The Wheelhouse with Jerry Dipoto

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto and broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith sit down to discuss the latest news and developments with the Seattle Mariners, from the viewpoint of the front office. Listen to or download individual episodes below, subscribe via iTunes or use your RSS reader so you never miss a single episode.

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Ep. 073: Sloppy Thurston
The Mariners have been playing really well and Jerry Dipoto will give us his keys to this nice stretch. Jerry will also give us his insights on what has made Chris Flexen so good and we recognize some heroes of the bullpen. There was a significant achievement by a player recently promoted in the Minors and we get to play Stump JD twice. We also take a listener question that you don’t want to miss.
42 min
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Ep. 072: J.P. PJs
We will explore the season J.P. Crawford is having offensively and defensively with Jerry Dipoto. He will share his thoughts on the Kyle Lewis news and opportunities for Taylor Trammell and Jake Fraley. We will check-in on Cal Raleigh and Jerry also seeks revenge in Stump JD.
37 min
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Ep. 071: Yusei Kikuchi
Yusei Kikuchi has been in a groove and Jerry Dipoto will give us his insights on what has been working so well for the lefty. He will give us his thoughts on the first look at both Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert. We will also talk about the hot start from Julio Rodríguez in Everett. We play Stump JD and will take a very topical listener question.
45 min
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Ep. 070: Kelenic and Gilbert
Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert have arrived and we will talk all about it with Jerry Dipoto.
28 min
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Ep. 069: The Pen
The 2021 season is underway and Jerry Dipoto shares his thoughts on the first few weeks. We will talk about the sensational bullpen and Mitch Haniger’s tremendous start. He will also update us on what is happening in Arizona. We will play Stump JD and take a listener question as well.
43 min
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Ep. 068: Hello 2021
The 2021 season for the Mariners has arrived and Jerry Dipoto is here to preview it . He will give us his insights on the opening night roster and we will talk about highlights from the spring.
62 min
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Ep. 067: Goodbye 2020
The 2020 season for the Mariners is in the books and Jerry Dipoto is here to review it. He will give us his insights on Kyle Lewis, Marco Gonzales, Justus Sheffield, Dylan Moore and more. Jerry will also discuss the offseason plans for the M’s. We will play Stump JD and take perhaps the best listener question ever.
70 min
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Ep. 066: Moore Cake
The Mariners were active at the trade deadline and Jerry Dipoto details the M’s biggest move. We take a look below the surface at the excellent season Dylan Moore is having. The defense has significantly improved since last season and Jerry gives us the reasons why. We revisit a time when Jerry pitched against the Mariners and something very usual took place. We also play Stump JD and take listener questions.
58 min
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Ep. 065: Nola!
It has been a long road for Austin Nola to Major League Baseball and Jerry Dipoto details how the journey has paid off. Leading Rookie of the Year candidate Kyle Lewis continues to surge and we talk about the most impressive aspect of his season. Jerry also describes the recent accomplishments of Evan White and Ljay Newsome. The MLB trade deadline is here and we talk about the unique challenges teams are facing this year. Jerry also details a trade already made. We play Stump JD and take listener questions.
57 min
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Ep. 064: Buck
As MLB celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Negro Leagues Jerry Dipoto marks the occasion by sharing personal stories of his time spent with Buck O’Neil. Jerry gives us an in-depth look at what makes Marco Gonzales so effective and gives us insight into the outstanding last few starts from Justus Sheffield. We check in with Tacoma and Aaron Goldsmith asks an intriguing question about Noelvi Marte’s power. We play Stump JD and take listener questions.
57 min
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Ep. 063: Crawford and Lewis
Jerry Dipoto, Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill discuss the first days of the 2020 season. Jerry details the great starts from Kyle Lewis and J.P. Crawford. We delve into the impact of Evan White’s defense. We also take a look at what is happening in Tacoma and Jerry answers some listener questions.
