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Open Thread: 7/14, Home Run Derby 2008

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The Home Run Derby starts at 5pm PST on ESPN.

Poll
Who do you think is going to win the Home Run Derby?
  • Lance Berkman, Astros
  • Ryan Braun, Brewers
  • Josh Hamilton, Rangers
  • Evan Longoria, Rays
  • Justin Morneau, Twins
  • Grady Sizemore, Indians
  • Dan Uggla, Marlins
  • Chase Utley, Phillies

  68 votes | Results

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I call Chase Utley

Also, Justin Morneau??? COME ON.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 4:10 PM PDT   0 recs

My money is on Sizemore, but my vote is with Berkman

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 14, 2008 4:18 PM PDT   0 recs

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER

Hamilton in a route!

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETSfan on Jul 14, 2008 4:23 PM PDT   0 recs

Spell Check

Rout

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 4:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Dude

His Pitcher is like 77 years old. He’s going to have a heart attack on the mound.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 4:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wooooooo

3 doors down

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 5:01 PM PDT   0 recs

ftw

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 5:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Anyone seen AG yet?

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 5:01 PM PDT   0 recs

Erin will you marry me?

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 5:15 PM PDT   0 recs

Grady is very picky with his pitches

but he just hit one into the upper deck

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 5:30 PM PDT   0 recs

I guess

I’m the only loser watching this crap.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 5:31 PM PDT   0 recs

I vote Adrian.

He’s going to win, even though he isn’t participating.

by maestro876 on Jul 14, 2008 5:33 PM PDT   0 recs

I just turned it on

I forgot about Chris Berman…

by jbox on Jul 14, 2008 5:57 PM PDT   0 recs

muting?

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No

Didn’t wanna take the chance on seeing his giant bloated face.

by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 14, 2008 6:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Berkman

just took the lead with 8.

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 14, 2008 6:09 PM PDT   0 recs

That was so 5 minutes ago

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Since when do you care about timely reporting

huh, New York?

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 14, 2008 6:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn

I picked Morneau to do the worst

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:14 PM PDT   0 recs

I picked Longoria

Less career HR than the record for one round.

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 14, 2008 6:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Looks like its going to be Braun

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I may have spoken too soon

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That would piss me off

That’s Adrian’s spot.

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 14, 2008 6:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Longoria still in last

Braun with 7

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn

I knew I should have picked Morneau…

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 14, 2008 6:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

anyone seen AG???

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:18 PM PDT   0 recs

So how come Thatcher didn't get to go?

Probably tire out the hitters…

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 14, 2008 6:21 PM PDT   0 recs

Chase Headley

6 HRs in 96 PAs or 6.25%

Evan Longoria

16 HRs in 351 PAs or 4.56%

Huh Huh??

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:26 PM PDT   0 recs

So Far

Uggly 6
Siezmore 6
Longoria 3
Utley 5
Berkman 8
Morneau 8
Braun 7
Hamilton up 1 Hr 1 Out

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:27 PM PDT   0 recs

holy shit

Hamilton just hit it off the back wall above the bleachers

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:28 PM PDT   0 recs

This guy

is ridiculous strong. Two 500+ feet HRs. Ridiculous.

by Phantom on Jul 14, 2008 6:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Imagine this guy with an aluminum bat

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:30 PM PDT   0 recs

OK

It’s official, this guy is recockulous.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:35 PM PDT   0 recs

I know the Reds got Volquez

but Hamilton is just crazy good.

by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 14, 2008 6:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

WAS THAT OUT OF THE STADIUM?

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:39 PM PDT   0 recs

Haha

I think some dodger fan just got tackled by the cops

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:40 PM PDT   0 recs

no tv access

whats the updateeee

May you be mounted by a rabid dog. You're lower than rat excrement.

by iLOVEkouz5 on Jul 14, 2008 6:43 PM PDT   0 recs

Josh Hamilton

is the greatest baseball player thats ever lived.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hah

Can you imagine what he’ll make in FA?

by Phantom on Jul 14, 2008 6:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Whew

I saw Bud Black in light blue polo shirt. No sign of Adrian.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:43 PM PDT   0 recs

New record!!!!

