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[McNei1y]

Oh he's gonna be fun. I hope he makes it.

Draft starts at 12 ET. We get to see the Nats draft a bunch of players they can't sign.

I'm kidding Nats fans, I'm sure Giolito will lower his demands.

Hey I have faith. Giolito is a CAA guy just like Zimmerman and Storen. If anything, he'll sign early and cheap.

 

[cashman]

Colin Poche taken by the Orioles.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Only two Yankees? Nice!

 

[jakncoke]

Continuing with pitying the Pirates: Mark Appel 'made himself unavaible' for a conference call yesterday with reporters, but said this today:



Sure sounds a lot different then the guy who was laughing and having a great time during his expose before the draft about possibly being the 1st overall pick and returning to his home in Houston.

This will be a tough one for Pitt. I don't think they pull it off.

wow that really fucking sucks

 

[tc farks]

Hey I have faith. Giolito is a CAA guy just like Zimmerman and Storen. If anything, he'll sign early and cheap.

I don't think the Nats signing Giolito will come close to the struggles Pitt will face signing Appel. Who reportedly turned down 6 mil from the Astros and subsequently tumbled. The Pirates have roughly 3 million for that slot...

I guess he's going to go play independent ball for a year.

 

[tc farks]

wow that really fucking sucks

It's certainly possible. But something negative will come out of it (less signings, loss of pick(s)). This new CBA has people's balls in a noose.

ETA: If they don't sign Appel though their draft will be very strong next year. They will get an extra high 1st rounder, and a large budget pool, so it's not like they don't have options. I can't imagine they want to lose Appel though.

 

[Windu]

All-Star leaders in voting as of this morning:

American League:
1B: Prince Fielder, DET - 1,027,070
2B: Ian Kinsler, TEX - 1,447,171
3B: Adrian Beltre, TEX - 1,179,864
SS: Derek Jeter, NYY - 1,698,777
C: Mike Napoli, TEX - 1,224,565
DH: David Ortiz, BOS - 1,204,904
OF: Josh Hamilton, TEX - 2,587,991
OF: Curtis Granderson, NYY - 1,406,128
OF: Nelson Cruz, TEX - 992,992

National League:
1B: Joey Votto, CIN - 1,314,516
2B: Dan Uggla, ATL - 872,136
3B: David Wright, NYM - 856,887
SS: Troy Tulowitzki, COL - 823,708
C: Yadier Molina, STL - 1,100,048
OF: Matt Kemp, LAD - 1,952,910
OF: Carlos Beltran, STL - 1,212,030
OF: Ryan Braun, MIL - 1,112,971

fWAR Leaders - (wRC+ Leaders) - [Past 1 Calendar Year fWAR]

American League:

1B: Paul Konerko - (Paul Konerko) - [Miguel Cabrera/Adrian Gonzalez]
2B: Robinson Cano - (Jason Kipnis) - [Dustin Pedroia]
3B: Mike Moustakas - (Miguel Cabrera) - [Evan Longoria]
SS: Elvis Andrus - (Asdrubal Cabrera) - [J.J. Hardy]
C: Joe Mauer/A.J. Pierzynski/Matt Wieters - (Joe Mauer) - [Mike Napoli]

OF:

Josh Hamilton/Adam Jones
Josh Reddick/Josh Wilingham/Alejandro De Aza - (Josh Hamilton, Josh Willingham, Mark Trumbo) - [Jacoby Ellsbury, Josh Hamilton, Alex Gordon]

National League:

1B: Joey Votto - (Joey Votto) - [Joey Votto]
2B: Dan Uggla - (Omar Infante) - [Dan Uggla/Brandon Phillps]
3B: David Wright - (David Wright) - [David Wright]
SS: Jed Lowrie - (Jed Lowrie) - [Troy Tulowitzki]
C: A.J. Ellis/Carlos Ruiz - (Carlos Ruiz) - [Yadier Molina/Carlos Ruiz]

OF:

Michael Bourn, Ryan Braun, Martin Prado - (Ryan Braun, Carlos Gonzalez, Dexter Fowler) - [Matt Kemp, Ryan Braun, Michael Bourn]

 

[Talon]

Carlos Ruiz should be running away with C in the NL.

 

[eznark]

Brewers just won the draft.

Damien Magnifico

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

It's certainly possible. But something negative will come out of it (less signings, loss of pick(s)). This new CBA has people's balls in a noose.

ETA: If they don't sign Appel though their draft will be very strong next year. They will get an extra high 1st rounder, and a large budget pool, so it's not like they don't have options. I can't imagine they want to lose Appel though.

He turned down six million!? Brah is so arrogant then. It's an honor to play in the Majors not a right.

