There are only two teams in the AL that are multiple games above .500 and Jeff Passan is already predicting a crowded playoff race. Brock says the next couple of months in the AL will be fascinating and wonders if the M's could have been holding out this offseason to go big at the trade deadline. Then, Brock and Salk argue against taking a WR in the first round and we do a special Brock's birthday edition of Answer the Question Jerk.
Brock goes through his No. 5 player on his list of NFL Draft profiles in Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly. Later, they welcome on Jeff Passan of ESPN for his weekly visit to hear from him where the Mariners are at, how good Bryan Woo can be, his take on Salk's first pitch and plenty more.
Brock and Salk take a look at Jorge Polanco's hot start and wonder if this is truly who he is and if this is some form of who he will be in 2025. They then welcome on Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith to get his insight as to what changed the last few games and what to look for this upcoming road trip. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on a Colin Cowherd take on the Seahawks draft, Colorado football making more headlines and a couple of positions that the Seahawks could look at some veterans to sign after the draft is over.
Salk starts the show talking about the randomness in baseball, including Ty France winning AL Player of the Week this week with the Twins. After that, they replay their interview with Kevin Cole to get a unique perspective on approaching the NFL Draft. Then, Salk sounds off on the idea of the Seahawks taking a wide receiver with the 18th overall pick.
Salk takes us through three of the biggest pleasant surprises for the Mariners so far this season. Then, Kevin Cole of Unexpected Points breaks down how he determines poistional value for the NFL draft and whether teams are applying these analytics or not.
Brock goes through the No. 6 player on his list of NFL Draft profiles in Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant. Later, the two debate whether or not the Seahawks should draft a QB in this draft and react to a bunch of answers (with sound) from Matt Miller of ESPN from their interview on Friday regarding how the Seahawks may approach the draft.
Brock and Salk go over what wass the best Mariners series of the year after their series sweep at home over the Rangers and discuss how much of the offense this weekend is sustainable. Next, the two get into some great stories from the weekend, including Salk's first pitch at the Aquasox game and Brock's hilarious on-air story from his UFL broadcast this weekend. In Blue 88, topics include Drew Lock returning to the Seahawks, a sneaky fun position group in this NFL Draft and the Nico Iamaleava departure at Tennessee.
Salk called this year's Masters one of the greatest sporting events he's ever watched and he opens the show by going through all of it. Then, they go Around The Weekend with stories from the Mariners sweep along with Nico Iamaleava leaving Tennessee.
Stacy Rost joins Mike Salk to dicuss whether Jalen Milroe should be an option for the Seahawks and what their dream scenario is for the Seahawks in the first two days of the draft. Then, in Need to Know, Salk discusses the M's beginning their series with the Rangers, John Schneider's comments on Wyman and Bob yesterday, and the latest updates on the Masters. Plus, we take your calls as we do every Friday.
The hour starts with a round of Buy Or Sell. Then, Gee Scott joins the show for his weekly appearance to discuss his son's pro day with the Seahawks, what he's doing for his birthday (which is today) and plenty more.