Mariners take the opener against the White Sox and Ian loves Josh Naylor.  We’re very excited about the length of this lineup right now.  Eno Sarris from the Athletic joins the show: do the Mariners have the best bullpen in baseball?  What does the hierarchy of the AL look like after the deadline?  Daily Power Play: do the Kraken have a roster construction issue?  Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum and Locked on Seahawks joins the show to talk about what he’s looking for in tomorrow’s preseason opener against the Raiders.  What type of reaction will Pete Carroll get in his return to Seattle?  Checking the Textline and Mariners RF Dom Canzone joins the show to talk about the “vibes” in the clubhouse and more!

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Ian has been having issues with obtaining his enhanced license, but finally got it done. When looking ahead to the Seahawks' preseason game, all bets should be on the Raiders because Pete Carroll is playing his starters. Today is the day before the day before! Carroll is coming to town with that WIN FOREVER attitude. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Ian to give his first-blush reaction to the Mariners moves at the trade deadline. He thinks they did the best they could without giving up a few major prospects. However, not a huge superstar-driven deadline overall. He thinks Ferguson will help the team more in the postseason. Joe absolutely loves Seattle's rotation and would put them up against anyone in the AL, plus, he would vote for George Kirby to start in the postseason, rather than come out of the bullpen. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to set the tone for Pete Carroll's first preseason game with the Raiders as Vegas comes to Seattle this week. He gives his latest projections for the Seahawks' roster and practice squad. John Lund, Unleashed! John starts off by telling us what's going on with his former broadcast partner, Greg Papa, who will be fighting a cancer diagnosis this season and taking a break from 49ers' play by play. What's going on with the kickers down in Santa Clara? Ian and Lund can both agree that Sean McVay pumping up Jimmy Garropolo in LA points to issues with Matt Stafford. Ian gives some final observations on drills at Seahawks HQ, we check in on the Text Line and finally talk to Softy.

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It was a great week for the Mariners last week, from the trade deadline to the series win vs the Rangers, and Ian is starting to believe.  Mollywhop Monday with Nathan Bishop and Chris Crawford as the boys are excited by what the team is doing in going for it all this year.  Mollywhop Monday continues: IF the playoffs started today, who would you want as the 3 starters?  Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joins the show to talk about Seahawks practice and what he’s looking for going into Thursdays Seahawks preseason game.  Checking the Textline.  Softy joins for cross talk.

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With the MLB trade deadline in the rearview, Ian reflects on the outstanding job Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander did with their acquisitions. We listen to Jerry Dipoto's explanation of the 'hows and whys' of the Mariners' acquisitions. We also hear from Geno Suarez, who is over the moon about returning to Seattle. Drew Lock, Seahawks QB tells Ian why he's so happy to be back with the Seahawks and what makes this place special. He discusses the familiarity he has with so many members of the team and his expectation of their success this season. The Snoqualmie Casino has upped their game and will be a destination for sports fans in our area. Corbin Smith and Rob Rang join Ian from Seahawks training camp to provide their unique perspectives on what they've seen so far. Rob takes us back to the draft, telling us what he expected from the rookie class upon joining the team. He and Corbin tell us whether each player is living up to or exceeding those expectations. We check in on the text line and talk to Softy.

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Chris Crawford joins Ian for a trade deadline special! Right off the bat we have breaking news within the AL West as the Astros agree to a trade to reacquire Carlos Correa from the Twins. We get first blush reactions to the moves the Mariners made so far. Eno Sarris, The Athletic reacts to the Mariners trades and where they stand with their new, bolstered roster. The odds are looking pretty good for the team as we look toward the postseason. Chris and Ian react to Eno's thoughts on the Mariners and just how excited we can be where they are right now. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum sits down with Ian at Seahawks HQ to discuss Charles Cross' finger surgery, as well as the look of the offensive line right now. Plus, the latest standouts at training camp. Chris jumps in with the latest MLB trade deadline moves.

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John Schneider is extended and another 3rd baseman not named Eugenio Suarez is off the board.  Mike Morris, Seahawks DE sits down with Ian to preview the season and discuss the defensive personnel this season. He also dives into the veterans in camp right now and how much rivalries matter.  Ian compares the last five years of John Schneider and Jerry Dipoto. While they might look the same on paper, there's quite a large difference.  Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny is LIVE at Seahawks training camp and reacts to John Schneider's contract extension, which he deems warranted. This is also only the second year where Schneider is the main man in charge. Danny maintains they have to find their unquestioned quarterback, and he might be on the roster right now.  Ian and Danny discuss the changes we've seen over the years in training camp, especially going back to the Jim Mora era. When looking at Jerry Dipoto's tenure, Danny contends that he's done the best he could with what he's been given - and the consistency shouldn't be overlooked. However, perhaps Jerry should speak as little as John Schneider does.  Danny weighs in on the NBA's continued absence in Seattle, why the Sonics left in the first place and why it's taking so long for their return.  Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins.  Checking in on the Text Line!  Crosstalk with Softy!

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Jalen Sundell, Seahawks OLineman sits down with Ian to discuss the difference between last year and now, especially considering the uphill battle he had to make the team last season. He talks about finally getting to hit people in training camp and gives us some insight on what to expect from Grey Zabel.  Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to talk about day one in pads yesterday. Demarcus Lawrence has 'old man strength' as he literally picked up Abe Lucas and moved him yesterday. It says more about DLaw than Lucas. Corbin was impressed by Oluwatimi as well.  Corbin stays with us to discuss the Seahawks' defense. Expectations are high - for a reason.  The Mariners won in Sacramento last night and it's hard to get over the 'spring training' stadium the A's play in. The Mariners may have won because of Ben Williamson yesterday, but we're really hoping this doesn't dampen the Geno Suarez talk. The market will dictate the next two days.  Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter! Joe takes us through the history of free agency and how players in the modern era are taking advantage of the system. He discusses the value of Ben Williamson and previews the next two days and what we're most likely to see.  Ian and Anders discuss the Mariners' 3rd base position.  John Lund, Unleashed! John says the thirst for Niners content in the Bay Area continues to be off the charts. They're going to have 6-8 starting rookies on the defense to start the season, which means many mistakes are looming. John and Ian also delve into the 'Sacramento' baseball scene and touch on NBA operations.  Checking in on the Text Line!  Crosstalk with Softy!

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Ian Furness laments the fact the NBA continues to use Seattle as leverage in expansion talks, and the goalpost keeps moving. When will we ever see the Sonics again?

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Robbie Ouzts, Seahawks FB sits down with Ian and is ready for the 'real football' to begin, as padded practices start today. He discusses how he sees his role as fullback in this offense, his experience at Alabama with Nick Saban, what we should know about his teammate Jalen Milroe and what he sees in Mile Macdonald. Bottom line, Ouzts can't wait to hit people. The Mariners split with the Angels this weekend, and it was a missed opportunity as the A's swept the Astros. Ian is ready for a balls and strikes challenge system. Ichiro was inducted into the Hall of Fame yesterday and we listen to the best part of his speech, which was just fantastic. Ichiro's commitment to the fans is above any. Kenny McIntosh went down with a significant knee injury over the weekend and it's feared to be season-ending. It's not good for the Seahawks but just a bummer for Kenny. Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian to break down this weekend' series against the Angels. Chris isn't happy with Dan Wilson's management of Bryan Woo on Friday, and feels as though there are times when the players haven't been backed up by their manager. We saw something similar with Logan Gilbert yesterday. However, he admits it's an eye test. Nathan says it's hard to know what happens behind closed clubhouse doors, but Wilson should've gotten himself ejected for Woo. Plus, thoughts on Josh Naylor's Seattle debut. How important is it for the Mariners to add to the roster over the next few days? They go through players available, who would help the most and what the M's would have to give up to get them. The guys reflect on Ichiro Suzuki as he was inducted into the MLB HOF this weekend. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum sits down to tell us what he saw over the weekend and the bummer that is Kenny McIntosh's ACL tear. It does create an opportunity for Damien Martinez, though. He also tells us what he's seen in the first four days of training camp, as well as why he's so excited to see the guys in pads today. Ian's interview with Ernest Jones IV last week procured some great insight on this team, as well as his own journey this past year. We listen back to the highlights. We Check in on the Text Line and Crosstalk with Softy!

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