Home Run Derby Open Thread
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 14, 2008 4:22 PM PDT
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The Home Run Derby just doesn't seem that interesting to me. Yes, it's got a ton of great young stars participating in it, like Utley, Hamilton, Longoria and Ryan Braun. But if I don't find the All Star Game itself very compelling, there's no reason for me to find this all that compelling. Apparently Jayson Stark doesn't either, but for different reasons than me. He's wondering where the Yankees are.
That being said, I will watch. My guess is that the righties in the lineup, Uggla, Longoria and Braun will be at a disadvantage because of Yankee Stadium.
So if I had to take a guess as to who would be the favorites, my feeling would be Josh Hamilton would be the man to watch out for (even with his zero homers in 10 ABs at Yankee Stadium). The other I like is Lance Berkman. Can never count out a savvy vet.
Who do you like? And do you like the home run derby? I would imagine I'd be a lot more into it if there was an Athletic there. Yes, I'm that much of a homer.
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I am liking the chances of Lance Berkman batting from the left side of the plate. He hits a jack 1 every 14 or so plate appearances from the left compared to 1 every 34 from the right!
My religion is A'slamic.
by WhoNeedsReligionWhenYaGotBaseball on Jul 14, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AND he was a runner up before
I imagine he has to understand the pacing.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 14, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely. Some new players tire out, as they don’t know how to pace themselves correctly. The Big Puma is going to claw his way to victory tonight. I would love to see Hamilton win it though, too.
My religion is A'slamic.
by WhoNeedsReligionWhenYaGotBaseball on Jul 14, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I (used to) love it
I completely love the home run derby. Oh wait, that’s right, I’m not in 5th grade anymore. I could probably not care less about the derby these days. Meh.
by TempletonPeck on Jul 14, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shocking!!! A's fans not excited about HR Derby :-)
Perhaps they could have some new pre All Star Game traditions:
A Pitches-per-Plate Appearance Derby.
PABHR Derby (Plate Appearances Between Home Runs.)
DDLPA COMPETITION (days on DL per Plate Appearance.)
V4PT Derby (Veterens For Prospects Trades.)
BTB Faceoff (Best team Blogger)
by ExGiantsFan on Jul 14, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Blez
Is there a way no negotiate with this Imperial USA company in the terms of their advertising on AN or SB nation in general? I’m really sick of seeing this add telling me to root for the Red Sox and buy their merchandise…
by GusanoQuemador on Jul 14, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck Chris Berman
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 14, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The derby isn't all that interesting...
...they should let players into it that didn’t make the all-star team. Why should a player have to make the team to take part in a silly exhibition. The derby would be way more interesting this year with Giambi and Cust in it. I’d take Giambi as the favorite over Hamilton if he were in the darn thing…
"All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth."- Ted Williams
by Gaijin_Suketto on Jul 14, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack Cust is perhaps the only player I can think of ...
... whose second-half-of-the-regular-season performance would probably benefit from his participating in the HRD.
I told them 'My game is like a blog.' Because I don't know what a blog is, but it don't sound good. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 14, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know i have no real proof, but
i think that whole “the home run derby screwed up my swing” thing is a load of crap. guys fool around in BP sometimes and try to hit jacks rather than get the work in. i think it’s more of an easy excuse if someone slumps in the second half than a true causative.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jul 14, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Agree
The other day, I was thinking that if most of the All Stars don’t want to participate in the HR Derby, then open it up to heroic sluggers like Marco Scutaro. :>)
Seriously, guys like Jack Cust and Frank Thomas (health permitting) might like to participate, and be a blast to watch.
by Fungo on Jul 14, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"...be a blast to watch."
Pun intended? :)
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree… I think they should open it up to whoever wants to participate (I guess they could do it so that All Stars get priority, if they want to keep it kind of similar). Jack Cust would be a lot of fun to watch in a HR Derby
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want the guy with a lot of career homeruns to win
Oh, right, that’s none of these guys
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez, everyone's so bitter about this tonight.
These guys are the best Home Run hitters in the league (willing to participate – hey A-Rod). It’s exciting for the league to see the latest generation of sluggers.
by OldhamA on Jul 14, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Home Run Derby needs two things...
1. Shortened to one round. Most homers wins, end of story. It’s not fun seeing this thing go to a third hour…the players are getting tired, and quite frankly, after the 10th 500-foot homer, it’s not so thrilling anymore. The only thing more tired is…
2. ...Chris Berman’s shtick. It needs to go. Away. Please, for the sake of all who have ear drums…
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 14, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It might also help...