 

[McNei1y]

I don't think the Nats signing Giolito will come close to the struggles Pitt will face signing Appel. Who reportedly turned down 6 mil from the Astros and subsequently tumbled. The Pirates have roughly 3 million for that slot...

I guess he's going to go play independent ball for a year.

Oh shit I didn't know Appel turned down 6 mil.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Can the Pirates offer him more than that?

 

[tc farks]

Tom Krasovic of Inside the Padres was told by a major league source that Mark Appel turned down a $6 million offer by the Astros.

They're making a gamble, it will be interesting to see how it plays out.

 

[eznark]

Can the Pirates offer him more than that?

Yeah, they just have to pay a penalty. I assume they are more than willing to pay. And he won't play independent, doesn't he still have a year left at Stanford?

 

[Sanjuro]

fWAR Leaders - (wRC+ Leaders) - [Past 1 Calendar Year fWAR]

Reddick and Lowrie.

 

[Windu]

Excellent Trades!

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Guess he will play for the London Rippers in the Frontier League next season. Speaking of which, is anyone else obsessed with Minor League caps?

 

[eznark]

Guess he will play for the London Rippers in the Frontier League next season. Speaking of which, is anyone else obsessed with Minor League caps?

Nah brah just you brah

 

[tc farks]

Can the Pirates offer him more than that?

Not without incurring some penalties (I posted above that if they go 1 mil over they lose their 1st rounders in the next 2 years). I believe they have a little over 6 mil for their first 10 picks.

My prediction is they don't go higher than 4, Appel doesn't sign, and they have 2 1st round picks next year.

 

[Sanjuro]

Excellent Trades!

I'm not too mad, honestly. More disappointed about Reddick, however Sweeney has been stellar this year. A treat to watch. Lowrie just never would have made it up here. He isn't great defensively and was injured to often to see a clear picture of his future at the plate.

 

[Malo]

Yeah, they just have to pay a penalty. I assume they are more than willing to pay. And he won't play independent, doesn't he still have a year left at Stanford?

Yep, he can go back to Stanford.

 

[eznark]

I love how fired up John Perotto is over the perceived snubbing by Appel. He called me baby yesterday. I've never been more uncomfortable.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

maybe he saw the Nintendo E3 conference and was dumbfounded.....

 

[Windu]

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not the first time Castro has forgotten how many outs there were

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=11749651&c_id=mlb

 

[darkside31337]

Bard sent down to AAA.

 

[Sanjuro]

Haven't heard anything about Daisuke coming up.

 

[tc farks]

Yeah, not to mention the time that Castro was caught not looking at the batter when a pitch was thrown. It was accompanied by an entertaining Valentine rant.
Can't fault him, no one is paying attention to their collective haplessness. Except the Padres FO who are almost in a dead heat with them for the #1 pick next year.

Cubs have drafted 7 pitchers in a row, their only non-pitcher was Almora in the 1st.

 

[RBH]

AMERICAN LEAGUE

FIRST BASE
Prince Fielder, Tigers: 1,027,070
Mark Teixeira, Yankees: 697,602
Paul Konerko, White Sox: 671,430
Mitch Moreland, Rangers: 618,226
Albert Pujols, Angels: 478,020

SECOND BASE
Ian Kinsler, Rangers: 1,447,171
Robinson Cano, Yankees: 1,164,448
Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox: 699,422
Robert Andino, Orioles: 317,434
Chris Getz, Royals: 278,585

THIRD BASE
Adrian Beltre, Rangers: 1,179,864
Miguel Cabrera, Tigers: 886,365
Evan Longoria, Rays: 789,434
Alex Rodriguez, Yankees: 657,315
Mike Moustakas, Royals: 432,379

SHORTSTOP
Derek Jeter, Yankees: 1,698,777
Elvis Andrus, Rangers: 1,033,986
J.J. Hardy, Orioles: 489,941
Alcides Escobar, Royals: 392,195
Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians: 344,065

CATCHER
Mike Napoli, Rangers: 1,224,565
Matt Wieters, Orioles: 713,469
Joe Mauer, Twins: 637,364
Russell Martin, Yankees: 431,435
A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox: 424,646

DESIGNATED HITTER
David Ortiz, Red Sox: 1,204,904
Michael Young, Rangers: 1,049,170
Raul Ibanez, Yankees: 492,183
Billy Butler, Royals: 477,257
Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays: 391,131

OUTFIELDERS
Josh Hamilton, Rangers: 2,587,991
Curtis Granderson, Yankees: 1,406,128
Nelson Cruz, Rangers: 992,992
Jose Bautista, Blue Jays: 930,814
Adam Jones, Orioles: 857,543
David Murphy, Rangers: 652,379
Nick Swisher, Yankees: 624,215
Brett Gardner, Yankees: 437,126
Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners: 433,899
Jeff Francoeur, Royals: 422,304
Austin Jackson, Tigers: 389,664
Nick Markakis, Orioles: 384,390
Alex Gordon, Royals: 378,459
Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox: 346,774
Yoenis Cespedes, Athletics: 344,279



