwing the 1st pitch at Mariners Pickleball Night on Sept 10th. Seahawks ESPN Insider Brady Henderson (in for Brock) joins Lefko to discuss the confusing QB situation ahead of tonight's game in Dallas.
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Mike Lefko in for Mike Salk - The Mariners trend of scoring all their runs by way of homerun continued as the M's take the series opener vs. Cleveland. Lefko is worried about Ty France and if the collisions (plural) at first base will keep him out of the lineup. We revisit yesterday's Jerry Dipoto Show to hear his thoughts & explanation of how the Mariners are scoring so many runs with the longball and how the team uses data to make decision & predict player performance.
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Salk gets to know M's reliever Matt Festa. They discuss him growing up in New York and getting to pitch at Yankee Stadium, how the M's helped maximize his slider, Diego Castillo's nickname and the debut of "Los Bomberos". Then, Brady Henderson fills in for Brock Huard as we try to get a read on where the Seahawks QB competition stands. Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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Salk describes his next guest as "one of the biggest off-ice moves in Kraken history!" as former NHL great turned TV analyst Eddie Olczyk joins the show ahead of his 2022 season as the newest ROOT Sports broadcast crew alongside JT Brown & John Forslund. Every Thursday means a fresh episode of The Jerry Dipoto Show and Salk has a lot to get to with how the Mariners seem to be "revving in neutral" and Ty France's bat goes cold. Jerry explains how he uses data to make decisions.
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First time all year Salk has been mad at the Mariners. Not at anyone in particular; just mad. Only scoring one run on a solo shot to a lousy team like that? That can’t happen at this point. Salk goes through Pete’s process on choosing a quarterback to see what we learn, but settles on if the locker room hasn’t decided, and Pete hasn’t decided - I guess you go with the incumbent because maybe Drew hasn't done enough to win it outright. ESPN Seahawks Insider Brady Henderson fills in for Brock Huard to share his read on what happens next w/ the team.
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Salk opens the show with the news of the return of Brock & Salk and explains more of his excitement to start on September 6th. Brock, Salk, Maura & Justin attended yesterday's Mariners matinee game to see George Kirby break an MLB record w/ 24 straight strikes and Julio Rodriguez become the youngest player (and first Mariner since 2002) to join the 20/20 club, but still fall to Nationals 3-1... and Salk is NOT happy about it. We revisit yesterday's conversation with Jeff Passan to hear a blueprint for what signing Julio Rodriguez to extension would look like.
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Mariners score 4-2 in the first game of a homestand and Salk asks at what point did you start thinking Robbie Ray might actually throw a no hitter? It wasn't meant to be, but it's been good to see him return to Cy Young form as of late. Pete Carroll says they are going to use all the time they need for the QB competition and maybe they have two number one QB's? We revisit yesterday's conversation with Joe Fann before diving head-first into 'Fire' themed songs for the newly-nicknamed Mariners Bullpen: Los Bomberos could uses.
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Adam Schein says this is the most pathetic QB competition of all time and the Seahawks are where "hope goes to die." Yikes. Salk admits there is going to be a dip this year but is it really this bad, or is that just a hyper exaggeration? Matt Maiocco says the 49ers will most likely cut Garoppolo next Tues and they believe he will sign with the Seahawks the next day. What do you think the chances are that this happens? Is Jimmy Garoppolo really still an option?
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Why would Pete Caroll say he has two #1 possible QBs? A few possible reasons. 1. You really believe it. 2. You don’t believe it but you are being nice and pumping up your guys, or 3. You want the loser of the competition to feel like he deserves to play. Which of those sounds more like Pete? ESPN's Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins Salk for a special extended conversation to discuss the future sale of the Angels baseball team, what WS-ready teams need to do down the stretch, and the future contract discussions for Julio Rodriguez.
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Pete Carroll joins Mike Salk to discuss what he's looking for in his starting QB, who will get the start in Friday's preseason finale, why you might not be able to see much of a difference in the new defense on the field, and a player that hasn't been getting the recognition he deserves for his training camp performance. Then, we are joined by Brock Huard for an exciting announcement.
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Salk takes your calls on the Seahawks QB situation and the M's playoff run. Then, Brock Huard explains why Pete Carroll would disagree with assumption that Geno Smith getting all the number one snaps yesterday pretty much seals up his job as the starter. Plus, a Ranked in honor of the new Steelheads Alley and Hatback Bar and Grill.
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Salk's weekly conversation w/ Joe Fann answers the questions: why is Geno still starting, what did you learn about the Seahawks on Thursday, and who/what needs to improve for the Mariners to make the playoffs? Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs joins the show live from Seahawks practice facility to address how he feels coming back from injury and what is different about this roster and season with all the changes that have been made.
