Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, start off their weekly chat about Divish being a "Step Rad" and his involvement in his girlfriend's son's baseball team. They talk about walk-up music for the players and reminisce about their own walk-up songs. The conversation then shifts to the Mariners and the potential trade for Vlad Guerrero Jr. They discuss the value of prospects and the importance of making trades to improve the team. They also touch on the Mariners' history of developing positional players and the fan base's reluctance to trade prospects. In this conversation, Ryan Divish and Puck discuss the possibility of the Seattle Mariners acquiring players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Luis Robert. They also talk about the team's current roster and potential trade targets. The conversation touches on various topics such as player performance, team needs, and the role of catchers in the game. The hosts also share their opinions on managerial decisions and the importance of player chemistry.
Rundown
00:00 Puck and Divish gush about their love of Sturgil Simpson
01:33 Ryan is a proud "StepRad" to his girlfriends son and is the official DJ of his baseball team
06:27 Debating the Value of Prospects and Trades
11:30 Mariners' Struggle with Developing Positional Players
16:00 Addressing the Fan Base's Reluctance to Trade Prospects
25:30 Player Performance: OPS Rankings
27:00 Assessing the Cost of Acquiring Luis Robert
29:06 The Impact of Injuries on Luis Robert's Value
32:08 Timeline for Logan Evans' Arrival
35:08 The Impact of Catchers on Team Performance
36:32 Controversial Managerial Decisions: Pinch-Hitting and Pinch-Running
39:46 The Importance of Player Chemistry in Team Success