Brock and Salk

We dig into the details that Tisha Thompson gave us about the Shohei Ohtani case. So many things don't add up about the stories that Ippei Mizuhara and Shohei's team have offered up. Then, Shannon Drayer joins us with the latest from the Mariners as they wrap up spring training and Justin and Salk have another edition of Ranked for you.

Brock and Brady Henderson (in for Brock) are joined by the ESPN investigative reporter who broke the Shohei Ohtani story - Tisha Thompson - to discuss the facts and what she has gathered so far in her developing story about Shohei Ohtani. The guys turn to discussing the potential QB controversy (or lackthereof) between Geno and Sam Howell.

Brock and Brady Henderson (in for Brock) are discuss how the offensive line situation in the NFL and for the Seahawks stands today and how would you answer the question of whether the Seahawks are a better or worse team than at the end of last season? The guys spend some time on the new Mariners food menu before Blue 88. 

The Dodgers are playing the Padres in Korea to start the MLB season and all eyes are on the developing story between Shohei Ohtani & his recently-fired interpreter Ippei Mizuhara after some details emerged surrounding gambling debts. Evan Drellich joins Salk to discuss the looming pressure on the MLBPA and Ohtani. 

Brock and Salk dig into why Troy Dannen chose to take the Nebraska AD job and what his departure means for Jedd Fisch and the search for a new men's head basketball coach. In Ranked, Brock breaks down some possible replacement candidates.

Brock & Salk don't think they've given enough time or credit to Mariners ace Luis Castillo who was named the opening day starter, but where is he in his career and could this be the season he reaches the next mountain top? The QB conversation has taken a new turn after the words from Bucky Brooks & Rich Eisen who have made recent comments about the way we treat NFL QBs. 

Brock and Salk discuss how you manage your feelings and expectations off Spring Training results before getting the breaking news that UW Athletic Director Troy Dannen is out at UW and will be heading to Nebraska. The man who broke the news, Pete Thamel, joins the guys to discuss what happened before Brock's Blue 88. 

Salk opens the show with some data shared by ESPN's Mike Clay that outlines how each team is ranked by their individual unit, and the Seahawks find themselves at #1 at the WR position... and dead last at OL. Mariners scorched the Rockies, Hawks add a couple players, and the MLB season is officially underway in Korea. We revisit the conversation with Rich Eisen. 

Is MLB headed for a big lockout after this CBA? Salk says MLB teams spent $1 billion less this offseason and the RSN issues have ownership nervous about the future. It could lead to ownership asking for an overhaul of this entire system. Brock says that a long lockout would be tough but if it creates a more level playing field and closes the gap between the haves and have nots, it could improve the game in the long run. Then, we discuss the Seahawks QB situation. Geno Smith is the starter but how much of a chance will sam Howell get to show what he can do in training camp? Plus, you're not ready for today's Ranked.

Brock & Salk get to talk to one of their old favorite players from last season, infielder Josh Rojas who explains the process of shifting positions from 2B to 3B, how he separates his work into "two buckets" and more. To get the current temperature on the team, the guys are joined by M's broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith.