It's Never Sunny in Seattle

This week the big news is obviously the All Star Game coming to Seattle in 2023. Mikey and Evan reminisce about 2001, VHS tapes and Dave Neihaus. Evan refers to Kevin Martinez as Kevin Mathers for the second podcast in two days.

Assorted Musings:

We meet again Jake Fraley/Goodbye Marmo

Abe Toro: 3B or 2B

The misadventures of Cal and Logan

Paul Sewald: High Leverage Relief Ace and Mental Health Ally

Mikey's Yohan Ramirez Article: Is Yohan the next Paul Sewald?

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Today Evan James and Michael Ajeto are joined by Lookout Landing writer Anders Jorstad to talk Mariners. We kick it off with some minor league talk about Emerson Hancock, George Kirby and the young arms across the organization. We dip a little bit into Jerry’s new status, and how we expect it to influence the Mariners spending or not spending moving into the offseason. There’s much discussion about the short stop position, particularly Trevor Story and some of the other superstar names who might make sense as additions to the feeble Mariner infield. We look at some of the holes in the roster moving forward and theorize some ways to close those holes, and maybe which routes to doing so might be open. We look a little bit at the outfield and do some risk assessment on a very interesting but ultimately unreliable group of players. We take a look at the kids: Jarred and Cal, and preach some patience as they work through rookie struggles. Evan also repeatedly calls T Mobile Park “Safeco” and it confuses everyone; Shameful, disgusting behavior. Mikey and Evan forget that Wade Miley threw a no hitter this year. Lastly we eagerly anticipate the rise of Matt Brash: Relief Pitcher. Finally, Mikey gives a little tease for an article he is writing on ascending Mariner: Yohan Ramirez.

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This week is a banger as we dig into the new extensions for Scott and Jerry, and wax poetic about what it all might mean for the Mariners world series aspirations. We talk continuity in the front office as well as Jerry's new title as president of baseball operations. We look back at the trade deadline and examine how the roster is performing at this late stage in the season, and the dwindling but still flickering playoff hopes. We borrow liberally from Joe Doyle's infamous and controversial article about Jarred Kelenic on Lookout Landing, and assert his well considered opinions as our own. Lastly we touch on the newest reruns on the Mariners roster: Sheffield and (best hitter in AAA) Jose Marmolejos, and ponder their uncertain futures.

In this episode, Evan and Mikey talk about how the Mariners' trade deadline moves have aged, and how their playoff odds are looking.

In this episode, Evan and Mikey talk about the Mariners' trade deadline moves, and how they affect their playoff odds.

In this episode, Evan and Mikey discuss the state of the Mariners entering their seven-game stretch against division rivals before the trade deadline. They also discuss what would have happened if they wouldn't have rebuilt a few years ago, and also talk about Mikey's Luis Torrens article.

In this episode, Evan and Mikey are joined by Lookout Landing and Prospect Live's Joe Doyle to talk about the Mariners' draft picks. They also talk about their thoughts about first half performances and what can be expected from players in the second half.

In this episode, Andy, Evan, and Mikey talk potential targets in the forthcoming MLB Draft, All-Star Game picks and snubs, and discuss even further how Justus Sheffield needs to make adjustments. Also, Rafael Montero is...good?

In this episode, Andy, Evan, and Mikey discuss the Hector Santiago suspension and update the state of sticky stuff in MLB. They also touch on the success of J.T. Chargois and Paul Sewald, as well as the struggles of Justus Sheffield, Chris Flexen, and other pitchers.

In this episode, Evan and Mikey discuss the Mariners' staff's mistreatment of a fan in a viral clip last Friday, talk about the recent successes (and struggles) of various Mariners, as well as the consequences of MLB's enforcement of banning foreign substances.