July 9, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, tx 3 putt said: the new stadium will not be on the November ballot https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/east-bay/oakland-athletics-howard-terminal-ballot/2937451/?amp That's better for them, it was a nonbinding measure anyway and would have slowed the process down even more.
July 9, 20223 yr Now that the voting for position players for the ASG is done with only Altuve representing, what other Astros will be chosen in a reserve role? Yordan and JV are locks. Tucker and Framber are possibilities. BTW. I like the new “special selection” addition to the ASG roster.(Pujols, Cabrera) It’s a good way to let the fans celebrate brilliant careers and say goodbye to a couple of legends.
July 9, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, TonyTexas said: Now that the voting for position players for the ASG is done with only Altuve representing, what other Astros will be chosen in a reserve role? Yordan and JV are locks. Tucker and Framber are possibilities. BTW. I like the new “special selection” addition to the ASG roster.(Pujols, Cabrera) It’s a good way to let the fans celebrate brilliant careers and say goodbye to a couple of legends. Framber I’d have to think has to be on the team. Tucker should be, but who knows for sure with everyone needing an all star. Montero could definitely be an all star this year but it’s really hard for non closers to make it. Stanek maybe too. His number are better than Monteros but Montero has been more dominating imo.
July 9, 20223 yr 11 minutes ago, TonyTexas said: Now that the voting for position players for the ASG is done with only Altuve representing, what other Astros will be chosen in a reserve role? Yordan and JV are locks. Tucker and Framber are possibilities. BTW. I like the new “special selection” addition to the ASG roster.(Pujols, Cabrera) It’s a good way to let the fans celebrate brilliant careers and say goodbye to a couple of legends. I think the revamped ASG structure is actually something that MLB got right (or at least got better). And, though I'd love to see more of the big names participate in the HRD, I get why some of them decline the invite. Not sure of the stats, but anecdotally it does seem like there have been guys enter slumps immediately after participating. That being said, imagine a derby with Stanton, Judge, Trout, Yordan, Alonso and Goldschmidt. And, I think Yordan, JV and Tucker are locks. Not sure we get anyone in past that.
July 9, 20223 yr Wouldn’t be shocked if Pena gets in, as he’s been easily a top-3 SS in the AL. But, with each team needing a rep, and him being a rookie, who knows.
July 9, 20223 yr 13 minutes ago, Hank Chinaski said: Wouldn’t be shocked if Pena gets in, as he’s been easily a top-3 SS in the AL. But, with each team needing a rep, and him being a rookie, who knows. I think I’d be pretty shocked if Peña got in. Seems early. I also don’t get the sense he’s really a thing outside of houston. Feels pretty under the radar right now.
July 9, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said: I think I’d be pretty shocked if Peña got in. Seems early. I also don’t get the sense he’s really a thing outside of houston. Feels pretty under the radar right now. Maybe so. I admittedly don’t even know how the reserves are selected anymore. I foolishly imagine that a small panel gets together, pores over objective data and makes rational decisions. Because that’s how I wish our world worked. I am very often disappointed.
July 9, 20223 yr 8 minutes ago, Hank Chinaski said: Maybe so. I admittedly don’t even know how the reserves are selected anymore. I foolishly imagine that a small panel gets together, pores over objective data and makes rational decisions. Because that’s how I wish our world worked. I am very often disappointed. Pretty sure players vote.
July 9, 20223 yr I am not sure Framber makes it. There are a whole bunch of AL pitchers deserving. Wouldn't shock me either way.
July 9, 20223 yr Today's Mercury News This is the understatement of the year. Edited July 9, 20223 yr by runthebone
July 9, 20223 yr 58 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said: Pretty sure players vote. the coaches used to have some say but i know the players are involved now. as for yordan not starting, fucking bring it. it’s getting people to talk about him and check out his stats, which are the best in the league. also there will presumably be 2 dh right? so shohei plays 4-5 innings then yordan comes in. hitting a late inning 3-run bomb in chavez ravine is how asg mvp gets won.
