Open Thread: 2008 Home Run Derby
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 7:32 PM EDT
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Dig the psychotic smile of Florida Marlins All-Star second baseman Dan Uggla!
Lefties will obviously have the advantage at Yankee Stadium tonight. I'm going with Justin Morneau.
In fact, let's make some picks:
Winner?
Most home runs in a single round by any player (number of homers, that is)?
Player who hits the least home runs in the first round?
Player who hits the most home runs in the first round?
Over/Under: Number of references to Josh Hamilton's checkered past -- 3.5
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my picks
Winner: Morneau
Most home runs in a single round by any player: 11
Player who hits the least home runs in the first round: Uggla
Player who hits the most home runs in the first round: Hamilton
Over/Under of 3: Under
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and of course
The Tarasco clip.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PICKS
Winner: Utley
Most home runs in any round: 12
Least in the first: Uggla
Most in the first: Hamilton
Over/Under: 4
Let it be said that Hamilton’s story is told and told again, but never gets less incredible. That dude is the balls. It is one of those stories (like, yes, the 2004 ALCS) that is even more awesome than even ESPN can say.
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Jul 14, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s an awesome story and I really like the guy. I’m not h8n.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peter Gammons: "I love 3 Doors Down."
You old douche.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
stfu Berman
I HEARD THAT NEW YORK LIKES TO ROCK
IS THAT TRUE
I CAN’T HEAR YOU
THAT’S BETTER
IT’S GREAT TO BE IN NEW YORK
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ahahaha
CLASSIC moment. CLASSIC.
Utley introduced, reaches the line: “Boo? Fuck you.”
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh fuck me, it's Joe Morgan
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh my god
Berman, Morgan and Steve Phillips. God help us all.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
Winner: Sizemore
Most in a round: 9
Least in the first: Berkman
Most in First: Utley
Over/Under Hamilton: 2
Nice F Bomb by Utley too.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm only going to count the Hamilton stuff during his ABs
Because that’s when they should be talking about something else.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh fuck me
It’s going to be two full days of Yankee lore.
Sometimes I forget how much I hate Captain Clutch.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man Uggla's doing better than I expected
I guess that pick won’t make it, ‘cause someone’s always bound to fart out.
4 with 3 outs.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Breaks???
There aint no friggin breaks. Stay in the box.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Ah, shit!"
They bleeped that one.
THEN THAT KID BIFFED IT
HAHAHA
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uggla with 6
Not bad, not bad.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how come there's no Ichiro
I hear he hits home runs at will. He just prefers to hit ground balls to second base. ‘Cause that’s playing the right way.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He calls a great game too
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what kind of personality does Sizemore have to succed, Peter
You cracker assholes.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
446 on Sizemore's second
Jesus.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh shut the fuck up, Reilly
“Holy cow, who needs steroids???”
Duhr huhr huhr!
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Steve...
Did you really say that??? Who needs steroids>
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it was dopey Rick Reilly
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
Sounded like Philips to me. Both content and voice
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
459 on Sizemore's third
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
STOP TALKING TO DAVID FUCK ORTIZ
Sizemore just hit a 453-foot home run.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RED SOX YANKEES RED SOX YANKEES RED SOX YANKEES RED SOX YANKEES
Meanwhile Sizemore is mashing shit.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sizemore is hitting some tape measure shit.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Forced it???
That thing is on Long Island right now
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but you don’t understand, man. Not every player starts grunting and wearing out toward the end of these things every round. It’s only this guy.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good lord
Those two rope shots down the right field line were hit crazy hard.
Six for Sizemore.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, Berman
Talk about forcing it.
“(Sizemore’s) favorite band, we heard 3 Doors Down earlier. He said his favorite band is The Doors. Some of those homers were of the ‘light my fire’ variety.”
What the fuck does that even mean?
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait, MasterCard
A rock legend like Kenny Chesney?
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish more people were on
The HR derby and this collection of numbskulls just works perfectly with open threads.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The derby is probably the best meaningless All-Star event in any sport.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s totally overtaken the dunk contest which died when Harold Miner got in there.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 3-point contest has surpassed the dunk contest.
I mean guys wearing costumes now???
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Longoria up
Popped one opposite field.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
looks like we have our egg-layer
And they’re saying it’s because he’s nervous surrounded by the ghosts of old fat ballplayers and drunks.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they're booing Longoria
Such class from the Yankee fans! What a great collection of wonderful fans! They’re so appreciative!
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, they boo'ed Utley too
But I guess that’s the classy Mets fans.
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
New York's a cesspool
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
woof
He just rocked a couple.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hi, Miggi!
How’s your AARP membership?
