7/2 - 7/8 Game Discussion Thread

[bkrich83]

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I think Harper has the better power grade and will end up with higher home run totals than Trout when everything is said and done, but it's not like Trout doesn't have any pop. His power numbers have improved each year.

Right now Trout is the better player, and both players are only eleven months apart in age.

As of right now, Trout is hitting Home runs and extra base hits at a faster pace than Harper is. He hit home run #12 today and it was well over 400 feet.

Other than velocity on his throws from the OF, as I said, I don't think there's anything Harper does better.

[jth1331]

Re: 7/2 - 7/8 Game Discussion Thread

On that topic it bugs me that Harper is in the ASG, Pence and Heyward were way more deserving and have been in the bigs all season

Screw adding another OFer, how about Aaron Hill?

Also, I feel bad for Edwin Encarnacion over in the AL. Is having a superb year, but couldn't make it on the team.

[Kearnzo]

Re: 7/2 - 7/8 Game Discussion Thread

As of right now, Trout is hitting Home runs and extra base hits at a faster pace than Harper is. He hit home run #12 today and it was well over 400 feet.

Other than velocity on his throws from the OF, as I said, I don't think there's anything Harper does better.

I sincerely hope we are only grading these two young men right now. If you're claiming Trout is going to be the better player going forward based on performances under the age of 20, it's a little ridiculous.

Regardless, they will both be cornerstones in LA and Washington for the next decade plus. I'm sure it's inevitable they will be compared for the next lord knows how many years, but I for one will just enjoy their talent.

[ImTellinTim]

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Ah, there's the Twins failure for the day. They waited until the 9th inning for it. Tricky bastards.

Perkins is doing a great job of getting 2 strikes and allowing hits.

[bkrich83]

Re: 7/2 - 7/8 Game Discussion Thread

I sincerely hope we are only grading these two young men right now. If you're claiming Trout is going to be the better player going forward based on performances under the age of 20, it's a little ridiculous.

Regardless, they will both be cornerstones in LA and Washington for the next decade plus. I'm sure it's inevitable they will be compared for the next lord knows how many years, but I for one will just enjoy their talent.

I am saying as of right now, there's nothing Harper does better than Trout, despite the fact Harper gets all the pub.

I'll still take Trout for the long haul any day of the week. Just a better, better athlete.

[TheMatrix31]

Re: 7/2 - 7/8 Game Discussion Thread

That lightning strike during the Twins/Rangers game was ****ing terrifying. Wow.

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[daflyboys]

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That lightning strike during the Twins/Rangers game was ****ing terrifying. Wow.

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"You want me to drag the tarp by driving the metal tractor across the open field?? Say what?"


On another note. I just found out Harper was named as an all-star replacement. I now hate the All-Star game more than I ever have.

[sydrogerdavid]

Re: 7/2 - 7/8 Game Discussion Thread

Definitely downloading that before MLB takes it down.

[l3ulvl]

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Delmon Young has homered in 4 straight games, does this raise his trade stock?

You have to be a special kind of stupid to punch a fan.

[slickdtc]

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That lightning strike during the Twins/Rangers game was ****ing terrifying. Wow.

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Because no one was hurt or anything, it's hilarious all the player's reactions.

I think I'd have the same reaction. Confusion, hitting the deck expecting the worst. Ron Washington thought he was dead. lol

[WinMINTwins]

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Ah, there's the Twins failure for the day. They waited until the 9th inning for it. Tricky bastards.

Perkins is doing a great job of getting 2 strikes and allowing hits.

I went to the game last night... Our middle infield and bullpen absolutely suck.

[19]

Re: 7/2 - 7/8 Game Discussion Thread

That lightning strike during the Twins/Rangers game was ****ing terrifying. Wow.

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@ 30 seconds.



Nolan Ryan. Like a Boss.

[Blzer]

Re: 7/2 - 7/8 Game Discussion Thread

Oswalt totally balked.

[PhilliesFan13]

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Denard Span tweeted this about the thunder yesterday. Hahaha.

"That's the loudest noise I've ever heard. I thought Jesus was comin!"

[BatsareBugs]

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How about that first base coach hiding behind the first base ump?