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On today's, Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host  starts off with M's trade rumors, also trade rumors  in baseball, the changing landscape of college football, NBA expansion, and the Open Championship. He also shares his thoughts on the Mariners' potential interest in Jazz Chisholm and the team's payroll compared to revenue. Jason concludes with a ranking of local MLB broadcasters and a discussion on a new food item introduced by the Kansas City Royals. He expresses disappointment in WNBA players Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu for not participating in the All-Star Game three-point competition.Rundown00:00 Reaction to Ryan Divish comments about Jazz Chisholm and trade possibilities in Seattle 08:36 More on Chisholm and why it's not a good fit and what other trade rumors are out there as the deadline looms19:06 Ownership Issues in the Mariners Organization23:57 Massive changes coming to the Big12, does it involve WSU and Oregon State?26:49 NBA Expansion getting closer, especially after Adam Silver comments. Plus, Puck promotes NBA expansion podcast with some familiar names 29:44 Open Championship is eating people up and the weather is the factor 33:06 "Hey, what the Puck!?"  KC Royals introduce new disgusting food item....Awful Announcing ranks MLB local broadcast teams, where do the M's and Root rank?    And, Disappointment in Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu decision to skip three-point competition at the All-Star game

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Ryan Divish, Seattle Times,  start off today's show with Divish recapping how he got stung by a sting ray in Newport Beach.  They also talk about the Mariners' struggles at T-Mobile Park and the potential reasons behind it. They touch on the rumors of the Mariners acquiring Jazz Chisholm and discuss the team's second-half expectations. The conversation concludes with a discussion about potential trade targets for the Mariners and the need to improve the team's offense.Rundown00:00 Divish got stung by a sting ray in California and details the pain and humiliation. 09:02 Struggles at T-Mobile Park...Do hitters really have a problem there and what's the cause? Is the batters eye the main culprit?16:31 Rumors of Acquiring Jazz Chisholm and why it's a bad fit for Seattle 19:45 Improving the Offense...Do they have enough to do it in the second half and will Houston and Texas catch them?20:43 Second-Half Expectations for the Mariners

Jim Moore  and Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host on today's Daily Puck Drop,  discuss various topics, including the positioning of the camera, their eyebrows, and their personal experiences. They also talk about the Seattle Mariners' struggles at T-Mobile Park and the potential impact of the batter's eye on hitters. They mention previous players and their performances at the ballpark, as well as the perception of the Mariners in the league. The conversation ends with a discussion about the upcoming trade deadline and the potential moves by the Mariners and their division rivals. In this conversation, Jason and Jim discuss various topics including Ken Griffey Jr.'s performance in 1997, the potential partnership between the Pac-12 and the Mountain West Conference, the future of college football realignment, and a Little League brawl in North Carolina. They also mention upcoming events such as the NFL season and the British Open. Jim shares his weight loss progress and he is getting a pedicure. Chapters00:00 Jim is bouncing between his garage and his backyard for today's show 03:17 Why do our eyebrows get bigger as we age?08:44 The Impact of the Batter's Eye on Hitters at T-Mobile10:54 M's players performance at T-Mobile 15:00 perception of hitting at T-Mobile from other players in the league 19:13 The Trade Deadline and Potential Moves24:37 Ken Griffey Jr.'s Impressive 1997 Season26:10 Speculation on Pac-12 and Mountain West Conference Partnership29:46 Uncertainty Surrounding College Football Realignment36:41 "Hey, what the Puck?!" Little League Brawl Highlights Need for Sportsmanship40:26 Upcoming Events: NFL Season and British Open46:36 Jim Moore's Weight Loss Progress and he's getting a pedicure later today 

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com, start off talking about John's work with his charity, Camp Exceptional.  John leads the camp with his family and it helps kids with disabilities participate in sports, art, music and education. Puck and John also talk about recent comments from Pac-12 commissioner Teressa Gould to Dennis Dodd of CBSsports.com where she said that she wasn't sure if the Mountain West Conference would want to have Washington State and Oregon State on a long term plan. John says that it's just posturing from her and that the top teams in the Mountain West very much so want to be connected to the Pac-12 brand.  They also discuss what the future of the ACC will be with the reports that Florida State and Clemson appear to be on their way out and possibly landing in the Big 12. If that happens, what will Stanford and Cal do?  Is it possible that they would join forces with WSU and OSU in a reimagined Mountain West?  What about the Bay area schools heading to the Big 10?  

In today's  Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host discusses various topics including the Home Run Derby, awful national anthem, Teoscar Hernandez's comments about hitting at T-Mobile Park, potential trades for the Mariners, the British Open Golf Pool, LeBron James' son struggling in the NBA Summer League, and Skip Bayless leaving Fox. He also mentions the voicemail line being open for listeners to leave messages.Rundown00:00 HR Derby, awful National Anthem and Teoscar Hernandez comments to Adam Jude about hitting at  T-Mobile Park17:00 Mariners and Jazz Chisholm Trade. Puck doesn't like it and replays comments made by Jim Duquette on the move 25:49 "Hey, what the Puck?!" Florida State and Clemson Rumors37:22 Bronny James in NBA Summer League38:16 Skip Bayless Leaves Fox41:05 Voicemail Line Open

