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THE PULSE

  (6:56 PM)

Join us Saturday from 1-4 p.m. ET on ESPNews as we bring you THE PULSE! We'll have Tim Kurkjian, Marcus Spears, Joe Schad, Katie Douglas, Freddy Sanchez, Chris Broussard and more on the show. You'll have the chance to ask questions and send in your comments to the show! Join us Saturday!

THE PULSE

  (10:17 AM)

All right Pulse viewers. We're going to be talking SEC football later today, specifically Auburn with QB Brandon Cox. Send in your comments now!

THE PULSE

  (11:43 AM)

Less than two hours until THE PULSE! We've got Katie Douglas of the Connecticut Sun on later. Send in some questions to her!

THE PULSE

  (12:31 PM)

Half hour until The Pulse! The Wimbledon women's match has ended. Anyone have anything to say about Amelie?

THE PULSE

  (12:46 PM)

Pulsers, we just got word, we're going to have Amelie Mauresmo, who just won the Wimbledon women's title, on live at 2:15 p.m. ET! Send in your comments and questions!

THE PULSE

  (12:56 PM)

Five minutes until The Pulse!

THE PULSE

  (1:00 PM)

Time for THE PULSE!

THE PULSE

  (1:00 PM)

What's going on today Pulsites???

Patrick (Detroit)

It's Pulse time!!

THE PULSE

  (1:02 PM)

We've got a lot coming at you today. Wimbledon World Cup, SEC football. It's all coming at you!

Sanju (Redlands, CA)

Good Morning Everybody

THE PULSE

  (1:04 PM)

Anyone out there looking forward to the World Cup final tomorrow and the third-place game today?

Steve Bunin

  (1:07 PM)

hey there pulsites --- what's up

Sanju (Redlands, CA)

Does anyone else hate the wonen grunting obsessively?

Brian (Grafton, WI)

Kind of worn out with the World Cup. I think it's been too long since the US got eliminated.

Cory (Garden City,Ks)

Good afternoon CA

Sanju (Redlands, CA)

Saito is really good as a closer for my Dodgers. HE does not ahve a blown save and has a era of 2.00.

Kyle (Michigan)

Oh Yay Pulse time

THE PULSE

  (1:09 PM)

Glad to have you Kyle.

Jeff (Iowa)

It's time for the World Cup to be over. It's baseball season!!!

THE PULSE

  (1:11 PM)

We've got Tim Kurkjian coming up next!

Brian (Grafton, WI)

I want to ask all of the guests what it's like being on the rising star of all sports television!

kyle (indiana)

hello

Patrick (Detroit)

Hey Piston fans, are you still fans of Ben Wallace?

THE PULSE

  (1:12 PM)

We're going to have Brandon Cox, the QB of Auburn, on later. What does everyone think about the SEC this season?

Jeff (Iowa)

What is Timmy K. going to be talking about?

THE PULSE

  (1:13 PM)

He's going to have his "Timmies" for the half-season. He's going to be handing out his mid-season awards. First the AL, then the NL.

Doug (Ohio)

Baseball season???? What, dude, it is always Football season, this is America.

Ryan (Key West)

BIG TEN!!!

Sanju (Redlands, CA)

PAC - 10 all the way

Dionne (Baltimore)

Hello everyone

THE PULSE

  (1:13 PM)

Hello Dionne.

Brian (Grafton, WI)

Doesn't Tony Parker call Duncan "Timmy"?

Jon (Nashville,TN)

SEC would crush every conference.

Sanju (Redlands, CA)

AL: MVP - JeterAL Cy Young - Roy HalladayAL : (COY) - Jim LeylendAL ROY : tie Papelbon/LirianoAL Comeback Player: Jermaine DyeNL MVP: Nomar GarciapparaNL Cy Young: Toss UpNL COY: Grady LittleNL ROY: Andre Ethier NL Comeback Player: Nomar GArciappara

Brian (Grafton, WI)

David Ortiz has become one of the greatest clutch hitters of all-time.

ricky (Virgina)

West Virgina!!!!!

mark (honolulu)

Why are there no crafty righties?

humberto (new york)

Joe Mauer for MVP no DH should be MVP cuz they only play 1 half of the game they play base... not baseball!!!