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Salk is saying it's all but official that Geno Smith will start week 1 at QB for the Seahawks, but is still confused as to how they got to this point when it appears Drew Lock wasn't given enough reps with the starters. Tuesdays are for the letter L and there's a lot to hand out today, including the Jamal Crawford haters, Urban Meyer, and our own Maura Dooley before Justin teaches us about great #BagGate controversy.
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The entire cast of the Salk Show got to visit the new Hatback Bar & Grill + Steelheads Alley (inside the former Pyramid Brewing building across from T-Mobile Park) ahead of today's grand opening and everybody loved it. With the Mariners upcoming homestand Salk says now is the time for the M's to put their foot down. We revisit yesterday's conversation w/ Seahawks LB Uchenna Nwosu before asking hypothetical questions about the Mariners future at shortstop.
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Why do the M's seem to perform better when the expectations are lowered and stumble once it seems like they are peaking? Is it youth? Lack of playoff experience?
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Salk says if what we saw on Thursday night was indicative of the talent on this Seahawks team, they should absolutely stick with their current quarterbacks and hope for a top draft pick but still doesn't think that's the case. Seahawks Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu joins live from Training Camp to hear what he's seen/learned as a new member of this team. Colin Cowherd said Pete Carroll won't embrace Drew Lock just like he wouldn't embrace Russell because he's a defensive coach. Salk disagrees at first, but acknowledged the shift going on with teams led by offensive coaches rising to the top and the NFL.
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Salk doesn't think the Mariners can consistently hit without Ty France being healthy and he doesn't believe he is regardless of what Ty said about his wrist. If it's still bothering him, they should rest him for a week to get him right. Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss her own view on the Ty France situation and the style of wins we've seen from the Mariners lately. Salk is furious that Urban Meyer was re-hired by FOX to do college football halftime shows and makes sure Brock Huard hears his wrath.
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M's go 5-4 on road trip and Salk says this is the problem with white knuckling your way to so many victories. If you give yourself enough chances to score, eventually that luck will even out. Unfortunately the Rays and Blue Jays played well and all 3 teams are tied in the WC. Pete Carroll said Drew Lock will return and Salk wonders why Drew didn't get chances sooner? Maura takes us 'Around the Weekend' to recap the Mariners series in Oakland, Storm sweeping Mystics to advance to WNBA Semi-Finals and the Seahawks roster cuts.
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It's Friday so Salk takes your calls on everything Seattle Sports. Then, Brock Huard joins the show to break down the good, bad and lots of ugly from last night's Seahawks pre-season game. Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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Brock Huard had too much to share that couldn't be contained within his normal segment and decided to spend another 10 minutes discussing the "disturbing" things he witnessed in week 2 of Seahawks preseason. Poor tackling, non-physical and missed opportunities were everywhere, and Brock thinks you could see cuts or trades happening soon. Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula,10-2p KIRO) makes his weekly appearance to break down what he thinks is in store for the Seahawks in 2022.
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Regardless of it being preseason, Salk thinks the Seahawks looked a lot like they did last year, especially on defense. At least they can run the ball on defense, but there wasn't much else to be happy about. Salk plays a round of who FLASHED and who didn't before asking what can the Mariners accomplish this weekend? Brock Huard joins to vent & explain why did they looked like they did and what Pete is going to need to do in order to fix the faults.
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Salk opens the show with a disappointing thud after what may have been the worst football game he's ever seen in his life. Were there any positive takeaways to discuss after the 27-11 loss to a team that was thought to be the "worst team" in the NFL? We revisit the Jerry Dipoto Show ahead of the Mariners 3-game series starting tonight in Oakland and can't help but hear the Kyle Lewis news with how he took being sent to AAA Tacoma.
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Breaking-Deshaun Watson will only be suspended eleven games and fined $5 million. Apparently, Deshaun Watson was willing to pay whatever fines (per Jeremy Fowler) they wanted to get on the field quicker and the NFL let that happen. The NFL always manages to get this stuff wrong. Brock Huard joins the show to discuss Steve Levy's comments that the Broncos will be the winner of the Russell Wilson trade down the road. Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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The Mariners have been playing good baseball and the pitching deserves a lot of credit for the team's success, but Salk asks why can't the M's produce on offense consistently and offers a couple theories as an explanation. Thursdays are reserved for The Jerry Dipoto Show and Salk had a lot to ask the M's architect about.
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Will the Mariners get 'locked in' for a post-season run? We don't know if the M's are there yet, but a sweep in mid-August can't be a bad sign. The bullpen is locked in for sure. Steve Levy (ESPN) told Brock & Salk that 5 years from now we will say the Broncos "won" the Russell Wilson trade. Salk says it's going to depend on how Russell can adapt as his legs start to decline. Brock Huard joins Salk to discuss the comments Russell made about being given the keys to the offense in Denver.
