Brock and Salk

<p>Stacy Rost joins Mike Salk to discuss whether two things can be true for the Mariners right now, the early struggles of Cal, Julio and Naylor and what to expect from their first road trip. Then, in Need to Know, we dicuss the M's starting their road trip in Anaheim, JP Crawford being reinstated from IL, John Schneider discussing the Seahawks being on Hard Knocks and the Kraken's tough loss last night. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.</p>

<p>The hour starts with For You In Review, where Salk plays back some of the most interesting sound from their interviews throughout the week. Then, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.</p>

<p>Salk reacts to MLB Network stating that they have the Mariners at No. 3 in their power rankings but also have some cause for concern. He agrees, and lists a couple of those concerns. He also goes through a few newsworthy NFL stories including Puka Nacua, Aaron Rodgers, AJ Brown and more. In Blue 88, Brady Henderson of ESPN joins to break down a slept on former draft prospect that John Schneider loved, whether it's more likely that the Seahawks will trade up or down in the draft and when a Devon Witherspoon extension could get done.</p>

<p>The Kraken lost in a big way last night as the season continues to wind down, and Salk is frustrated by it. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to discuss a handful of NFL Draft prospects and who could fit the Seahawks.</p>

<p>We continue the discussion we started with Daniel Jeremiah last hour on whether the Seahawks should consider trading a first rounder next year to draft RB Jeremiyah Love. Then, Salk asks how we are feelin after week one of Mariners baseball.</p>

<p>The hour starts with some funny listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly segment, in which he breaks down several upcoming NFL Draft prospects and how they could fit the Seahawks, along with if the Seahawks could trade either up or down in this draft.</p>

<p>Brock and Salk share what stood out to each of them from their conversation with Philip Rivers and what they learned about the Seahawks from it. They then discuss some of their takeaways from the Mariners first week of the season, including what they have like and what leaves them slightly concerned. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on a Mike Macdonald/Sean McVay comparison that he hasn't heard before, how Macdonald compares to some business leaders and a new football term that he learned from Philip Rivers.</p>

<p>Salk reads some more late night texts to start the show after the Mariners lose the series to the Yankees. Later, they re-air their conversation with former NFL QB Philip Rivers to discuss what jumped out about the Seahawks defense, his own career and post-career and much more.</p>

<p>We discuss who and what stood out to Phillip Rivers in facing Seattle's defense last season. Then, we dig into the latest from the NFL annual meetings with stories on the Jets lofty expectations for Geno Smith, Roger Goodell on replacement refs, whether Maxx Crosby could still be traded and the possibility that DeShaun Watson is the Browns starting QB week one. Plus, Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.</p>

<p>Brock and Salk wonder what the conversation between Colt Emerson and J.P. Crawford was like in Tacoma yesterday after Emerson's extension, as Crawford is there on a rehab assignment, and how Crawford could be feeling in general in light of Emerson's extension. After that, former NFL QB Phillip Rivers joins the show to share his analysis on what jumped out about the Seahawks defense, what made him come out of retirement this past year and much more.</p>

<p>Brock and Salk debate if the Seahawks have another marquee move left in them this offseason and who that acquisition could be. They then welcome on Robert Murray of Fansided, who broke the Colt Emerson extension news, to get his insight on how it all came together, what it means for the Mariners and their players, and who could be the next Mariners extension candidate. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at John Schneider, the challenges of a shortened offseason for the Seahawks and who the biggest stars of Hard Knocks for the Seahawks could be this summer.</p>

<p>Salk reads some hilarious late night Mariners texts from the text line to start the show after the loss to the Yankees. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss Colt Emerson's extension, what has jumped out about the Mariners in the first week and much more.</p>

<p>We give our biggest takeaways from what Jeff Passan had to say about the Colt Emerson deal and discuss what it could mean for JP Crawford. Then, we dig into some of what Mike Macdonald and John Schneider had to say from the NFL annual meetings and we talk ice cream cones ans moose tails in <em>Answer the Question Jerk.</em></p>

<p>Brock and Salk listen to some sound from Sean McVay in which he sounds pretty salty, and Salk has a theory as to why he could be feeling that way. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to share his thoughts on the Colt Emerson extension, why the Mariners wanted to get this deal done, the Mariners first week of play and much more.</p>

<p>Brock and Salk react to the Mariners extending Colt Emerson and why it fits the Mariners team philosophy that they continue to deploy. They then discuss the Mariners walking off the Yankees last night and Cal Raleigh coming up clutch in the 9th inning. In Blue 88, topics include a potential Seahawks trade in the draft, what jumped out about the latest Tory Horton injury news and why the Seahawks added former UW offensive coordinator Jimmy Daugherty to the staff.</p>