Doug (Ohio)

Most feared hitter, how about Travis Hafner, 5 GS before the All-star break.

Kyle (MN)

I wish David Ortiz would have done more clutch hitting w/ the twins

Jeff (Iowa)

I'd like to see if we could get Tim K. into a Hall of Fame discussion. I love his insights.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

I am a crafty righty...

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Jim Leyland wanted to manage the Phillies...but thank God we got Charlie Manuel instead...

THE PULSE

  (1:21 PM)

Marcus Spears is up next!

Jon (Nashville,TN)

If Mauer hits 400, then he should be MVP.

John (New London, PA)

what will Joe Schad be posting about?

THE PULSE

  (1:21 PM)

He's going to be talking SEC football. Send in your comments about it now!

Jeff (Iowa)

The Royals are on a roll. Good to see that the Cubs are now the worst team in baseball. Wonder if Dusty Baker has his resume updated...

R-Dub Durham, NC

How bout them Cowboys?

Ryan (alden,Iowa)

should the cubs trade ronnie Cedeno

Kenny (Brooklyn NY)

Will the mets make a trade for a Starting Pitcher? Who?

Brian (Grafton, WI)

Marcus, what is your favorite part about training camp?

vamsi (elk grove, ca)

what about pac 10 football

Brian (Grafton, WI)

That was a close one Wingo, you could have had the best team in the league if it weren't for Charlie Manuel's fearless leadership.

John (Arizona)

Ozzie Guillen(sp?) says he could make par easier than Tiger Woods could get a base hit in the major leagues. I kinda like Tiger with this bet, anyone else?

Patrick (Detroit)

David Ortiz played for the Twins? When was this 12 years ago.

Steve Bunin

  (1:25 PM)

Come on Patrick, you knew that! He was in the M's system, then the Twins, then Boston. Patrick - this is the Pulse - you gotta come with more than that!

Travis (Indiana State)

Marcus Spear, is it true that Larry Allen can bench press 700lbs?

Jeff (Iowa)

Big Papi was a Twin about five years ago, I believe. Underachieved there, was beat out by Mientkiewicz. Win some, lose some.

R-Dub Durham, NC

Marcus, you here yet?

THE PULSE

  (1:26 PM)

He's on now! And he's looking sharp!

Jeff (Iowa)

Marcus, how difficult is Bill Parcells as a coach? He seems pretty intense.

Jeremy (Fredericksburg VA)

Cowboys win the superbowl in 06

Simon, Florida

Go Cowboys! This is our year. I can feel it.

Brian (Grafton, WI)

Ortiz met his future wife in Appleton, WI while playing for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

T.O. has been great...how many guys have regretted saying that over the years...

John (Arizona)

Hey Marcus, do you think T.O. will be the key for the Cowboys to win instead of what has happened in his past at Philly?

THE PULSE

  (1:29 PM)

Marcus, you're on The Pulse!

THE PULSE

  (1:29 PM)

Good question Marcuse of Oakland!

Ryan (Key West)

<------ Regrets buying a TO jersey

Simon, Florida

T.O. rocks! He will be lighting up the NFC East just wait and see.

THE PULSE

  (1:30 PM)

Good question Terrence!

Brian (Grafton, WI)

Marcus Spears's tie is extreme. Looks like the old Vancouver Canucks jerseys.

Zach (Cowtown (California))

Who's on the pulse next?

THE PULSE

  (1:33 PM)

We'll be talking SEC football with Auburn QB Brandon Cox in the next few minutes!

Travis (Indiana State)

If I were a teamate of T.O's I'd be afraid to talk to him for fear of being the title of one of his chapters in his next book.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

T.O.'s so great, he's won how many Super Bowls? That's right, my bad...

Mike (Chicago)

Is there going to be anybody talking about the Ben Wallace deal on the show today?

THE PULSE

  (1:34 PM)

We'll be talking NBA with ESPN The Magazine Senior Writer Chris Broussard later in the show.

Zach (Cowtown (California))

Thank you! I love this show!

THE PULSE

  (1:34 PM)

Thanks for watching Zach!

