#228 Bill Krueger
#228 Bill Krueger  
Podcast: PuckSports
Published On: Mon Jul 22 2024
Description: Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and  Bill Krueger, Root Sports,  covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners and their recent performance. They discuss the team's struggles, the decision to place Ty France on waivers, potential replacements for France, and the offensive struggles of players like JP Crawford and Julio Rodriguez. Krueger provides insights into the reasons behind France's decline and suggests that he needs to return to his natural hitting style. He also highlights the lack of leadership and plate discipline within the team. Overall, the conversation provides a comprehensive analysis of the Mariners' current situation. The conversation revolves around the Seattle Mariners and their offensive struggles. Bill Krueger discusses the hitting approach of the team and the need for a strong anchor hitter. He emphasizes the importance of being shorter to the ball and putting the ball in play. The conversation also touches on the Mariners' lack of spending in free agency and their reliance on developing young hitters. The discussion concludes with a mention of the team's pitching and the decision to not start Logan Gilbert against the Houston Astros.Rundown00:00 Recapping the week that was for the Mariners 02:33 Mariners' Recent Performance and Offensive Struggles04:24 The Decision to Place Ty France on Waivers08:21 Analyzing Ty France's Decline and Hitting Style12:25 Lack of Leadership and Plate Discipline19:04 Julio Rodriguez's Promising Performance and Areas for Improvement24:23 The Need for an Anchor Hitter26:21 Lack of Spending in Free Agency29:03 Understanding the Challenges and the Need to Develop Hitters