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Seattle Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto offers his exclusive perspective each week on Brock & Salk. New episodes all season long! Listen live Thursdays at 8:30am on Seattle Sports.

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    • Jul 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Jerry Dipoto-On the draft, trade deadline and Julio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 27:46


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the M's draft, this thoughts on the first half of the season, their struggle to make contact, how difficult it is to tell who will be sellers at the trade deadline, what their goal is at the deadline, and what to make of Julio's early struggles this year.

    Jerry Dipoto-Jorge Polanco does all of the things we value very highly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 16:19


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the addition of Jorge Polanco, Julio Rodriguez's focus this offseason, how they feel about their bullpen and starting rotation depth, and what their overall approach was this offseason.

    Jerry Dipoto-"I completely whiffed to paint a big picture baseline."

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 27:00


    Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto discusses his end-of-season press conference comments on how they were received, what the next steps are for the team, and his admission of being "generally embarrassed."

    Jerry Dipoto-M's need to command the moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 21:30


    Now is the time for the Mariners to make it or break it. We have the talent. We need that sweep.

    Jerry Dipoto-Every game from here on out is a playoff game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 23:22


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the M's locking in as they can see the finish line, Cal Raleigh's impressive play behind the plate recently, Julio's opposite field power, whether we could see Mike Ford at first base against righties, and the keys to the next three games in Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-How do you approach the final 16 games?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 24:01


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss a big win before a much needed off day, how they are approaching the final 16 games, his assessment of Luis Castillo's season, how important JP Crawford's leadership has been, an update on Jarred Kelenic, and some excitement over the talent in the minors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On the bullpen, JP Crawford's offense, and Kelenic's return

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 21:41


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Red Series, his thoughts on some struggles for the bullpen in recent games, the work that JP Crawford did to have such an impressive offensive showing this year. thoughts on Dominic Canzone's unique batting stance, and when we could see Jarred Kelenic rejoin the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On 21 wins in August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 24:32


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the M's franchise record month of August, Teoscar Hernandez's turnaround, JP Crawford being their most consistent player from day one this year, working the waiver wire and injury updates on Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-Everybody leaves that road trip feeling pretty good about where we're at

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 23:21


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the M's second eight game win steak this month, why Munoz was used in the 9th over Brash yesterday, where they are at when it comes to pitching depth, whether a 6 man rotation is still an option, and how amazing Julio's performance was last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On the offense clicking, filling the closer role and injury updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 23:28


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss a wild stretch of games for the M's, the offense starting to look like they expected all along, how Matt Brash and Andrés  Muñoz are adjusting to filling the closer role, what he likes most about Julio's offensive spark, Luis Castillo making a choice to help save bullpen arms last night and where Jarred Kelenic and JP Crawford are on their roads to return to play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On how the M's have built on a foundation of pitching

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 23:41


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the incredible amount of recent success the M's have had developing young starting pitching, how they utilize Arkansas and Tacoma in getting the pitchers ready for the big leagues, Emerson Hancock's debut, Scott Servais' role in this second half turn around, what happens when Jarred Kelenic returns, and how hard it is to launch a home run where Cal Raleigh did last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On the trade deadline and the M's heating up in second half

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 18:36


    Jerry Dipoto joins Mike Salk and Brock Huard to discuss trading Paul Sewald to Arizona, his expectations for Dominic Canzone, Josh Rojas and Ryan Bliss, why they didn't make more moves at the deadline, and the importance of JP Crawford to them this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-How have trade talks progressed so far?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 22:04


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the encouraging recent stretch for the M's, how trade talks have progressed so far, how he feels about rental players and how many teams are looking like buyers ahead of the deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-We have to find a way to be better than average offensively

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 22:23


    Jerry Dipoto joins Mike Salk to discuss the M's disappointing stretch post all-star break, what's leading to some of the mistakes we're seeing, what can be done to improve the offense, how they will utilize Bryan Woo moving forward and if selling is on the table at the trade deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto Show-All-Star Week reaction, second-half projection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 22:40


    Salk's weekly discussion with Mariners President of Baseball Ops discusses the All-Star Week that was, the MLB draft, and what the M's might looking to do before the second half of the season starts on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On All Star Week, MLB Draft Prep and the Flexen/Gott trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 19:52


    Jerry Dipoto joins the Brock Huard and Matt Johnson 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-We're not doing the teams that winning teams do

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 20:54


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to talk about the disappointing play this week, what the expectations are for the manager when a team is slumping, what he's seeing as far as chasing and struggling to hit spin, whether he feels they accounted for regression enough this offseason and how they are preparing for the upcoming draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On the M's struggle to find offensive consistency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 15:29


    Jerry Dipoto joins Mike Salk to discuss the ongoing level of frustration with the M's offensive struggles, the difference between effort and focus, whether this team is to tight or too loose and what is going on with Julio's swing decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On Scott Servais simplifying things for the offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 23:46


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the M's improvements over the last week, what the change in messaging to the offense was, the challenges Julio is facing in an up and down season so far, how important Jose Caballero has become to the lineup, thoughts on the home plate umpire last night, and whether they may have found their DH in Mike Ford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On the M's perplexing offensive power outage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 23:26


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss what's wrong with the offense, how accountability works when consistency is lacking, whether control the zone is still the right approach, and what kind of moves they will consider moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On what the M's will be looking for at the trade deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 22:09


    Jerry Dipoto joins Mike Salk to discuss the work that went into Julio's turn around at the plate, how common personal hitting coaches are in MLB, George Kirby's spectacular outing last night, Bryce Miller's first tough start, looking for a bat at the trade deadline, and updates on Andres Munoz and Dylan Moore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On M's progress in the month of May

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 24:27


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Mariners progress this month, Bryce Miller continuing to put outstanding performances together, what they saw in Bryce Miller in the minors that gave them confidence to bring him up, his thoughts on Jose Caballero's contributions, the exciting prospect of getting Julio and Kelenic going at the same time and what roster moves could be made when Dylan Moore returns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On how M's can find more consistency offensively

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 22:22


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss how he would characterize this team's first 40 games, finding come consistency on offense, why he's not concerned about Luis Castillo, Bryce Miller showing he's not a one trick pony, and thoughts on potential call-ups and trades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-The way our pitchers have dominated the month of May is "other worldly"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 25:08


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss a dominant six game series for the pitching staff and "better signs" from the offense, Julio being moved to the sixth spot in the rotation as he works through struggles at the plate, Jarred Kelenic continuing develop, and Prelander Berroa impressing in Arkansas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On moving forward without Robbie Ray in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 22:36


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-Biggest challenge right now is finding consistency

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 23:35


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the biggest challenges the M's are facing right now, what he's most encouraged by, Jarred Kelenic's impressive start to this season, some injury updates and his thoughts on the new home run trident.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-Really can't say enough about where Kelenic is

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 23:47


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss moving in the right direction week two, cleaning up the uncharacteristic defensive errors, how encouraging Jarred Kelenic's start has been, thoughts on the how they expect the DH position to play out this year, and what he liked most about Logan Gilbert's dominant performance yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-We have really struggled in almost every facet of the game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 24:16


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the M's slow start, what has stood out to him so far, what they need to get back to, how they plan to approach Robbie Ray's injury, Ty France's encouraging start and an update on Evan White.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-I do believe we are a legitimate contender to win the WS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 22:51


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss Opening Day, his strong belief that this team is a World Series contender, the special connection that Mariners fans have with their superstars like Julio, how solid the starting rotation is and their excitement about international prospect Felnin Celesten.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-Takeaways a week away from opening day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 22:56


    Jerry Dipoto joins Ryan Rowland-Smith and Brock to discuss what he's keeping an eye on with a week until the regular season, the work Robbie Ray has put in this offseason, whether Dylan Moore's injury increases Cooper Hummel's odds of making the big league roster and if there is a minor league player that could follow a George Kirby like path to success this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On the WBC, JP Crawford's hitting potential and a spring training standout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 23:37


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss how Mariners players have looked in the WBC, how the pitching staff is coming along with two weeks left, their expectations for JP Crawford as a hitter and a spring training standout that could add bring some real versatility if he makes the big league roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-Starting rotation is right on track in spring training

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 23:51


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-Which depth players could end up having more of an impact than expected?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 23:48


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss which depth players could end up becoming bigger contributors this year, the differences in Jarred Kelenic, how Julio Rodriguez is learning to manage his growing notoriety, Luis Castillo mentoring Prelander Berroa and how Teoscar Hernandez is acclimating to his new clubhouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On the addition of Kole Calhoun and who has stood out most so far