...if this darn thing would get started already! Geesh…
Although Erin Andrews does make waiting fun… :)
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 14, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They had the '07 one on earlier
McCovey’s quote was “we all got 10 swings and Willie Mays always won.” Now that’s a competition I’d be thrilled by.
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 14, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be okay with that.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 14, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who is jsoh hamilton
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006
by flipgatey3 on Jul 14, 2008 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Erin Andrews looks damn good by the way
by buckfan6 on Jul 14, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So-so. I'm always impressed with how Jeter handles himself though. Very articulate in
interviews, statistically fantastic and no off field incidents. A model professional.
by OldhamA on Jul 14, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad his defense sucks
But we’re not allowed to talk about it.
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
when does she not?
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006
by flipgatey3 on Jul 14, 2008 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...there's an A's connection...
Is that Mike Gallego I see lobbing to Dan Uggla?
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 14, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's my mom's favorite A you're talking about
Too bad he’s getting smoked
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Jamie Quirk throwing to Berkman
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jul 14, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delayed reaction: I hate Uggla boooo Uggla sucks
(i is a mets fan)
by schmifty on Jul 14, 2008 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The blonde chick looks like a German villager or some shit
Outfit = Terrible
by schmifty on Jul 14, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
how dare you
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006
by flipgatey3 on Jul 14, 2008 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone go find my glasses...
I can’t see a thing.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You should get extra points for hitting a kid in the OF.
Double if make him bleed.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap.
E-Lo
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a point, why don't they just bring one of their teammates along
with them to pitch to them (from the pitching staff).
by OldhamA on Jul 14, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that they do bring someone from their team...
by schmifty on Jul 14, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not someone on the roster.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if they're allowed to or not. They generally just bring a
coach along – though Holliday had his brother last year and Braun has his agent this year I think.
by OldhamA on Jul 14, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Booo Utley you suck Booooo
(i is a mets fan)
by schmifty on Jul 14, 2008 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Duke sighting!
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I really like the unis this year.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I do too
They just look right for this occasion
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 14, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both teams this year.
Last year was awful! That shitty orange the AL had? Blegh.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking earlier I like that the Yankees are hosting it because their colors are much better than the Orange/Black of the Giants or Yellow/Red they did for the Pirates.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice catch, kid!
He’s already better than Email.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I missed the first few.
who has gone?
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uggla, Sizemore, Longoria, Utley… I think that’s it
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's good.
I only missed the first two. Thanks!
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man!
Those are WAY up there.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am amazed at how high up they’re going in the upper deck haha who would’ve thought those would be the seats to have?
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're practically right up on the field anyway.
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
Great catch!
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice catch in center!
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No kidding!
Web gem!
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind if Berky wins it
Anyone but Uggla or Utley would be fine I guess
by schmifty on Jul 14, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh to answer the question I like the Home Run Derby mostly for the stuff that goes on around the actual derby… the reactions of the other players, the players kids running around, hearing conversations and stuff going on. The home runs are fun, too but after awhile they do look a lot alike.
Plus this year Evan and Grady are in it and they’re two of my favorite baseball players so anything involving them is fun to watch :)
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For those wondering about how close the upper deck is...
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It is a lot closer than I realized… but it’s still amazing to me that they are hitting it half way up the upper deck.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heck, it's only about two inches
from home plate to the RF upper deck, and about three inches to dead CF….
? I don’t get it…
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 14, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can we teach the children to love Baseball
if they can’t even fit in the stadium???
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Jul 14, 2008 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is Justin Timberlake hosting the ESPYs? haha that seems really random to me.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that what that commercial was for?
I’m on mute over here.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah apparently he’s hosting. I don’t blame you for muting… BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK lol he’s actually not said it as much as I thought he would. Thankfully.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Canadian Bacon!
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Duke interview. I'm surprised they recognised him.
by OldhamA on Jul 14, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember, he WAS once a Red Sox farmhand
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
too bad u have to be an AS
to compete otherwise I think our Jack Cust would easily win this contest.
by sf drift king on Jul 14, 2008 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was out of the stadium!
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As for Blez being a homer...
what better place to be a homer than at the Home Run Derby?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Jul 14, 2008 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not watching this year
The faux build up with three rounds finally pushed me away. Berman…
he could simply replay last year’s…
Heck, reading Aner comments ….now, that’s excitement!!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 14, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
That guy was excited.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Those were some big flies, eh?
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see someone hit HRs that far in a regular game.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's Barry Zito?
