ROOT Sports very own Bill Krueger joins Puck every Monday to wrap up the Mariners series and look ahead to the next week of action. Bill played 13 seasons in MLB and had two different stints with the Mariners. Bill has been a network analyst for ROOT Sports since 2007. Bill's weekly appearance is brought to you by Rise Above Foundation. Visit Nativeyouthriseabove.org . On today's show, Puck and Bill open up talking about Little League and Bill spoke fondly of his Little League coach who he loved when he was growing up in Chicago. As they turn their attention to the Mariners, and Bill spoke glowingly about the difference in Luis Castillo and how he's not living in the middle of the plate. Bill also said it's good to see Julio swinging the batter better, but he noted to keep in mind that the Rockies don't have pitching, but it's still good to see him get some knocks and perform better. Bill agreed that the Rockies fan should have been called for interference and ranted that we don't have proper camera angles to see what happened. Puck mentioned that if you are a fan over the age of 18 you shouldn't be allowed to bring your glove to the game. Puck and Bill wrapped up their conversation talking about George Kirby's arm soreness comment and Puck asked Bill how concerned should the team be moving forward. Lastly, Bill promoted his golf charity tournament coming up on Monday, June 24 at the Golf Club at Snoqualmie Ridge. For more information, log onto NativeYouthRiseAbove.org.
00:00 Little League Baseball...Bill reflects on his former coach when he was 10 and loved him dearly.
08:11 Bill reacts to pitching in cold weather and how much a guy like Castillo has an advantage and how much better he has been with mixing in his pitches and location of pitches. Bill also touches in on Julio and how he's starting to hit the ball better, but credits the poor pitching of Colorado more. Bill also laments on the interference play from the fan when he collided with Dylan Moore. Bill wants more TV angles for replay, Puck wants anyone over the age of 18 to be banned from bringing a glove to a game!
26:40 Puck and Bill wrap up talking about his charity and his upcoming golf tournament. Still spots available at NativeYouthRiseAbove.org.
