Yordan would crush these dudes. And then he could throw his bat again in front of Seattle fans, reminding them of game 1!

EastCoastAgNc said:

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7.13 at 7:13 AM. pic.twitter.com/Gl9HmDXM7V

— Houston Astros (@astros) July 11, 2023

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y'all think we're going to wear these throwbacks in game or these are just for the fans?

Too bad he's been hurt each time he's been selected.

WTF? Vlad has to go first??

shano0603 said:

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Still don't like this format. People like seeing bombs in home run derbies. And they are all too tired for the finals.

And i can't stand Eduardo Perez

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That is an interesting point. All the fireworks happen in the beginning and then falls off sharply.

Bregman's old man running for DA in New Mexico!

Proud of the progress made since my appointment as Bernco DA in Jan 2023! We've tackled crime head-on, capturing violent gang members, supporting mental health initiatives, and ensuring safety in schools. But the journey continues, and I'm running for a full term as DA. pic.twitter.com/fliub3k8HO

— Sam Bregman (@bregmanforda) June 30, 2023

Are y'all watching ESPN or ESPN2?

WTF is the point of the 30 sec bonus that's not really a bonus because everyone gets it?

Ag_07 said:

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WTF is the point of the 30 sec bonus that's not really a bonus because everyone gets it?

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IMO it should be 2:00 plus the 30 seconds if you hit the 440 twice. This event is fun but it's longer than it needs to be… but I guess they want that TV money

3:00 is a little long and yeah that first bonus is pointless if everybody gets it

tjack16 said:

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Ag_07 said:

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WTF is the point of the 30 sec bonus that's not really a bonus because everyone gets it?

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IMO it should be 2:00 plus the 30 seconds if you hit the 440 twice. This event is fun but it's longer than it needs to be… but I guess they want that TV money

3:00 is a little long and yeah that first bonus is pointless if everybody gets it

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1 minute
15 seconds if you hit two over 440
15 seconds if you hit two over 475

shano0603 said:

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Still don't like this format. People like seeing bombs in home run derbies. And they are all too tired for the finals.

And i can't stand Eduardo Perez

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It would be nice if they weren't tired for the finals, but I don't want to stay up until 1 am to see it finished either

So I think they need to add more bonuses.

Like CF shots are worth 2 and oppo HRs are worth 3. Maybe even a lane along the foul lines that counts as 1 if you hit it.

It's gets kinda old watching them just yank every pitch to the pull side. Plus if a player gets tired he can sit there and drop hits on the lines and rack up points.

The timed format sucks because you know halfway through if he's gonna get there or not.

Bregxit said:

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Ag_07 said:

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WTF is the point of the 30 sec bonus that's not really a bonus because everyone gets it?

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I think all the pink balls hit out during the 30 seconds result in donations from TMobile to some charity. It's a marketing thing.

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Also an extra break for the player

When we trade for Bellinger, we need to make sure the Cubs include Julian Merryweather.

Farmer1906 said:

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When we trade for Bellinger, we need to make sure the Cubs include Julian Merryweather.

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That's a good idea. Snag Bellinger and Merryweather from the Cubs. Snag Giolito from the Sox. Check the boxes. Shouldn't be too expensive either.

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Farmer1906 said:

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When we trade for Bellinger, we need to make sure the Cubs include Julian Merryweather.

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Merryweather fits the profile of bullpen guys they want to get at the deadline. Multiple years of control.

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And the profile of nasty stuff that's strikes dudes out yet walks too many.

Yup. Merryweather is definitely a name to keep an eye on. Looking at the bullpens of other bad teams... Carlos Hernandez on the Royals may fit the bill. Aaron Bummer is a lefty and has another year left but he's been horrendous this year and I'm not sure if he can be fixed. Maybe he'll be cheap and worth a flyer.

There's really not a ton of other options out there who stand out. The Guardians bullpen has been lights out but they've been overworked. They're looking for an outfielder with team control so that could certainly be an option. Nick Sandlin, maybe Enyel De Los Santos. I wonder if what it would take to bring in Civale and one of those guys.

So I'm guessing Mr. Vega is in Seattle for the ASG as well??

texasaggie2015 said:

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I wonder if what it would take to bring in Civale and one of those guys.

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Civale missed a chunk of time earlier this season with an oblique injury.

Sounds like a perfect fit.

Question for y'all. What is a realistic package that you would offer for Ohtani? A deal that you'd be ok with from an Astros perspective and one that the Angels would at minimum consider doing. Does such a deal even exist?

Trade Simulator Baseball Trade Values

There's no way this website is accurate but it's fun.

You could swap Justin Dirden and a random mid-level prospect with the Cubs for Cody Bellinger and Julian Merryweather.

And then you could send Jake Meyers and Kennedy Corona to Cleveland for Aaron Civale and Enyel De Los Santos.

In: Two solid bullpen arms with multiple years of control, a solid starting pitcher with multiple years of control and a lefty bat who can play CF, 1B or DH.

Out: A dispensable Jake Meyers, two solid prospects who are dispensable due to outfield depth in the organization, and another random prospect somewhere.

Rotation: Valdez, Javier, Civale, Brown, France/Bielak/Blanco
Bullpen: Merryweather, De Los Santos, Montero, Maton, Stanek, Neris, Abreu, Pressley

Lineup (for now, assuming Brantley doesn't return)

C: Diaz/Maldy (I hope)
1B: Abreu
2B: Altuve
SS: Pena
3B: Bregman
LF: Yordan/Chas
CF: Bellinger/Chas
RF: Tucker
DH: Yordan/Diaz/Chas

Julks and Dubon become two valuable guys off the bench. I know we love Chas but I still think he would get plenty of ABs as we tend to keep guys fresh. Same with Dubon.

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Question for y'all. What is a realistic package that you would offer for Ohtani? A deal that you'd be ok with from an Astros perspective and one that the Angels would at minimum consider doing. Does such a deal even exist?

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I really don't think it would even exist. They could put something together, but no way they would be able to retain him and it would absolutely gut the organization.