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He might want to rethink the whole agent throwing to him though.
by OldhamA on Jul 14, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Getting better though
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that’s kind of a random decision. I’d pick someone who actually throws BP sometimes haha
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing he's had his agent throw to him recently
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It must have been the agent's dream to pitch
at Yankee Stadium.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's got to be a pretty big thrill too
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
They should have let a fan throw BP. I think I could lob some meatballs up there. I was pretty good at it in softball. :)
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d be waaaay too inconsistent. They would HATE me throwing it haha I’d probably hit them/other people. It would be terribly embarrassing.
But yeah that would be awesome if other fans got the opportunity haha
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're a little closer to the plate than normal...
so I’d like to think I’d be less likely to bounce it on the grass.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
aww that would be a good story if that was the case. He seems to have settled in now.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was that a PR stunt?
He’s not doing so hot.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's heating up...
but Nez has thrown at least 300 balls.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lookin pretty good there with 7. I’m still excited to see what Josh Hamilton can do.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bet that feels good to get the first one out of the way
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that's a start for Hamilton
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aw.
look at that smile.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY SHIT
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's going outside.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's in heaven.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s so fun to watch when you can tell they’re having so much fun.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm joining the Josh Hamilton fan club
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jul 14, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I almost purchased a Hamilton shirt
while I was in Texas.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is going DEEP
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Trade Blanton for him
And street if they insist
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They'd ask for Cahill, Anderson, Gonzales, and Inoa too.
by OldhamA on Jul 14, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh he's awesome, but they're never trading him.
by OldhamA on Jul 14, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course not
but what if we offer Embree/DFA?
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's putting on a FRICKING SHOW.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We need more 71-year olds throwing BP
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
can't
they are all starting for the Giants
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by gigglingone on Jul 14, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
qotm
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006
by flipgatey3 on Jul 14, 2008 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they could restructure Zito's contract for a few dozen more years.
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's fan in the OF!
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's Maier when you need him?
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NUTS!
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha I love when the other players run out there
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AW!
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love seeing all the players' kids on the field
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 14, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
did you see this picture of Ryan Dempster's son?
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by gigglingone on Jul 14, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm waiting for Ziggy to get there with Kaylin. ;-)
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can just tell he's thinking
“my daddy’s having a very lucky season”
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we not be in this guy's division anymore?
Thanks.
by schmifty on Jul 14, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, for a second there I thought it went completely out
But the Hess sign got it.
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hello NYPD!
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jul 14, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They play it enough in Arlington already whenever someone homers
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really? I’ve never been there. Love the music, though. And it’s kind of fitting for how far he’s hitting it right now lol
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So how much will the Yankees pay him when the time comes?
$30M a year? $35M?
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he's securing his spot in next year's all star game
How many of these fans are going to remember this next year when punching their ballots?
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by gigglingone on Jul 14, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This crowd is in Hamilton's back pocket, completely.
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap.
I hate the HR Derby.
I’m loving this.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
by salb918 on Jul 14, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How did he hit that out!? That was incredible
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh wow, the home run DERBY is on now?
oh man oh man, fire up the tv! pant pant, huff puff, gasp.
alaska A
by ak_A on Jul 14, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Imagine if this guy were still on the Devil Rays.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
by salb918 on Jul 14, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Duke is taking notes for the rest of the pitchers: Where NOT to pitch it to Josh Hamilton
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by gigglingone on Jul 14, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no shit
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by gigglingone on Jul 14, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a show!
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Duke can pitch this well when he's 71.
by danmerqury on Jul 14, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that guy might be a little sore tomorrow lol
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
25
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HIT THE MILLION SIGN
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that would be awesome
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by gigglingone on Jul 14, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did he do that?!
HR number 26 was waay high over the plate.
by danmerqury on Jul 14, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BP guy needs a break.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yawn.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it'll be more exciting when he makes an out
like now, lol
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 14, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stand corrected
The home run derby can be interesting.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 14, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Milton, sit down.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Even when he doesn't get a good swing it's going out
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's sexy.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY. CRAP!
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on Jul 14, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The CEO just calmly removed the pistol from his mouth
And smiled
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's the idea on the gold ball? i missed it.
by schmifty on Jul 14, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau did a few
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Standing O!
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like how he has the 2nd most HRs TOTAL right now and he’s only done the first round. RIDICULOUS!!! So exciting for him :’)
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too, Josh.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There is crying in baseball.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s pretty much the 4 guys I thought would be in the next round. Hamilton just KILLED it. I will be disappointed if he doesn’t win.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Count yourself "disappointed!"
The contrived artifice of having “rounds” just to drag it out defeats itself!!
