Eno and DVR discuss an incredible ALCS Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners which featured a go-ahead three-run homer from George Springer and a long list of questions about the bullpen matchup choices the Mariners made leading into that situation. (A full World Series preview episode is dropping Thursday.)

They also discuss the offseason ahead for the Mariners after coming within one win of the franchise's first World Series appearance.

Rundown

1:10 The Series of Events Leading to Dan Wilson's Choice of Eduard Bazardo to face George Springer

5:27 Yearly Third-Time Through Reliever Splits

11:50 Is George Springer Building a Hall of Fame Résumé?

17:21 Eno Turns the Tables on DVR

26:45 The Mariners' Offseason Plans Re-Signing Josh Naylor and/or Jorge Polanco?

34:41 Eugenio Suárez's Free Agent Outlook

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