NATIONAL LEAGUE

FIRST BASE
Joey Votto, Reds: 1,314,516
Lance Berkman, Cardinals: 634,473
Freddie Freeman, Braves: 576,255
Bryan LaHair, Cubs: 391,497
Adam LaRoche, Nationals: 331,772

SECOND BASE
Dan Uggla, Braves: 872,136
Brandon Phillips, Reds: 586,835
Omar Infante, Marlins: 512,049
Rickie Weeks, Brewers: 512,021
Jose Altuve, Astros: 472,292

THIRD BASE
David Wright, Mets: 856,887
David Freese, Cardinals: 824,801
Chipper Jones, Braves: 727,719
Pablo Sandoval, Giants: 648,303
Aramis Ramirez, Brewers: 386,013

SHORTSTOP
Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies: 823,708
Rafael Furcal, Cardinals: 803,254
Starlin Castro, Cubs: 526,811
Jose Reyes, Marlins: 425,682
Alex Gonzalez, Brewers: 399,218

CATCHERS
Yadier Molina, Cardinals: 1,100,048
Buster Posey, Giants: 1,072,464
Brian McCann, Braves: 707,508
Carlos Ruiz, Phillies: 562,021
Jonathan Lucroy, Brewers: 457,590

OUTFIELDERS
Matt Kemp, Dodgers: 1,952,910
Carlos Beltran, Cardinals: 1,212,030
Ryan Braun, Brewers: 1,112,971
Andre Ethier, Dodgers: 827,262
Melky Cabrera, Giants: 714,642
Matt Holliday, Cardinals: 667,544
Jason Heyward, Braves: 515,340
Michael Bourn, Braves: 498,070
Jay Bruce, Reds: 460,853
Andrew McCutchen, Pirates: 457,223
Hunter Pence, Phillies: 446,460
Corey Hart, Brewers: 417,929
Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies: 386,860
Jon Jay, Cardinals: 373,833
Shane Victorino, Phillies: 373,034



http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120604&content_id=32744618&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Yeah, I don't think that whole Bard-as-a-starter thing is going to work.

 

[Sanjuro]

Yeah, I don't think that whole Bard-as-a-starter thing is going to work.

I wouldn't say that. His mechanics are a mess currently. Bard as a reliever would currently fail.

 

[Windu]

AMERICAN LEAGUE

FIRST BASE
Prince Fielder, Tigers: 1,027,070
Mark Teixeira, Yankees: 697,602
Paul Konerko, White Sox: 671,430
Mitch Moreland, Rangers: 618,226
Albert Pujols, Angels: 478,020

SECOND BASE
Ian Kinsler, Rangers: 1,447,171
Robinson Cano, Yankees: 1,164,448
Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox: 699,422
Robert Andino, Orioles: 317,434
Chris Getz, Royals: 278,585

THIRD BASE
Adrian Beltre, Rangers: 1,179,864
Miguel Cabrera, Tigers: 886,365
Evan Longoria, Rays: 789,434
Alex Rodriguez, Yankees: 657,315
Mike Moustakas, Royals: 432,379

SHORTSTOP
Derek Jeter, Yankees: 1,698,777
Elvis Andrus, Rangers: 1,033,986
J.J. Hardy, Orioles: 489,941
Alcides Escobar, Royals: 392,195
Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians: 344,065

CATCHER
Mike Napoli, Rangers: 1,224,565
Matt Wieters, Orioles: 713,469
Joe Mauer, Twins: 637,364
Russell Martin, Yankees: 431,435
A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox: 424,646

DESIGNATED HITTER
David Ortiz, Red Sox: 1,204,904
Michael Young, Rangers: 1,049,170
Raul Ibanez, Yankees: 492,183
Billy Butler, Royals: 477,257
Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays: 391,131

OUTFIELDERS
Josh Hamilton, Rangers: 2,587,991
Curtis Granderson, Yankees: 1,406,128
Nelson Cruz, Rangers: 992,992
Jose Bautista, Blue Jays: 930,814
Adam Jones, Orioles: 857,543
David Murphy, Rangers: 652,379
Nick Swisher, Yankees: 624,215
Brett Gardner, Yankees: 437,126
Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners: 433,899
Jeff Francoeur, Royals: 422,304
Austin Jackson, Tigers: 389,664
Nick Markakis, Orioles: 384,390
Alex Gordon, Royals: 378,459
Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox: 346,774
Yoenis Cespedes, Athletics: 344,279



