This week we recap the handful of pre-all-star break games.  We discuss the homerun derby in it's current format, the All-Star game and what we'd like to see.  We also discuss Rob Manfred "state of the union" address and some of the likely rule changes.  We also do a mid season review of our predictions from Episode 6.  This weeks Blue Chip spotlight is on newly drafted Gunnar Hoglund.