# 145 Ryan Divish
# 145 Ryan Divish  
Podcast: PuckSports
Published On: Fri Jun 07 2024
Description: Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and  Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, start off their weekly chat  about Divish being a "Step Rad" and his involvement in his girlfriend's son's baseball team. They talk about walk-up music for the players and reminisce about their own walk-up songs. The conversation then shifts to the Mariners and the potential trade for Vlad Guerrero Jr. They discuss the value of prospects and the importance of making trades to improve the team. They also touch on the Mariners' history of developing positional players and the fan base's reluctance to trade prospects. In this conversation, Ryan Divish and Puck discuss the possibility of the Seattle Mariners acquiring players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Luis Robert. They also talk about the team's current roster and potential trade targets. The conversation touches on various topics such as player performance, team needs, and the role of catchers in the game. The hosts also share their opinions on managerial decisions and the importance of player chemistry.Rundown00:00 Puck and Divish gush about their love of Sturgil Simpson 01:33 Ryan is a proud "StepRad" to his girlfriends son and is the official DJ of his baseball team 06:27 Debating the Value of Prospects and Trades11:30 Mariners' Struggle with Developing Positional Players16:00 Addressing the Fan Base's Reluctance to Trade Prospects25:30 Player Performance: OPS Rankings27:00 Assessing the Cost of Acquiring Luis Robert29:06 The Impact of Injuries on Luis Robert's Value32:08 Timeline for Logan Evans' Arrival35:08 The Impact of Catchers on Team Performance36:32 Controversial Managerial Decisions: Pinch-Hitting and Pinch-Running39:46 The Importance of Player Chemistry in Team Success