Jeff (Iowa)

As a lifelong Cowboy hater, I loved seeing them pick up T.O. It's great to see the biggest jerk in the league back in the stadium where he danced on the star.

Doug (Ohio)

how many does Marino have.... It does not matter how many rings, T.O. is fantastic and has earned the respect of every CB in the league.

Jeremy (Fredericksburg VA)

It will work between the Cowboys and T.O. Superbowl champs!!!!

THE PULSE

  (1:38 PM)

We'll be talking World Cup later. Anyone watching the game today?

Ephraim R. (Maple Shade, NJ)

do you get your own yellow jersey, or do they make you wear the stinky jersey the guy before was just wearing?

THE PULSE

  (1:38 PM)

You know, that's a great question.

Jim (Atlanta, Georgia)

Is this where you post questions to get read on air?

THE PULSE

  (1:38 PM)

You got it. We're getting tons of questions, so we'll try to get as many as we can on air.

THE PULSE

  (1:39 PM)

SEC is next!

Brian (Grafton, WI)

You need to get your own yellow jersey because each rider has their own sponsors.

Jeff (Iowa)

Who's on now?

THE PULSE

  (1:40 PM)

Brandon Cox is on next. Then Joe Schad talking SEC football. We've then got Katie Douglas of the Connecticut Sun after that!

brent (nyc)

it sucks to see gagne's career go dow the drain

Steve Bunin

  (1:41 PM)

Pulsites - let's get serious here. Who's got the better tie today - Dari or me?

Doug (Ohio)

I'm on now!

THE PULSE

  (1:42 PM)

Now you are, Doug.

pat (hartland)

you guys rock

Brian (Grafton, WI)

Even though Steve's a better softball player, Dari gets the edge in the tie department. Although Marcus Spears beat both of you.

Zach (Cowtown (California))

Steve you do!!...and brent..i hate gagne..go giants!

Jim (Atlanta, Georgia)

Brandon, who do you think will be the toughest SEC team to compete with?

Brian (Grafton, WI)

Auburn Football 2006: Looking big for big things.

THE PULSE

  (1:48 PM)

Following Brandon is Joe Schad, ESPN NCAA football reporter. He'll be talking SEC.

TWS (MIZZOURI)

i think the toughest team in the sec will be Auburn

THE PULSE

  (1:49 PM)

Katie Douglas of the Connectict Sun will be on after Schad.

Jeremy (Fredericksburg VA)

Oklahoma Sooners in 06. Two words ADRIAN PETERSON.

Brian (Lexington, KY)

Auburn won't get more than 9 wins this year!

Clint (Athens, Ga)

They sure laid an egg in the citrus bowl last year.

Ray (Mississippi)

Florida will be the toughest team in the SEC but Ole Miss will be the sleeper

WTC (MIZZOURI)

2006 Big 12 Football game= Kansas State vs. OU

THE PULSE

  (1:53 PM)

Katie Douglas is on!

David (Akron)

Don't sleep on Georgia this year. If the Dawgs beat South Carolina, they could be 10-0 going into the Auburn game.

Brian (Lexington, KY)

NO!!! It will be Baylor vs. Kansas LOL!!

Charles (Florida)

Lets talk ACC. Miami all the way

Jeff (Iowa)

I'm not close to a TV. Was Joe Schad already on?

THE PULSE

  (1:58 PM)

He was just on, right before Katie Douglas here.

Tremont N. (New Jersey)

This Is The Break out year for Florida State

Jeff (Iowa)

Who's on after Katie?

THE PULSE

  (1:59 PM)

We'll have Chris Broussard on after the commercial break.

THE PULSE

  (2:00 PM)

Pulsites - we have some news!

THE PULSE

  (2:00 PM)

LeBron will sign with the Cavs!

Brian (Grafton, WI)

Steve got dragged to The Devil Wears Prada. Ouch.

Simon, Florida

I just saw the news on ESPNews about LeBron. I can only imagine how relieved the Cavs' fans are right now. LOL!

Travis (Indiana State)

Chris, now that the Cavs got LBJ locked up who do you see them going after next?

Cory (Garden City,Ks)

Man did LeBron make the Cavs sweat?

