A couple points on the Locklear thing. The K rate is 41% not 44%, and also you have to admit he got screwed by the ump on what should have been ball 4. Also the Home Run against Crochet wasn't in the middle of the plate it barely caught the lower inside corner. And as Ty said, it's a week. I also realize Colby doesn't put a lot of value in defense at 1B, but the difference between an average defender there and a great one is massive. Locklear looks like he's a great defender at 1B, and he made multiple plays this week that France likely doesn't make either because he isn't as tall and doesn't have the reach/doesn't have the range ability

@stardogMLB

11 күн бұрын

The AB before he hit one his HRs they pitched him 3 stright fastballs above the letters and he missed badly on all 3. For whatever reason they decided that they were going to pitch him down on his next AB. I like Lochlear, he's easy to root for.

@ProfessorGriffPDX

11 күн бұрын

Colby using small sample size to cement his point of 41% (incorrectly called 44%) K rate while not also realizing the small sample size could be causing that K rate is peak Colby argument right there, ha. That one strikeout you mentioned where he got rung up on a pitch on ball 4 way out of the zone would put his K% at about 38% which shows you how much each strikeout can alter the stats with this few PAs. And yeah, the slider he crushed was not a middle middle hanger. Still too early to tell, but he has looked pretty MLB ready so far.

@tjdeuceosix

11 күн бұрын

You can just grant Colby the inflated K rate; the sample size of K rate is no more an indicator that Locklear has a K problem than his wRC+ being an indicator that he should be an everyday player. Sample size is just too small.

@zacharyduncan6118

11 күн бұрын

He potentially saved at least once of those games against Texas with his defense

@kylesherman895

11 күн бұрын

All fair, but the meta point stands. It's frankly silly to suggest otherwise.

Not enough credit is being given to Service for starting Hancock against the Sox. A brilliant managerial move on many levels. One, it set up Castillo, Kirby, and Gilbert to pitch against the Rangers. Two, it gave Woo extra time to recover. Three, with Crochet starting for the Sox that was a game that would have been difficult to win anyway. Four, it showcased Hancock to the Sox for possible future dealings. And Hancock did have a strong start.

Fact of the matter is if you look across the MLB, especially with top prospects is that if a player has nothing to prove in the minors (locklear, Holliday, etc) then what does more minors time do? Seems nothing. Give the kid more time, he’s destroyed the minors, can’t make a decision for at least a month longer.

@joemc8488

11 күн бұрын

Didn't Locklear only come from AA? I would think he could use a few hundred more AB in AAA before extensive exposure to MLB pitching. Maybe gets called back up in Sept.?

@TonySopranosDuck1

10 күн бұрын

@@joemc8488 came from AAA, and my point is the gap between AAA and MLB pitching is so vast there is nothing left for him to prove. What can he learn from AAA pitching when hes already crushed it at that level. Across the minors, pitching prospects are shot to the majors now because the top ones stuff is so good their arm will break at some point and its better to use it at the majors. MLB ABs is what he needs, not more AAA ones, nothing to learn there in a hitters AAA league.

Honest Opinion/Feedback on show… Want to enjoy your guys show but it’s tough listening to Colby. He speaks so negatively about the players, and makes such big absolute statements about what they can/can’t do, as if he is the only voice of reason on all things baseball. Why speak so negatively about Locklear when he has come in and stepped up and made some big plays in his one week of play, and had a major impact on multiple games? Why would you just single out the one negative thing with his strikeouts, instead of highlighting all the positive things he has done? Doesn’t make much sense to me and he does it with so many different players. If you watch big media members/podcasters, they don’t speak that way about these players. They speak their opinion, but they always keep it respectful. Would recommend reflecting a little bit on how you speak about these dudes and how you present your takes. Respect your opinion and you definitely know what you’re talking about, but hard to put up with the negativity.

@Cwill69

9 күн бұрын

Especially coming from a guy who was never involved in high level athletics. He speaks with such certainty and it's based off of very little knowledge and no experience

These are your opinions, not the say-all-say-all dude c'mon.Locklear has 2 homers 2 doubles 2 game-saving plays in a week Ty France has 7 homers in 2 months Locklear is a power hitter c'mon upper deck roof open wind blowing in. I know it's the question But Ty France gets injured so much and really really slow.JMO.like MOJO better JMO lol

If the Pen gets Santos, Evans and Spier back, it's not all that easy to add to the pen. You're looking at Thornton, Voth being the guy off the team to add an arm in the pen.

In regards to relief pitching; Often pitching 1 inning ensures the other 8 still count for a win, do not discount what bringing in another arm to stabilize the final innings could do to close out some of these close games that are currently at risk.

I'd like to point out to you two trolls that TyLock is sticking around even though Ty France is back. Thanks for playing our game.

Locklear is the future at 1B. This will probably be France’s last year with us because of his showing so I would look to trade France or Canzone to get an upgraded corner outfielder. Keep my man Raley out there for the other. Locklear is younger, taller, has more power, speed and so far showing a great glove.

Agree. Thanks

Has anyone run the numbers on Seattle dominating the division? Record: 17-5 Run differential: 90/56 Road: 6-3 Home: 11-2 Seattle has shutout every West opponent at least once (2x vs TEX). Next division series @ LA July 11-14. Is this ‘only’ because of the division’s inferiority and injuries? If no, what is the biggest contributor?

Did Colby watch any of the games or even know what he’s talking about? Almost nothing he said about Locklear is even remotely true

@Coco-cz2dz

10 күн бұрын

For real, talks about pitching Locklear away when he hits those pitches. He doesn't do well with fastballs up and in like most hitters in the league.