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A fresh sweep for the Mariners to remain 1 1/2 games ahead in the Wild Card and it was nice to see the offense clicking on all cylinders for a change, but Salk is very stuck on the YouTube "Alt-Cast" & had some fun at the expense of the characters they had on the broadcast. Salk and Justin checked it out and apparently, they ran out of guest and content eventually. We learned that Ken Walker does not have a sports hernia, but Pete Carroll was vague as always. We revisit the conversation w/ Jeff Passan before Salk proclaiming Scott Servais should be in contention for manager of the year again.
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Salk discusses how the M's can squeeze every available drop of talent out of a good but not great M's team. Then, Brock Huard stops by to discuss Drew Lock's rough day running with the first team and subsequent COVID diagnosis. how far behind does this put him? Plus, a Ranked inspired by the M's one and a half game wild card lead.
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The third hour of the show spends some time discussing Salk's obsession with his own fitness (or lack thereof) and turns into a conversation about when the Mariners should begin the conversation around signing Julio Rodriguez to an extension. Former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky (ESPN) is in town set to cover the Seahawks vs. Bears preseason game and joins Salk to share what he learned after attending the Seahawks practice yesterday and who he would have as the starting QB this season for the team.
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If the baseball Gods were doling out punishments to the Angels yesterday, it seems like the football Gods are after Drew Lock today. To make matters worse, Lock went 0-4 in red zone drills while Geno went 3-3. Salk thinks this is the strangest competition ever. ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan makes his weekly appearance to talk Mariners and what separates good teams from great ones. Brock Huard immediately follows with more thoughts surrounding the QB competition and the Mariners win in Anaheim.
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Salk thinks yesterday was weird one for Seattle sports because just when we thought we had enough chaos... the Mariners add some more craziness by scoring 5 runs in the 9th to beat the Angels 8-2 & set themselves up for a sweep today's afternoon game which Salk is fired up about due to the "Alt-Cast" on YouTube. All of that was all preceded by the boomerang action of Drew Lock who finds himself out w/ COVID before tomorrow's 2nd preseason game AFTER Pete Carroll named him the starter.
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We contrast Take the L with some W's. Decoldest Crawford, the Nebraska WR who got an NIL deal with an air conditioning company and Luis Castillo are Salk's picks. Then, Brock Huard joins the show to discuss the strength of the Seahawks rookie class and which guys will make the active roster coming out of camp. Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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SeattleSports.com's newest contributor Joe Fann makes his weekly appearance w/ Salk asking him which QB he believes will be getting 1st team reps at practice today before finally breaking down the insanity of the Mariners/Angels game last night. Seattle Sports legend Dave "The Groz" Grosby was speechless after that game & says the "Dare to Dream Express" Mariners train has left the station. We play an abridged round of 'Take the L' to make sure Phil Nevin, Max Stassi and the Angels team gets their due along with Fernando Tatis, Jr.
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Salk says that win last night was not luck - that is what happens when you put pressure on bad teams with speed on the bases followed by hard hit balls that make players force themselves into mistakes. Seahawks rookie WR Dareke Young (7th round draft pick) played his college ball at Lenoir-Rhyne & studied engineering, but it's the way he spoke to Salk that impressed us all much more. Brock Huard makes his daily appearance to discuss the mayhem that took place in Anaheim last night.
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Mariners win as chaos ball ensues in the 9th vs the Angels. Salk says the win was great but enjoying the pain of Phil Nevin and Angel's fans is almost better. We learn about a Seahawks WR trade before going 'Around Seattle Sports' to hear what Ray Roberts said (w/ Bump & Stacy) about the Seahawks rookie OL Charles Cross & Abe Lucas followed by what Jon Morosi had to say about a potential Mariners WC playoff pitching rotation during his appearance on Wyman & Bob.
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It was a frustrating weekend for the Mariners but hopefully we have learned our lesson about panicking. With that said, there are some areas they need to improve. Salk breaks those down. Then, Brock Huard joins the show to give his thoughts on the Seahawks preseason opener and who has the lead in the QB battle.
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One NFL preseason game down and Salk outlines his 4 biggest Seahawks storylines starting with the most obvious one: Who is the QB going to be? And what happens next? O-line play, poor defensive showing and rookies who showed promise (specifically Mafe, Cross, Lucas, Walker). Salk opens the phones to Seahawks fans to share who they believe has done enough - or not enough - to be named the Seahawks starting QB in game 2.
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Salk thinks it will be interesting to see whether there are any changes to the depth chart this week or if the practice reps change for the QBs. Yes, Drew appeared to outplay Geno and he certainly has more upside, but we all know that already. Something that stood out was the way he took accountability Drew Lock took for his mistake, especially in contrast to Russell in the past. Brock Huard joins to share his thoughts on what position groups looked good & which ones just didn't.
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Salk is happy to see Scott Servais got his 500th win as the Mariners manager, but is ready for the day when the team locks in, beats bad teams, takes advantage of bad pitching & starts to look playoff ready. Maura takes us 'Around the Weekend' to recap the full Mariners series against the Rangers, some Seahawks highlights/lowlights from the preseason game in Pittsburgh and Salk thinks the QB play was "ok," but the praise should go to the offensive line w/ their impressive debut.
