Podcast, Clips And Music

So… I’m looking for a few things and you people are always so nice to oblige. I bring this new task to you, the need for music. Not just any type of music, though you know me for being the SKA nut that I am, music for the new Sodo Mojo Podcasts that I’ll start producing starting this week.

I want to bring forth something that is … well kind of professional. I mean I am producing it so it’s not going to be that professional. Part of that is the need for introduction music and an assortment of sounds.

My goal is to put together a solid broadcast that is unique to what is out there. I’m not about trying to do what Matthew and Jeff do over at lookout landing or what Lonnie over at Marinercentral does. Both are great podcasts but I’m looking at trying to branch out.

We have averaged about 100 – 300 unique downloads on previous podcasts and with the activity at the site I imagine that will likely grow. This gives you local musicians (and I realize that the greater northwest area is blessed with these individuals) an opportunity to be heard. Send me a link to your work, be it Youtube or an embedded mp3 … whatever.

We do try to keep it a “family friendly” podcast so please be wise when submitting your work, as it of course will be selected based upon what we feel will best reflect those listening.

Contact me here or via e-mail or twitter. Whatever.

P.S. I’m kind of a big fan of Ska so… if you are a ska band and you enter this … there is a great chance you are going to get played.

A Small Investigation

Some of you may have seen a small exchange on twitter between myself and a few others about young pitching and Mariners prospects and the Rangers prospects.

I’m looking for Ranger fans who can give me their own version of their supporting organizations 10 best pitching prospects. It’s pretty easy to assume the top 3 would be something a long the lines of Martin Perez, Neil Ramirez and Robert Ross.

But, I would question who else would complete the top-10. I will query Ranger fans for a bout a week and then I’ll release my version of the Mariners top-10 pitching prospect and then we can have a little debate.

My Top-50 Prospects

I had like a short narrative associated with each player but never did get around to finishing it prior to my departure from Sodo Mojo and I thought I’d just get it all out there since it was sitting in my computer.

	Name	Rating	Age	Level	Pos
1	Jose Montero	9.8	23	MLB	C
2	Taijuan Walker	9.7	19	A+	RHSP
3	James Paxton	9.1	23	AA	LHSP
4	Dan Hultzen	9	22	AA	LHSP
5	Nick Franklin	8.7	21	AA	SS
6	Vinny Catricala	8.5	23	AA	LF
7	Erasmo Ramirez	8.31	21	AAA	RHP
8	Francisco Martinez	8.3	21	AA	3B
9	Bradly Miller	8.2	22	A+	SS
10	Phillips Castillo	8.1	18	A-	LF
11	Brandon Maurer	8	21	AA	SP
12	Steven Pryor	7.9	22	AAA	RHP
13	Tyler Marlette	7.6	18	A-	C
14	Chance Ruffin	7.55	23	AAA	RHP
15	Chih Hsien Chiang	7.53	24	AA	OF
16	Carter Capps	7.52	20	A	RHP
17	Forrest Snow	7.511	23	AAA	RHP
18	Jordan Shipers	7.51	21	A	LHP
19	Guillermo Pimentel	7.5	19	A	OF
20	Carlos Triunfel	7.4	22	AAA	SS
21	Alex Liddi	7.399	23	AAA	3B
22	Julio Morban	7.2	21	A+	CF
23	Stefan Romero	7.12	22	A+	2B/3B
24	Carson Smith	7.11	22	A	RHP
25	George Mieses	7.11	21	A	RHP
26	Jack Marder	7.1	21	A	C
27	Anthony Fernandez	7.02	22	A+	LHP
28	Tyler Burgoon	7.019	21	AA	RHP
29	Mauricio Robles	7.012	23	AAA	LHP
30	Jamal Austin	7.01	20	A+	CF
31	John Hicks	7	22	A+	C
32	Jonathan Arias	6.92	24	AA	RHP
33	Scott Savastano	6.91	26	AAA	UTL
34	Andrew Carraway	6.9	22	AAA	RHP
35	Jabari Blash	6.89	22	A	RF
36	Rich Poythress	6.8	23	AA	1B
37	Johermyn Chavez	6.7	23	AA	RF
38	Daniel Carroll	6.6	24	AA	LF
39	James Jones	6.509	23	AA	OF
40	Cavan Cohoes	6.508	18	A-	SS
41	Stephan Landazuri	6.5	22	A-	LHP
42	Cameron Hobson	6.5	22	A	LHP
43	James Gillheeney	6.3	24	AA	AA
44	Daniel Paolini	6.2	23	A+	2B
45	Steven Proscia	6.15	22	AA	3B
46	Alfredo Morales	6.11	20	A-	OF
47	Victor Sanchez	6.1	17	DSL	RHP
48	Felipe Burin	6.1	21	A-	3B
49	Martin Peguero	6.03	20	A-	SS
50	Mike McGee	6	23	A+	OF
1+	Steve Hensley	5.9	24	AAA	RHP

