Stove with Chuck Powell and Anders Hirst

Luke Arkins, author of Mariners Consigliere joins the show to talk about the Mariners off season: how confident to be in the Mariners staying healthy, the 3B position, if the team added enough offense, some predictions for the season, the Ohtani situation, and much more.

Chuck and Anders return in the latest edition of "Stove" and the big discussion is the health of the Mariners bullpen going into the season. They also get into the debate between adding to the team via free agency vs via trade, and how much should you care about spring training stats?

Chuck Powell and Anders Hirst give their offseason grades for each trade, look forward to the season as spring training is here, and maybe some predictions thrown in there...

Chuck Powell and Anders Hirst break down the move for Gregory Santos, what the Mariners gave up to get him and if he can be a big piece at the back end of the bullpen. Fangraphs also came out with their playoffs and world series odds, and the Mariners are surprisingly high on both lists. Can Julio hit another level in 2024?

Chuck and Anders break down the latest deal the Mariners made as they acquire Twins 2B Jorge Polanco in exchange for Justin Topa, Gabriel Gonzalez, Anthony DeSclafani, and Darren Brown.

The Mariners (of course) made moves right after our last episodeof "Stove", so Chuck and Anders break it all down as Mitch Haniger is coming back, but the Mariners have to give up Robbie Ray to the Giants in return. The M's also add Luke Raley from the Rays in exchange for Jose Caballero.

Chuck Powell and Anders Hirst break down the signing of Mitch Garver for the Mariners. Unfortunately, nothing else has really happened around the league, why is that? Plus, Chuck begs the question on if Matt Brash should be a starter.

Shohei Ohtani has chosen the Dodgers, so Chuck and Anders vent about the deal and what could be next for the Mariners. Who's directive is it to cut payroll? Ownership or Jerry? Can the Mariners still build a World Series roster with their financial restrictions?

Chuck and Anders react to the Jarred Kelenic trade and what that means for the Mariners financially, do fans have a right to be angry? Chuck also gives another update on Shohei Ohtani, and trade ideas that fix everything even in the new supposed budget for the Mariners.

Chuck Powell and Anders HIrst give an update on Shohei Ohtani, break down the latest news heading into winter meetings including the Blake Snell situation, and react more to the Eugenio Suarez trade.