Mike Salk

How in the world did ESPN's "way too early rankings" end up with the M's starting rotation at 18th? Salk says if that is correct - the M's are in a world of trouble. KJ Wright joins the show ahead of a ski outing to discuss LeBron's ranking, his revised contract for Geno Smith, a Super Bowl prediction and even a tease into KJ's future.

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The ESPN redraft of the 2022 class validates the incredible job that John Schneider and Pete Carroll did, but can they repeat the success? Brock reflects on some of the attention he got coming out of high school and into college and can't imagine doing it the way LeBron did w/ all the hype. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers how Tariq Woolen developed from pick 153 to #3 in ESPN’s re-draft, will the Hawks pick up Jordyn Brook's option, and what is going on with the Pac 12's new media rights?

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The huge news of the day was the record breaking game for LeBron James as he passes Kareem to set the all-time scoring record in the NBA. Salk asks if there's ever been somebody to live up to the hype the since LeBron? We have some fun with Aaron Rodgers and his upcoming "darkness retreat" to determine his future in the NFL. The Kraken lose an ugly one in NY falling 4-0 to the Islanders.

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Brock and Salk answer questions about Geno Smith, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Bryce Miller in Buy or Sell. Then, we discuss Jarred Kelenic and whether the M's could find a solid left fielder in season if necessary. Plus, Justin and Salk bring you another edition of Ranked.

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ESPN ranked the best and worst value teams got out of QB's last year. Geno was the best QB in the "journeyman" category. This article does seem to illustrate how much having a QB on a rookie deal helps. Brock says that could help the Seahawks in the draft because teams will overvalue guys like Will Levis. ESPN's Jeff Passan joins Brock & Salk to discuss the Mariners roster ahead of Spring Training if where they stand in the division.

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There are some new mock drafts out from Matt Miller and Eric Edholm. Brock breaks down the players projected to go to the Seahawks. Would you be ok with them taking a WR (Jaxon Smith-Njigba) at pick 20 like Miller projects? Is the gap between Geno Smith and Drew Lock "Grand Canyon-esque" like Louis Riddick says? Brock's Blue 88 answers: where exactly is the biggest delta between Geno & Drew, where are Geno's growth areas and how similar are the numbers on paper between the Chiefs and Eagles?

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How do we know when someone has replaced the greatest of all time in something? Bob Condotta tells Bump and Stacy he would be stunned if Seahawks franchise tagged Geno Smith, the Kraken are back in action after the All-Star Break and Matty Beniers returns to the ice. Sean Payton is hired in Denver and makes it clear he is in charge. We revisit yesterday's conversation with Louis Riddick to hear him say he would re-sign Geno Smith.

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Salk, Brock and Justin nerd out over the Trajekt machine that the M's are able to use that imitates big league pitchers and doesn't make mistakes. They want to give it a try at spring training. Then, we revisit some of Louis Riddick's comments from earlier in the show on why he doesn't believe the Seahawks can just roll with Drew Lock and replicate the same success they had with Geno Smith. Plus, Justin and Salk list a ton of songs in Ranked.

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Brock & Salk lay out their expectations for this M's season and they include Brash as a leverage reliever, Tommy La Stella plays some third, JP having a better year, Ty France has to figure out two seamers in on his hands and is there some concern about Suarez regressing? ESPN's Louis Riddick joins Brock & Salk to discuss what he saw from the senior bowl and his view of Geno Smith's future in Seattle.

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Geno Smith spoke to the Pivot Podcast from the Pro Bowl and sounds confident that a deal with the Seahawks will get done. Does it change your confidence level at all? Brock asks the show: What can we learn by looking at past Seahawks off-seasons? Blue 88 answers who was QB1 at the Senior Bowl and how does he tie back to Seattle, who will Geno be waiting/watching the next few weeks to set and impact the QB market, and how did UW finish amongst its peers in the P12?

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