David (Akron)

Akron is only 40 miles from Cleveland. I knew the hometown factor would play a big role in his decision.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Must be tought signing your name to a 100 million dollar deal...I should have such difficulties...

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Nice tie Steve...once again Dari's playing second fiddle...

Cory (Garden City,Ks)

It would've been nice to see LeBron in a Bulls uniform.

Daynor (Brooklyn, NY)

Dari is no one's second fiddle.

David (Akron)

Wishful thinking for Bulls fans.

Travis (Indiana State)

I had a $20 bet that LeBron was going to end up with the Nets; shows how right I was.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Holy cow....is that Luke Jensen the former tennis player (or his father)?

THE PULSE

  (2:08 PM)

That is certainly Luke Jensen

Jeff (Iowa)

Just think, LeBron could be getting ready for his senior season at Ohio State right now. Him and Oden together...WOW!

Jeremy (Fredericksburg VA)

I heard yesterday that talks broke down between jared Jeffries and the washington Wizards. I guess he will test free agency

Jeff (Iowa)

Who's next?

THE PULSE

  (2:10 PM)

We'll be talking LeBron James signing and other NBA action.

Ephraim R. (Maple Shade, NJ)

is jiterous a word?

THE PULSE

  (2:11 PM)

It is now

Jim(Atlanta, Georgia)

Chris Broussard is next

Brian (Grafton, WI)

Luke Jensen just called his own prediction bold.

Travis (Indiana State)

I hope the Cavs put a clause in LeBrons contract that requires him to compete in at least one slam dunk contest within the next few seasons.

David (Akron)

Big news in Ohio is O.J. Mayo signing with USC. We all thought he was going to Kansas State.

Travis (Indiana State)

The NBA is looking really great right now with LBJ, D-Wayde, Carmelo, all signing five year extentions and also with Dirk looking like he is going to sign an extension. The NBA looks like it is going to be very competitive for a long time to come.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

I think my mailman keeps stealing my ESPN magazine subscription...I thought it was a monthly, not a bi-monthly.

Cory (Garden City,Ks)

Wow, LeBron is helping the inner cities in Cleveland? Admirable.

Tremont N. (New Jersey)

My ESPN Magazine came yesterday.

Tremont N. (New Jersey)

Next Year who do you think will have the better season Lebron Wade or Melo. And which one of there teams will make the playoffs.

Cory (Garden City,Ks)

Nadal owns Federer

Simon, Florida

Chris thinks the Cavs will win 2 championships in the next 5 or 6 years? He has lost his mind.

David (Akron)

The Mag comes every 2 weeks.

David (Akron)

O.J. Mayo's high school team in 06-07 could beat his college team in 07-08. They are that good.

THE PULSE

  (2:21 PM)

World Cup chatter is up next!

THE PULSE

  (2:22 PM)

Tommy Smyth.

THE PULSE

  (2:22 PM)

Wayne Rooney was suspended for two games for his actions in the last game.

Ronny (NY)

World Cup is gona be great but I dont know who to go to?

David (Akron)

In the World Cup, the fans are better than the games.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Wazza should've been suspended for more than two games...

Cory (Garden City,Ks)

What does that mean exactly whenthey've suspended him for two games when the World Cup is over?

THE PULSE

  (2:23 PM)

The next time they play international, FIFA sanctioned games.

David (Akron)

Anytime you make another man change choir sections, you should be suspended for 10 games.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Is FIFA ever going to crackdown on players begging refs to hand out red cards?

Spear (China)

I see Italy taking the final over France, their defense is tough and the breaks are going their way.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Zidane is the Maestro....

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Zidane is the best big game player in football right now...

Simon, Florida

Allez Les Bleus!

Ron (NY)

Tommy, Ronaldo on Portugal or Henry on France?? Who would you pick??

Travis (Indiana State)

Are Portugal and Germany both undefeated in World Cup competition?

THE PULSE

  (2:30 PM)

We're going to be talking more about LeBron after the break.

Spear (China)

Zidane has been incredible, does he have one more game in him?

