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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.

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.

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.

Salk wonders how the Mariners will replace some of their home runs from 2025 and ponders what a reasonable expectation for Cal Raleigh is this season. Later, they re-air their conversation with Field Yates of ESPN to discuss the Seahawks, their potential targets in the NFL Draft, the possibilities of the team trading for Maxx Crosby or De'Von Achane and more.

Brock and Salk discuss if they are surprised by the lack of name brands the Seahawks have brought in so far and the potential price of a trade for Maxx Crosby or De'Von Achane. They then go through the No. 6 player on their most intriguing Mariners list, counting down from 10 to 1, this time highlighting Randy Arozarena. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on the increased trade activity in the NFL, the NFL flexing their officials union and how the Seahawks chase margins in a way that their peers don't.

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.

The World Baseball Classic concludes with Venezuela taking down the USA and Salk shares his thoughts on the finale. Then, they re-air their conversation with Adam Amin of FOX Sports to discuss the WBC, the Sonics set to return to Seattle and plenty more.

Brock and Salk share the things that jumped out to them in the WBC as the tournament comes to a close. They then dissect their No. 6 most intriguing Mariner, as they continue to count down their top ten, in Brendan Donovan. In Blue 88, topics include some remaining free agent fits for the Seahawks, another Seahawks objective for 2026 and a tidbit that Brock had never heard before.

Salk and Maura rank their favorite Mariners food items after the tasting event they attended yesterday. Later, they go Around The NFL with storylines from Maxx Crosby, Justin Fields, Jared Verse talking about the Seahawks offensive line and much more.

The Sonics are on the verge of returning to Seattle and Salk reacts to the news and what a big deal this could be for Seattle. Then, they re-air their conversation with NFL reporter Ross Tucker on the Seahawks Super Bowl run, the Seahawks offseason so far and much more.

Brock and Salk discuss how amazing it will be for the city of Seattle to see the Sonics return and also dissect how the feeling will be different for each different age group. They then highlight their No. 8 most intriguing Mariners as they countdown their top ten, this time being Logan Gilbert. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on minimized tight end value in today's game, takeaways from UW's pro day and what the 49ers and Rams have done so far in free agency that the Seahawks haven't.

Randy Arozarena released a statement over the weekend regarding the WBC drama with Cal Raleigh, but he didn't still fully put the situation to bed. So Brock and Salk wonder if Arozarena is unhappy and why that may be. Later, Ross Tucker of the Ross Tucker Podcast joins the show to share his insight on the Seahawks postseason run, how they've addressed the offseason so far, Jalen Carter and much more.

A terrible call ended the WBC semifinal between the USA and Dominican Republic and Salk admits to the need for the challenge system in baseball because of calls like that. Later, the group goes Around The Weekend between stories from the WBC, the Mariners and more.

Brock and Salk discuss the different playstyles from different countries in the WBC and react to some sound from Bryce Harper on the subject as well. They then get into to their Most Intriguing Mariners, today at No. 9 on their list. In Blue 88, topics include the most intriguing Seahawk of the players they have so far brought in during free agency, a unique talking point that Mike Macdonald once made to John Harbaugh and what Jedd Fisch is doing best during his UW tenure.

Salk starts the showing by reading through some Apple Podcast reviews and talks a little bit more about the Randy Arozarena-Cal Raleigh drama. Then, they re-air their conversation with former Seahawks defensive lineman Johnathan Hankins to get his thoughts on what he's doing post-career, Demarcus Lawrence and much more.

Brock and Salk wonder what will happen when Randy Arozarena returns to Mariners Spring Training and if his drama will Cal Raleigh will start to settle down. They then dive into their Most Intriguing Mariners list, beginning with No. 10. In Blue 88, topics include the attributes that the new Seahawks signees share, what stands out about the 2026 Seahawks coaching staff and how the new income tax could have an impact on the Seahawks.