25 HRs, most ever in a single round of the HR derby.

by Phantom on Jul 14, 2008 6:45 PM PDT   0 recs

Easy turbo

still 24

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

now 25 lol

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He's gonna

kill his bullpen pitcher

by Phantom on Jul 14, 2008 6:46 PM PDT   0 recs

He doesn't miss us

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This is cool

This kid is amazing. This is great for the country.

by Phantom on Jul 14, 2008 6:49 PM PDT   0 recs

Hm

Finishes with 28 bombs.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:49 PM PDT   0 recs

I think

he’ll make it to the finals.

by Phantom on Jul 14, 2008 6:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He doesn't even have to hit in the second round

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Seriously

That was just incredible. Lots of love from the Yankees fans.

by Phantom on Jul 14, 2008 6:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I am glad Khalil isnt participating

I wouldnt want him to mess up his swing

by strummer on Jul 14, 2008 6:50 PM PDT   0 recs

If he did

they should throw him a slider, just to eff with him.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

LOL

The final four

7 HRS
8 HRs
8 HRs
28 HOMERUNS.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:54 PM PDT   0 recs

LOL

The final four

7 HRS
8 HRs
8 HRs
28 HOMERUNS.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 6:54 PM PDT   0 recs

So you are telling me

that everyone still has a chance

by strummer on Jul 14, 2008 6:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

dudes

wikipedia is the fastest updating thing i’ve ever seen. josh hamilton’s page was updated like before he was done hitting.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 7:03 PM PDT   0 recs

It's the gnomes.

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 14, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

who de?

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GNOME

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 14, 2008 8:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Morneau v Hamilton in ze finals

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 7:20 PM PDT   0 recs

He's just

tryin to keep loose. Love it.

by Phantom on Jul 14, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

haha

Where’s Barry*

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 7:22 PM PDT   0 recs

I don't think AG is even there.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 7:24 PM PDT   0 recs

Hah

Annheiser-Busch commercial. Classic.

by Phantom on Jul 14, 2008 7:43 PM PDT   0 recs

Wow wow wow wow wow wow

I can’t believe Morneau won.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 7:50 PM PDT   0 recs

Hamilton clearly deserved to win

it should just be total home runs win.

by jbox on Jul 14, 2008 7:52 PM PDT   0 recs

Dammit Josh

you’re not my hero anymore

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 7:52 PM PDT   0 recs

Bummer

He still put on a hell of a show.

by Phantom on Jul 14, 2008 7:53 PM PDT   0 recs

LOL

Morneau got the least votes.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 14, 2008 7:53 PM PDT   0 recs

There's a reason

Peter Gammons avoids this place.

by Phantom on Jul 14, 2008 7:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Who was the one person

who voted correctly?

by jbox on Jul 14, 2008 7:54 PM PDT   0 recs

If I was Justin

I’d give the trophy and the title to Hamilton.

by jbox on Jul 14, 2008 7:58 PM PDT   0 recs

The guy giving out the Boys and Girls Club check

called Justin Morneau “Jason”. LOL

"If I wasn't Bob Dylan, I'd probably think that Bob Dylan has a lot of answers myself." - Bob Dylan

by JollyWaffle on Jul 14, 2008 8:00 PM PDT   0 recs

I caught the Jason instead of Justin gaff, too

Justin looked terribly sheepish. Like he didnt deserve to win, which he didnt. He looked like he was told to just stand there and fake a smile.

This has happened before. I think Abreu did it last time. They blow their wad in the first Round, then by Round 3, they got nuthin’.

"Call the ball, Maverick"~Matty V. smooth sylings

by eastbaysd on Jul 14, 2008 11:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Rookies...

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by Axion on Jul 15, 2008 12:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs