#50 Jim Duquette
On this weeks episode, brought to you by Flatstick Pub, visit FlatstickPub.com for more information. Jim and Jason Puckett, "Puck", chat about the crazy weather in Colorado. Plus, during the Yankees/A's game on Monday, April 22, Yankees manager Aaron Boone was thrown out by the home plate umpire for something he didn't say. Why is there no accountability for umpires, Jim gives his reasons. Mets and Dodgers wrapped up a three-game series and Jim touches in on the improved play of the Mets, plus, why are the Dodgers off to a 13-11 start. Jim says they just don't have the starting pitching at this moment. Puck and Jim also discuss what role Shoehi Ohtani will have next year as a pitcher. George Kirby said after Sunday's game that he had arm soreness. Puck asks Jim what the Mariners organization should do about it especially with the rash of injuries that have hampered pitchers this season. Juan Soto continues to crush it for the Yankees. What type of deal does Jim think Soto is going to receive and should the Yankees jump on it now or will this go into the offseason?Rundown00:00 Jim and Puck talk about the weather in Colorado and the incident involving Aaron Boone and the home plate umpire in the A's and Yankees game. Why don't umpires face any punishment from MLB? Jim and Puck both agree there egos are too big. 06:09 They discuss the play of the Mets and how they have improved and why the Dodgers are struggling as much as they11:10 Shohei Otani's Performance to start the season and what is role will be like next season when he returns to pitching. Also, Juan Soto is on a tear, should the Yankees sign him now, or will this drag into the offseason?15:49 Concerns about George Kirby's Arm Soreness and what the organization should do moving forward with him. Is there cause for concern?