Larry Stone, former Seattle Times columnist joins Puck on today's Daily Puck Drop. They chat about the state of the Mariners. Where are they know and why this organization has continued to let down the fan base and why they haven't ever fully committed to jumping in the deep end of the pool and compete for a championship.
They also touch in on Larry's retirement and what he is up to now days and Larry chats about his favorite interviews and the interviews that got him in hot water.
Bullet Points
Larry Stone retired after 50 years of writing about sports and is enjoying his retirement.
The Seattle Mariners' offseason moves have been disappointing to fans, who want to see the team invest in free agents and build a championship-caliber team.
The ownership's focus on business interests and reluctance to spend on players has led to frustration among fans.
Despite the team's struggles, there is optimism about the potential of young players like Julio Rodriguez.
The Mariners' performance this season has been inconsistent, but there is hope for improvement. Larry Stone starts his day with a workout, either running or using an elliptical machine
Both Larry and Puck share a love for reading newspapers and enjoy the ritual of it
The decline of the Oakland A's and the challenges faced by the franchise are discussed
Larry shares memorable interviews with Lester Hayes and Sandy Koufax
Puck expresses his appreciation for Larry's kindness and support throughout his career
Rundown
00:00 Larry Stone Reflects on Retirement and the State of the Seattle Mariners
06:15 Disappointment with the Mariners' Offseason Moves
13:26 The Ownership's Reluctance to Spend on Free Agents
29:11 The Decline of the Oakland A's
38:53 I kiss Larry's ass!