Wednesday, February 22, 2012 @ 4:34pm
What to expect from the new-look Franklin Gutierrez
You can always count on spring training to provide more than one story about a player claiming to be in the best shape of his life.
Such is the case this year with Franklin Gutierrez. By all accounts, the Mariners center fielder has the bulging muscles to prove it.
Gutierrez arrived at spring training noticeably bigger, reportedly having added 10-15 pounds of muscle over the offseason. With his improved strength and the stomach issues that have slowed him for parts of the last two seasons apparently under control, Mariners manager Eric Wedge thinks Gutierrez is in line for a bounce-back season.
"It's really evident at home plate. It's obviously evident in his stature and the way he's carrying himself," Wedge said of Gutierrez, who hit .224 in 92 games last season. "You see that confidence in his eyes. You see that strength in his persona -- all those things that really will play into him getting back on track. I've said it before, I really feel like he's going to have a heck of a year for us."
Bob and Groz offer their expectations for Gutierrez in the video below.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 @ 11:39am
Wednesday Poll Question
Today's Bob and Groz Poll Question:
Who will be more successful in the new-look Mariners lineup?
- Ichiro and Figgins will be successful
- Ichiro will have success, Figgins will not
- Figgins will have success, Ichiro will not
- Neither Ichiro nor Figgins will be successful
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 @ 4:07pm
What the rest of the Mariners' lineup should look like
Two places in the Mariners' batting order appear to be set now that manager Eric Wedge has told reporters that Chone Figgins will lead off and Ichiro will hit third.
Bob and Groz put on their manager hats and attempt to fill out the remainder of Seattle's batting order.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012 @ 10:46am
Tuesday Poll Question
Today's Bob and Groz Poll Question:
Should Eric Wedge make Chone Figgins the M's leadoff hitter?
- Yes
- No
Friday, February 17, 2012 @ 4:32pm
Councilmember Nick Licata's change of heart
Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata was one of the stronger opponents of previous proposals that could have built an arena and kept the Sonics in town.
He has since apologized for his infamous 2006 contention that losing the Sonics would have "close to zero" cultural impact on the city. Now, he says that on first glance he likes Christopher Hansen's proposal to build an arena in SoDo that could bring the NBA back to Seattle, as well as the NHL.
Bob and Groz share what they took from their conversation with Licata on Friday.
You can download Friday's podcast here.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012 @ 1:22pm
Bob and Groz Arena Corner
If you want to get involved in supporting the new arena proposal, here's a few ways you can get involved:
You can also email city and county officials to voice your support:
Mayor Mike McGinn's office: (206) 684-4000
Click here to email the Mayor.
Seattle City Council email: council@seattle.gov
To contact City Council Members individually, click here.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 @ 11:56am
Thursday Poll Question
Today's Bob and Groz Poll Question:
What is your level of confidence that the arena proposal announced today WILL get done?
- Very confident
- Cautiously optimistic
- Not confident
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 @ 4:33pm
Early impressions of Mariners catcher Jesus Montero
Jesus Montero gave "Bob and Groz" what you might call a safe answer when asked Wednesday about the possibility of moving from catcher to first base or designated hitter.
"I don't know about that. I don't make any decisions. I want to catch; I've been working at it for six years already, so that's what I want to do right now," he said. "I don't make any decisions in the organization, so whatever they want me to do I will do it for them. I will help them at any place, but right now I'm focused on catching right now."
Montero, who was acquired in a trade with the Yankees last month, also talked about the relationship he has formed with fellow catcher Miguel Olivo and his approach to his first spring training with the Mariners.
Bob and Groz give their impressions of Montero after speaking with him for the first time.
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