Home Run Derby Thread

by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 13, 2009 5:05 PM PDT Comment 76 comments

I am just putting this up here in case anyone is thread-needy.

American League:

Nelson Cruz,

Brandon Inge

Joe Mauer

Carlos Pena

National League:

Prince Fielder

Adrian Gonzalez

Ryan Howard

Albert PujosTriple Crown

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GYMNASTICS!

Somehow that doesn’t feel the same right now.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jul 13, 2009 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Did she say that?

"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT

by travdog6 on Jul 13, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Only the first couple times after the piercing.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jul 13, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

2 former A's....

Nelson Cruz and Carlos Pena would be nice in the middle of our lineup right about now….

by MAC Attack on Jul 13, 2009 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

As would non-all star cheap guys like

Ethier, Scuturo, and Ludwick

by OmahaHi on Jul 13, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ethier

without milton bradley, the a’s probably dont make the 2006 playoffs, much less the alcs. that was a great trade, it’s just too bad ethier ended up being really good

holdin' it down for the bay from upper westside manhattan

by SamYam on Jul 13, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ya Texas sure played Bradley right last year. DH is a perfect spot for him

Ron as his manager didn’t hurt as well.

by OmahaHi on Jul 13, 2009 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Scutaro would be nice

But I’ll take what Ted Lilly gave rather than what Carlos Pena gave (the A’s, Tigers, Red Sox and Yankees). And without dealing Ludwick, there would be no Pena and then no Lilly… what a tangeled web

Remembering Bill King

by jeffro on Jul 13, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll take Pujols & Howard in the Finals

Albert to win it…

by HRH on Jul 13, 2009 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nelson Cruz

Billy Beane traded him Keith Ginter, are you kidding me?

What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.

by KMoAsFan on Jul 13, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

remember Ginter, with 14 and 19 HR in the 2 prior years with the Brewers, was an established up-and-coming talent who played 2B & 3B. Then he sucked. If he took off like Jeff Kent did he’d be at the All-Star game right now. So it goes…

"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark

by carp on Jul 14, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

totally OT

if the Cubs declare bankruptcy as the press is talking, can they terminate contracts for Soriano, Bradley, etc?

Oh, but if I catch a line drive by a girl, that’s girl-on-girl action, the twiceness is eliminated, and it just counts once - gigglingone

by closetasfan on Jul 13, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't know the answer to that

Are players counted as employees of the club or of MLB?

either way, it’s unbelievable that they’ve let themselves get into this sort of position, i mean, it’s not like the detroit car companies where people are buying different, cheaper, more foreign cars, but rather people are still packing out that ballpark – terrible financial planning.

Though, it would amuse me if the government bailed them out, and as the new owners renamed them the Chicago Obamas

by bobnothing on Jul 13, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would think they would just sell the team, new owner gets old contracts.

In theory a bankruptcy judge could do anything. MLB might step in at that point and guarantee payment of contracts for the integrity of the game.

by OmahaHi on Jul 13, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I could have just sworn hearing that MLB was giving loans to a team - Washington maybe? - so they could meet Payroll

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jul 13, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Texas was the team.

"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden

Free Travis Buck.

by Blicks on Jul 13, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beat me to it.

Yeah they gave hicks like 15 million.

"That team runs on Bobby Crosby being healthy. This guy is amazing. If he's healthy, they could go a long way. He's the key"
-Johnny Damon

by jnm on Jul 13, 2009 5:51 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

There’s no way it can get any worse than chris berman.. Oh wait Joe buck just came on. Great.

"That team runs on Bobby Crosby being healthy. This guy is amazing. If he's healthy, they could go a long way. He's the key"
-Johnny Damon

by jnm on Jul 13, 2009 5:55 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Chris Berman is great.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 13, 2009 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he gets old

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jul 13, 2009 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

See, the reason why Jack Cust would be great at the HR derby

is because his turn would last for about two hours as he took pitch upon pitch.

This would be a great sight to see.

by bobnothing on Jul 13, 2009 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That was actually funny

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jul 13, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

you throw enough darts at a board, one of them’s not going to blind someone sooner or later

by bobnothing on Jul 13, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

its just too bad he isn't walking like he has in the past

HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!

by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 13, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can we have a day when we pretend all the A's players are really good?

I mean, it’s going to be a few days before reminded of the fact they’re terrible again.

However, I’m hoping that Jack Cust does take this time to make his back feel better (note: this may or may not be a euphamism for taking PEDs, it’s too hot for me to decide) and he breaks out of his slump.

by bobnothing on Jul 13, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll give this a QOTM nod

I'm a happy seal

by SwisherThresher on Jul 13, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think joe buck is great!

joe morgan is the one i can’t stand.

HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!

by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 13, 2009 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

They're both terrible

They’re the 1-2 punch of announcers who I’ll actually mute. Morgan first, because he’s a dolt, and Joe Buck a bit behind – mostly due to the OMG I’m so horrified Randy Moss pretended to moon the fans reaction that went on for 20 min.

by rrryanc on Jul 13, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love you.