Travis (Indiana State)

LeBron is the most athlete in any sport playing right now. In five years he will be as regocnizable as Jordan was in his prime. It will be a fun experience watching LeBron grow up and ascend to greatness.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Zidane will go out with class...and the trophy.

THE PULSE

  (2:33 PM)

Breaking news on LeBron.

Jeremy (Kalamazoo, MI)

LeBron is almost as over-paid as A-Rod. What has he done so far? He made the playoffs once, at least A-Rod made the playoffs multiple times before he got paid way too much money.

David (Akron)

LeBron has no good teammates either. A-Rod had Griffey, Randy Johnson, etc...

David (Akron)

LeBron is the next Magic Johnson with his style of play, Wade is the next Jordan, and Dirk is the next Bird. These re gonna be a fun few years in the NBA.

Cory (Garden City,Ks)

LeBronis not overpaid when he makes his salary backin one year with jersey and ticket sales.

Ephraim R. (Maple Shade, NJ)

How old will LeBron be now when he's a FA? 28? Guess he figures the Knicks should be just about out of the Thomas/Dolan catastrophy by then.

THE PULSE

  (2:36 PM)

David, you're in The Pulse!

Travis (Indiana State)

A-Rod plays on a team with the highest payroll in sports history, he is just another big name on a team full of HOFers. LeBron is the best player on a good team; LeBron also makes less then half the money that A-Rod does.

Doug (Ohio)

What has he done? he brought pride back to Cleveland, rebuilt a franchise. This guy has been the best value in sports the last 3 years.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

the Akron Beacon Journal? What, was the Toledo Blade not hiring?

THE PULSE

  (2:38 PM)

Say what you want, but the Akron Beacon Journal covers the Cavs as good as anyone.

THE PULSE

  (2:38 PM)

Amelie Mauresmo is going to be here live on The Pulse soon!

tavon (baltimore)

lebron is diffinitly the personification of a team player and will get his title before kobe gets another one

Nathan (Delano,MN)

Why BronBron why did u resign... bad move... the cavs fans are so unloyal. they boo'd u off the court one time!

Jeremy (Kalamazoo, MI)

Don't get me wrong, LeBron is GREAT, but who on this planet is worth 16 million a year?

Clint (Athens, Ga)

There is no next Jordan. Jordan was a once in a lifetime player. Wade and LeBron are their own players both are great, but they are not MJ.

tavon (baltimore)

is coccer ever going to be as popular in the U.S. as it is around the world

Simon, Florida

My crystal ball sees LeBron demanding a trade out of Cleveland in 3 years.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Bobby Abreu is worth 16 million a year....if you were a moron who used to be the GM of the Phillies.

Travis (Indiana State)

It's all about supply and demand. The free market decides that LeBron is worth $16 million and he gets paid accordingly.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

I thought Sergei Gontchar was playing in the NHL...

tavon (baltimore)

Itlay is going to win, because they stick to their gameplan and they are the most professional

chris (cali)

i wish i had 16 mil

Sheyi (columbus, OH)

LeBron is the right person for Cleveland and the state of Ohio. It been a long time since any athlete who has the potential of become great has committed to an ohio team for the long haul. Lebron is a loyal person and will not demand to be traded if the organization fills the positions with the right players to support lebron.

Nathan (Delano,MN)

David Ortiz is overrated and Albert Pujols is underrated!!! Ortiz isnt as good of a batter as Pujols... not even close! Wasnt it pujols projected to break bonds's homerun record before his setback!

chris (CA)

I think that LeBron is a slightly overhyped player with too much media input.

John (Cleveland, OH)

Today, the Cavs assured having a successful future by LeBron agreeing to sign his extension. But everyone knows the Cavs need more pieces. Will the cavs make more major moves this offseason to support LeBron and ultimately win a championship?

Nathan (Delano,MN)

Cleveland is the next Minnesota! Close to a championship but no cigar! Either team has alot of money with the 2 best players in the NBA!

Cory (Garden City,Ks)

Anybody who thinks LeBron is overhyped or overrated would take him in a heartbeat on their favorite team.

Travis (Indiana State)

As long as LeBron doesn't make any social mistakes like being arrested or being accused of a crime he seems to be on pace to have a very promising career.