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It's Friday so Salk takes your calls on all things Seattle sports. Then, Brock Huard joins the show to plays Salk's "Which Mariner" game and give his thoughts on what he's looking for in the Seahawks preseason opener.
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This year's Seahawks rookie draft class has garnered a lot of praise and one big reason was 4th rounder CB Coby Bryant out of Cincinnati. Salk visited the Seahawks Training Camp for an exclusive interview to discuss his first year and even learn a footwork drill. Nobody is more excited than Gee Scott (97.3 KIROfm) for the start of Seahawks preseason and he makes a bold prediction about a rookie becoming a Pro Bowler. Salk tries to explain to him why the pitching duel between the M's and Yankees on Tuesday night was so fun to watch.
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Injuries are never good but it's exciting that we will get to see more of Coby Bryant and Tariq Woolen this weekend for the Seahawks first preseason game against Pittsburgh. Pete Carroll said yesterday that Woolen has taken to the coaching really well and is developing at a similar rate to Richard Sherman. Salk plays a new game called "Which Mariner?" featuring a list of baseball (and non-baseball) related questions. Brock Huard makes his daily appearance (today from Chelan, WA) to discuss the Seahawks preseason game and upcoming Mariners vs. Rangers series in Texas.
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We begin today's show with a bevy of technical issues due to new equipment installed in the Seattle Sports studios but thankfully got it back on the rails for Need to Know and time for us to revisit yesterday's Jerry Dipoto Show to hear what bullpen changes have been made in recent days and what that means for the starting pitching rotation moving forward in addition to injury updates from key players.
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Former Seahawk Michael Robinson joins Mike Salk to discuss his new role on the Seahawks preseason broadcast, the QB battle, what he expects from Rashaad Penny and Ken Walker and whether we will ever see a fullback leading the way for a Seahawks rusher again. Then. Brock Huard joins us to discuss the series season win against NY and who he owes an apology to for his previous comments.
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Salk heard Mike Blowers mention on the broadcast that Haggerty is starting to "swing harder" because of his confidence and Salk thinks it's an interesting concept. Haggerty isn’t the breakout star of this team, but he is exactly what they needed this year. Nobody is more excited than Salk to talk w/ Mariners Pres. of Baseball Operations for another episode of The Jerry Dipoto Show. Jerry shares his high praise for Tuesday's 13-inning game, elaborates on the decision to move Flexen to the bullpen, how careful they've been with Julio and a ton more.
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Salk shares the biggest things he's learned about the Mariners from this season: Stop panicking, Don’t panic, Don’t get too confident, Health and depth matter, and Scott is an excellent manager. Salk is joined by Greg Bishop from Sports Illustrated who is writing a story on the biggest Seattle sports icon - is it Sue Bird? Brock Huard joins us from Brewster WA to discuss the series season win against NY and who he owes an apology to for his previous comments.
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Mariners beat Yankees again & everybody's pumped about the first season series win against them in 20 years. We hear from more upset Yankee fans who simply cannot believe the Mariners could win and they have to blame their manager. Revisiting yesterday's conversation w/ ESPN's Jeff Passan to hear some perspective on this season and what's possible for the rest of the season. Salk asks - which Seahawk would you like to have their break-out season?
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Mariners reliever Matt Brash joins Mike Salk to discuss why last night's game was special, how he grown into his role in the bullpen and what some of the differences are in the array of spectacular sliders we see from this pitching staff. Plus, a Ranked list themed around last night's game.
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The answer of 'who was the biggest hero' could go to any number of players from last night's extra-innings win, but Salk, Maura, and Justin all chose a different guy who they believed earned that title. Salk opens the phone lines to Mariners fans who want to gush about the team, what the win meant, and who they chose as the hero of the game and we hear some angry quotes from Yankees fans who were very upset over the loss.
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With everything that happened last night it's hard to keep everything in context between Luis Castillo's ace start, Andres Munoz electric inning & Matt Brash's performance. Salk's main takeaways: bullpen is nails and Scott outmanaged Boone (not just tactically) in many ways. ESPN's Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins Salk for his weekly appearance to discuss last night's game, the strikeouts being up and the Wild Card race before Brock Huard's appearance to gush over the huge Yankees win.
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That Mariners game was an unreal experience and we're all dog tired & excited to discuss what happened. Salk has watched a lot of memorable games in his life, but last night's was a special one. Both Salk and Maura share observations from Seahawks Training Camp and which position groups stood out to them the most and who they're worried about from injuries and lack of use. Salk believes this is the fastest team he's seen and loves to see it.
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Brock and Salk discuss why Pete Carroll it seems that Pete Carroll has been reluctant to praise Drew Lock. He was over the moon about him in his presser when the Russell Wilson trade happened. Then, we do a little Buy or Sell and another edition of Ranked.