Mayo is the official sponsor of Zombies everywhere. I don’t trust you. --The Captain of Cheese

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 13, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Prince “The Man without a Hat” Fielder is my pick to win it.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 13, 2009 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

when wasFieilder drafted? (round)

"Gratuitous gesticulating together sounds even better"

by OmahaHi on Jul 13, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

1st round, 7th pick, 2002

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fieldpr01.shtml

I believe that was the Moneyball draft, don’t remember whether the A’s passed over him or he was gone before their first pick.

by Slappyfrog on Jul 13, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was passed up, the A's didn't pick until 16th (Swisher)

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jul 13, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

a few old Moneyball bits

“When the Milwaukee Brewers take Prince Fielder with the seventh pick – the room explodes. It means that Scott Kazmir probably will be available to the Mets, and he is, and the Mets take him.”

“Prince Fielder just saved our paint,” – veteran scout referring to Milwaukee’s choice of Fielder.

“Even the fat players who don’t work for the A’s do the A’s work.”

“No one has any idea what the Detroit Tigers or Milwaukee Brewers who pick seven and eight, intend to do. Something not terribly bright.”

“Here’s an astonishing fact, Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s. Of no other baseball player in the whole of North America can this be said.”

by JetSam on Jul 14, 2009 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Carlos Pena, the pride of Northeastern University

Don’t think he’ll move on. :(

Outman, fighter of the Hitman, champion of the K, he's a master of scoreless innings and friendship for everyone.

by walk off bunt on Jul 13, 2009 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That orange tracker thing is annoying

The horse jumped over the f---ing fence.

by JLaff on Jul 13, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

bad idea indeed

HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!

by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 13, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha, it reminds me of the short lived FoxTrax aka 'Glowing Puck'

Seen here during the 1996 NHL All*Star Game

Good times

I'm a happy seal

by SwisherThresher on Jul 13, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, I was just about to say that

Great minds…

Rickey Henderson's strike zone is "smaller than Hitler's heart." - Jim Murray

by JLaff on Jul 13, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else hear Berman refer to Brandon Inge as "The Inge Word"?

by CoryC123 on Jul 13, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, Buster Olney’s pick is out.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 13, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Pujols should fuck with everybody and lay down a couple bunts.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jul 13, 2009 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He could try batting left-handed.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 13, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Eyes closed?

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jul 13, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s what she said.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 13, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pujols is tired.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 13, 2009 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I dunno, I just don't think he's very good.

I mean these pitches are MEATBALLS

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jul 13, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This could be Dana Eveland's only chance of being involved with the all star festivities

serving up HR balls

by bobnothing on Jul 13, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hamilton has ruined the derby for everyone.

Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.

by OldhamA on Jul 13, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Pujols better bang out a few here.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 13, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

just tuned in

What the hell is with the freaking tracker ball thing?

by Orodawg on Jul 13, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I think it tracks the distance.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 13, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So ESPN can still annoy you after you've muted Chris Berman

Rickey Henderson's strike zone is "smaller than Hitler's heart." - Jim Murray

by JLaff on Jul 13, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can anyone give me a bit of an update? I just tuned in.

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 13, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Albert Pujols (5) tied with Carlos Pena and Joe Mauer in the first round. He won a “swing off” to advance. Ryan Howard (7), Nelson Cruz (11) and Prince Fielder (11) all advanced to the next round.

Adrian Gonzalez (2), Brandon Inge (0), Carlos Pena (5) and Joe Mauer (5) were all eliminated.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 13, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks!

Inge didn’t hit any out? Shocker!

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 13, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Prince Fielder...

Powerful dude.

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 13, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, he was my pick to win it.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 13, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Knocked out my pick

Ryan Howard

Green and Gold Lantern Corps

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 13, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is there a more overrated event than Home Run Derby?

by Pucking Insane on Jul 13, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Slam Dunk COntest?

by cyke17 on Jul 13, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

curling

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jul 13, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh over rated, not boring

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jul 13, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was gonna say, curling is overrated?

by Pucking Insane on Jul 13, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Curling rocks.

Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.

by OldhamA on Jul 13, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least that is somewhat different from year-to-year

by Pucking Insane on Jul 13, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Westminister Dog Show?

Here’s ESPN’s take

I'm a happy seal

by SwisherThresher on Jul 13, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The dog show did produce this celebrity...

Green and Gold Lantern Corps

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 13, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m sure it’s FAR more interesting in person.

"All your baserunner are belong to Greg Smith" ~ walk off bunt

by Philip Christy on Jul 13, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

all the little shrimp-pee-wee kids, all amped-and-jacked up

for the spectacle – “all right!!” one little guy shrieked at prince.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jul 13, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

right, am gonna watch Black Sheep now

Zombie, er, sheep!

by bobnothing on Jul 13, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Mauer???

I’m not really an all-star sort of person, and I don’t follow the rest of the league that closely. But even I know that Mauer isn’t renowned for hitting homers. What the heck is he doing in the HR derby?

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jul 13, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs