The Hot Stove

On the Final Cactus League Report of 2023 Gary Hill, Shannon Drayer, and Aaron Goldsmith get you ready for the start of regular season, they talk to Mariners Pitcher Andrés Muñoz, Outfielder A. J. Pollock, and Athletic Mariners Reporter Corey Brock. 

Mariners Director of Player Development Justin Toole, his experience of his new role and working with the farm clubs, his career of playing baseball and playing all 9 positions in one 9 inning game // Amateur Scout Scott Hunter, explains what the off season looks like for a scout, how scouting has evolved over the years in terms of secrets and the world of Map Quest, what makes a player a 1st round pick // Club Reporter Daniel Kramer, what can the Mariners replicate this year that they did last year, Jared Kelenic is one players to watch, will he have his big year in 2023 // Show wrap up 

Welcome to The Hot Stove, a week away from Spring Training action! // Mariners Relief Pitcher Penn Murfee, update on getting to Spring Training and his guitar playing / song writing, how did he go from position player to pitcher, he blacked out when the Mariners ended the drought // Mariners 3rd Base Coach Manny Acta, explains how he thinks the shift change will effect the offense, Pitch clock and its effect on the pitchers / runners, with the WBC going on some of the younger guys will get a chance to show off their skills // Mariners Utility Player Sam Haggerty, he walks us through his recovery and is excited to get back on the field, discusses what the new normal will be with all the rule changes

Continuing from the preseason Mariners Media Lunch with newly acquired OF Teoscar Hernandez and 2023 Bullpen Coach Stephen Vogt. Plus a preview of the A's season with broadcaster Chris Townsend. 

Shannon Drayer and Gary Hill catch you up from the Mariners Media Lunch. This hour includes extended conversations with Cal Raleigh and Jerry Dipoto. 

Mariners Assistant General Manager Andy McKay joins the show to talk about his journey to his new promotion and his time overseeing the Mariners farm club system, there is no support staff with the Mariners everyone plays a part  // Andy McKay felt some validation when the Mariners ended the drought, Andy believes he knew Cal Raleigh was going to hit that walk-off homerun, a deep dive into Andy McKay's offseason library collection, what were some good books he read in the offseason, Andy gives major props to Aaron Goldsmith for his ability to bring the game to life over the TV and radio // Sam Blum a writer for The Athletic who covers the Angels joins Gary and Aaron to talk about the news of the almost sale of the Angels, believes if there was a sale it would have been for a record amount in the MLB, what is it going to take to keep Ohtani on the Angels, the Angels have gone for more of short term investments in terms of players than going big in free agency // Show wrap up 

Gary Hill and Aaron Goldsmith are joined by Mariners Starting Pitcher Logan Gilbert, they talk about Logan's offseason and if the facial hair will make another appearance, talking about pitches and how Logan describes the differences of a few of them //  Logan Gilbert talks about learning new pitches and how to get the best version of each pitch for you, it was amazing that every starting pitcher made every start last season, Cal Raleigh's walk-off homerun to end the drought was the most fun Logan Gilbert has ever had playing baseball, Pitch clock rules: not too worried about it for Logan // Mariners Pitching Coach Pete Woodworth joins Gary and Aaron to talk about his Pitching Coach award from 2022, first impressions of Luis Castillo and his mound visits, talks pitching planning and how pitchers who have more options brings the unpredictable factor when facing batters // Pete Woodworth describes the culture of the Mariners bullpen, normally the relievers and starters are a little more separated, but the Mariners have broken through that wall and are more of a complete unit, Flexen and Diego Castillo are the two pitching choices from Pete to make a fly ball catch or emergency outfielders, George Kirby hates mound visits

Seattle Mariners Player Cooper Hummel joins the show and talks about his childhood as a Mariners fan and how he got through the ranks of high school and college baseball // Steve Sparks from the Houston Astros Broadcast Team // Seattle Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh breaks down the highlights from the 2022 season, ending the drought, playing through injury // Show wrap up 

Welcome to The Hot Stove // Seattle Mariners Manager Scott Servais joins the show to talk about the upcoming season, rule changes, and their offseason acquisitions // Senior Director for Player Procurement Dave Cameron // Dave Cameron Continued

Paul Sewald joins Gary, Rick, and Shannon to talk about the 2022 season and ending the drought, a look into his 2023 goals and preparation // Paul Sewald Continued // Frankie Thon Jr. joins the show  // Wrapping up the show and previewing next week and Spring Training