On this weeks episode of the Sodo Mojo Off-Season Podcast, we take a look back at the 2017 Seattle Mariners bullpen. What went right? What went wrong? What will the bullpen look like next year? Dan Clark joins us, and has a few ideas for what the Mariners can do to sure up their bullpen, including 2 or 3 potential trade targets! Who do you think would the Mariners bullpen? Let us know on Twitter @sodomojoFS or find us on Facebook! Be sure you guys check out the website here https://sodomojo.com ...
Oct 26, 2017•40 min
We are back with part 2 of the Sodo Mojo Outfield review. This time we are joined by Nick Lee of Emerald City Swagger, East Village Times and of the Legion of 12 Radio Podcast! Nick and Colby take a look back at the Mariners outfield in 2017. Was it accepetable? Surprisngly good? Dissapointingly bad? The guys also dive into what GM Jerry Dipoto should be looking to add for 2018. Could the Mariners make a splash by adding some young power? Or could the Mariners spend big and bring in Lorenzo Cain...
Oct 20, 2017•35 min
On this weeks episode of the Sodo Mojo Off Season podcast, Dan Clark and Colby Patnode dive into the Mariners outfield in part 1 of our 2 part podcast. We discuss: What went right for the Mariners OF in 2017? What went wrong?What are the expectations for Ben Gamel, Mitch Haniger, and Guillermo Heredia in 2018?Do the Mariners need to add a true center fielder? Or do you trust Mitch Haniger in CF?Who is our ideal starting OF for the Mariners on Opening Day 2018?Could the Mariners trade Ben Gamel? ...
Oct 18, 2017•29 min
Hey guys, we are back with Part 2 of our Starting Pitching Primer on Episode 2 of the Sodo Mojo Off-Season Podcast! We continue our discussion on what happened with the Seattle Mariners starting pitching in 2017, this time with Sodo Mojo contributor Dan Clark! Next week we will be joined by Nick Lee of Emerald City Swagger to break down the Mariners Outfield in 2017 and going forward! We are still looking for contributors for sodomojo.com! If you would like to join the team and talk some Mariner...
Oct 11, 2017•30 min
On Part 1 of the second installment of the Sodo Mojo off-season Podcast, we are joined by special guest TJ Moulton and we take a look at the starting rotation! On part 1, we break down the recent comments from Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto about what went wrong in 2017 and what to expect in 2018. What can we expect from Felix Hernandez moving forward? Who was the biggest surprise in 2017? The biggest dissapointment? We also briefly look ahead to a few potential targets for acquisition this off-season...
Oct 07, 2017•30 min
Hey guys! A rather dissapointing end to what was an interesting season. The Mariners finish the year 78-84, 6 games back of the second Wild Card spot. We now turn our attention to the off-season, and announce our weekly podcast schedule for the winter months! For the winter, we will have 1 show a week released either Wednesday or Thursday. If there is a major move made by the Mariners, we will do a special "breaking news" type of show. Also, we need your guys help to make our show and website be...
Oct 04, 2017•23 min
After getting swept by Baltimore, the Mariners returned home to Safeco Field and swept the Oakland A's... only to be swept again by the Houston Astros. Now, the Mariners season is truly on the line, as 3 games against the Angels and 4 game against the Texas Rangers wil but decide whether the Mariners can continue to fight, or if the volume of injuries will finally do them in. Its go time! We breakdown the pitching matchups, talk about who needs to do what, and more on Episode 7 of the Sodo Mojo ...
Sep 08, 2017•10 min
Since our last pod, things have not gone well. They have dropped 5 straight, and now sit 4.5 games back with 5 teams ahead of them for the final Wild Card spot. The Mariners now open up a 9 game homestand after spending almost all of August on the road. Jerry Dipoto made a move to sure up the rotation now, and to get a jump start on a mediocre 2017 Free Agent SP class. We discuss Mike Leake and the rest of the pitching matchups in what looks like a must sweep series for the Mariners. The Mariner...
Sep 01, 2017•10 min
It was a rough weekend for Mariners fans. They lost 2 of 3 to the New York Yankees, including a 10-1 loss on Sunday that saw 5 errors commited in the first inning. But what did the Mariners really lose? Short answer, 2 games. But in the standings, they are exactly where they were entering the Yankee series, just 1.5 games back of the second Wild Card. The pitching matchups look relatively even in a crucial series against Baltimore. The Orioles sit just .5 games behind the Mariners and just 2 gam...