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Brock & Salk are joined by Joe Fann to discuss the big decisions that need to be made by the Mariners on who will be on the active roster once more players return from injury. Will Kelenic be sent down? Kyle Lewis? Others? Logan has started to struggle and the hard contact against him has led to more damage, Salk wonders if we are getting closer to the Kirby/Gilbert piggyback Jerry mentioned. With Brock in-studio, we play special round of an old favorite -- "Answer the Question Jerk."
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Brock Huard in-studio Salk continues to wonder why Pete didn’t sound too enthused about Drew Lock after he had the consensus better day and thinks maybe it's because he's overcorrecting. Seahawks DE Boye Mafe joins the show from Seahawks Training Camp to discuss biggest things he's learned so far, what Pete is like and how he can make the most immediate impact? Salk asks Brock if he would like the Seahawks to sign Roquon Smith.
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Salk starts the show by wondering if the Seahawks are low-key tanking, and the uncertainty of a first-round QB. The competition between Drew Lock and Geno Smith is still a battle of the backups and Pete's evasive answers lead Salk to believe he's not sold on what he's been seeing from each. The Mariners get stomped by the Yankees & Logan Gilbert was tagged for 7 runs in 4 innings. Salk isn't worried about Gilbert as much as he is Julio's wrist injury. Brock Huard surprises Salk (in-studio) to join for the rest of the show.
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Rookie cornerback Tariq Woolen shined in the Seahawks mock game Saturday and Salk explains why he thinks Woolen will quickly become a fan favorite. Then, Brock Huard joins the show to discuss the Seahawks mock game and his thoughts on Drew Lock outperforming Geno Smith. Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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Stacy Rost (Bump & Stacy, 10a-2p) attended the Seahawks mock game on Saturday and discusses what she saw and updates Salk on the quarterback play. Salk is concerned with Scott Servais' update on Julio's wrist and begs them not to rush Julio back, but who will be sent down when Moore and Julio return? Salk says it's Kelenic before sharing an inspiring story about injuring his hand as a child 32 years ago today.
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It’s weird to be in August and still not really know who these Mariners are, so Salk plays a round of 'What We Know vs. What We Don't Know' about the the team as it currently sits and ultimately wonders if this roster can produce enough offense to make the postseason. Salk is joined by Albert Breer from Sports Illustrated to discuss the Seahawks mock game and QB competition before Brock Huard's daily appearance to preview his in-studio day (coming tomorrow!).
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Salk isn't thrilled about the Mariners splitting with an Angels team who was without one of their best players, but with the players getting healthier we're going to see roster decisions being made soon & Salk thinks Kelenic + Lewis could be sent to AAA. Maura takes us Around the Weekend and discussed how Sue Bird's final regular season home game was full of tributes from some of the biggest names in sports but we can't ignore how Russell Wilson was booed by the crowd.
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The Angels are finally back for the first time since the brawl but Mike Trout looks like he isn’t going to play. Salk takes the opportunity to say it's because he is scared of the Mariners and their fans and takes suggestions on how to make him feel even more un-welcome if he returns during the series. Voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs joins the show to discuss the atmosphere in NY and watching Luis Castillo in person before Brock joins the show to discuss the Seahawks being ranked the 'worst' team in football.
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It's Friday, so Salk takes your calls on all things Seattle Sports. Then, Brock Huard joins the show to discuss Fan Duel listing the Seahawks dead last in their NFL power rankings. Plus, a listener nominated edition of Ranked.
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Salk can't get away from the list of the Seahawks being the worst team in football? Their quarterback situation looks pretty dire, especially to the outside world, but what would it be with Jimmy G? Is this disrespectful to Pete? Shelby Harris joins Salk from Seahawks Training Camp and explains his feelings on the game of football and his past in Wisconsin. Gee Scott makes his Friday appearance to discuss Aaron Rodgers and the Mariners.
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Salk starts the show with a ranking from Fan Duel that has the Buffalo Bills as the #1 team in the NFL and the Seahawks as the #32 team... but are they really dead last? Was this just a list to make fans angry? We hear some clips of Aaron Rodgers being a weirdo before we revisit the Jerry Dipoto Show to set the table ahead of the Mariners series vs the Angels and learn who might return from injury (and when) while accepting the final roster for the rest of the season.
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Jerry Dipoto told us the Astros broadcast saying the M's have a "reputation" for throwing at people is hooey. They may be one of the least bad boy teams in the league. Brad Adams Asked J.P. Crawford if they sent a message yesterday and he said, "we're here to party". This team is about having fun. Then, Brock joins the show to discuss Luis Castillo's first start and C.B. Bucknor's inability to properly do his job. Plus, a Ranked inspired by J.P. Crawford's post game comments.
