Updated Feb 13, 2013 - 5:21 pm
Felix's emotional signing sends strong message about state of Mariners
"It was one of the most emotional things I've ever heard," said Groz in today's Bob and Groz wrap up video following the contract signing.
"It touched a lot of people and I think you really heard how much in his voice how much it meant to him to stay here in Seattle and how attached he was to the organization," added Bob.
But both agree the signing was more than emotional. It showed Felix' belief in the organization, and what the team is willing to do to field a winner.
"That is something that we can't undersell is the message that it sends and the expectation that it creates in that clubhouse," said Bob.
Mariners closer Tom Wilhelmsen couldn't agree more. He told Bob and Groz Felix's willingness to sign a long-term deal is a strong endorsement for the future and signals to players in the clubhouse the Mariners are putting their money where
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Bob Stelton is the co-host of "Bob and Groz". He came to 710 ESPN Seattle from 101 ESPN in St. Louis and had previously worked for Sporting News Radio in Chicago and Santa Monica, Calif. Bob began his radio career in Seattle in 1997 after a failed attempt to become a rock star. 
Dave Grosby is the co-host of "Bob and Groz." The Groz has spent the last 21 years of his 39-year broadcast career as a Seattle sports talk show host. Dave is also the play-by-play announcer for Seattle U basketball on KTTH 770. Before coming to Seattle, Dave worked at KFI in Los Angeles and KFBK in Sacramento. He's been married to his wife Bonnie for 23 years.
After two years as the producer for "Brock and Salk," Colin Paisley now produces "Bob and Groz." Colin also hosts "Seattle Sports at Night" with Tom Wassell and Matt Pitman. Colin came to 710 ESPN Seattle after five years at various FM music stations in Bellingham and Seattle. In addition to his time as producer and host, Colin likes to spend his time embracing his "Slacker Gen-Y" persona by napping and not caring about stuff. Plus he likes tons of bands you've never heard of, and once you hear of them he'll stop liking them.