Just have anyone participate that wants to!! Enough of the “All Star sluggers” have ended up with one or zero..just let any MLB player who thinks he can hit them, hit them!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 14, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh disappointed is kind of the wrong word for it. I’m not upset that Morneau won, I just think it would have been more fitting for Hamilton to win considering everything he did.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus!!!!!!
Hamilton is fucking unreal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was the most amazing power display I’ve ever seen…........I’m speechless.
P.S. Milton Bradley, I hate you for being a cancer in the A’s clubhouse and for being hurt all the damned time!!!!!!!!!! Curses!
by mrod on Jul 14, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t really think he was a cancer in the clubhouse. I think you could argue that for when he was with the Dodgers… but he seemed to get along with a lot of A’s. But yes I’m with you on the hurt part haha
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got along with Swisher, at least.
I miss that dance.
by danmerqury on Jul 14, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait wait I have a .gif of that somewhere…
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe he and Swish had a falling out.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Up until Billy Beane got tired of his ass!
I’m sorry, but I was a huge MB fan until I heard all of that sh%t talking was doing about Beane and the A’s being racist against black players. Sourpuss….......
Plus, he plays for Texas and next to the Angels, they are numero uno on teams I hate!!!!!!
by mrod on Jul 14, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a performance.
Simply awesome.
All the more reason to end the Derby after the first round. After a show like that, it just doesn’t seem right to even continue. Just give Josh Hamilton the trophy and a five-minute standing ovation, and take this to the house.
Wow.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 14, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know how this could get any better.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
after watching the first round
I just turned off the TV. Hamilton won, no matter what happens in the superfluous other rounds.
I really enjoyed watching the other players as Hamilton put on that display…and that smile on his face was really something special.
by OaklandSi on Jul 14, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a flat out special baseball moment...
I usually love the HR Derby and the ASG..but that just trumped it all…That was truly remarkable and special on every level.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jul 14, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember being blown away by Giambi getting like 16 once
I dunno that they’ll ever top this one
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad they saved Josh for last.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah my TV is switching to Showtime in a minute to record Weeds.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We have like 2 recorder things so I’ll just switch to ESPN on that one :)
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That works
My next suggestion would be to hax0r it
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jennifer, you would be super proud
of this Duchscherer glitter/puffy paint tee I’m making for the ASG tomorrow. I’ll have to try to get a pic of it.
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ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on Jul 14, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking forward to it!
:)
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
14 is not a bad number, but Hamilton was just so amazing that it looks like hardy anything.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I will never forget this day.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah man Morneau is so close to getting those out!
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can Mr. Hamilton go back to Cincy?
I don’t like him in our division.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on Jul 14, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
but but but it’s so fun when he hits walk off HRs against FRod!
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All he can do is make the 10-6 loss 10-8
If they ever get pitching, though, watch out
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I'm stuck between venerating Reggie
and hating him for being in such a tool for the Yankees.
No, Reggie, the reason Jeter and ARod and all those other “greats” are in NY right now isn’t because of the majesty of the Yankees. It’s because they’ve got the biggest checkbook.
I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 14, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Meh
You can’t really blame him for leaving us, and he was great for us for some pretty critical years.
Anyone with 140-160 OPS+ when we win the WS gets a free-pass-for-life
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I don't blame him for leaving
especially when he did, but the “Yankee mystique” crap grows old and is really, really annoying.
I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 14, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s getting some good swings on these.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else really annoyed by these Chevy ads?
You think, if they lowered gas prices a buck or two, maybe we wouldn’t have gas hoses with attitude problems…..damn hoses, think they own the place….
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jul 14, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I watched the entire Josh Hamilton show
in six minutes, 41 seconds, on MLB.com, for free…and NO CHEVY commercials.
No commercials at all. That is another peeve of mine about the HR Derby… dragged out for commercials.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 14, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun needs Clay to toss.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Clay Tossing????
Isn’t that another, seperate, event?
by mrod on Jul 14, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK whichever guy is breathing heavy through his nose into the microphone should stop now haha
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun looks too small to hit them out so far that easily haha
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And now he can’t seem to hit them at all…
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do too. It’s so easy and effortless looking.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they got rid of Dane Cook
in the MLB commercials. Thank goodness. I like the guy who is doing it now.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But you KNOW
It isn’t OCTOBER yet. He MIGHT be BACK.
by Englishmajor on Jul 14, 2008 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok... I turned on MLB.com thinking to see who won the durby and I find...
that Hamilton hit 28 fucking homeruns in the first round!?
facepalm.jpg
by Zonis on Jul 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I didn't think I'd ever say something like this
but it was magical.
