Mike Salk

Brock and Salk discuss Scott Servais being the clear choice for AL manager of the year after Friday's win and the Orioles continuing to spiral. Then, Pete Carroll joins the show to discuss Geno Smith's impressive performance, Rashaad Penny's explosiveness, the defensive struggles, Tariq Woolen's big pick six, and why he stands by the challenge flags he threw.

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The poetic nature of Rick Rizzs calling the biggest moment of the Mariners in recent memory was made so much better by the picture he painted in the moment so we listen to the inning one more time. Geno Smith's numbers have been... staggering. Really, really good. And we're not sure if that should require an apology from the "QB Aficionado" Salk himself. Lots of Takeaways from this game but Salk is thrilled by Penny's performance and Tariq Woolen's pick-6, but there's still a lot left to be desired by the defense.

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As great and poetic as the Mariners clinching was, Salk asks the question - who or what is the main reason for this playoff push? Salk has 5 reasons: Pitching, Youth, Julio, Culture, and the playoff expansion has to be included. We go over some of the celebration moments and discuss how funny/interesting it was to see a beer bong in the clubhouse. Should we be apologizing for thinking Geno Smith would be terrible?? Brock's Blue 88 covers the underrated difference maker for the Hawks offense, best part of Waldron’s gameplan and what happened to the Huskies on Friday?

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The days of "same old Mariners" are gone as the M's clinch their first playoff berth since 2001 and everybody is absolutely thrilled that it happened the way it did and decide to re-live the experience with Justin who was in the stadium Friday night. The Seahawks also got a win in Detroit behind a scorigami of 48-45 as Geno Smith put up great numbers. Unfortunately we can't say the same for the defense. 

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Salk reflects on the M's decision to rebuild and how it has led them to being on the verge of their first playoff berth in twenty years. Then, we take your calls on the excitement surrounding the possibility the M's clinch tonight and we have a Ranked themed around the M's celebration after a win.

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Joe Fann is among the throngs of Mariners fans who cannot wait to celebrate with the rest of Seattle when the drought ends, but it hasn't happened yet. Gee Scott (Gee & Ursula, 97.3 KIRO) joins Salk for his weekly appearance to discuss the changes the Seahawks are going to make on Sunday vs the Lions and double-down on his wild playoff prediction for the Mariners.

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It was an incredibly emotional night at the ballpark but Salk says the M's winning the game was the 3rd most important thing that happened last night behind Mitch Haniger and Jarred Kelenic both going yard twice. A close third place was the M's playing clean-ish in the field and not giving away outs. One person who is really excited about the potential end of the drought is Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer who shares her insights from last night's game. Salk shares us some "Post-season 101" tips for those of us who have never experienced playoff baseball. 

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One step closer to the playoffs! The Mariners will play tonight w/ a chance to clinch their first postseason berth in two decades after an after-innings, chaos ball win in extra innings vs. the Rangers. Scott Servais said they would "end the drought" tonight, and boy do we hope so. Revisiting yesterday's Jerry Dipoto Show to get more perspective on this current team as we anticipate the first glimpse of Seattle playoff baseball in a long, long time.

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Justin and Maura act out some of the Mean Tweets that get directed at Brock during his college broadcasts. Then, we have a discussion on the M's needing their power back heading into the playoffs and bring you another edition of Ranked.

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What does your lineup look like when Julio returns? Does Kelenic stay in left field? Salk has a lot of scenarios and examples of how it could look on Monday if Julio returns on time which it sounds like he will. Another exciting episode of The Jerry Dipoto Show highlights some interesting insight about the Luis Castillo extension, injury updates to key bats and how the team is playing ahead of a potential playoff berth. 

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