Adam Jude on Mariners Shocking Manager Hire & the Problems Jason Kanzler Must Fix

Adam Jude of The Seattle Times joins AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun to break down the Seattle Mariners surprising decision to hire Jason Kanzler as their new manager following a disappointing 2026 season. Jude shares his first impressions of Kanzler's introductory press conference, explains why Seattle's front office believes the first-time manager is the right fit, and discusses the communication and leadership issues that contributed to the team's struggles under Dan Wilson. The guys debate Kanzler's unconventional background, Jerry Dipoto's decision-making and whether the Mariners are putting too much faith in analytics. Plus, Jude examines the struggles of Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez and Josh Naylor, the importance of getting Brendan Donovan healthy, and the pressure on Seattle to return to contention in 2027.

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