Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Jim Duquette, Sirius XM radio, discuss various topics related to baseball. They talk about the increasing size of young players and the trend of specialization in youth sports. They also discuss the performance of the Seattle Mariners and the Houston Astros, as well as potential trade targets for both teams. The conversation touches on the struggles of Mitch Haniger and the need for outfield help for the Mariners. They also mention potential trade targets for the first base position and starting pitching. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the current state of baseball and the upcoming trade deadline. The conversation covers various topics related to baseball, including the competitiveness of the playoff race, the impact of the wild card system, the importance of ownership and front office decisions, the potential contract extension for Cal Raleigh, the use of sticky substances by pitchers, and the performance of rookie players. The hosts also discuss the possibility of Paul Sewald being selected for the All-Star game and the trade deadline moves for the Oakland A's. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the current front-runners for Manager of the Year in both the American League and National League.
Rundown
00:00 Travel Ball adventures and the size of 11 year olds!
06:41 Mariners stumbling and the Astros and Rangers heating up
08:01 Potential Trade Targets for the Mariners and Astros...They are one in the same
14:45 The Need for Outfield Help for the Mariners
19:03 The Competitive State of Baseball and the Trade Deadline
19:34 The Impact of the Wild Card System on the Playoff Race
21:30 The Role of Ownership and Front Office Decisions
22:47 The Potential Contract Extension for Cal Raleigh
29:28 Edwin Diaz getting caught cheating and trying to deny it
34:16 Paul Skeene's All-Star game
37:08 Who is the AL and NL manager of the year??