Podcast and Appearances

I’m a popular guy.

Stop laughing. My mom thinks so. If you care to have your ears ripped off or are unable to sleep you can listen to me and my best bud Bryant talk endlessly on end about something Mariners related.

Lonnie and I are getting together to record more minor league related stuff with a few other guests. If you care to hear people more knowledgeable than I talk about the Mariners organization and their minor league system.

I’ll be honest, with trying to grasp the art of getting moved in and then back to what is considered by many “real life” in general I haven’t kept up with things. Things being whatever is going on or associated with the Mariners in the past week.

But, I’m getting caught up and have my Xbox all setup to stream the Mariners game today. I hope you all enjoy the game and can appreciate what we all try to do in contributing to the fan base of the Mariners.

Community: Season 1 vs. Season 2

The family and I are out on the road and, yes, heading back to Montgomery from Seattle on a very excruciating and long road trip. Yesterday was my Grandfathers birthday and as it happened (actually I kind of forecasted a bit) I had the great opportunity to take part in his surprise party.

During this mini family reunion I got to spend time with my cousin/aunt (who are within 5 years of my age). They are the two who should be held responsible for me and unnatural affection for the show Community.

But I have become quitely concered with them and their decision making skills. During a conversation they both admitted that they only watched the first few episodes of season 2 and decided they were not going to watch anymore, as they believe, the show had reached its pinnacle.

Naturally, I’m appalled at this decision. I adore Season 2 –while it certainly has a low moment or two, there are moments it’s better than season 1– and have thoroughly enjoy the voyage thus far.

My question I pose to you… Am I crazy? (that’s a freebie) Are they crazy? How can I change their minds? Should I change their minds? Do I over value this show? Have I just bought into the hype that this show is quiet possibly the best show on TV?

Bottom line: I need feedback. Are they stupid for not watching more of Season 2 or have I just not realized that it’s already peeked.

Extra Credit: Is it still worth it to watch a show after it’s peeked? Have you ever done so willingly and do you see yourself doing it now with any show on TV (*cough*bigbangtheory*cough*)?

The Site Return To Usefulness

I know this blog has really died off over the past year with my addition to the Fansided editorial staff. But, as I turned in my resignation in last month,  of course there will be the time-to-time occurrence in which I have some thoughts that don’t fit in 170 character blocks. At this point I’ll be in need of a place to occasionally unleash those thoughts upon the world.

Since I have this place already set up I’m going to go ahead and run with it. I have a couple of long-term projects that I would love to spend some time putting together but until I get back to work (which starts next week) I won’t know what time commitments I have.

So for now I’ll just start back slow. I’m working on a putting the editing touches of my live blogging of my head-to-head fantasy team. Conducted back on Thursday it was a lot of fun but frustrating at the same time. So there is that.

Also, I’ll have the occasional rants about how awful Eric Wedge is, how stupid Dave Stern is and then those of you that have visited this site know I’m a TV junky so I’ll continue my blubbering about my favorite TV shows.

So here is to coherent and well put together blog posts about Seattle sports and crazy rants.

SKA SATURDAY: THE RETURN

I missed out last week on Ska Saturday and I am sorry about that, but here is a bit of redemption and in an effort to remember all that is going on now in Japan, I present to you one of the greatest Japanese Ska bands around Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.