Last night I was bored, watching the Astros vs White Sox game and this JJ Matijevik for Houston got his first career HR. Naturally they wanted to get the ball for him, from the fan who caught it (which he did give) and they interviewed the fan about what he got and how the negotiations went for that. What struck me as bizarre was that they shot him down on his first two requests. First was he wanted a Verlander signed jersey. They said no way. Then he wanted a ball signed by Gurriel. No chance. He ended up getting some tickets and passes to BP. I thought what in the world. They have tons of jerseys and balls and heck Verlander is sitting right there just chilling. What is so difficult about making that happen? Evidently Houston later in the game realized they were coming across as cheapskates. Kid eventually got the Verlander signed jersey, an Altuve signed ball and 6 tickets/BP passes.
Good trade.