Opening Day has finally arrived and we celebrated by recording the sixth episode of the Sodo Mojo Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss injuries, spring training and much more!
We open the show with a discussion of Hisashi Iwakuma’s rough spring training. Is anybody concerned with his poor command? What do we need to see from Iwakuma this year? Can he return to form? We discuss during this week’s Interesting Stat of the Week segment.
Of course, you cannot talk Mariners rotation in April without discussing the brutal news of Drew Smyly. He is going to miss a minimum of 6-8 weeks with a flexor strain in his forearm.
Can the Mariners weather storm? What do we expect from Ariel Miranda? We also kick around the idea of added pressure to the rest of the staff. Does that make a difference?
Our own Riley Baker has returned from Spring Training, and we discuss the vibe down in Peoria. Speaking of Spring Training, what did the guys think of the final week? What roster move surprised us the most? Who the heck is Dillon Overton?
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The Seattle Mariners are opening the season with an eight-man bullpen. Is this a permanent move? Or just a short term thing?Find out who we believe is the first player called up from AAA.
On episode 6, we kick around the idea of the Mariners kicking the tires on Melvin Upton. Does he make any sense for this ball club? Is Upton even willing to play in Seattle?
As the excitement of Opening Day looms, we discuss if the M’s playoff drought will finally end. Who makes the playoffs in the American League? Who will win the Most Valuable Player award?
Finally, on the People’s Voice, we discuss Alex Sommerfield’s proposal to send cake to a stranger. Is that a crazy idea (of course it is)?
Next: Keys To A Successful April
HERE. WE. GO. Mariners Fans, here is your first lineup of the season, 4/3 at the Houston @Astros. First pitch in just an hour, 5 PAC, 8 ET! pic.twitter.com/0DxuD1Sb86
— Seattle Mariners 365 (@Mariners365) April 3, 2017
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Happy Opening Day and Go M’s!
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