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Jim Duquette, Sirius XM radio MLB Network,  discuss the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and the Home Run Derby. They also talk about the possibility of the Seattle Mariners acquiring Jazz Chisholm from the Miami Marlins. Jim provides insights into the trade rumors and the potential cost for the Mariners. They also discuss the playing style and reputation of Chisholm, as well as his fit with the Mariners. The conversation then shifts to other potential trade targets and the competitive landscape of the American League West division.Rundown00:00 Rumors and Excitement Surrounding the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby05:16 Seattle Mariners' Interest in Acquiring Jazz Chisholm13:00 The Cost and Fit of Acquiring Chisholm16:10 Other Potential Trade Targets and the Competitive Landscape27:20 Debate Over Pitch Counts and Handling of Starting Pitchers30:14 Predictions for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and  Bill Krueger, Root Sports,  focuses on the recent performance of the Seattle Mariners and potential moves they could make at the trade deadline. The main themes discussed include the struggles of the Mariners' offense, the decision to pull Logan Gilbert early in a recent game, the potential acquisition of Jazz Chisholm, and other possible trade targets. The conversation also touches on the importance of starting pitching and the need for left-handed pitching. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the Mariners as they aim to improve their roster and compete for a playoff spot.Rundown00:00 Tough weekend for the M's and rough end to the first half of the season 02:12 Questioning the Decision to Pull Logan Gilbert06:13 The Potential Acquisition of Jazz Chisholm13:09 Addressing the Need for Left-Handed Pitching23:02 Challenges and Opportunities for the Mariners

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Jim Moore start off Monday's "Daily Puck Drop",  chatting about their  weekend activities. they discuss Puck "discovering" Kirkland on the water and Jim attending a wedding in Roche Harbor.  They then transition to talking about the Mariners' recent games and the decision to pull Logan Gilbert from the game early. They debate the handling of pitchers and the importance of innings pitched. The conversation ends with a mention of other Mariners pitchers and their performances. The conversation revolves around the struggles of the Seattle Mariners, particularly their offense. They discuss the team's poor batting average, high strikeout rate, and lack of run production. They also touch on the team's need for offensive upgrades and potential trade targets. They express their frustrations with the team's performance and question the effectiveness of the coaching staff. They also briefly discuss the upcoming British Open and a golf pool they are participating in.Rundown00:00  Weekend Activities...Puck "discovered" Kirkland and Jim talked about a wedding he attended in Roche Harbor 13:20 Debating the Decision to Pull Logan Gilbert and it was a bad call by Scott Servais 19:32 Do you think that Logan Gilbert wanted to be pulled? Certainly the Angles were happy about it! 23:12 Frustrations with the Team's Performance and Coaching Staff26:06 Discussion on Potential Trade Targets...Would Jazz Chizholm be a good fit?29:42 Trade Possibilities and Expectations...What can they add at the deadline?32:06 The Mariners drafted a switch pitcher and Puck and Jim attempt to say his name37:12 "Hey, what the Puck?!" The segment has a brand new sponsor! Restoration 1.   Puck and Jim quickly chat about the upcoming British Open and the drop that Robert MacIntyre received on his way to winning the Scottish Open. 

Chris Egan, King 5, joins Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, and Chris shares his experience of  staying at The Post Hotel in Leavenworth, and watching his son play baseball in Wenatchee. He discusses the West Coast League and the excitement of watching college baseball games. Chris also mentions the challenges of traveling to different cities to watch his son play and the nerve-wracking experience of watching him pitch. He concludes by talking about the recognition he receives from viewers and the balance between appreciating it and wanting privacy. In this conversation, Jason and Chris Egan discuss various topics including the Mariners' recent performance, the role of the media in shaping public opinion, the passion of Seattle sports fans, and their upcoming trips. Chris ends showing Puck what a great green thumb he has. Rundown00:00 Anniversary week at The Post Hotel 02:01 Excitement of College Baseball in the West Coast League and watching his son, Austin play for Edmonton 05:14 Nerve-Wracking Experience of Watching His son, Austin,  Pitch09:43 Chris was a celebrity in Wenatchee and had to fend off all the fans! 16:58 Passion and Expectations: The Mariners and Seattle Sports Fans22:21 Mariners playing better and have a chance to end the first half on a nice winning streak 25:38 Representing the USA in the Olympics27:21 Chris shares his love and mastering of Gardening! 

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host  and Ryan Divish, Seattle Times,  discuss various topics related to baseball and the Seattle Mariners. They talk about the changing landscape of journalism and the role of social media. They also discuss the Mariners' recent performance, the importance of key players like Cal Raleigh, and the potential for a contract extension. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the Mariners' season and the dynamics of the team. The conversation covers various topics related to baseball, including potential teams that Cal Raleigh could be traded to, the role of Scott Boras in advising players, the importance of catchers in a team, potential trades for the Houston Astros, and the high cost of Disneyland. Rundown00:00 Ryan is in Anaheim and surrounded by kids from Disneyland! 01:32 We try to improve Ryan's brand03:02 The Changing Landscape of Journalism and Social Media11:40 Mariners' Recent Performance and Key Players19:10 Speculation about a Contract Extension for Cal Raleigh26:39 The Importance of Ownership's Response to Criticism28:07 The Market for Cal Raleigh29:19 The Influence of Scott Boras30:38 The Importance of Catchers35:14 Potential Trades for the Houston Astros37:50 The Dilemma of the New York Mets43:07 Parenting at Disneyland