Roughly a Podcast

The fellas rejoice over Jarred Kelenic's breakout week, describe what it feels like to watch Luis Castillo at the peak of his powers, and let Gabe Speier sit with them at the cool kids table. 

Notes:

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• Erin Rowley's story about Vance Akres operating the roof at T-Mobile Park
• Mark Simon on Teoscar Hernandez's early season defense 
• The Anthony Bass tweet

Prior to game two against the Cubs, the boys chat about these sloppy-ass Mariners and Kolten Wong's struggles so far. Then they play "Guess That Ex-Mariner" to bring the mood up. Then they close things out with a heaping dose of love for Jarred Kelenic's development.

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Notes:

• The "I Think You Should Leave" sketch referenced
• Baseball-Reference.com
• Fangraphs.com

Phil and Brandon are coping just fine with the 2-5 start, thanks for asking. They discuss the Robbie Ray injury and then give five takeaways each through the first seven games of the season.

Notes:

• Stephen Coombs, PT, DPT, CSCS on the Robbie Ray injury
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Phil and Brandon run through nine lists of nine topics to preview this Mariners season. The lists were: Mariners baseball storylines we're interested in, Mariners non-baseball storylines we're interested in, MLB storylines we're interested in, guys who might be Mariners by August, prospects set to enjoy a big year, statistics that will define this year, things we'll be frustrated by this year, reasons to be optimistic about Jarred Kelenic, and, most importantly, the best looking Mariners. 

Notes:

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• Ryan Divish's mailbag about Jarred Kelenic
• Tom Verducci's story about Jarred Kelenic
• Esteban Rivera's story about Jarred Kelenic

Phil and Brandon reunite to model Vanilla Missile merchandise, break down what appears to be the Opening Day roster, reminisce on the five minutes where we thought Jarred Kelenic was traded, start the George KirCY campaign, debate the presence of aliens on Mercer Island, and somehow, more!

Notes:

• Jerry Dipoto's interview with Brock Huard and Ryan Rowland-Smith
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Brandon, who is Juan Solo this week with Phil on vacation, discusses his trip to Arizona for Spring Training, Jarred Kelenic's supernova spring, and where the 26-man roster stands as of now. You'll also hear Brandon and Phil's origin story and texts from Phil about the team from the past two weeks.

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Phil and Brandon continue to lock down the age-limits-at-restaurants beat with a report from Montgomery County, PA. Then they discuss baseball by deciding whether certain Mariners-related statements are "al dente" or need more time. 

Notes:

• Daniel Kramer's stats about Jarred Kelenic's exit velocities on Sunday
• Ryan Divish's quote about the Prelander Berroa trade
• Use promo code ROUGHLY at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com for 25% off your first order
• Jason Williams of the Cincinnati Enquirer on Thom Brennaman's future
• Follow us on Twitter @RoughlyAPodcast

Phils and Brandons are reporting for spring training. They discuss an ambitious New Jersey restaurant and then share their five most intriguing storylines heading into this season. 

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The fellas check in at the start of the winter meetings to run through the four major acquisitions the M's have made so far, preview the rest of the offseason, and, most importantly, bash Mariners Twitter. 

Note - This podcast was recorded minutes before Mitch Haniger signed with the San Francisco Giants.

Phil and Brandon muse on the ongoing World Series and approve of Julio Rodriguez's new partner. Then they try and fill out a 26-man roster and identify trade and free agent targets to fill the team's holes.

Phil and Brandon emerged from a post-Astros slumber! In this bad boy, they recap all the developments that have occurred since the end of the season and go through their 10 favorite moments from the 2022 season. 

Notes:

• Ryan Divish on 710 AM in Seattle on Jesse Winker
• Mariners' postseason press conference
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The Mariners are ALDS-bound and Phil and Brandon are reunited to rehash Saturday's epic comeback in Toronto. They use the McMahon Meme scale to demonstrate their excitement through the key moments of the game, look ahead to Houston (for as long as Brandon will let them), and think about who will throw the first pitch when the Mariners host their first playoff game since 2001.

Notes:

• The McMahon scale referenced 
• Follow @RoughlyAPodcast on Twitter
• Dave Sims' call of Santana's home run
• Matt Festa's devout mother
• Larry Stone's column
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Fresh off the M's 4-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the ALWS, Brandon hops on to provide roughly 15 minutes of reaction commentary. 

Brandon goes Juan Solo for a special pre-playoffs episode! Yes, playoffs! Those have been clinched! My god! 

Topics include: Haggerty injury, Marco Gonzales heroism, playoff roster predictions, Kirby vs. Robbie, and ideal playoff lineups.

Notes:

• Justin Hollander story in the Seattle Times
• Marco's act of heroism
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GO M'S!

The Mariners just clinched their first playoff appearance since 2001 and the guys react to it. No notes, no agenda. Just vibes and a not insignificant amount of Champagne.

GO M'S!

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Phil and Brandon engage in a bit of Mariners therapy to vent about the no good, very bad road trip from the depths of hell. After they've let the steam exit their ears, they discuss the Luis Castillo extension and the recent surge from Jarred Kelenic. 

This episode was recorded before the 9/27 game against the Texas Rangers.

Notes:

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• Fangraphs.com

Brandon debates whether Aaron Goldsmith is a better co-host than Phil and then the boys recap a no-good, very-bad week in Mariners. Then they decipher what's wrong with the team right now, decide which playoff seed might be ideal,  and introduce Luis Rengifo to the Get the Fuck Out of My Face Club.

Notes:

• Listen to last week's interview with Aaron Goldsmith!
• @SIS_Baseball on catcher leaders in defensive runs saved
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• Brendan Mullally of Elm Coffee Roaster in a Mariners hat
• MLB attendance data
• MLB will voluntarily recognize minor league union

Aaron Goldsmith joins the show in a 50th episode special! Brandon and Goldy talk about the M's epic 8-7 win over Atlanta, the magical ride this season has been, Julio Rodriguez, and how the word "roughly" entered Aaron's vernacular. 

Notes:

• Goldy's call of the Julio and Suarez bombs in the 9th last night
• Follow @heygoldy on Twitter
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Solo jack here as Brandon breaks down a soggy but successful trip to the midwest for the Mariners. He also gifts the world the All-Coffee Team it never knew it needed in an ad for Elm Coffee Roasters. Episode also breaks down JP Crawford, Erik Swanson, and Bombero Brash. 

Notes:

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• Robbie Ray's bug experience
• Fangraphs.com
• BaseballSavant.com

In the middle of a blowout against the Tigers, Brandon and Phil react to the Julio megadeal signed over the weekend, Abe Toro's triumphant return to the club, and other major news in Seattle. They also discuss George Kirby's phenomenal rookie year so far, and debate who should join the major league roster when rosters expand. They were wrong, by the way. 

Notes:

• The George Kirby tweet
• fangraphs.com
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