@Cwill69

9 күн бұрын

Locklear practically won them a game against Kansas city. Colby is ignorant

The Mariners have a strike out problem.

@ScottServais-poet

11 күн бұрын

Right now it's not really a big deal. It's largely due to our batters forcing pitchers to strike them out, while running up the pitch count

@ScottServais-poet

11 күн бұрын

And that has paid off for us often. Very few quality starts against us

@McZsh

10 күн бұрын

Possibly, M's analytics are driving this K-rate!? Which would explain why they always play to their competition and even new players racking up more K's quickly.

@Cwill69

10 күн бұрын

The whole league does. Pitching is insane. The rubber needs to be moved back a foot or two.

There was this kid back in 1951 who was called up to the Bigs, went 1-for-12, hit a homer, then went 1-for-12 again. An awful first week+. It is said that he himself lacked confidence that he could nit major league pitching. Not yet, anyway. One pitcher joked that he might have been able to end the kid’s career right then and there. Anyway, sure didn’t look like an everyday player.

@ScottServais-poet

11 күн бұрын

Are you talking about Willie Mays or Mickey Mantle? Or who... idk this story lol

@kenruns

11 күн бұрын

@@ScottServais-poet Willie Mays. The pitcher who quipped was the one Mays hit the HR off of, Warren Spahn.

@tjtribble.

11 күн бұрын

Just because he’s not ready now doesn’t mean he won’t get a chance again. He’ll just work on some stuff in AAA and then come back.

@Cwill69

10 күн бұрын

Yeah Locklear will be ready to take over next year. He has held his own in the bigs though despite colby exaggerating. Dude would have the highest ops on our team if he qualified

@kenruns

10 күн бұрын

Willie Mays, 93, has left us. Thank you for all the great memories, Willie!

Go M's

🖐🛥🧒 Colby Flagged Luke Raley, Logan Gilbert, Josh Rojas, Bryan Woo, and Dylan Moore. Ty Flagged Bryce Miller, Jorge Polanco, Luis Urías, Mitch Garver, and Mitch Haniger.

We here early let's go lol

Look at JPs stats past couple weeks and make this same argument then.

@McZsh

10 күн бұрын

We should trade for Noelvi.

please stop fighting, mom and dad

I dont know if locklear is the guy or not but i am not highly convinced that ty france is the right fit either especially if he is worried for his job and rushes back to soon with a heal fracture when he is the slowest guy even with a healthy foot and its not particularly close on who is the second slowest

Well... they sent away Seby and kept Locklear at this point...

There is something to be said in baseball about the magic of the "it" factor. Tyler Locklear has the "it" factor. Just the feeling you get when you watch them on the field is that this guy belongs in the big leagues. I have no numbers behind my opinion, just the feeling I get when I put Locklear to the eye test.

I’d have to say Colby Patnode your an ass when it comes to locklear. 1 week in the bigs and your saying send him down. While Locklear is helping the mariners win keep your behind off the mic!

With the aid of hindsight, Id trade Tyson Miller and Blake Hunt for Baumman in a heartbeat (just stop attempting to get him career save #1)

@Cwill69

9 күн бұрын

Bauman was good early on but trash as of late. You seen Tyson Miller's numbers with the Cubs? He's killin

Hmm well i really think all this trade talk is a little disrespectful and shows a lack of character and loyalty. This is like you being out sick and people are trying to replace you.

@ScottServais-poet

11 күн бұрын

It's not like that at all. Trades are a fact of life in the MLB.

@McZsh

10 күн бұрын

​@@ScottServais-poetYes, as is Luis Robert's lack of durability, Bo Bichettes implosion, Pete Alonso's age and Brent Rookers unavailability to the M's.

Colby is insufferable when he leans into his schtick.

Colby, you're good, we appreciate you. Until you go crazy on a particular idea, and then you're insufferable. You can fix this.

Ty france wasn't good at beginning of year strikeingout alot we didn't get rid of him

That Locklear take is awful and Colby would fit in perfectly with Mariners GM's. Give up on them fast for no reason and then let blossom on other teams. He has had big moments and shown power in his first week as a major leaguer with a .780 OPS which is definitely solid. Oh and he's healthier than France, a faster baserunner, and much better defensively at 1st. GIVE HIM A SHOT AND LET HIM GROW!! Don't FFFF this up Mariners!!!!

@tjtribble.

11 күн бұрын

Sending him back to AAA is not giving up on him

@McZsh

10 күн бұрын

Where are the Mariners GM giving up on Locklear? If he keeps his pace at the plate, he will have 4 or 5 HR next Sunday; then you have better defense, a higher projected offense, less pay and better durability. It will be tough for France to retain his seat at the table. As it should be in a well-run team.

This show would be a lot better without Colby. Hes annoying AF

@Spencer_Plant_Projects

11 күн бұрын

Colby drives engagement

@trillhussman4613

11 күн бұрын

100%

@Spencer_Plant_Projects

11 күн бұрын

Colby shitting on things is refreshing. After reading the comments section I'm realizing how delusional our fanbase is and how they refuse to entertain opposing opinions while having some of the worst themselves. Seems like people would rather have this show hype and gush on prospects instead of being realistic about them...

Locklear is legit trade Garver and let France Dh

@Cwill69

9 күн бұрын

Trade Garver now that he's hitting well? No thanks. Wouldn't even get a ton for him

Colby has also proven to not know much about young players capabilities. Guy acted like Hancock was the worst pitcher of all time. Like hot garbage. I played ball for 20 years and have forgotten more about the game then this clown knows period. Locklear will be fine just needs a little more polishing in Triple A.