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Jason "Puck" Puckett and Ryan Divish discuss various topics including craft beer, music, baseball lineups, and the art of bunting in baseball. They also touch on the evolution of the game and the different perspectives on lineup construction. Ryan shares his thoughts on the importance of getting more at-bats for certain players and the role of power hitters in driving in runs. They also discuss the challenges of bunting in today's game and the low success rate of bunt attempts. The conversation covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners, including the use of sacrifice bunts, the handling of pitcher George Kirby, and updates on player injuries. The hosts discuss the effectiveness of sacrifice bunts and whether they should be a regular part of a professional player's repertoire. They also analyze the decision to pull George Kirby from a game early and the importance of managing pitchers' workloads. The conversation concludes with updates on injured players and a discussion about the Minnesota sports scene.
Rundown
00:00 Bale Breaker makes a damn fine beer...Their love for Minnesota
03:13 Should Julio hit 3rd. What about Rojas playing everyday. What to do with JP when he comes back
05:17 The Art and Challenges of Bunting
09:12 Maximizing Opportunities for Power Hitters
20:56 Managing Pitcher Workload: The Case of George Kirby
25:51 Updates on Player Injuries: Saucido and JP
34:38 Divish misses the NBA watching the T-Wolves play