Brock and Salk

Salk is back and goes through the positives and negatives at the end of the Mariners really tough 12 game stretch along with the Brewers series specifically. Afterwards, they re-air their conversations with Seth Walder of ESPN to discuss the power rankings of NFL rosters/why the Seahawks are 20th in addition to Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed.

We discuss the Mariners ceiling and floor and how the trade deadline could change those measurements. Then, we dig into the pros and cons of the Seahawks parting ways with Geno Smith and DK Mecalf and bringing in Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Plus, Mike Lefko fills in for Salk as Trash Master for Trash Takes.

Brock and Lefko react to Kade Anderson's press conference in Seattle after signing his contract and discuss what they took away from it and what the expectations are for him. Brock then shares what the key stories to watch for in Seahawks Training Camp will be. In Blue 88, topics include the odds of a Trey Hendrickson or Micah Parsons trade, which former Seahawk now with the Raiders has the best chance to make the team and the dilemma that college football coaches now face.

Brock and Lefko highlight how important Cal Raleigh and Logan Gilbert were in the win yesterday along with how crucial they will be in the second half. They also react to Brock's Twitter poll in which he asks fans what they would be willing to trade in order to acquire both Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor. Then, Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed joins the show to discuss his prolonged NFL career, defensive coordinator Aden Durde and more.

The Mariners get a 1-0 win yesterday and it was what the Mariners do best that got them the win: staring pitching and Cal Raleigh, who crushed yet another home run. So Mike Lefko, filling in for Salk, talks about it to open the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss the trade deadline, who the Mariners could be targeting and more.

We discuss Jeff Passan saying that he firmly believes the M's could win a world series this year if they get the trade deadline right. Then, we break down some strange reaction to contract disputes from Bengals owner Mike Brown and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in Around the NFL. Plus, we hear from you in Answer the Questio Jerk.

Brock and Lefko wonder how sustainable the hot streaks from Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena. Then, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to discuss who the Mariners could add at the trade deadline, how aggressive they could be, what the Mariners ceiling for this year can be, and plenty more.

Brock and Lefko discuss what makes the difference between a good baseball team and a mediocre baseball team and specifically look to what has made the Brewers so successful this season. They then bring on Seth Walder of ESPN, who ranked the rosters of the 32 NFL teams and had the Seahawks at 20, so they debate with him on the Seahawks placement. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at UW's preseason rankings in the Big Ten, Seahawks future roster decisions and the competitiveness between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.

Mike Lefko, filling in for Salk, starts the hour diving in to the Mariners tough loss over the Brewers to start the series. Then, they re-air their conversation with Brady Henderson of ESPN.

We discuss second half expectations for the Mariners and some batting approach work that Julio has been doing with Cal. Then, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports joins us to discuss the likelihood of the Diamondbacks being sellers and what they would want in return for their best trade options.