Randy Arozarena declined to speak to the media about his incident with Cal Raleigh and Salk reacts to it all to open the show. Afterwards, they re-air their conversation with former Mariners pitcher Aaron Sele on what he's been up to post-career, what stands out to him about the 2026 Mariners and much more.

Brock and Salk discuss why Randy Arozarena declined to speak to the media and put an end to the drama with Cal Raleigh. They then go Around The NFL with storylines from Geno Smith, Kyler Murray, Kirk Cousins and more. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on the Seahawks losing out on one of their running back targets, a crazy stat about first round QB's and how the Seahawks are much different than their NFC West peers for 2026.

Salk has a chart from an analyst that predicts a big dropoff in points for the Seahawks in 2026. We discuss why that could be flawed. Then, Bob Stelton joins the show from Peoria to discuss why he loves Brendan Donovan so much, who has stood out at spring training so far, and how he feels about the Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena situation.

Salk starts the show by reacting to the comments made by Mark DeRosa who already believed Team USA had punched their ticket to the quarterfinals, only to be wrong about it and have Team USA now relying on the results of the Italy vs Mexico game after losing last night. Then, they re-air their interview with Chris Canty of ESPN Radio in which they discuss NFL free agency, the Seahawks letting Ken Walker leave to go to Kansas City and much more.

After the Maxx Crosby trade was voided yesterday, Brock and Salk discuss again if they are still interested in the Seahawks trading for the star pass rusher and what they would be willing to give up. They then dive in further to the Cal Raleigh-Randy Arozarena situation and praise Cal for defusing the situation in the way that he did. In Blue 88, topics include if there will still be question marks around Sam Darnold next year, the possibility of Rachaad White to the Seahawks and why Riq Woolen in Philadelphia is the perfect boom or bust situation for the Eagles.

Brock and Salk debate as to whether the Seahawks should consdier trading for Jalen Carter from the Eagles and if the risk is worth the reward. After that, they welcome on former Mariners pitcher Aaron Sele to get his thoughts on the current Mariners team, his playing career and more.

We react to something that struck Brock from our conversation with Chris Canty yesterday about NFL team's being more reactionary than ever before. Then, we discuss whether we will hear from Randy Arozarena today and if the situation with Cal and Randy is resolved. Plus, Salk crowns a new Trash Takes winner.

Salk opens the show by trying to figure out what to make of the Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena debacle in the WBC yesterday after Raleigh didn't shake Arozarena's hand. Afterwards, they react to some station sound in regards to the Seahawks in free agency and bringing back Rashid Shaheed and letting Ken Walker move on and sign with the Chiefs.

Brock and Salk dive into the Seahawks bringing back both Rashid Shaheed and Josh Jobe on the first day of NFL free agency and the importance that each of those two players bring to the team. They also debate paying a wide receiver versus a running back on a run-first team as the Seahawks paid Shaheed and let Ken Walker leave for Kansas City. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at which free agent signing could be most beneficial long term for the Seahawks, whether or not the Seahawks overpaid for Rashid Shaheed and what the Seahawks have in common with a few other competitive NFL teams.

Brock and Salk debate more about the Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena situation at the WBC and if Arozarena was joking or not. Then, they welcome on Chris Canty of ESPN radio to get his thoughts on the Seahawks first day of free agency, letting Ken Walker leave and much more.

NFL free agency begins today and Salk opens the show by discussing what moves we could see the Seahawks make or not make when it comes to their own players that are set to be free agents. Later, the group goes Around The Weekend with a handful of NFL storylines and headlines from the World Baseball Classic.

Brock and Salk speculate on what the Seahawks could do on day one of the NFL free agency period, including the possibilities of retaining their own guys and who they could look to on the open market. They then debate the idea of the Seahawks trading for Jalen Carter with the Seahawks being linked to him in a trade rumor over the weekend. In Blue 88, topics include Uchenna Nwosu, something to consider about top tier NFL free agents and Demond Williams.

Brock and Salk talk through the level of importance of the WBC and what the significance of the tournament is. They then rank how they view the importance of the positions of need for the Seahawks as the NFL enters the free agency period. They also throw some names out there across the league for the Seahawks to potentially watch for.