Aug 28, 2017•10 min
After a series of mini pods, we are back to our full length show! On episode 15 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast, we take a look back at the series win over the Atlanta Braves and also look ahead to the big series in New York against the Yankees. What would be a successful weekend for the Mariners? Dan, Will and Colby eat some crow on former whipping boy, and now staff ace (I can't believe this is accuarate) Erasmo Ramirez. How impactful are the injuries to Robinson Cano and Guillermo Heredia? All this ...
Aug 25, 2017•26 min
The Seattle Mariners got back to their winning ways on Monday, defeating the Atlanta Braves 6-5 in a truly bizarre fashion. Andrew Albers pitched a good game and even contributed at the plate, going 1-1 with an RBI and 2 sac bunts. Yonder Alonso had another big day, driving in 3 runs with 3 hits. The Mariners bullpen held on to the early 6-2 lead, as Nick Vincent and Edwin Diaz slammed the door shut, recoring the final 7 outs on just 12 pitches. The Mariners now sit just 1 game back of the Twins...
Aug 22, 2017•9 min
The Seattle Mariners sleep walked their way into a 3-0 loss on Sunday, where they were shut down by Seattle native Blake Snell. Despite the dissapointing result, the Mariners still took the series 2 games to 1. Unfortunately for the Mariners, Kansas City, Los Angeles, and Minnesota all won, pushing the Mariners into a tie with KC, both teams now 1.5 games back of the Angels and Twins. The Mariners start a new series tonight in Atlanta, where Andrew Albers takes the ball for the Mariners....
Aug 21, 2017•12 min
Welcome back to episode 2 of the Sodo Mojo Mini Cast. It was a great day for the Seattle Mariners. After a big time 7-1 win, the Seattle Mariners got the losses they needed from Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and Texas. Erasmo Ramirez was excellent again last night, and our own Will Stone wrote about it. You can check that out by clicking here. The offensive onslaught was capped by a monsterous home run by Nelson Cruz, the longest home run hit in Tropicana Field history. You can che...
Aug 19, 2017•14 min
Like it or not, the Seattle Mariners refuse to die in the chase for one of the AL Wild Card spots. So for the next 5 weeks, we will document their chase with a shorter, mini podcast to keep you informed on what went down the day before, and how it affected the Mariners! Join us for game breakdown, a look at the standings, and what is on deck all in 10-15 minutes! Have no fear, our regular, full length pod will return soon! Be sure to visit the website sodomojo.com or find us on Facebook or Twitt...
Aug 18, 2017•9 min
On Episode 14 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast, Colby, Dan, Riley and Will sit down to discuss the latest acquisition of Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto. Why did he acquire Yonder Alonso instead of a pitcher? Where will Alonso play? And what about Danny Valencia. We (by we, I mean mostly Colby) also complain about how misused Erasmo Ramirez is. Are there any starters out their that can help the Mariners rotation? Who takes David Phelps job, and what do we expect from Felix Hernandez?
Aug 09, 2017•23 min
On Episode 13 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast, Will Stone and Colby Patnode breakdown the trades of last few weeks. The Mariners add David Phelps, Marco Gonzales, and Erasmo Ramirez in July, but failed to make a move at the deadline. Did they do enough to make a playoff push? Also, we talk about the Sonny Gray rumor and answer a simple question: what are prospects really worth? Should the Mariners trade away their best prospect for the right piece even if it depletes the system? The guys discuss whethe...
Aug 01, 2017•43 min
The MLB All-Star break is here. During the most boring time on the baseball calender, Riley, Will and Colby sit down and talk about Mariners baseball. On episode 12, we talk about the Mariners at the break. Where is the team and which direction should they go? Do they Buy, Sell, or Hold? Felix Hernandez had an encouraging start on Sunday. Are we ready to call him "back?" What did he do differently that lead to his success? Is it sustainable? Finally, Riley and Will play Deal or No Deal with 5 se...
Jul 11, 2017•53 min
After a 5 week break, we are back with Episode 11 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast. Contributors Colby Patnode, Dan Clark, and Riley Baker join site expert Will Stone to discuss a variety of topics. On this Episode, topics of discussion include: James Paxton since return from the DL. Big Maple has struggled his last 3 starts, and the fastball velo has steadily declined in each start. Is it Injuries or mechanics? What is our concern level?The MLB Draft was last week. Colby Patnode breaks down the top 2 p...
Jun 20, 2017•29 min
After a week hiatus, we are back for the 10th edition of the Sodo Mojo Podcast! On this weeks show, we breakdown the recent string of injuries to plague the Mariners. James Paxton heads to the DL with a strained left forearm, the team lost 2 relievers during the same at bat, and can hitters please stop smacking balls off our pitchers legs? The Mariners had a sucessful home stand, winning both series and finishing 4-2. The team now sits at 15-17 as they head out on the road in what looks like fav...