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The Seahawks 4th round (#109) draft pick Coby Bryant has been turning a lot of heads at Training Camp and Salk is starting to believe he could be winning the starting cornerback job, similar to the way Richard Sherman (5th rounder) did years ago. Thursdays belong to The Jerry Dipoto Show and Salk was pumped to hear what Jerry had to say after Luis Castillo's outing yesterday and his thoughts/feelings on the trade deadline, plus when we might be seeing the injured players return to the lineup.
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Salk loves what he saw from Luis Castillo and plays the clip of Scott Servais saing it's like having "vintage Felix." Salk wonders if this take some pressure off of Robbie Ray? Salk shifts the conversation to Seahawks football with Michael Bumpus (Bump & Stacy, 10a-2p) to hear updates on what he's been watching from training camp the last week+ and shares couple names that have stuck out to him. Brock Huard makes his daily appearance to discuss Luis Castillo and the bad job of umpires.
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Salk loved that Mariners fans know what it means to have an ace seeing Luis Castillo yesterday. Seahawks have most physical practice yet and Drew Lock does well and we learned the NFL will appeal Watson suspension. We revisit the Jeff Passan conversation from yesterday to hear his summation of Luis Castillo and how he casually mentions the Mariners being in the playoffs. Salk shares his experience taking Avery to the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert at T-Mobile Park.
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Salk thinks the Mariners must believe more strongly in their injured players than others do and are maybe hoping Haniger returns to form & a few other guys can improve. But they got the best pitcher and Jeff Passan (Senior MLB Insider, ESPN) agrees and goes one step further to say Castillo is a #1 starter. Passan also goes on to say the Soto move might have been the biggest trade ever in baseball. Brock Huard surprises Salk and Passan by joining the show early and discuss the Mariners trade deadline moves.
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Mariners get a huge win last night at Yankee Stadium and Salk spends a few minutes venting about how much he hates that team, their fans, ghosts of the stadium and everything else that goes into that place. The trade deadline has come and passed and the Mariners made their moves, but were they enough? Salk gives them a B to B+ simply because the Castillo move was so big. We revisit the conversation with Seahawks DT Al Woods because we loved him so much before getting back to baseball.
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The Mariners went in but not all in and that makes sense. They aren't going to win the division. They are one of three wildcard teams currently and the teams below them didn't improve. Plus, an early edition of Ranked before the Mariners matinee.
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We've got some breaking news this hour. Reports are that the Nationals are finalizing a deal with the Padres for Juan Soto. We discuss how that deal stacks up with what the M's could have offered. There is also new that the NFL is docking the Dolphins two draft picks and suspending owner Stephen Ross for tampering but they determined he didn't attempt to tank. Seems fishy to us. Then, Brock Huard shares his wants and needs for the Mariners at the trade deadline.
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Salk is joined by former Seahawks beat reporter Joe Fann to discuss Training Camp observations and how the team can make the biggest improvements (besides QB). Seahawks defensive tackle (and very interesting guy) Al Woods is live from Seahawks training camp for a quick discussion about his role on the team and life away from football. We get some Breaking News reports are that the Nationals are finalizing a deal with the Padres for Juan Soto and NFL punishment to the Miami Dolphins.
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The Mariners just need to "hold the line" a little longer, according to Salk. Get through the rough stretch vs. really good teams and let your reinforcements come back to you with time. France, Julio, Haniger will return (hopefully) and Luis Castillo pitches tomorrow. Tuesdays are for accountability and we see the Major League Football, LIV Golf and others 'Take the L' before Brock Huard shares what he WANTS and NEEDS the Mariners to do before today's deadline.
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Salk starts the show with a comment he overheard at his daughter's Little League game about how Seattle “celebrates mediocre victories” and why that's awful. The Mariners got shelled in New York and it serves as a reminder of their lack of firepower. We revisit the conversation with Rashaad Penny and discuss his future with the team before Salk's observations from Seahawks Training Camp. Salk says the defense might be pretty good, but the offense looks AWFUL and the quarterbacks are… backups. Biggest standout was Nwosu.
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The Mariners made the kind of move that winning teams make by acquiring the top player available not named Soto and Salk is thrilled about it because this was always something they were going to have to do and this is what farm systems are for, but Salk also wants one more situational bat in the lineup. We revisit the conversation with Brock Huard regarding Castillo & call up of Kelenic before RANKED: Pennies.
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Salk is fired up about the Angels broadcast saying the M's have a reputation for throwing at people when the M's are 4th in baseball (and 2nd in the AL) in the HBP category. They have lost France, Julio, Lewis, and Upton to injuries due to being hit & were repeatedly thrown at by the Angels because Trout's feelings were hurt. Salk talks to Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny from Training Camp to hear why he chose to stay in Seattle followed by a discussion of his potential.