NATIONAL LEAGUE

FIRST BASE
Joey Votto, Reds: 1,314,516
Lance Berkman, Cardinals: 634,473
Freddie Freeman, Braves: 576,255
Bryan LaHair, Cubs: 391,497
Adam LaRoche, Nationals: 331,772

SECOND BASE
Dan Uggla, Braves: 872,136
Brandon Phillips, Reds: 586,835
Omar Infante, Marlins: 512,049
Rickie Weeks, Brewers: 512,021
Jose Altuve, Astros: 472,292

THIRD BASE
David Wright, Mets: 856,887
David Freese, Cardinals: 824,801
Chipper Jones, Braves: 727,719
Pablo Sandoval, Giants: 648,303
Aramis Ramirez, Brewers: 386,013

SHORTSTOP
Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies: 823,708
Rafael Furcal, Cardinals: 803,254
Starlin Castro, Cubs: 526,811
Jose Reyes, Marlins: 425,682
Alex Gonzalez, Brewers: 399,218

CATCHERS
Yadier Molina, Cardinals: 1,100,048
Buster Posey, Giants: 1,072,464
Brian McCann, Braves: 707,508
Carlos Ruiz, Phillies: 562,021
Jonathan Lucroy, Brewers: 457,590

OUTFIELDERS
Matt Kemp, Dodgers: 1,952,910
Carlos Beltran, Cardinals: 1,212,030
Ryan Braun, Brewers: 1,112,971
Andre Ethier, Dodgers: 827,262
Melky Cabrera, Giants: 714,642
Matt Holliday, Cardinals: 667,544
Jason Heyward, Braves: 515,340
Michael Bourn, Braves: 498,070
Jay Bruce, Reds: 460,853
Andrew McCutchen, Pirates: 457,223
Hunter Pence, Phillies: 446,460
Corey Hart, Brewers: 417,929
Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies: 386,860
Jon Jay, Cardinals: 373,833
Shane Victorino, Phillies: 373,034



http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120604&content_id=32744618&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

Freeman all the way up to third? Heyward ahead of Bourn? Prado no where to be seen? wtf braves fans, learn to vote.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

I love how Prado's not even on the list and he has the 7th highest average in all of the NL.

 

[eznark]

I love how Prado's not even on the list and he has the 7th highest average in all of the NL.

Was he even on the ballot?

 

[Windu]

McCann is getting too many votes as well. He hasn't done much this season and he was awful last September because of injury.

Was he even on the ballot?

yeah he's on there

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Heyward being above Bourn is pretty lol.

Was he even on the ballot?

Yes.

 

[eznark]

Not like it matters, Prado certainly doesn't belong in the All Star game.

 

[verbum]

I think Uggla should not make the All Star team, he might think his fielding is acceptable if he gets voted in.

 

[mYm|17|]

Longo 3rd in 3rd baseman voting and only played a month

 

[Malo]

How the hell does Gardner have some many votes? He's been on the dl for nearly two months.

Lol

 

[RBH]

2012 Home Run Derby ballot:



http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2012/hrd/ballot.jsp

 

[McNei1y]

2012 Home Run Derby ballot:



http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2012/hrd/ballot.jsp

Zimmerman!? I'd totally love to see that.

 

[vas_a_morir]

2012 Home Run Derby ballot:



http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2012/hrd/ballot.jsp

Why can't we get Adam DUnn in a home run contest. I've wanted to see that for 8 years now. A guy like that, knowing a slow pitch is coming right down the middle? Good lord.

 

[Prade]

Why can't we get Adam DUnn in a home run contest. I've wanted to see that for 8 years now. A guy like that, knowing a slow pitch is coming right down the middle? Good lord.

You know how embarrassing it would be for him after the 5th strikeout?

 

[vas_a_morir]

You know how embarrassing it would be for him after the 5th strikeout?

Ya got me, I lol'd audibly.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Heres to hoping Gincarlo Stanton of Mike makes it. Dat Powah!

 

[darkside31337]

Damn there are like no Rays being voted for. Longo has barely played this season, damn fans.

Looks like Matt Joyce is going to have to get in again thanks to his peers. He gets no respect.

 

[eznark]

Damn there are like no Rays being voted for. Longo has barely played this season, damn fans.

Looks like Matt Joyce is going to have to get in again thanks to his peers. He gets no respect.

You have the starting third basemen in the NL, why you crying?

 

[darkside31337]

You have the starting third basemen in the NL, why you crying?

I wasn't complaining about the Mets? David Wright is getting the recognition he deserves. But he doesn't play for the Rays last time I checked.

 

[Fenix]

DESIGNATED HITTER
David Ortiz, Red Sox: 1,204,904
Michael Young, Rangers: 1,049,170
Raul Ibanez, Yankees: 492,183
Billy Butler, Royals: 477,257
Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays: 391,131

The order of these votes gave me cancer.