Brian (Cedar Falls, IA)

LeBron is very good and it's a no brainer to sign him to that big of contract. I think Carmello Anthony is goo dtoo, but should he be making even anything close to what LeBron is?

THE PULSE

  (2:53 PM)

We're going to have Amelie Mauresmo on LIVE here in a few minutes.

THE PULSE

  (2:54 PM)

How's everyone's Saturday going with The Pulse?

Doug (Ohio)

Cleveland has an owner now that wants to win, and unlike Minnesota we won't lose draft picks by trying to sign Joe Smith.

Nathan (Delano,MN)

The Cavs cant make anymore moves because lack of money!! They are Doomed!!

Jeremy (Fredericksburg VA)

LeBron is the best NBA player period. He proved it this season.

Cory (Garden City,Ks)

Of course carmelo isn't worth the same kind've money. Why do you think he accepted the contract so fast.

Ephraim R. (Maple Shade, NJ)

you know, just getting my pulse on.

Travis (Indiana State)

The Pulse put me on T.V; it doesn't get any better than that!

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

The Pulse is funtastic, as always...

THE PULSE

  (2:56 PM)

Glad to have you and all the others on board, Wingo.

THE PULSE

  (2:56 PM)

Did any Pulsites out there watch the Wimbledon final this morning?

Chris (CA)

yea i cant believe im on TV.

Sanju (Redlands, CA)

Carmelo is as good as Pierce and some other superstars

Sanju (Redlands, CA)

Best Players in the league 1. Kobe 2. LeBRon 3. KG 4. Wade

Jeremy (Fredericksburg VA)

I'm surprised Dwyane Wade and Carmelo got the same money LeBron got. Their not even on his level.

alex (wilton, ct)

are we able to submit questions to ask to mauresmo?

THE PULSE

  (2:57 PM)

Questions and comments about the final match this morning.

Nathan (Delano,MN)

1. KG 2. MJ 3. LB 4. Wilt C... Best player ever in order!!

THE PULSE

  (2:58 PM)

Amelie's on next!

Chris (CA)

Your crazy. Kobe Bryant played better than lebron last season i think.

Chris (CA)

Yes Kobe is the best and Dwayne Wade is gettin a lot oh hype just because he got finals MVP.

Clint (Athens, Ga)

The reason they got the same money is because that was the max amount they could sign them for.

Nathan (Delano,MN)

If i had a choice to draft LeBron or KG in a draft at the same age i would take KG!!! 20+ ppg 10+ rpg and 5+apg ever night for 82 games!!

THE PULSE

  (3:00 PM)

Amelie's here!

Simon, Florida

Congrats to Amelie! I was glad that she stuck it Justine Henin-Hardenne who bailed out of the Australian Open when she was getting her butt kickd.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

I like Amelie, I think she caught some bad press awhile back from the Swiss Miss.

Chris (CA)

hey amelia how does it feel to be #1

Doug (Ohio)

So happy for you, it has to feel amazing to win that tournament.

Brian (Cedar Falls, IA)

Congrats Amelie, great matches!

Sheyi (columbus, OH)

Amerlie congratulations on your championship win. You showed poise and you proved that you are the best in tennis right now. I wish you much success the rest of the year and way to give it to Henin-Hardenne for they way she bailed out of the Australian Open with a fake injury. Congratulations.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Amelie is an excellent tennis player; I wonder what she really thinks of Martina Hingis as a person, though.

Mat (Scottsdale, AZ)

Ask her what she thinks about Frances chances in tomorrow's WC final.

THE PULSE

  (3:04 PM)

We got it in.

THE PULSE

  (3:05 PM)

Tim Kurkjian is going to be back with us next to talk some more baseball.

Jeremy (Fredericksburg VA)

Has the mens wimbledon final been played? If not when is it?

THE PULSE

  (3:05 PM)

It's tomorrow morning.

Nathan (Delano, MN)

The two biggest AL allstar snubs are from the same team... Fransico Loriano and Justin Mornuea!!

Sheyi (columbus, OH)

Baseball is the most boring sport. Less action until the ball gets hit. Takes forever too.

THE PULSE

  (3:09 PM)

Kurkjian's on next!