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The Mariners made the kind of move that winning teams make by acquiring the top pitcher available (or top player not named Soto or Ohtani) and this was always something they were going to have to do, according to Salk. Yes, they gave up a lot, but they got a lot too. Salk talks to Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer to hear how the players reacted to the Castillo signing and updates to Julio's injury. Brock Huard joins the show with excitement about Castillo and a subdued reaction to Jarred Kelenic.
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Salk starts the show with the breaking news of Deshaun Watson's suspension announcement from Judge Sue L. Robinson who ruled that "Watson will be suspended six games for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy." Salk is beside himself. Mariners made a huge move on Friday during the Astros blowout by trading for RHP Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds and it's the message to the fans/players that the M's are in it to win it. Maura takes us Around the Weekend to recap the M's series, injury updates and a tribute to Bill Russell.
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Salk takes your calls on potential trades for the M's, DK Metcalf's deal and concerns over the Seahawks current QB situation. Then, Brock Huard gets to tell Salk 'I told you so', and another edition of Ranked.
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KJ Wright's retirement ceremony featured an emotional cameo from KJ's father and we learn that the "special guest" Salk was teasing all morning was actually his own father & creator of "The Salk Rules," the one and only Larry Salk. Mike asks him to give the latest update on how he's doing after having a heart attack a couple months ago and his return to the softball field. We go to our sister station in Denver to speak w/ former Seahawk OL Tyler Polumbus (104.3 The Fan) to creep on our ex, Russell.
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A few days away from the trade deadline and we are starting to get some information on who is expensive & who can be acquired relatively cheaply. Salk knows adding pitching is mandatory, but you need more offense to improve. Could Jamal Adams be approaching Malik McDowell territory with his hand issues? The amount they gave up for him makes it a huge problem, and Brock Huard rubs Salk's face in the mess because he's been saying it all along.
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Salk starts the show by making fun of Justin for being late & chopping off all his hair and says he'll have to sing as punishment later on the show. The Mariners lose in Houston and all the focus is now on what Jerry can do to make this team better before the trade deadline and Salk argues that it may be more important to add run-producers in addition to a high profile starting pitcher like Luis Castillo. We revisit the Jerry Dipoto Show to hear his own thoughts & potential targets.
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Salk explains why Jerry Dipoto's comments on the challenges of the trade deadline could mean that they are thinking bigger in the moves they are considering. Then, Brock Huard joins to discuss more observations from training camp and defend Drew Lock against Salk's criticism.
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What will this new Seahawks offense look like? Salk asks new TE Noah Fant to describe how he's felt during the opening days of Training Camp, his favorite type of offenses to run, and his assessment of Drew Lock from his time in Denver. With the trade deadline approaching, Julio's ascension and the Mariners continuing to perform, the Jerry Dipoto Show has a lot to cover on who/what/when we might see a move out of the Mariners.
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Holy batman, Julio! Salk loves hearing Marco saying he is the best he’s seen and compares him to Magic Johnson with all of the talent, smile, destined for greatness, magnetic, plays with style, plays with joy. Salk shares observations from Training Camp and thinks Geno was the clear starter again and Rashaad Penny looked amazing. Brock Huard joins to discuss more observations from Training Camp including one of the bad plays from Drew Lock.
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Salk went to Seahawks training camp yesterday while both Justin & Maura went to T-Mobile Park to see the Mariners complete the sweep - their second - of the Rangers. Salk was jealous because it was another Julio game and another massive bomb to win the game. We revisit the conversation with Jeff Passan to hear some of the names mentioned as potential M's trade targets and Salk adds a few more and includes a veteran name we haven't thought of yet.
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Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh joins Mike Salk to discuss his big game last night, comparisons to Jason Varitek and the origin of his 'big dumper' nickname. Then, Brock Huard shares something he now has in common with Russell Wilson and tells Salk what to watch for at training camp. Plus, today's edition of Ranked features 'walks'.
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A surprise appearance from Gee Scott starts off the hour with stories of Chris Carson from his career as a Seahawk and how he was a "man possessed" when he showed up to the facility. Salk marvels at the presence Carson had in year 2 and saying he looked like he spent the entire offseason in the gym. The great Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett joins the show live from Training Camp to talk about the future of the team, what it means to be a leader and how workouts have been w/ the QBs.
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Salk can’t believe people were questioning the M’s management a few weeks ago. Admittedly, either Dipoto nor Servais are perfect but they do a LOT of things right. Scott manages the pen as well as any manager he can think of and Jerry has built a real organization that does things right. ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan makes his weekly appearance to discuss potential Mariners trade targets and we all enjoy hearing him learn Cal Raleigh's nickname live on the air before Brock Huard joins to tell us what he has in common with Russell Wilson.
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Salk starts the show by saying not all days start great... but today is a fantastic sports day w/ the Mariners having a chance to sweep the Rangers, the start of Seahawks training camp, and another beautiful, sunny Seattle day. The M’s are legit and the +30 runs better than teams like the Rangers. We revisit the conversation from yesterday w/ Joe Fann and Justin brings up a theory about the Mariners being put together like a boy band.
