The Wheelhouse, Ep. 057 outline

Plenty to talk about after an active trade deadline for the Mariners

Could we see Justin Dunn in Seattle soon?

The trade deadline makes for a busy time for a GM so, after a week away, we’re back at it on The Wheelhouse—with plenty to talk about. As Aaron gets a much-deserved break, I fill in and chat with Jerry Dipoto about those deadline moves, building a division contender, young pitching and more.

Here’s everything we covered on this episode:

• 1:02 — How the single trade deadline makes this time of year a little different for a GM
• 2:12 — How do the Mariners build a division contender on the level of the Astros?
• 3:31 — The importance of building through young players
• 4:36 — J.P. Crawford’s tremendous stop and throw vs. the Tigers on the last homestand
• 6:10 — Themes and strategies in looking to improve the team at the trade deadline
• 7:50 — The trade sending Roenis Elías and Hunter Strickland to the Nationals for a trio of prospects
• 10:55 — Taking a chance on some high-upside prospects
• 11:47 — The trade sending Mike Leake to the Diamondbacks in exchange for INF José Caballero
• 13:45 — How the Mariners prepare for trades and, in particular, last-minute trades
• 16:44 — Justus Sheffield’s dominance since joining the Arkansas Travelers
• 19:55 — The consistent strong pitching of Justin Dunn
• 21:30 — Why is it important to keep that Travs group together to compete for a championship?
• 24:00 — Checking in on Jarred Kelenic
• 26:55 — Stump J.D.
• 31:30 — Listener question: What is your all-time favorite spot for a Cubano sandwich?
• 34:00 — Listener question: Can you tell us about the international prospects the Mariners signed in this July 2 class?
• 37:20 — Building depth back up in the farm system
• 39:00 — Around the Horn on upcoming games at T-Mobile Park

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