Salk believes that the Mariners lineup is really set up well to play to the strength of its players, which is why we will likely see them use some platoons. Afterwards, they re-air their conversation with Adam Jude of The Seattle Times in which he breaks down him catching Andres Munoz, Mariners X-factors for 2026 and a lot more.

Brock and Salk look at the DJ Moore trade to the Bills and discuss what the Seahawks can learn from that, and also look at a chart dissecting the most expensive wide receiver rooms in the NFL. They also react to some sound from Seahawks GM John Schneider in which he dives in on a bunch of the Seahawks that are set to enter free agency and what their plan will be moving forward. In Blue 88, topics include the value of this NFL Draft, how Mike Macdonald has helped sharpen John Schneider and and a Jamal Adams tweet that highlights what the old Seahawks guard did not grasp the way that the new wave of players has.

Brock and Salk react to some of the best sound throughout the week from their guests as they go through "For You In Review". Then, Gee Scott stops in for his weekly appearance.

Salk opens the show talking about a little bit of hockey and how the Kraken could approach the NHL trade deadline. Later, they re-air their conversation with Jeremy Fowler of ESPN to discuss Maxx Crosby, NFL free agency and much more.

Brock and Salk look at the list of Seahawks that could be set to leave in free agency, and mention that while it may be the right decision, it's still never fun. They then go Around The NFL with stories from Alex Guerrero, Stefon Diggs, Aaron Rodgers and much more. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on something he wants to correct from the afternoon show, one of the most intriguing offensive line prospects in this NFL Draft and what stands out from past Seahawks free agents that have left and how they've performed elsewhere.

Brock gave Salk homework to come up with a few things new M's fans should watch for this spring. We discuss that and then we take your calls on which free agent you absolutely want the Sehawks to keep and why.

Brock and Salk talk through the Seahawks deciding to let Ken Walker go to free agency and how they could pivot as a result if he truly leaves. They also look back at Scott Servais' time in Seattle and how he helped set the foundation for the culture that the team now has. In Blue 88, topics include another player at the NFL Combine who had a Seahawks feel to them, an interesting Kyler Murray quote and Russell Wilson showing some authenticity.

Brock and Salk look at the two round mock draft from Jordan Reid of ESPN and dive into who could fit what the team needs in this NFL Draft. Then, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN joins the show to get his insight on Maxx Crosby, NFL free agency, potential fits for the Seahawks and more.

Salk discusses the Cardinals letting go of Kyler Murray and the Seahawks reportedly offering Von Miller a contract at some point last offseason. Later, they re-air their interview with Jason Horowitz, the radio broadcaster for the Raiders, to dive in on Maxx Crosby, what a potential trade for him could look like, Pete Carroll and more.

Salk reacts to their interview with Brian Nemhauser from yesterday in which he floats both a Maxx Crosby trade and the package it could cost. He isn't quite sold given the trade package that was thrown out there. Later, they re-air their interview with Hawkblogger in which he dives into Crosby, the NFL Combine and much more.

Brock and Salk debate if the Seahawks should be willing to give up a similar trade for Maxx Crosby the same way that the Packers gave up for Micah Parsons. They then rank the six Seahawks set to become free agents in terms of importance that the team brings them back. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at some Mike Macdonald sound on AJ Barner, the most signable Seahawks free agent this week and how the local Seattle prospects fared at the NFL Combine.

Brock and Salk go through an article written by Cespedes Family BBQ in which they evaluate the players in each organization that are age 26 or younger and rank all 30 franchises as a result. The Mariners fared very well. After that, Raiders radio broadcaster Jason Horowitz joins the show to share his insight on Maxx Crosby, Pete Carroll's time in Vegas and more.

