PuckSports

 Ryan Divish, Seattle Times  and Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host discuss various topics including the struggles of Mitch Garver, the Mariners' trade deadline moves, and the future of the team. Divish shares his insights on the Mariners' attempts to make trades and the challenges they faced. They also talk about the emotional state of Garver and the pressure he feels to perform. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the Mariners' financial commitments to Garver and Mitch Haniger. The conversation coversthe dilemma of having two catchers, the challenges of long-term contracts, the team's injuries, and the negative impact of social media on players. The hosts also discuss the possibility of Major League Baseball and the Mariners getting involved in addressing death threats towards players.

Rundown

00:00 Summing up the MLB trade deadline 
04:25 Mariners' Trade Deadline Moves...How close were they to Vlad or Luis Robert Jr?
17:40 Mitch Garver's Struggles...what are the options? Would they eat the money on his contract?
24:54 Financial Commitments to Garver and Haniger...Any chance they release one or both?
28:30 The Dilemma of Two Catchers...M's are playing with fire and Scott Servais knows it 
29:08 Contract commitments to Garver and Haniger and impact next offseason 
29:36 Mariners are really banged up...when do injured players come back
30:25 The Negative Impact of Social Media on Players
31:24 Addressing Death Threats and Ensuring Security


What is PuckSports ?

Jason Puckett (Puck) , the charismatic host of a daily sports radio show, injects his own unique flair into every broadcast, infusing it with his love for sports and his quirky perspective on life.
Through live show content and interviews with Seattle sports figures and beyond, Puck creates a dynamic blend of sports commentary and personal anecdotes.
Listeners are taken on an unpredictable journey as Puck seamlessly weaves his everyday experiences into the latest happenings in the sports world.
With his engaging style and unfiltered approach, Puck ensures that his show is always entertaining and full of surprises.
Tune in, because with Puck at the helm, you truly never know where the show will take you next.

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