Travis (Indiana State)

Tim, what are the odds that the Cubs will have Wood, Prior, and Maddux in their starting rotation at the start of next season?

Sanju (Redlands, CA)

Nomar for MVP at least Comeback player of the year

Nathan (Delano, MN)

If MLB was smart they should add Justin Morneau to the HomeRun derby!!

Sanju (Redlands, CA)

Hafner is the biggest snub.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

best catch this year was Aaron Rowand breaking his nose with the over-the-head catch, and nothing else is close...

Corey ((Sturgis, SD))

They should of had Wagner in for th NL Allstar

Conor (Santa Cruz, CA)

How is Pronk not an All Star? He has 5 Grannies and lots of RBIs

Ephraim R. (Maple Shade, NJ)

you gotta go d-wright as 1st half MVP. Nomar has been great and all, but you gotta take the best player on the best team.

Brian (Grafton, WI)

You guys obscured the Koskie-Hall catch!

Brian (Cedar Falls, IA)

Hafner already has 5 grand slams this year, so I happen to agree with you on him getting snubed, he was robbed!

Corey (Sturgis, SD)

Wright is the best third baseman in the game

Jeremy (Fredericksburg VA)

Jim Leyland is already a lock for manager of the year.

Clint (Athens, Ga)

The Mathews Jr. catch was the best playy of the first half. Reminded me of when Otis Nixon use to patrol center field at Atlanta Fulton County stadium.

Conor (Santa Cruz, CA)

Liriano has top numbers even though he hasn't started full time. Imagine if he had pitched the full first half! He'd lead the league in Wins, ERA, K's, yet he's not an all star!

Sanju (Redlands, CA)

Nomare is the MVP! .359 Avg, .425 past the 7th, over .400 w/ runners in scoring position. And he has resurrected my Dodgers. Go Nomar!

Sanju (Redlands, CA)

Nomar MVP

Doug (Ohio)

hafners stats .318/25hr/75 R.B.I.'s, the guy is a freak

Jeremy (Fredericksburg VA)

Although I'm a yanks fan, I have to say the 1st half MVP is David Ortiz. He's jacking homeruns left and right.

Travis (Indiana State)

The biggest surprise is how awful the Cubs have been. I mean we all knew that wouldn't win anything but is .500 to much to ask?

Conor (Santa Cruz, CA)

Pronk is a beast

LTW (MIssouri)

REd sox white sox tied 3-3

THE PULSE

  (3:22 PM)

It's 5-5 now.

Matty (Cleveland, OH)

I think its a shame that Travis Hafner didnt make the all star game. This guy has hit 5 grand slams before the break, but yet A-Rod gets in and hes in a terrible slump

Clint (Athens, Ga)

How about how awful the Braves have been? They at least are use to winning. The Cubs have been and always will be losers.

Brian (Grafton, WI)

.500 is too much to ask for the Cubs. They need to have a healthy pitching staff before they can be more than a rich-man's Pirates.

Matty (Cleveland, OH)

Baseball is americas past time, it united our nation through some of the hardest times

Nathan (Delano, MN)

Pulse r u guys gonna do the AL midseason awards today?

THE PULSE

  (3:26 PM)

You missed them Nate. We had Tim on to do them earlier. But stay tuned, we might be bringing Tim back to rehash them later. We'll see.

Doug (Ohio)

Hafner is a liability in the field though, Ortiz is a better DH right now

Max Ogden (New York)

Why is it that Dontrelle Willis seems to have gems when Florida doesn't want to score but just decent games when they do want to?

Conor (Santa Cruz, CA)

i never get posted!

Jeff (Germany)

Travis is AWESOME!!

THE PULSE

  (3:29 PM)

All you Pirates fans, stay tuned. Freddy Sanchez will be on later. That's ALL-STAR Freddy Sanchez.

victor monroe,la

have you got an update on florida at new york?

THE PULSE

  (3:29 PM)

3-2 Florida

Steve (Dallas)

Miss me Pulse??

THE PULSE

  (3:30 PM)

Big time. Keep with us for the final half hour.

Conor (Santa Cruz, CA)

WHen will Freddy Be on?