Salk shares a first time ever exeperience on the golf course. Then, Shannon Drayer joins us to discuss Bryce Miller's injury, JP Crawford in the lineup today, and who benefits most from guys being gone for the WBC. Plus, we talk how to classify cheesecake, starch madness and wearing hats in restaurants in Answer the Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk discuss if the 2026 Mariners are better than the 2025 Mariners after a friend asked Salk this question over the weekened. They then talk with Mariners pitching prospect Ryan Sloan. In Blue 88, topics include how the NFL took a page from college football, what is most unique about this year's NFL Draft class and a few prospects that sound like Seahawks.

Brock and Salk debate how the Seahawks could address the running back position if they do not bring back Ken Walker. One name was David Montgomery, but he was traded mid-segment. They then bring on Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) to get his insight on his time at the NFL Combine,the potential of a Maxx Crosby trade and much more.

Brock & Salk go through some of the great things that Larry Salk has said about the food options down in Arizona and some other things he has deemed “the best”. They also dive into how this could be the most complete Mariners team they have ever seen. // Need to Know: The Mariners bats showed up yesterday in their win over the Guardians with Julio, Randy, and Colt Emerson giving us run production, the team grades were leaked for the NFL teams, how did the Seahawks rank? The Kraken were once again beat badly on the ice. // We revisit our interview with Mariners star Outfielder Julio Rodriguez

Brock & Salk go through some of their takeaways and tidbits from their time in Peoria and Mariners spring training. // Need to Know: The Mariners bats showed up yesterday in their win over the Guardians with Julio, Randy, and Colt Emerson giving us run production, the team grades were leaked for the NFL teams, how did the Seahawks rank? The Kraken were once again beat badly on the ice. // The guys are joined by Mariners Pitcher Bryan Woo and he talks about his mental skills development with the staff, his comparison of a single game in the season to playing a baseball video game, what has stood out to him about Ryan Sloan, and bouncing back from an injury late in the season last year. // Blue 88: Why is John Schneider not at the NFL Combine? Did Mike Macdonald recruit any of the players in his time at Michigan? Who are the tops players in this year’s NFL Draft? 

Brock & Salk give us a few more tidbits from their time down in Peoria, one of which was the fear of having your players in the WBC and risking possible injury prior to the start of the season. // Need to Know: The Mariners bats showed up yesterday in their win over the Guardians with Julio, Randy, and Colt Emerson giving us run production, the team grades were leaked for the NFL teams, how did the Seahawks rank? The Kraken were once again beat badly on the ice. // Mariners Hitting Coach Kevin Seitzer joins the show to talk about what he liked during his first season with the Mariners, how smooth his transition was coming to Seattle and gelling with the guys, how special Cal Raleigh’s 2025 season was, and what he looks for when watching his hitter. // The guys give us their final takeaways on their last day down in the sun at Mariners spring training

Brock & Salk talk through their night last night with a great steak chef and the funny story about how he almost burned the steaks. // We take another listen into our interview with Mariners Pitcher Logan Gilbert. // Brock & Salk talk about what pressure can do to a baseball team, how it can bring the team together or it could cause teams and players to break. 

Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer joins the show to talk about some of the younger guys in this organization that have a chance to make an impact in the foreseeable future, and who she has enjoyed getting to know while in camp // Need to Know: We got to see our first game with Brendan Donovan in a Mariners uniform, and he had a couple hits. John Schneider told the media that the 2025 draft class is stronger than this year’s, which is why he was more aggressive in the last draft and what the combine has turned into. The Kraken made some small moves after the All-Star Break / Olympics. // Brock & Salk talk about what they have enjoyed so far during their trip down to spring training, the back end bullpen pitchers that we are hoping can continue their dominance to help this team lock down wins. // The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish joins the show to rank his top 5 things he loves!

Brock & Salk break down why now all the media is predicting the Mariners to win the AL West in 2026, what changed their tune from years past when the Mariners did well? // Need to Know: We got to see our first game with Brendan Donovan in a Mariners uniform, and he had a couple hits. John Schneider told the media that the 2025 draft class is stronger than this year’s, which is why he was more aggressive in the last draft. The Kraken made some small moves after the All-Star Break / Olympics. // In our daily rewind, we take another listen into our interview with Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh