End of the day it's name recognition and the major networks marketing the **** out of Ohtani
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BCEDAg said:
The Astros are 17-4 since the 6/14 game at Arlington against the Rangers. That's the game when Seager decided to throw home to get an out instead of turning an easy double play. The throw home resulted in a botched pickle play that allowed the Astros to score four runs in the eighth inning and eventually win the game
I forgot about that
every time I see an Angels highlight it's like "Mike Trout hit three homes runs and raised his average to .528 while Shohei Ohtani did something that hasn't been done since 'Tungsten Arm' O'Doyle of the 1921 Akron Groomsmen, as the Tigers defeated the Angels 8-3"
— Angels Reddit (@angelsreddit) July 2, 2022
The angels can have the all star game... We'll continue to own them on the field where it matters
I wonder if Ohtani will pitch as well. I can see him being named the starter and DH so that MLB can milk it.
I wonder now if Yordan will tell MLB to pound sand over the home run contest.
I wonder now if Yordan will tell MLB to pound sand over the home run contest.
Even thought it would be awesome to see Alvarez participate in the HR derby, I hope he doesn't because a lot of players screw up their swing so much it has a negative effect in the second half of the season. Rather see Yordan rest during the break and come out blazing.
No love for machete?Beau Holder said:
I am already so weary of seeing Diaz and Dubon in the same lineup
They can put their MVP trophies right next to their 4th place divisional pennants.EastCoastAgNc said:every time I see an Angels highlight it's like "Mike Trout hit three homes runs and raised his average to .528 while Shohei Ohtani did something that hasn't been done since 'Tungsten Arm' O'Doyle of the 1921 Akron Groomsmen, as the Tigers defeated the Angels 8-3"
— Angels Reddit (@angelsreddit) July 2, 2022
The angels can have the all star game... We'll continue to own them on the field where it matters
From the @astros: 8 All-Star selections for Jose Altuve is a franchise-record, surpassing Craig Biggio, who was a 7-time All-Star. Additionally, this is the 5th time Altuve is voted as a starter w/ the previous 4 times coming from 2015-18. 5 All-Star starts is a franchise record.
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) July 8, 2022
Jose Altuve on making his @Astros franchise-record 8th All-Star Game: “It means a lot. I’m really happy. Thankful (to) the people of Houston & every single fan that made this dream come true. It’s #8, but it feels like the first one. Thank God for that. Just really, really happy” pic.twitter.com/g4NmxCXYyc
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) July 8, 2022
Jeremy Peña out on the field taking grounders. He says he had a stomach bug of some sort. pic.twitter.com/ZBCMoxwI7s
— Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) July 8, 2022
Dusty Baker said Michael Brantley is still not hitting and he doesn’t know when Brantley will hit.
— Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) July 8, 2022
Mathguy64 said:
I wonder if Ohtani will pitch as well. I can see him being named the starter and DH so that MLB can milk it.
I wonder now if Yordan will tell MLB to pound sand over the home run contest.
If JV isn't the starter then fire Dusty
I didn't think the manager made that choice any more.
Actually thinking about it, participating in the contest and launching Cuban Puss Missiles out of the stadium would do wonders for his brand.
And it's not because the player he's up against is just as good. Yordan has been MILES better than Shohei as a hitter. Fan voting is such a joke. pic.twitter.com/ePjG7h6Xxr
— MLB Metrics (@MLBMetrics) July 8, 2022
CFTXAG10 said:
End of the day it's name recognition and the major networks marketing the **** out of Ohtani
When the whole country of Japan is voting for Ohtani Yordan never stood a chance.
Ag_07 said:CFTXAG10 said:
End of the day it's name recognition and the major networks marketing the **** out of Ohtani
When the whole country of Japan is voting for Ohtani Yordan never stood a chance.
Yeah but Yordan has the whole country of Cuba voting for him.
Yeah Nevermind.
BoSox RF just lost a pop fly in the lights and was freaking out. Got a good chuckle. And they gave up what ended up being the game-winning run yesterday on an infield fly missed by their 1B!
Arroyo misplaying that fly ball hit by Gallo resulted in a triple. Lol still not a sacrifice fly by Gallo.
Get rid of fan voting. All star games mean something contractually for the players.
Maybe it's because I'm an Astros fan, or maybe it's because I'm a bad baseball fan, but I couldn't care less about Trout and Ohtani. Particularly the latter.
Yeah, they may be generational talents, but if you're on a suck team (and CHOSE to be on a suck team), and you're not competing for championships, who cares?
The media can slobber all they want over Ohtani, I'll take another division crown and chance at the WS again, thank you very much.
Yeah, they may be generational talents, but if you're on a suck team (and CHOSE to be on a suck team), and you're not competing for championships, who cares?
The media can slobber all they want over Ohtani, I'll take another division crown and chance at the WS again, thank you very much.
Hey Tucker. Sign an extension and Scott will get you out of a crappy windshield gig and into a real commercial.
Trout and Ohtani play in LA so get a lot of media slobberness. Bet if they played in Milwaukee, Miami, Pittsburgh or Kansas City the media would hardly ever talk about them.
Blackburn has had a good season, but the Astros roughed him up earlier this year
Anyone notice TK referring to Julia as Julia Brown in stead of Morales?
Not this **** again
There can't be more than a few thousand fans at this game
Nice strike call to open the game.
Not.
Not.
Trout has been the best player for the last decade. He's special and if he ages well then he'll be an all timer among all timers.
Ohtani is doing something that has never been done. Its not overhyped in my mind.
Just because they don't have October success doesn't erase the rest. We still recognize the greatness of Baggy and Bidge, don't we?
That said it's sweet to continually beat their future HOF asses.
Ohtani is doing something that has never been done. Its not overhyped in my mind.
Just because they don't have October success doesn't erase the rest. We still recognize the greatness of Baggy and Bidge, don't we?
That said it's sweet to continually beat their future HOF asses.
Don't throw Diaz a fastball and you'll strike him out. That's the entire scouting report.
And this zone is already comical.
I know her husband's last name. That's why it's strange TK called her Julia Brown not once but twice.
yeesh, 3 rough at-bats --- not picking up the offspeed
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