The Zone

The Zone 6/7/17

New Mariner infielder Tyler Smith joins us to talk about his first handful of days in the Major Leagues. Mariner shortstop Jean Segura signed a big money contract extension today and we hear part of his press conference from Safeco Field. Western Viking Graduating basketball player senior Taylor Stafford comes on to tell us about his decision to play pro ball in Iceland. Seattle mountain climber Lisa Thompson has already conquered Mount Everest and is next taking on K2. She tells us a couple stories.

Podcasts

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