Lookout Landing

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The whole crew Kate, John and Evan are back in for the second podcast of 2023, basking in the afterglow of the freshly finished Seattle Seahawks season and looking ahead to spring training just around the corner. First up, "the Phoenix" Felnin Celsten is finally here. After what feels like 2 plus years of speculation linking the top international prospect to the team, the deal has finally come to fruition. Next up Kate gives a deeper analysis on Dylan Wilson out of Curaçao and notes the Mariners success in drafting out of Venezuela (Felix!). John ponders the Mariners success with international pitchers and the tangled web it weaves. Next the whole gang answers twitter questions for our wonderful listeners and diagnoses the fix for the Seattle Mariners arbitration cases. Are you nervous about the negotiations with Teoscar in arbitration? Would you extend him now, or early in the season, or do you let him walk? Can you confirm details of Matt Festa’s tales of Pete Davidson friendshi

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The whole crew Kate, John and Evan are back in a new year with a new flow to dig into an all new, fully decked out Mariners squad. First up, newest Mariner AJ Pollock gets an extended break down, as we look back at Zach Mason’s article on his very specific platoon splits and what it could all mean for Jarred’s playing time. Next Kate looks at Justin Topa: 2023 bullpen man of mystery. With only 18 major league innings in three years is he a wild card/dark horse to break out in the bullpen? Finally the whole crew asks the question: is this it for the Mariners? If not, who is still out there? John throws out a few names of outfielders available via trade who could raise the floor. Lastly we look forward to a new season with spring training on the horizon. What are you most looking forward to seeing when the team comes back for camp? Will you feel robbed if anyone besides Julio is on the cover of the show?   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTru

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The whole crew Kate, John and Evan are back to discuss the discord in the Mariner discourse. Beginning with some strange comments from Jerry out of the Winter Meetings, onto a much maligned Mike Salk article on 710 and wrapping up with scathing comments from Jeff Passan about how “greedy” Mariners fans are wanting the team to invest, there is much to discuss. Where do you stand on the Mariners spending? Do you trust the plan? Do you think the team still has moves to make, or is this it? How did you respond to Jerry’s comments? Let us know how you’ve been responding to the discourse in the comments below. Lastly, the crew dives into a pool of Twitter question about outfielders, free agents and former uber prospect Jarred Kelenic.   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! Trader Jerry strikes again! After adding Teoscar Hernandez several weeks ago, the Mariners have continued to forge the 2023 roster by acquiring long-rumored Mariner and much needed second baseman Kolten Wong in exchange for struggling prospect Abraham Toro and Jesse “change of scenery” Winker. The crew Kate Preusser and John Trupin are here (Evan is out sick) to fit all the pieces together and see how the Mariners currently stack up against their primary competition: The Houston Astros (who just signed Jose Abreu) and the Texas Rangers (who just signed Jacob deGrom). While this trade seemingly closes the door on signing one of the big ticket free agent infielders, it also closes a big hole in the Mariners infield and opens up the possibility to use prospects and free agent dollars to add at other positions. With some interesting options available on the trade market, do you think this was the right strategy for the team? Who would you like to see the team acquire (Brian Reynolds)

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew Kate Preusser and John Trupin are joined by staff writer Zach Mason to uncover the secrets of The Lookout Landing Awards. But first up, the crew analyzes the Kyle Lewis for Cooper Hummel trade, noting how hard the road in Seattle has been for Kyle. Zach espouses a deeply dangerous opinion on Taylor Swift. Do you think Taylor Swift live lives up to the hype? Are you rooting for Kyle Lewis: Arizona Diamondbacks DH? Tell us your favorite memory of the 2019 rookie of the year in the comments below. Zach smoothly segues into the 2022 Lookout Landing Awards, aka “The Lookies”, formerly “The Landies”. Prospect of the Year, goes to a rising pitcher star, but Kate reminds all that Harry Ford had a star making season in his own right. Everyone collectively glows over man and the vibe that is Eugenio Suarez, Mariners legend. Macklemore catches a little shade but Luis Castillo gets his flowers for a sterling introductory season in Seattle. Cal Raleigh rightfully takes the Hit of the

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew Kate Preusser, Evan James and John Trupin are back to feast on mid-November hot stove cooking. Scott was shafted in the Manager of the Year voting in favor of Terry Francona, Julio Rodriguez was rightfully crowned Rookie of the Year and the Mariners have traded Erik Swanson and Adam Macko for Teoscar Hernández. It’s a whirlwind start to the stove season and I would ask you faithful listeners, how would you rate these moves? Teoscar adds a real bat in an otherwise sparse outfield group, even if the defense is somewhat suspect. New bullpen arms Luke Weaver, Gabe Speier and Easton McGee start filling out “the pile”, but let us know if you have a dark horse in that group. Are you excited to see Isaiah Campbell attempt to wrestle away the title of “best stache in the northwest” from Gardner Minshew? How do you see his infusion of dad energy meshing with the team’s existing vibe? Are you sad about Casey Sadler? Let us know in the comments. Lastly we look forward into the hot st

