Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Bill Krueger, Root Sports, covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners and their recent performance. They discuss the team's struggles, the decision to place Ty France on waivers, potential replacements for France, and the offensive struggles of players like JP Crawford and Julio Rodriguez. Krueger provides insights into the reasons behind France's decline and suggests that he needs to return to his natural hitting style. He also highlights the lack of leadership and plate discipline within the team. Overall, the conversation provides a comprehensive analysis of the Mariners' current situation. The conversation revolves around the Seattle Mariners and their offensive struggles. Bill Krueger discusses the hitting approach of the team and the need for a strong anchor hitter. He emphasizes the importance of being shorter to the ball and putting the ball in play. The conversation also touches on the Mariners' lack of spending in free agency and their reliance on developing young hitters. The discussion concludes with a mention of the team's pitching and the decision to not start Logan Gilbert against the Houston Astros.
Rundown
00:00 Recapping the week that was for the Mariners
02:33 Mariners' Recent Performance and Offensive Struggles
04:24 The Decision to Place Ty France on Waivers
08:21 Analyzing Ty France's Decline and Hitting Style
12:25 Lack of Leadership and Plate Discipline
19:04 Julio Rodriguez's Promising Performance and Areas for Improvement
24:23 The Need for an Anchor Hitter
26:21 Lack of Spending in Free Agency
29:03 Understanding the Challenges and the Need to Develop Hitters