Mike Salk

One trade in and Salk is LOVING the Mariners offseason so far. Teoscar Hernandez is what this lineup was missing and there are 3 reasons why: he hits doubles, he drives in runs and he is well-liked. Salk says the M's still have “pitching surplus" and they haven’t even dipped into free agency yet. Salk wrote an article about how Seahawks Owner Jody Allen deserves far more credit for her role in the Seahawks success this season and explains why. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: what will Hawks self scout identify, who were the best conflict resolution players he ever played with, and what can save Russell Wilson’s season?

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The show starts with Salk saying we found the newest petty member of the show based off a Tweet posted last night regarding Russell Wilson and his wristband that was present in his press conference yesterday. Salk starts to discuss why he loves the Teoscar Hernandez trade and we can't believe that he would have lead the Mariners in doubles last year. We revisit yesterday's KJ Wright show to hear his thoughts from Germany and if (and when) the Seahawks should sign Geno Smith to an extension.

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Mariners general manager Justin Hollander joins Brock and Salk to discuss their trade for Teoscar Hernández. Then, Brock discusses UW's biggest win of the season in Washington Wednesday and Justin and Salk have a Ranked inspired by the anniversary of a rocket launch.

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Today's episode of the KJ Wright Show covers his time watching the Seahawks & Buccaneers in Germany and what the conversations were like with the former ex-LBs that he traveled with. Brock & Salk ask KJ to explain what he saw on the line of scrimmage and why they weren't able to stop the run, leadership in a locker room and if he's ready for a longterm Geno Smith signing.

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Salk was on the radio in Chicago yesterday and asked to explain what the Seahawks did to build around Russell Wilson and admits that he is becoming more and more convinced that this Geno Smith thing is going to happen and it will be at least somewhat long-term. Brock & Salk are joined by Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer to discuss MOY & ROY awards and are interrupted by trade news that the Mariners have acquired OF Teoscar Hernández from Toronto in exchange for reliever Casey Sadler and LHP prospect Adam Macko.

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Salk starts the show with a half-rant on why Mariners manager Scott Servais didn't win Manager of the Year, but also why he actually came in 3rd place. Salk offers a few reasons why that might be, but surprise: east coast bias! We revisit yesterday's Pete Carroll Show to set up today's conversation about the Seahawks heading into the bye week.

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Brock and Salk discuss reports that the M's are shopping Marco Gonzales and Chris Flexen and willing to trade Jesse Winker. Then, Pete Carroll sits down to discuss their experience in Munich, facing Tom Brady, expecting a less run heavy game script from the Bucs, considering more of future with Geno Smith and Drew Lock and what he's seeing in other successful teams around the NFL this season.

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Justin Hollander spoke with Mike Lefko and Joe Fann yesterday about being active in trades and free agency this offseason, so do we think there are some moves coming soon? Jon Morosi brought up a potential Teoscar Hernandez for Flexen trade on MLB Network which pretty much everybody agrees would be a great move. Former Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck's name was brought up by Trent Dilfer recently when describing Geno Smith's 2nd chance, so we ask Matt himself about the "lonely work" and how he capitalized on his opportunity.

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The Geno Smith era conversation continues with Brock and Salk, but Brock says ultimately he would extend Geno and see what else is left. With Julio Rodriguez officially winning Rookie of the Year, Brock & Salk "rank" their favorite moments from his rookie season and everybody is surprised about how many memories there were in the season. Brock's 'Blue 88' answers: what is the opportunity the Seahawks have to mimic what the Eagles are doing? What was the biggest challenge for K9 Sunday in Germany? Who is Michael Penix NFL comp? 

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Salk starts the show with a big congratulations to AL Rookie of the Year Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners who won almost unanimously with 29 votes. With the amount of time Seahawks fans have had to rate, grade and consider Geno Smith as the QB of the future... do you really want to extend him? If so, for how long? Salk opens the phones to hear what Seahawks fans to answer the question: is this the start of the Geno Smith era? Most of the answers are yes, but disagree on for how long. 

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