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was glorious.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And many, many homers...
...were kee-rushed! One went 518.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 14, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No need to recount the action, boys...
It is all replayable on MLB.COM, free to anyone (no subscribtion needed).
Six+plus goooood minutes!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 14, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just learned something.
Joe Mauer is the MLBPA President.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow Josh!
Holy Toledo! I leave to fix dinner, and because damn, the HRD was kinda boring, and wow! I missed everything!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 14, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Watch on MLB.com
You don’t have to be a subscriber…You get to see about 20 of the 28 HRs.
Pretty good stuff!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 14, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
S-T-U-D.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Its so amazing to me, the swings he puts on that you are sure are going to be dropping in the outfield go way out.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And he stops at his number.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did he just burn out?
I hope not.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 14, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he stopped
to save some for the finals.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok,
who else entered to win tix to this and could just throw a major tantrum that they didn’t win them? Raise your hand.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 14, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So I had to stop watching after Hamilton hit in the first round
Can anyone tell me how many Ryan Goleski hit in round 1?
sorry, couldn’t help myself. I cringe everytime I think of it.
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by 5Aces on Jul 14, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay.
Now this is officially stupid.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They should have Naked Homerun Derby.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only if the ESPN sideline reporter does it
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure.
Everyone nekkid.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we get to veto some people going to the derby and vote for others to attend?
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Veto Prince Fielder
Even if he goes vegan!
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
erin andrews can be naked any time
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by flipgatey3 on Jul 14, 2008 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I won't make the obvious
joke about the golden balls.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No pressure.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FAIL.
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by Jennifer on Jul 14, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bet the Josh Hamilton girl is feelin pretty good haha
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
let's hope she is.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 14, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Hamilton guy kinda sucks
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When he hits them out, he hits them WAY out.
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't hurt yourself, Milton
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha!
Bradley, and the music.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 14, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if they do start playing The Natural...
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GOB rocks!
I’d still rather have Street on my team than K-Rod, just because I hate douchebags. -Taj Adib
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 14, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau may have won, but Hamilton REALLY won
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by Flashfire on Jul 14, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I rescind my Embree/DFA trade offer
Guy melts under pressure
:-P
by nevermoor on Jul 14, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't believe I'm rooting for him,
but that end was highly disappointing.
by danmerqury on Jul 14, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Total HRs 35 that is RIDICULOUS. They should give a trophy for the final round and a different thing for most HR total… because seriously… THIRTY FIVE!!
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Omigosh!
That girl SHOULD be holding a mug O’ beer.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 14, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have some
rib-eye and garlic mash.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 14, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It just seemed apropo
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jul 14, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hamilton
DESTROYED the ball. That was fun to watch.
Also I laughed when they played the final countdown. Memories…
Sean Gallagher is my hero.
by Morgasm on Jul 14, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well this was fun! Glad to have experienced it with you all. I’m off to find some food! I’ll probably be back here for the all star game haha
by drmmerchk on Jul 14, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
haha this is for all the "analysts"
who have been living under a rock all season who do not have hamilton as the best player in the league in 2008, in their rankings. The guy is simply a machine , and tonight he showed it on the world stage.
So glad I have him in my fantasy league. I’m a JH fan for sure, as long as he’s not playing the A’s
by TheGreenGoldCrush on Jul 14, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Athletics know how to pitch him
he’s gotten…what, one home run versus the A’s??
A’s gotta pick it up vs. Texas in the second half. Let’s hope Josh “lost his swing” playing HR Derby!
(Ha! fat chance!!)
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by One won lost won on Jul 14, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh,
I’ve been a huge Hamilton fan for some time now, before the Reds picked him up, but best player in the league?
Assuming you mean the AL, both of his own teammates, Kinsler and Milton have decent cases for being as good as him. Grady Sizemore and Joe Mauer also have decent cases.
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by rfloh on Jul 15, 2008 2:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, they don't have a case at all
Maybe if you’re only going by first-half stats…but I’m pretty sure the teammates of his whom you listed would be the first to admit that Hamilton is better than them, even taking Bradley’s ego into account. Joe Mauer better than Josh Hamilton? Absurd.
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RIP Tim Russert, quintessential Buffalonian.
by Cutthemullet on Jul 15, 2008 3:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agent: Little chance Bonds will play in majors this season
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3486926
Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!
by MMunoz33 on Jul 14, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Amazing
Anyone know where I can pick up a Josh Hamilton Majestic tshirt jersey?
by Jack Cust on Jul 14, 2008 10:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Try the Rangers website
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