<p>Salk shares his thoughts on the results of the ABS Challenge System through a few games and how he is feeling about it early on. They then re-air their conversation with Jason Benetti of NBC to get his takeaways from the Mariners first weekend and what he saw during the Sunday Night Baseball. Finally, they respond to the breaking news of the Mariners extending Colt Emerson and what this means for both him and the Mariners going forward.</p>

<p>Sean McVay brought up the Seahawks 2 pt conversion again at the NFL's annual meeting. Why are the Rams being so whiny about this? Then, M's insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss her biggest takeaways from Mariners opening weekend.</p>

<p>The hour starts with Blue 88, with topics including Mike Macdonald continuing to build his popularity, a name that is becoming more popular in Seahawks mock drafts and who one site favors to be the next owner of the Seahawks. After that, Brock and Salk get into all of both the good and the bad from the Mariners first weekend (but mostly good).</p>

<p>Brock and Salk discuss what they learned and what stood out to them during the Mariners opening series against the Guardians. Later, Jason Benetti of NBC (who was on the Sunday Night baseball broadcast for the Mariners) joins the show to discuss what he took away from the Mariners weekend of the year, what makes the Guardians tough and much more.</p>

<p>Mariners conclude their opening weekend 2-2 against Cleveland and Salk shares what he took away. Then, they go Around The Weekend with stories from the Mariners, March Madness and more.</p>

<p>We react to our favorite things we heard from guests like Jeff Passan, Justin Hollander, and Kevin Seitzer this week in <em>For You-In Review.</em> Then, Then, In <em>Need to Know</em>, we dicuss Brendan Donovan hitting a HR in his first AB, the M's planning to move Sep 9th evening game to day game to accommodate Seahawks season opener, March Madness results from last night, how the rest of the AL West fared and the Kraken winning in overtime. Plus, we get some Mariners reaction, a Sonics question, and a Brendan Donovan song in <em>Here's the Thing.</em></p>

<p>Charlie Furbush and Mike Lefko discuss<strong> </strong>this lineup being more complete this year. Julio and Cal struggled at the plate last night but we don't see that lasting very long. How about Cole Young? Then, Shannon Drayer joins us to discuss the overall atmosphere of opening night, Logan Gilbert's pitch mix, Jose Ferrer's debut, Dom Canzone's power and how ABS impacts the team.</p>

<p>Charlie Furbush and Mike Lefko discuss whether there is any reason to be concerned that the M's scored all four runs via HR and struggled to get traffic on the bases last night. Then, we dig into the M's not using any ABS challenges and how they may need to adjust to this new option. Plus, Lefko asks Charlie 3 baseball questions in an MLB edition of Blue 88.</p>

<p>Charlie Furbush and Mike Lefko discuss the excitement of the M's opening night despite the loss. Then, In <em>Need to Know</em>, we dicuss Brendan Donovan hitting a HR in his first AB, the M's planning to move Sep 9th evening game to day game to accommodate Seahawks season opener, March Madness results from last night, how the rest of the AL West fared and the Kraken winning in overtime. Plus, we hear from Justin Hollander in <em>The Rewind.</em></p>

<p>Kevin Seitzer joins Mike Salk and Ryan Divish to discuss Brendan Donovan and Rob Refsnyder living in the batting cages this spring, why he thinks Julio has found his identity as a hitter and what he learned from Josh Naylor. Then, we let Ryan Divsh field your calls on the Mariners.</p>

<p>The hour starts with the No. 1 Most Intriguing Mariner as the countdown of his list concludes. No shock, it;'s Julio Rodriguez. Later, Mariners GM Justin Hollander joins the show to discuss what he's excited for in terms of the season starting, who jumped out to him at Spring Training and plenty more.</p>

<p>Salk and Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times discuss why this Mariners team is in as good a spot as ever. Then, Gregg Greene (Mariners Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications) joins the show to explain where fans can now watch the Mariners on TV as the team enters the new season. Salk and Divish conclude the hour with a baseball version of Blue 88, with topics including the effect of the Mariners now having a true leadoff hitter, when we will see Colt Emerson get called up and how Dan Wilson will deploy his bench this season.</p>

<p>It's Opening Day with the Mariners ready to set sail, and Salk gets everyone ready for the start of the season. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to get his predictions for the Mariners in 2026, Cal and Julio and much more.</p>

<p>Shannon Drayer and Mike Salk react to Jeff Passan's optimism for the Mariners and Julio rodriguez this year. Then, Salk asks Shannon some rapid fire Mariners questions and she helps him crown this week's Trash Takes winner.</p>

<p>Salk and Shannon Drayer go through the No. 2 Most Intriguing Mariner on Salk's list, as he continues to count down the top ten. Today, it's Cal Raleigh. Later, jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show for his weekly appearance in which he previews the 2026 Mariners, describes why he is so high on them, expectations for Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez and much more.</p>

<p>Salk and Shannon Drayer go through all of her final Spring Training takeaways as she's returned from Arizona. Afterwards, they dive in on how the Mariners handle lofty expectations, as it's a place that they really haven't been in before. For Blue 88, Brian Nemhauser (Hawkblogger) stops by, with topics including if the Seahawks will be as good on paper in 2026 as they were in 2025, what sets JSN apart from other wide receivers and what the Seahawks need to target in the draft.</p>

<p>Salk shouts out the listeners to start the show for a couple different reasons and also mentions a couple questions from the text line. They also re-air their interview with Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac to get his analysis on the JSN extension and more. Then, he reacts to sound from some national NFL media who believe the Seahawks won't be the NFC West favorites in 2026 and he fully disagrees.</p>

<p>Salk admits that the Seahawks spending so much at WR makes him a little nervous about locking up D-line pieces next year. Then, we debate whether it would be worth moving up in the draft for a guy that Brian Baldinger and Daniel Jeremiah are raving about. Then, we discuss potato preferences, weird sports superstitions, and who our big voice guy is in Answer the Question Jerk.</p>

<p>Salk goes through his No. 3 Most Intriguing Mariners as he continues to count down his top ten ahead of Opening Day, with today being Josh Naylor. He then reacts to some sound from Aaron Goldsmith in which he believes the starting pitching depth is the thinnest part of the Mariners team. Does he agree? Or is it the bullpen depth? The hour concludes with Buy Or Sell, featuring a variety of Seahawks and Mariners topics.</p>

<p>The Mariners are being picked to win the American League across many outlets heading into the year, and Salk discusses how different this is for them. They then bring on Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac to get his insight on the details of the JSN extension and the ripple effect that could have on future Seahawks contracts. In Blue 88, Michael Bumpus calls in to dive into the amount of money the Seahawks have spent on their WR room this offseason, what the reaction in the building will be to JSN's extension and who should be the Seahawks next priority (aside from Devon Witherspoon).</p>

<p>Salk explains why Seattle is really feeling like a complete sports town with all of the different storylines around town in the sports world. Then, they re-air their conversation with Brady Henderson of ESPN to get all of his insight on the JSN extension with the Seahawks.</p>

<p>Steve Wyche joins Mike Salk to discuss the Seahawks extending Jaxon Smith-Njigba, his thoughts on their overall offseason and the difference in Seattle's approach with this JSN deal. Then, Brady Henderson gives his thoughts on the new JSN deal, how much the Seahawks are spending at WR, what comes next with a potential Devon Witherspoon deal and if another Seahawk could get extended this offseason.</p>

<p>Gee Scott stops by the show to start the hour to share his takeaways with Salk on the extension for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and why he is so excited about it. Later, Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith joins to discuss his time at Spring Training and what he learned, Mariners X-factors for 2026, Cal Raleigh and plenty more.</p>

<p>Salk further discusses the Seahawks extending Jaxon Smith-Njigba and why this signals that the Seahawks have had a clear plan for this offseason. He then goes through the No. 4 Most Intriguing Mariner, as he counts down his Top 10, in Colt Emerson. In Blue 88, Bryan Walters joins the show to diive in on the JSN extension, what makes JSN so great and if there is any concern to the Seahawks not bringing in many marquee names from the outside so far this offseason.</p>

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<p>We react to some of what our favorite guests (Ross Tucker, Adam Amin, and Field Yates) had to say in For You-In Review. In Need to Know, we discuss Logan Gilbert being named the starter for opening day, John Schneider discussing where the Seahakws are at in the free agency process, the Kraken's loss to Nashville and Hillary Knight saying she wants to play for the Torrent for 2 more years. Plus, we take your phone calls, as we do every Friday.</p>

<p>Salk goes through his No. 5 most intriguing Mariner as he counts down his top ten, as he highlights Bryan Woo. Then, Gee Scott stops in for his weekly appearance.</p>

<p>The Mariners Spring Breakout Game is today and Salk highlights how great the Mariners farm system is and also that this is why you rebuild back when they did. Afterwards, Kraken broadcaster John Forslund joins the show to discuss all things Kraken and their current play. In Blue 88, topics include the potential of taking a running back in the first round, why the Rams are so whiny and who the Seahawks biggest threat in the NFC West is.</p>

<p>Salk explains why baseball is in such a good spot, despite what many like to say, and uses the WBC numbers as reasoning. Then, they re-air their conversation with Chris Egan Of KING 5 to discuss a wide variety of Seattle sports topics.</p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">We discuss some RB names from the draft that Field Yates brought up yesterday and Brock gives his thoughts on his favorite fits. Gilbert Arenas thinks Seattle will struggle with rejoining the NBA becuase they are a small market and there isn't enough money here. We dicuss how wrong he is. Plus, Salk crowns a new Trash Takes winner.</span></p>