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew Kate Preusser, Evan James and John Trupin are back in the habit of looking forward with the 2022 season firmly in the rear view mirror. John kicks off the chat with a deep dive on the Houston Astros roster and how they might be looking to patch a few leaky spots this offseason. Next Kate looks at Mitch Haniger and his continuing fit in Seattle versus what he might get on the free agent market. Then John looks at the newest Mariner, Luke Weaver, who just arrived from Kansas City and may have a future role in the Seattle bullpen. We collectively marvel at how healthy the Mariners have been while acknowledging a need to plan for worse faring in the future. Lastly the whole crew takes a wider glance at the 40 man roster and where some squeeze might come for the current players.   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho

Hello Seattle Mariner fans. The crew Kate Preusser Evan James and John Trupin come together in the aftermath of a brilliant season to dig deep and provide the dissection it deserves. First and foremost, a reminder to check out Kate’s interview with C Trent Rosecrans from last week, which gives some wider context and detail to the Jesse Winker story and his current relationship with the Mariners. We dig a little deeper and reflect on that conversation in light of some of the new reporting from Divish and general twitter scuttlebutt. Next up Kate recounts her first-hand experience at the stadium during the playoffs and the roller coaster ride of accompanying emotions. John and Evan look at some of the holes on the roster and how those spots could be filled with external talent to build on the prospect foundation. In closing everyone steps back to appreciate just how special the season has been and how grateful we are as a site to have been a part of it. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew John Trupin and Evan James are here to preview the Mariners coming home to Seattle and T-Mobile Park to face the Houston Astros with the season on the line. Do or die, lose and you’re out of the playoffs, it all comes down to this. But John and Evan are here to celebrate the 2002 Mariners and the incredible season that has unfolded. From Julio breaking camp with the team, to the end of the playoff drought and a two game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays, this team deserves some flowers before it’s all over, one way or another. We hope everyone gets a chance to make it out to T-Mobile Park tomorrow to see the first playoff game in Seattle in 20 years and be a part of that elusive history. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! On this episode Kate Preusser, Zach Gottschalk and Jacob Parr are here to look forward to the American League Division Series against (who else but the Seattle Mariners most hated and dangerous rival) The Houston Astros. Yes indeed, if the Mariners intend to reach the mountain top they first have a dragon to slay. From a narrative perspective this feels like it was inevitable; You can’t be the best if you can’t beat the best and make no mistake, the Astros have (despite the cheating) been the best. Kate brings up a great point, that after the sour post season exit last season, it feels like the Astros are fighting for how legitimately their legacy will be remembered. The Mariners on the other hand find themselves in the comfortable role of underdog ready to take on the world. The crew breaks down the Houston lineup and rotation the Mariners are set to face and assesses our chances and advantages at each position. Lastly everyone picks series awards for the victorious Mariners, and

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! This episode Lookout Landing captain Kate Preusser is joined by special guest and Cincinnati Reds writer for the Athletic, C. Trent Rosecrans to talk all things baseball but specifically some Reds/Mariners imports making waves in the Pacific Northwest. Kate praises the Mariners for acquiring Suarez & Castillo while lamenting that such foundational, all start caliber players found themselves moved at all. Trent gives a brief history of Luis Castillo, newly minted Mariner ace. Trent praises the camaraderie between Winker, Suarez and Castillo and predicts it portends great things for the Mariners. Kate and Trent dive deep on Suarez’s good vibes only policy and how it has blossomed into the Mariners collective dance routine. Trent illuminates for Mariners fans just how hard the loss of (literally ALL of) the Red’s All Stars has been for the Cincinnati faithful and perhaps how hard it has been for those same players as well. The duo discusses Winker and tries to make sense of a perplex

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew Kate Preusser Evan James and Shay Weintraub are here to celebrate the Mariners historic playoff comeback against the Toronto Blue Jays. Shay talks about meeting new people at a watch party in Rhode Island and the general experience of making the Mariners a social event. She then takes us through the game step by step, riding the emotional roller coaster from the lows down 8-1 to the highs of the eventual 10-9 victory. Kate looks at the moment where it all turned for the Mariners and assesses the pitch perfect team chemistry that created this moment. Lastly everyone gives out a series MVP award with a surprise dark horse pick from Shay. We will answer all The Houston Astros and American League Division Series questions on the next pod!   TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/ShayHeyKid_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com

Well Seattle Mariners fans, we did it. Kate Preusser, Evan James and John Trupin are here to celebrate the Mariners first playoff berth in more than 20 years. Dead tired and possibly hungover, we are here to revel in the glory that has eluded us for so long. Where to start? The 2022 Mariners are awash with young success stories who came through last night. Eight lockdown innings from a Logan Gilbert who was throwing harder than he has ever thrown in his life. An absolutely unhittable inning of relief from rookie Matt Brash. The best defensive play of Luis Torrens catching career to catch a steal immediately before the A’s would score their only run of the night. And of course, Cal Raleigh, he who was demoted merely months ago, puts a 4 in front of his WAR total with the 9th inning, 2 out home run that has already made him a Seattle legend. We break down our individual stories for the night from different perspectives and give out flowers for the biggest game in an era. For a team that was 10 games under .500