48 min
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Ep. 062: The Return
The Wheelhouse returns with the first episode of 2020. Jerry Dipoto, Aaron Goldsmith, and Gary Hill discuss how the organization is dealing with the current situation. We dive into the unique ways communication with players and staff are taking place. Jerry also details the challenges of preparing for the draft given the current circumstances. He also talks about the return of baseball in 2020.
59 min
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Ep. 061: 2020 Vision
Checking in with the first episode of The Wheelhouse of the offseason, and the final one with Colin O’Keefe on board, Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith discuss moves that include the Evan White extension, the free agent signings of Kendall Graveman and C.J. Edwards and a lot more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/WheelhouseNotes.
52 min
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Ep. 060: Laying the foundation
In the final episode of the 2019 season, recorded before game one vs. the A’s, Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith look back on the year that was, from storylines at the Major League level to immense progress down on the farm to what the offseason may hold. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/WheelhouseNotes. Thanks you to all our listeners for joining us for another year. We’ll be back again soon.
42 min
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Ep. 059: Kyle, Justin, Donnie and Art
Call-up season is here for real now. Checking in before game one vs. the Reds, Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith discuss Kyle Lewis and the three other new Mariners, the team’s in-house analytics platform, broadcasting life and a lot more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/WheelhouseNotes.
51 min
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Ep. 058: Daniel Kikuchi
Catching back up before the series vs. the Yankees, Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith discuss the four straight series wins by the Mariners, Kyle Seager’s resurgence, monster years from a number of top prospects and a lot more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog.
50 min
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Ep. 057: Trade deadline
Checking in from the Owners Suite at T-Mobile Park, Jerry Dipoto and Colin O’Keefe discuss how the Mariners build a division winner like the club we saw in Houston, the moves made at the trade deadline, young arms we may see soon and a lot more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog.
41 min
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Ep. 056: Fina11y
After some time away--thanks in parts to trips to Cooperstown and Modesto--the crew is back at it. Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith chat about the Edgar Martinez’s Hall of Fame Induction, the play of Austin Nola, the upcoming trade deadline, a trip to check out the Modesto Nuts and a lot more.
42 min
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Ep. 055: Cheese curds and a first-half recap
Sitting down before game two vs. the Cardinals, Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith discuss Daniel Vogelbach making the All-Star team, Jerry’s trip to check out the Arkansas Travelers, culinary fare in Wisconsin and more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog.
54 min
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Ep. 054: J.P. can play
Jerry Dipoto sits down with Colin O’Keefe, filling in for Aaron Goldsmith, as the pair discuss J.P. Crawford’s strong play, Domingo finding his footing, the whopping six Top 100 prospects, the Brewers “rebuild” and a lot more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog.
56 min
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Ep. 053: Looking at it in aggregate
Trade season is officially here and we’re breaking it down. Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith talk about the recent Edwin Encarnación deal and its surrounding context, also hitting on the team’s play lately, upside prospects at the lowest levels and, as always, a whole lote more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog.
48 min
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Ep. 052: Hundies
With the Draft just behind us, there’s so much to talk about. Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith chat remotely about the strategy behind a pitcher-heavy Draft class, Edwin Encarnación’s underrated career, Mallex Smith bouncing back and more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog.
56 min
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Ep. 051: The draft
Checking in after the road trip and before an 11-game homestand, Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith discuss all the work that goes into the upcoming draft, strong performances from a couple prospects and a lot more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog. 
31 min
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Ep. 050: The snack spread
Fifty episodes! In our latest, Jerry and Aaron catch up before the first game of the road trip to discuss an up-and-down homestand, All-Star campaigns, the upcoming draft, Logan Gilbert’s dominance and more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog. 
57 min
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Ep. 049: Whole lot of debuts
Catching up after a tough road trip, Jerry Dipoto and Aaron Goldsmith discuss some new faces in the clubhouse, Yusei Kikuchi’s strong run, various players working their way back and, as always, a lot more. Full episode outline at Mariners.com/Blog. 
42 min