THE PULSE

  (3:30 PM)

Soon! Stay tuned.

Matty (Cleveland, Oh)

All this talk about lebron not resigning, well he has, and i have one question. Why wouldnt he? Hes invested in some local business, his family is in akron and youngstown. He's a star.

Sean (Anchorage, AK)

I also miss the Fonz...

Sean (Anchorage, AK)

You know what I miss...? Big League Chew...

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Jim Thome hit his 30th home run today; good to see he decided to show up this year (as opposed to jus collecting a check in Philly).

Sheyi (columbus, OH)

Thank you for putting me on the pulse. You are great.

THE PULSE

  (3:33 PM)

Keep sending in the good comments. We're trying to get as many on the air as possible.

Steve (Dallas)

So what have I missed on the Pulse so far? How was my own hometown boy Marcus Spears?

THE PULSE

  (3:34 PM)

Marcus was looking sharp today. He had some good stuff to say about the Cowboys.

Andrew (Wadena)

Liriano should be the rookie of the year, just think if he would of pitched the first half! He should of also been in the all star game.

Conor (Santa Cruz, CA)

I love Big League CHew!

brandon (aberdeen Maryland)

Nomar Garciaparra should have the Mvp because he is leading the National league in batting.

Sanju (Redlands, CA)

Sanchez is only leading nomar by .002 pts.

brandon (aberdeen Maryland)

Liriano should have the cy young award

Conor (Santa Cruz, CA)

Torii Hunter is the funniest player in Baseball. He just makes me laugh with everything he says. I love his quote about Joe Mauer and " Man Muscles"

Sheyi (columbus, OH)

You pronouced my name right too. That's even better. That shows that ESPN are focused on giving good sports entertainment and it shows your committment to your audience. Well done.

Brian (Cedar Falls, IA)

Uggla will be the rookie of the year in the NL

Zach (Montezuma,IA via Des Moines)

Sorry, I'm late, 15 minutes left, step it up!

Ron (NY)

Sanju, it may be .oo2 points but its still a lead.

Matty (Cleveland, Oh)

Lets Get some talk a goin' here.The rooms pretty quite today.

ryan (alden,iowa)

the cubs need a new shortstop

S (Seattle, WA)

Hey, Katie Douglas is the da bomb. Fast n furious with a basketball, with a keen eye for court dynamics too. Yep.

The Dude, Oregon

Katie fan here. We're in awe of the gal, she's got a wicked cross-over. That's all sorry, gotta go back to the footy! Go Portugal!

Mike (Paragould AR)

Pujols WILL be the MVP in NL and it wont even be a close race. David Wright is WAY overated.

Brian (Grafton, WI)

Is The Pulse sort of a wide open format, with scheduled guests but lots of flexibility as far as what to run in the second half of the show?

THE PULSE

  (3:49 PM)

That is a pretty good assessment. We have a list of guests that you can find every Friday night, Saturday morning on ESPN.com.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

I'm outta here...wifey will be coming home with my daughter, back from my Pulse-influenced exile...Seacrest,out!

Matty (Cleveland, Oh)

Cmon pulse ya got the only guy from Cleveland in here, and you dont even put my comment on air? wheres the love?

THE PULSE

  (3:51 PM)

Surprise, surprise Matty, but we actually had a lot of comments pouring in on LeBron today.

ryan (alden,iowa)

well pujols is awesome he will break hank aarons record

Ephraim R. (Maple Shade, NJ)

oo, collision, hanley ramirez is down hard.

THE PULSE

  (3:53 PM)

Yeah. Ouch.

Jack (Waimanalo, Hawaii)

I pick Nadal over Federer tomorrow.

Sheyi (Columbus, OH)

I also want to say thanks to ESPN for their complete coverage of the FIFA World Cup. As a soccer(football) fan, I have enjoyed every minute of it and I can also see the difference you have made this year, increasing the number of soccer fans in the U.S. Thanks

Jeremy (Fredericksburg Va)

Gotta Go. Til next time GO COWBOYS.

Steve (Spokane, WA)

Italy over france 2-1

THE PULSE

  (3:55 PM)

And that's a wrap! We're done. Til next week.