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew Kate Preusser Evan James and Nick Tucker are here to dig into the Mariners as they enter the most critical homestretch of games in a decade of baseball. Is Luis Castillo good to go for the playoffs? The crew breaks down his up and down performance across his first few months with the Mariners as tries to assess his immediate future, while acknowledging how important he is to the future. Will Jarred get Jesse Winkers playoff roster spot? Will the rotation find their groove in time to save the season? Who is or isn’t hurt? The crew has all the answers you crave on an off day. With upcoming series against the Texas Rangers, the Oakland Athletics and the Detroit Tigers to close out the season, the Mariners find themselves short on time to heat up. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew Kate Preusser John Trupin and Evan James are here to diagnose the many maladies ailing the injured mariners. Who would we start in a 3 game playoff series? What do we make of Jake Lamb? Does Jarred Kelenic have a place on this roster yet this season? Is Brian O’Keefe? We have all the spicy details and wild predictions you need. We chat extensively about the roster and the general shape that it’s in (not great) but ultimately conclude that the cavalry is not coming and one way or another, the heroes of 2022 are already here. Lastly Kate makes a pitch for the next meet up at Growler Guys in Seattle next Saturday, September 24th at 4:10 PM. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew Kate Preusser and Evan James are joined by staff writer Jacob Parr to dig in to the Mariners latest hot streak. After basking in the glow of the Geno, Geno & Julio week, The Mariners find themselves firmly locked in the driver's seat on the road to a playoff game. While it sure seems like the competition outside the big three (Seattle, Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays) has begun to fade, the Mariners face some regression of their own from within. Is Ty France healthy enough to come up big? Should we worry about JP’s offense? The crew has the hot scoop ready to serve. We give Cal some flowers for being an offensive juggernaut and acknowledge Julio has run away with the rookie of the year award. Evan raves about Sam Haggerty, 2022 Mariners living legend. Lastly, the crew takes a bevy of listener questions about the bullpen, Mitch Haniger and Pumpkin Spice Everything. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/Ka

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are joined by prodigal son and Lookout Landing alumni Matthew Roberson to talk all things Mariners on this joyous 200th episode celebration. Matthew extols the virtues of properly numbering your players as the Yankees approach a digit drought. We dig into twitter questions for Matthew on Edwin Diaz and the much heralded Summer of Mark Canha. The crew looks at the performance of the Mariners and Jerry Dipoto and try to sort out what is luck and what is legitimate foundation. We wrap with a look ahead at who the Mariners might face in the playoffs and our preferred matchups to bring victory to Seattle. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/mroberson22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The crew John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are back to business and prepped to roll into the final quarter of the season. Kate recaps a successful Lookout Landing softball game and a tremendous Ichiro celebration weekend. On the subject of playoffs, listener questions abound, and the crew assess the field in front of the Mariners: the Tampa Bay Rays, the Cleveland Guardians, the Baltimore Orioles, the Minnesota Twins and perhaps, just maybe, the La Russa cursed Chicago White Sox. Everyone gives their preferred matchup in the first round if the goal is a playoff victory. Kate lobbies for Marco to start a playoff game if the opponent is susceptible to his repertoire (Cleveland specifically). Lastly, Kate recounts her experience converting new Julio fans and seeing the fever spread first hand. TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio Learn more about your ad choices. V

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! The J Rod show has been renewed with a 7 season order! The boys John Trupin and Evan James are joined by resident contract consigliere Grant Bron$don who is here to break down the big news of the day: Julio Rodriguez has agreed to an extension with the Seattle Mariners. Needless to say, the contract has numerous options and potential futures, but guarantees Julio will be a Mariner for a long time yet to come. It’s a tremendous investment in the team for the current playoff run and the future foundation of which Julio is set to be the central fixture. In the wake of such action there are questions: Who does the team sign next? We have all the answers you need. https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/gbronsdon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! After a busy trade deadline and crispy summer month, the full crew of John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are back to business to discuss a tidy little sweep of the disintegrating, wet cheese pile we call the Los Angeles Angels. Is Ohtani done with the Angels? Is Mike Trout’s spine wet sand? We’ve got the hot takes and cold deets on the American League West. We dig into the great unraveling of the Texas Rangers with President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels out, and Manager Chris Woodward right there with him. We look at Luis Castillo and marvel at how he just might be Jerry’s greatest trade, despite the cost. We try to recall our favorite games of the year out of so many good options, especially with the 9th inning magic of late. We wrap with a smattering of listener questions and a shout out to Evan White, who is alive! and raking again in Tacoma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices