Dave Sims Weighs in on Historic Seattle Mariners’ Playoff Run, New York Yankees’ ALDS Loss

Dave Sims spent 18 seasons as the lead play-by-play broadcaster for the Seattle Mariners, calling M's games on both television and radio. Last winter, he accepted a new job, as the radio voice of the New York Yankees, having lived in New York for over 40 years. In his first year away from Seattle, the Mariners clinched their first trip to the American League Championship Series since their magical 2001 season.

Dave visits the Jack Vita Show to chat about the Mariners' historic playoff run, their chances in the ALCS against a potent Toronto Blue Jays team, his first season in the Bronx, why the Yankees came up short this year, and much more, as he and Jack recap the Division Series round of the postseason and look ahead to the ALCS and NLCS.

What does this Mariners team have that past teams didn't? Dave gives his assessment of the squad, and voices his support for a city that has been extremely meaningful to him. He also discusses what went wrong for the Yankees this postseason, and what needs they will need to address this winter. Does he see the team re-signing Bellinger, who plans to opt out of the final year of his contract?

Dave also grew up in Philadelphia and has been a Phillies fan his entire life. Dave shares his thoughts on the Phillies' early postseason exit, and reveals what course of action he expects the club to take as it faces critical decisions regarding the futures of seasoned veterans Kyle Schwarber, JT Realmuto and Ranger Suarez, all of whom are set to hit free agency. Dave shares some insider info regarding the prospect of Schwarber returning.

Later, Jack and Dave touch on the Milwaukee Brewers' NLDS victory over the Chicago Cubs, and preview the Brewers' showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. It's an episode you will NOT want to miss!

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