July 9, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, henrygandorf said: the coaches used to have some say but i know the players are involved now. as for yordan not starting, fucking bring it. it’s getting people to talk about him and check out his stats, which are the best in the league. also there will presumably be 2 dh right? so shohei plays 4-5 innings then yordan comes in. hitting a late inning 3-run bomb in chavez ravine is how asg mvp gets won. Miggy will get an AB at DH as will Pujols for the NL
July 9, 20223 yr I haven’t been paying attention but is Pujols on a roster somewhere? Thought he had retired.
July 9, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, CycleTex87 said: I haven’t been paying attention but is Pujols on a roster somewhere? Thought he had retired. Cardinals for his farewell season
July 9, 20223 yr Miggy will get an AB at DH as will Pujols for the NLThey shouldn't even get in the game. They just get put on the team
July 9, 20223 yr Also i don't have an issue with them being invited to the game and being there....i just don't think they should play. They can do everything else to be celebrated and hang out in the dugout whatever. That's enough. I don't need to see Pujols hobble around running out a ground ball to SS.
July 9, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, Scraps said: Also i don't have an issue with them being invited to the game and being there....i just don't think they should play. They can do everything else to be celebrated and hang out in the dugout whatever. That's enough. I don't need to see Pujols hobble around running out a ground ball to SS. I’d like to see Pujols taken out behind the mound and shot, personally.
July 9, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, TonyTexas said: Now that the voting for position players for the ASG is done with only Altuve representing, what other Astros will be chosen in a reserve role? Yordan and JV are locks. Tucker and Framber are possibilities. BTW. I like the new “special selection” addition to the ASG roster.(Pujols, Cabrera) It’s a good way to let the fans celebrate brilliant careers and say goodbye to a couple of legends. What better way for Miggy to get his big moment than to be sent in to pinch-hit in the middle of Ohtani's first AB? Alvarez can take it on home from there.
July 9, 20223 yr 38 minutes ago, Scraps said: From pitch 1 last night dude was wide What do you expect, ass is right there in the middle of his name.
July 9, 20223 yr Dusty loves him some Dubon. He got one hit yesterday so he has to go to the top of the lineup.
July 9, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, tx 3 putt said: Hmm, figured Pena would be back today More than a cold?
July 9, 20223 yr They said last night Lee will probably catch Odorizzi tomorrow. Machete is Frambers daddy so he has to catch him to keep him in check
July 9, 20223 yr 10 minutes ago, Scraps said: They said last night Lee will probably catch Odorizzi tomorrow. Machete is Frambers daddy so he has to catch him to keep him in check good. Lee needed to play a game back home
July 9, 20223 yr good. Lee needed to play a game back homeLee started the 4th of July game I attended.
July 9, 20223 yr Jake Meyers is batting .313 with 10 RBI's in 13 games and McCormick is starting at CF today? Meyers is 26 yrs old. He doesn't need a fucking day off.
July 9, 20223 yr 13 minutes ago, APMP said: 1 hour ago, tx 3 putt said: good. Lee needed to play a game back home Lee started the 4th of July game I attended. That wasn't in California. 2 hours ago, Scraps said: A's just traded their listed 1B for todays game to the Rays Cal Stevenson wad one of the prospects that Oakland got back from Tampa. He was originally drafted by Toronto. He was traded to Houston in the Derek Fisher deal. We dealt him for Austin Pruitt (gross).
July 9, 20223 yr 11 minutes ago, Harrison Stafford said: Jake Meyers is batting .313 with 10 RBI's in 13 games and McCormick is starting at CF today? Meyers is 26 yrs old. He doesn't need a fucking day off. He is coming back from injury so not surprising.
July 9, 20223 yr 4 minutes ago, rvm96 said: He is coming back from injury so not surprising. He’s fallen back in form very nicely and reclaimed his spot on this roster
July 9, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, tx 3 putt said: Let’s go Chas !!! Is my stream super behind or did you say that before the RBI?
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