Donaldson, Call-Ups, Trumbo, Ruth, and Ohtani Auctions, and ROY Talk | Ep. 204

Agenda Summary: Josh Donaldson gets traded. Shohei Ohtani health status update. Late season Call-Ups. Ryan Howard retires. Mark Trumbo 2006 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor. Babe Ruth 1921 American Caramel. Shohei Ohtani 2018 Bowman Chrome Superfractor. 2018 ROY Award speculations.

Guest: Ryan Daly

Full Agenda:

Josh Donaldson traded – Assigned 10-day rehab with Triple-A Columbus.^[1]Josh Donaldson to make rehab start today at Triple-A Columbus after being placed on DL by Cleveland Indians. www.cleveland.com

Shohei Ohtani diagnosed with a *new* UCL strain. TJ Surgery recommended.^[2]Shohei Ohtani slams 2 homers after Tommy John surgery recommendation. www.espn.com

Late season Call-Ups: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR), Luis Urias (SDP), Taylor Ward (LAA), Michael Kopech (CWS), Francisco Mejia (SDP)

Ryan Howard Announces Retirement.^[3]Thank You, Philly. www.theplayerstribune.com

Mark Trumbo 2006 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor makes an appearance and with a $400 asking price.

Babe Ruth 1921 E121 American Caramel PSA7 closes at $89,175.^[4]1921 E121 American Caramel “Babe” Ruth PSA 7 NM Pop 1 Highest Graded. smalltraditions.com

Shohei Ohtani 2018 Bowman Chrome Superfractor AU, which graded BGS95, is now at auction with Goodwin & Co.^[5]2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani Rookie Autographs Superfractors 1/1 BGS 9.5 (AUTO 10). goodwinandco.com

Who do you think will make the AL and NL ROYs?

• Patrick’s picks: Shohei Ohtani (AL); Ronald Acuna Jr. (NL)
• Ryan’s picks: Shohei Ohtani (AL); Juan Soto (NL)

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