Hour 4-New owner, new stadium for Seahawks?, thought on a 6 man rotation for M's, and what's up with Cal?

The Seahawks' potential new ownership and stadium future take center stage in this episode, with Brock and Salk expressing deep skepticism about the idea of tearing down Lumen Field. They argue that the stadium’s footprint is too constrained, its infrastructure solid, and the cost of rebuilding—especially with a $3 billion down payment for a double-digit stake—makes a full teardown highly unlikely. Instead, they see renovation, not demolition, as the logical path. The hosts also debate the appeal of potential buyers like Kosloff, who’s already in the Bay Area, versus distant owners like Wickersham, whose long commute undermines their credibility as active stakeholders. On the Mariners’ side, the conversation pivots to a controversial six-man rotation, which the hosts view as a short-term fix to manage a depleted bullpen and give Bryce Miller recovery time. While they acknowledge the need for experimentation, they question the wisdom of such a radical move in a World Series-contending season. The real concern, however, is Cal Raleigh’s offensive slump—his bat speed, contact quality, and overall performance have visibly declined, with both hosts pointing to accumulated fatigue from a grueling 2023 season, WBC participation, and off-season commitments. They stress that while Cal’s struggles are real, his ability to rebound is still very much in play, and the team must now focus on simplifying his approach and supporting him through the storm.