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Which Mariners pitcher is most fun to watch? We debate that and come up with some of our favorites of all time. Then, Brock Huard joins Salk to discuss Kyler Murray's study clause and Drew and Geno's unfavorable reviews in Mike Sando's QB tiers. Plus, a tropical edition of Ranked.
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Our weekly chat with Joe Fann covers his thoughts on Julio's wrist injury and if it was still worth it to participate in the HR derby and favorite M's pitcher(s) to watch. Brady Henderson (ESPN) joins Salk to cover what he's most interested to see at Seahawks training camp and asks if DK Metcalf will report? Brady Henderson and Salk debate how much value Jimmy Garoppolo could add to the Seahawks this season if he were to sign with the team.
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The Mariners saw their 4th game without Julio come and go but Salk wants to be clear he's not mad at him for the HR Derby, but thinks someone should have stepped in and discusses how important restraint is in baseball. How weird would it be if Kelenic's path back to the big leagues was a Julio injury? Tuesday means 'Take the L' and we give one to Geno, the Phillies reporter for his altercation w/ Nick Castellanos, a violent robot and the AZ Cardinals before Brock Huard joins Salk to discuss the first day of Seahawks Training Camp.
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Salk starts with a story about him being an umpire last night in his daughter's little league game before getting back to the Mariners putting together a win against Texas even without your starting outfielders. Salk doesn't want Julio to return unless he's 100% healthy. Seahawks Training Camp officially begins today and Salk can't believe the QB situation is still where it is. We go "Around Seattle Sports" to hear what's bugging Bob and Bump & Stacy's discussion about leadership on the Seahawks.
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Salk doesn't think there was a benefit to Julio participating in the HR derby. Then, Brock Huard joins the show to discuss Julio's injury and whether last weekend should give the M's more of a sense of urgency at the trade deadline. Plus, another edition of Ranked.
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Salk, Justin, and Maura were all at Friday's game and shared observations from the game - including some insane banter happening behind Salk regarding Ken Griffey, JR, but overall the game felt so different without Julio and the feeling he brings to the stadium. With Seahawks Training Camp starting tomorrow, Salk shared his 6 Biggest Seahawks Storylines starting with the pass rush, rookie class, new schemes, Pete empowering others, life without Bobby and Russ, if they ready for the future, and ultimately... if they're trying to win?
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Salk isn't happy about what happened this weekend in respect to Julio, but also questions if the momentum snapped by the break? But no Julio, no mojo and a buzzsaw starting pitching lineup from Houston. Salk runs through the possibilities of what caused Julio's injury and wonders if he hurt it sliding in Texas and kept quiet long enough to play in the ASG, but no matter the reason - it still hurt the team. Brock Huard joins to lament the weekend that was and discuss Salk's least favorite sports injuries.
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All the hype and excitement about the Mariners following a 14-game winning streak ends with a thud as the M's get swept by Houston at home. Salk can't help but think how much of the reason is due to the absence of your super star, but the Astros pitching was a buzzsaw. Maura takes us Around the Weekend to recap the full series against Houston, a Kraken signing, Seattle Storm highlight and clips of David Ortiz's Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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We take your calls on the Mariners weekend series with the Astros and ideas for a Juan Soto trade. Then, Brock is back to hear Salk's answer to his question of what the Seahawks training camp slogan should be and give his thoughts on all of the former players saying the Seahawks have to go after Garoppolo.
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Former Mariners CF Mike Cameron knows a thing or two about roaming the outfield in a Mariners jersey and has very high praise for Julio Rodriguez. Salk asks if it was the brawl or him burning sage in the Astros clubhouse that helped the team turnaround. Gee Scott joins Salk in-studio to talk about going to his first Mariners game in years and Maura delivers another song for a generation to Salk.
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Should fans think it matters that Bob Nightengale (who Salk calls the Ian Rapapport of baseball) listed the Mariners first in the list of teams making a push for Juan Soto? Salk says no, but they are in a unique position to get this done. We have some fun with a column from Houston Chronicle columnist Matt Young who seems salty about Mariners fans who want to 'boo' the Astros this weekend before we announce the new Seahawks Training Camp 2022 slogan w/ Brock Huard.
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Friday has finally arrived and that means the return of Mariners baseball as they try to extend into 15 straight wins. Salk is pretty upset that the team from New York wasn't able to beat the Astros at least once yesterday before Houston comes to town for a 3-game series. We revisit The Jerry Dipoto Show in another attempt to "decode Dipoto" with more discussion around Juan Soto.
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Jerry Dipoto joined us in the last hour and discussed the possibility of adding superstar level talent at the deadline. Can we decipher which way the M's might be leaning on Juan Soto from his comments? Then, Maura sings again...sort of. Plus, Salk puts Brock to the test with some rapid fire NFL questions and we're talking parks in Ranked.
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