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 27:59


    Jerry Dipoto joins Mike Salk to discuss 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-How much does variety matter in the starting rotation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 22:16


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-What feels different heading into this year's spring training?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 22:33


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss what JP Crawford has been working on this offseason, the expectations for Robbie Ray, how long they anticipate Julio to hit leadoff, and what kind of impact the pitch clock will have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-Expects multiple trades around MLB before spring training

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 23:20


    Jerry Dipoto joins Aaron Goldsmith and Brock Huard to discuss how to get JP Crawford more rest this year, the expectations for Jarred Kelenic this year, how they are preparing for the impact the shift ban will have on batters and pitchers and whether the trade has stalled heading into spring training or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-Which young player's raw skills will impress us most at spring training?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 23:51


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss gearing up for spring training. he discusses, how the arbitration process went, the signing of top international prospect Felnin Celesten, rolling with a six man rotation, and which young players raw skills will jump out to us at spring training.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto Show-On Felix Hernandez going into M's HOF

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 19:23


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss Felix Hernandez going into the M's HOF and reflect on his career here. He also talks the addition of AJ Pollock, their expectations for JP Crawford, and their agenda ahead of spring training.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-Explains how parity has slowed down the offseason market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 22:08


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss whether he anticipates the market heating up anytime soon, a name we should watch for in spring training, if they are happy to head into spring with a six man rotation and how the shift rule will impact batting averages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-Discusses the winter meetings and how the FA market is developing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 24:21


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss how the winter meetings went, what he's learned about the market so far, why it's a misconception that the M's payroll isn't going up, and why they wanted Kolten Wong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On the FA market and winter meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 23:39


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss how free agency is progressing, why they are hoping to sign short term deals with free agents and how it circles back to their young talent, what he expects at the upcoming winter meetings, and why the next pitch Matt Brash needs to add is a cutter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On the addition of Teoscar Hernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 24:05


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the acquisition of Teoscar Hernandez, their philosophy on driving in runs, how they view their roster needs this offseason and the rare talent of Japanese free agent pitcher Kodai Senga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-From the GM Meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 15:58


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk from the GM meetings to discuss how he anticipates free agency to start developing, where they currently stand with Mitch Haniger, the outlook for Jarred Kelenic, Matt Brash reporting to camp as a starter, and award nominations for Scott Servais and Julio Rodriguez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-What's next on the offseason agenda?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 22:42


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss what's next on the offseason agenda, what to expect from Julio Rodriguez in his second season, thoughts on the World Series and mastering his pizza making skills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-Reflects on the 2022 season and what's next

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 26:57


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to look back on the 2022 season, discuss what they are looking to add, shed some light on Jesse Winker's injuries, exit interviews and Mitch Haniger's status.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On moving forward from heartbreaker Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 22:26


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the frustration of game one slipping away at the end, why they liked Robbie Ray in that spot, what to expect from Luis Castioll and Framber Valdez today, how far Kelenic has come and the way they approach their bullpen usage in pre-game planning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mariners' Jerry Dipoto - Game 1 set up for Luis Castillo's stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 22:47


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the excitement of playoff baseball getting underway today, why this is a great match-up for Luis Castillo, the thought process on carrying three catchers, whether there could be any adjustments to the starting rotation based on the results of game one, and how the Mariners can win this series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-Discusses the M's final regular season stretch and injury updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 22:53


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the M's win last night after some recent struggles, the latest on Julio Rodriguez's status, the decision to extend Luis Castillo, Eugenio Suarez returning to third base and whether Jarred Kelenic could remain in the lineup after Julio's return or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-On offensive struggles, staying positive, and Kelenic's return

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 22:16


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the frustration of the M's road trip. He discusses the impact of the injuries stacking up, guys pressing at the plate, Luis Castillo's focus, how lineups are decided, Jesse Winker's struggles and Jarred Kelenic's return.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Dipoto-What will the M's look for in forming a post season rotation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 23:07


    Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss Luis Castillo's beset pitch, his first introduction to Julio, How they will approach choosing a starting rotation in the playoffs, which bullpen arm has the best slider and how to navigate Jesse Winker's struggles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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