Lookout Landing Podcast 63: A Deep Dive into the Mariners' Infield




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Summary: 0:45: We talk about surviving #Snowmageddon, and Kate brags about Philadelphia's snow protocol. 2:39: Matthew breaks down the concept of this podcast series, examining every position group on the Mariners. Matthew would like you to know that this idea was his. 4:15: A brief destruction of Howard Schultz's presidental run and a ringing endorsement for Gary Payton. 6:15: We begin our trip around the infield by examining the first base position, and then try to enter Jerry Dipoto's mind. 10:00: Everyone's rooting for you, RyOn. 13:00: Who do you trust more with a first-base glove, EE or Vogey? 20:11: Tim Beckham, utility guy? and the the value of positional versatility.  24:50: Kyle Seager: bounce back candidate? Kate says no, but mentions blast motion data. John bemoans Kyle's inability to beat shifts and the Mariners' third base prospects. 35:33: Kate drags the White Sox' dirty laundry across town. Matthew debuts a terrible Hawk Harrelson impression. 38:27: John questions the validity of salisbury steak. 42:00: Mariners' catching depth and a tribute to Tuffy Gosewich. 55:40: A requiem for Bryson Brigman and discussion of Ketel Marte, centerfielder.  63:00 A discussion of the Mariners' potential 2021 infield and Matthew challenging Blake Griffin to a fight.  68:00: We end with wild predictions!