Brock And Salk

A new mock draft has Michael Penix going to the Seahawks at pick 16. Is that a real possibility? Salks says he doesn't see it happening but if it does, he will be confident that John Schneider thinks they've found their quarterback of the future. 

Salk's shares the step-by-step details of his quest for a Double MitchWich at the ballpark and gives his detailed (and surprising) review. Our weekly chat with Gee Scott takes a deep dive into the emotion inside a baseball game, why Maura's the best in a group chat, and an Opening Day nostalgic tip for parents. 

Salk didn't see anything last night that made him feel better or worse about this team but we did see a lot of things that we discussed leading up to this and are joined by Shannon Drayer to break down what she saw. Michael Bumpus Jr (in for Brock) for Blue 88. 

Like a flash - Opening Day was here and gone, and the M's fall to the Red Sox 6-4 and Salk outlines some of the things that immediately stood out as weaknesses he was expecting, but not to see so soon. Haniger's big return and Nelson Cruz led the excitement. Micahel Penix Jr had a pretty nice pro day on Montlake and we revisit the conversation with Boomstick himself. 

M's President of business operations Catie Griggs joins Brock and Salk to discuss what's new at the ballpark. Then, former Mariner Nelson Cruz joins the show to discuss throwing out tonight's first pitch, his thoughts on this team and some memories from his time here. Plus, Salk ranks the things he's most excited for this year in baseball.

We had to shift Brock's Draft Profile a little bit with the Opening Day festivities and today we learn about Jackson Powers-Johnson (OL, Oregon). The guys open the phone lines to Mariners fans to share how they feel about this team, roster, and upcoming season after the way last year ended. We also hear Justin's song as punishment for being late.

Brock & Salk wax poetic on opening day and what it means to a team, season, and city. Brock discusses Salk's article about Mariners scars and how things if the stars of this team take their next step in the evolution of a super-star(s) and how much a hotter start could affect the stress of summer. Brock's Blue 88. 

Salk opens the show with his most recent article about how this team needs to be judged on their own merits - not on the scars left behind of 2023 or beyond. UW hires a new men's basketball coach and we revisit the conversation with Sam Howell. 

Brock continues his look at Seahawks draft prospects with a look at NC state LB Payton Wilson. Then, former Brock and Salk producer and current Seattle Sports program director Kyle Brown joins us to give a Coug perspective on Pat Chun going to UW. Plus, Salk ranks the top 5 best things to happen for the M's this spring training.

Brock and Salk play some of the comments made by John Stanton and parse through where they stand currently with the 'scar tissue' build up over the years before being joined by ESPN's Brady Henderson with updates from the owners meetings. Maura takes us Around the NFL. 

If the M's had $ left to spend, should they have used it to sign LHP Jordan Montgomery on a 1 year deal for $25M? Or should it go to a bat? Brock & Salk are joined by new Seahawks QB Sam Howell who shares his reaction to becoming a Seahawk, why he wanted to come to Seattle, and what he learned last year?

Salk opens the show with the Coach Macdonald comments out of the owners meetings regarding roster building and what they're looking for in a player and Salk is still confused/concerned about why Jamal Adams at LB continues to be floated. The M's wrap up their 2024 Spring Training campaign and return home for Opening Week and we revisit the conversation with ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Brock continues counting down his top 20 Seahawks draft prospects with #19, UW DE Braylon Trice. Then, we react to Jeff Passan's thoughts that this M's team is better than last year's and Justin and Salk take a gamble on today's Ranked.

Salk reads an article from Tim Britton (The Athletic) who comps the Mariners to the 2012 Detroit Tigers with a projected record of 86 wins and break down why he could be right or wrong before being joined by Jeff Passan (ESPN Senior MLB Insider) to share his own break down of the 2024 Mariners team. Spoiler: he likes them. 

It's not just the Mariners with pitchers on the IL and the guys discuss the importance for pitching depth - but acquiring big-league level pitching is an impossible commodity to find. Joel Klatt was adamant that the Seahawks were in purgatory: not good enough to truly compete for a championship but not bad enough to get to the top of the draft - but is it true? Brock's Blue 88. 

Sad news out of Baltimore to start the show before we get into the Mariners pitcher that will be starting the season on IL - but the news still has a positive angle. M's get a win in one of their final exhibition games vs the Padres and we revisit the conversation with Joel Klatt (FOX). 

Brock brings back his draft profiles leading up to the big day next month. Today, he starts with Penn State TE Theo Johnson. Then, we discuss why none of Mike Macdonald's Ravens players ended up here and whether he has what he needs on this roster to execute his defensive vision. Plus, Justin and alk have an 'orderly' Ranked for you.

Salk shares how he felt watching the Mariners starting rotation walk off the field together after the final spring training game and goes into his 'gut feeling' about how they could be streaky. WSU men's basketball head coach Kyle Smith is headed for Stanford and Brock & Salk talk to FOX Sports' Joel Klatt ahead of the NFL draft. 

The guys react to the final spring training moments in Arizona including the Haniger HR call that Julio experienced live on-air and debate whether or not if the team should come back earlier from the warm weather to acclimate earlier. What do you feel 'good' about, just 'ok' about, and NOT good about with the M's? Brock's Blue 88. 

Getting caught up after a weekend of basketball, Mariners Opening Weekend Warm-Up event, and the ugly Kraken game. Maura takes us Around the Weekend to hit on everything and we learn Ohtani will speak to the media today regarding the gambling scandal.