Are we finally nearing the end of the Rafael Montero experience? Last night's loss makes Kikuchi's start tonight that much more important. It could be his biggest start of the season. How concerned are you that his recent struggles continue?

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In Blue 42, Michael Bumpus discusses the NFL memo about unvaccinated players and the possibility of a forfeiture due to a COVID outbreak, his expectations for Jordyn Brooks, and how football differs from other sports when a player is struggling. Plus, with Texas and OU reportedly leaving the Big 12, we discuss whether the PAC-12 should look to expand.

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Danny says last night's M's loss was not as bad as it felt. Paul is a bit concerned about the bats and is done with Rafael Montero. Then, the NFL sent out a memo yesterday stating if a game cannot be rescheduled during the 18-week schedule due to a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players, the team with the outbreak will forfeit and be credited with a loss. Lots of twitter takes from players ensued...

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What do the M's have to gain in this homestand against their division rivals? What sort of statement could they make? Paul and Danny discuss that and review the Seattle Kraken's expansion draft. They were pretty conservative in their approach so far. Could we see the be more aggressive in free agency?

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In Blue 42, Brock discusses Fred Warner's huge deal, Texas and Oklahoma threatening to opt out of the Big 12 media agreement, and Bobby Wagner saying he hopes the Seahawks "make the right decision" when discussing K.J. Wright. Then, Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto discusses the importance of this 7 game homestand, where he stands on trade deadline additions, and Logan Gilbert's impressive body of work coming earlier than anticipated.

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If the M's are going to make the playoffs, this homestand is very important.  What does this stretch mean for the trade deadline? Then, we officially have a hockey team...with players! The Kraken were modest in their spending for the most part. Frank Seravalli joins us to discus what kind of movement we can expect on this roster in the near future. 

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The Mariners have played their way to playoff consideration. They’ve earned the right to be buyers at the deadline. Does that obligate ownership to open the checkbook? Plus, we go Around the NFL with stories from Nick Saban and Deion Sanders.

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In Blue 42, Michael Bumpus discusses what the Rams will do to replace injured running back Cam Akers, what he learned about Seahawks rookie wide receiver D'Wayne Eskridge after spending time with him last week and his expectations for Darrell Taylor.

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We had some technical issues at the beginning of the show so this podcast is a little shorter than usual. Chris Johnston of Hockey Night in Canada joins us to discuss the Kraken's potential moves in the expansion draft. Plus, Danny and Paul discuss the M's win last night and whether they were encouraged by Marco Gonzales' outing or not.

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Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times joins Danny and Paul to discuss whether Marco Gonzales can get back to form in the second half of the season and why he thinks the Mariners have to make some additions at the trade deadline. Plus, we go Around the NFL with stories on an Aaron Rodgers declining a contract extension and a free agent defensive tackle the Seahawks could consider.

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