May 08, 2017•28 min
What a crazy week it was! On Episode 009 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast, Riley Baker and Colby Patnode cover: The surprising dessignation of Leonys Martin. Why did it happen?Whats next for Martin? For the Mariners?Do you like it?We also review the week that was, including: the continued road struggles of the MarinersThe reemergence of Nelson CruzThe wacky week of the bullpenYovani Gallardo's brilliance?Finally we take a lok ahead to the next week of the Mariners Jean Segura is due back on Tuesday. Wha...
Apr 24, 2017•35 min
In episode 008 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast, we cover the week that was for the Seattle Mariners, in which the team went 4-2. Among topics of discussion are: The good, the bad, and the ugliness of the Mariners bullpen. Did we over look the importance of Steve Cishek?Is this a long term issue, or just a short term slumpThe middle of the Mariners order is slowly starting to heat up What are we seeing from Cano, Cruz and Seager? Have they figured things out?Are our expectations of the "big 3" too high ...
Apr 18, 2017•1 hr 1 min
-Interesting Stat run scoring -1st week breakdown intro -What do you think is going on with M’s offense? How to fix it? -What good thing stood out to you for each of the starters? What do each need to work on? -Are you missing Smyly? -What to do about George Springer? How can pitchers adjust to him? -At the plate and on the base paths, what needs to change? how do you think that change takes place? -offseason made a lot of fielding adjustments, have you seen the upgrade in the field? -Who’s your...
Apr 12, 2017•44 min
On Episode 6 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast, we discuss: Interesting Stat (Iwakuma 4 walks last start) in all start (spring and regular season) only twice threw 4 walksIntro pitching woesWhat is the Impact of Smyly injury?Can Miranda fill the role?Final spring training thoughtsAre we happy with the final roster? Surprised?What changes do you think servais will make early on? Who is the first man up?Peoples voice: how would you feel if a stranger sent you a cake in the mail?
Apr 03, 2017•42 min
Interesting stat of the week: Do split squad records matter?Spring Training Update: Motter earning utility spot? Boog Powell staying hot and a look at the team’s record.Who’s impressing you?WBC (Cruz homers, Diaz closing)What do these moments tell you about these guys if anything?Felix on fire last two startsWhat does this tell you about his potential 2017?-Valencia alone at first? thoughts on this and sending vogelbach to AAA-Bullpen breakdown, eight-man pen-Who stands out in the pen for you?-P...
Mar 28, 2017•57 min
In episode #004 of the Sodo Mojo podcast, Nick Lee of EmeraldCitySwagger.com and Colby Patnode of SodoMojo.com to discuss a plethora of topics. Felix Hernandez hit 93.6 mph in his start for Venezuela in his start on Wednesday. Is this a sign of things to come, or just a one time thing? Plus, the Mariners have made a few epic comebacks in Spring Training, does that change our minds about the team. Team USA is in the semi-finals of the WBC. Are you excited? Does this alter your opinion on the tour...
Mar 21, 2017•51 min
On Episode #003 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast we cover: -Interesting stat of the week (stolen bases, double steals)-Spring Intro -now that games are on tv, what are you noticing (good or bad)-any player(s) impressing you?-WBC Intro (short segment)Does the Mariners poor pitching concern you?Outfield breakdown Intro -Upgrade/downgrade at each spot? Why?-one word that describes this outfield-People’s Voice (questions) -What if Mike Z flops this year, Is Lucroy an option?-Why don’t big USA players do the...
Mar 13, 2017•49 min
On Episode 2 of the Sodo Mojo Podcast, we cover: -Spring Training Intro including Jerry Dipoto's Chase De Jong trade-Who’s exceeding expectations in the first week?-Who’s underperforming in the first week?-Are the Mariners big wins making you believe a little more that this could be a good year? World Baseball Classic talkWho are you most looking forward to watch this WBC?What do you think about the addition of Segura on DR roster?Are you excited to see young guns Gaviglio and Valle pitch on a b...
Mar 06, 2017•31 min
On Episode 001 of "New" Sodo Mojo podcast,we cover a variety of topics including: Most impactful off-season acquisitionSpring Training battlesThe value of Spring Training: Do results matter?Are the Mariners a playoff team? Plus, a discussion on the World Baseball Classic. Do you like the WBC? What are you watching for? Does it help the players?Do you want to see Mariners players play in the tournament? One of our contributor thinks Felix Hernandez is being selfish. How? Find out by listening to ...
Feb 27, 2017•34 min
