Jerry Dipoto-Every game from here on out is a playoff game
Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the M's locking in as they can see the finish line, Cal Raleigh's impressive play behind the plate recently, Julio's opposite field power, whether we could see Mike Ford at first base against righties, and the keys to the next three games in Texas.
Jerry Dipoto-How do you approach the final 16 games?
Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss a big win before a much needed off day, how they are approaching the final 16 games, his assessment of Luis Castillo's season, how important JP Crawford's leadership has been, an update on Jarred Kelenic, and some excitement over the talent in the minors.
Jerry Dipoto-On the bullpen, JP Crawford's offense, and Kelenic's return
Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the Red Series, his thoughts on some struggles for the bullpen in recent games, the work that JP Crawford did to have such an impressive offensive showing this year. thoughts on Dominic Canzone's unique batting stance, and when we could see Jarred Keleni…
Jerry Dipoto-On 21 wins in August
Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the M's franchise record month of August, Teoscar Hernandez's turnaround, JP Crawford being their most consistent player from day one this year, working the waiver wire and injury updates on Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez.
Jerry Dipoto-Everybody leaves that road trip feeling pretty good about where we're at
Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the M's second eight game win steak this month, why Munoz was used in the 9th over Brash yesterday, where they are at when it comes to pitching depth, whether a 6 man rotation is still an option, and how amazing Julio's performance was last week.
Jerry Dipoto-On the offense clicking, filling the closer role and injury updates
Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss a wild stretch of games for the M's, the offense starting to look like they expected all along, how Matt Brash and Andrés Muñoz are adjusting to filling the closer role, what he likes most about Julio's offensive spark, Luis Castillo making a choice to …
Jerry Dipoto-On how the M's have built on a foundation of pitching
Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the incredible amount of recent success the M's have had developing young starting pitching, how they utilize Arkansas and Tacoma in getting the pitchers ready for the big leagues, Emerson Hancock's debut, Scott Servais' role in this second half turn aro…
Jerry Dipoto-On the trade deadline and the M's heating up in second half
Jerry Dipoto joins Mike Salk and Brock Huard to discuss trading Paul Sewald to Arizona, his expectations for Dominic Canzone, Josh Rojas and Ryan Bliss, why they didn't make more moves at the deadline, and the importance of JP Crawford to them this season.
Jerry Dipoto-How have trade talks progressed so far?
Jerry Dipoto joins Brock and Salk to discuss the encouraging recent stretch for the M's, how trade talks have progressed so far, how he feels about rental players and how many teams are looking like buyers ahead of the deadline.
Jerry Dipoto-We have to find a way to be better than average offensively
Jerry Dipoto joins Mike Salk to discuss the M's disappointing stretch post all-star break, what's leading to some of the mistakes we're seeing, what can be done to improve the offense, how they will utilize Bryan Woo moving forward and if selling is on the table at the trade deadline.