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
y'know
I think they should let all past winners, if active, compete in the HR derby if they want to. Even if they didn’t make the game. Like the Masters and shit.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ehh.... Do that on Wednesday.
Worst sports day of the year.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
top five reasons Evan Longoria didn't shine
1. Fear of Yankee Stadium.
2. Overwhelming nature of New York itself.
3. Too excited!
4. Lack of home run-producing personality like Sizemore’s.
5. Plays for Devil Rays.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5. NOT! Never played for Devil Rays!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Jul 15, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
earlier, Joe said that Utley being a line driver hitter will make him win
That seems reasonable.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on, Erin Andrews
Stop calling him “Boom.”
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Phillies BP pitcher blows
Utley has taken 2 pitches for each swing
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, he's been off
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice catch, kid
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
everyone's lover Chase Utley is farting out
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well there's a couple hope-savers
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5 for Utley
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess there is a little difference between CBP and Yankee Stadium
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was kind of a disturbing commercial
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is that Jamie Quirk pitching to Berkman?
Together they are…QUIRKMAN
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good lord
Berkman smoked that.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey Berman
You fucking neanderthal.
Berkman’s batting lefty because he hits a lot better left-handed.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
goddamn
Another moon shot.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and ANOTHER
Good LORD
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
last HR: 476 feet
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAM
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Berkman got hot
New leader.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is really the perfect storm of stupid baseball commentary
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GONE
Hell of a catch by that kid in the black seats, too.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
8 for Berkman
Boy did he knock the shit out of some of those balls.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
standings with three left
Berkman 8
Sizemore 6
Uggla 6
Utley 5
Longoria 3
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can I just tell you
how much more enjoyable the XM Radio commentary is? It’s Berman and Morgan-free, so that’s a plus. Dan Shulman (?) does the play by play, and enough interviews from the field to keep things interesting.
Just sayin’.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow! All White Guys???
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick Reilly
pointing out there’s no brothers or Latinos on the picks to be here.
Damn, Rick, preach!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what the fuck
“We’ve got eight white guys here!”
This is the worst fucking discussion ever. Rick Reilly is a retard.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually...
I think he’s right. It might be a coincidence, but it’s not good.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's pointless
This is not about race. These guys hit home runs and wanted to be in the derby.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To us it's not
But we’re 20-something and 30-something old white guys. Wonder if all the players and if minority fans feel the same way….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Karl Ravech.....
stop defending the indefensible. Rick’s right.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no, he's not
They didn’t pick Justin Morneau or the rest of these guys because they’re white. Alex Rodriguez turned them down. David Ortiz is hurt. Ryan Howard’s not in the game. What are they supposed to do, force guys in?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's Tejada?
He’s a former champ. Why not let Ryan Howard in? He’s a past champ, and should be at the game, anyway.
In a league that majority minority, to not have a single minority is pretty indefensible.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if I think we need racial quotas for the Derby
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still...
0 minorities in a game that has more minorities than whites seems pretty odd. I teach at a HS that’s become a majority minority school in the last year. Yet most of our teachers are white. They weren’t hired because they’re white (we get few minorities applicants), but that still makes for a pretty tough conversation with a 15 year old black male who wants to know why not many people like him teach him.
The reason may make sense, but it’s still a problem. Same here.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think we need racial quotas
for ANYTHING!!!!
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by dayzd toe on Jul 15, 2008 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tejada’s slugging .420, that’s why he’s not in. If they put him in someone might wonder what the fuck he’s doing there. And they’d be right to wonder what the fuck he’s doing there. We don’t need a racial quota for the home run derby. Ryan Howard’s not in because he’s not in the All-Star game. This is a contest for All-Stars.
And he absolutely should not be at the game because he’s not all that good.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will concede this one
I would like to know why Hanley Ramirez isn’t in.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The answer to which is probably, “he didn’t want to be.”
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
You don’t need to be in the game to be in the derby, do you? I could have sworn that in the past there have been guys. Howard last year for one.
I agree with you, if it ends up that for one reason or another, we don’t have a diverse derby, so be it
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently, you do
I’ve heard 3X today that’s teh reason Howard isn’t in.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he was in the Derby last year
And not in the game.
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then I have no idea
why he’s not in.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he’s not all that good?
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is leading the NL in homers, isn't he?
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got 28 HR, yes?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so?
There’s a great big reason he’s not in the game. He’s hitting .234/.324/.508. If he gets in, why not Adam Dunn?
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn is hitting .228/.380/.538 with 26 homers, for the record.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um hello
Adam Dunn is white! WHITE!
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Jul 14, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the horror
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the HR Derby
they both should be there. They hit HRs, right?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does everyone in this contest. The home run derby is an All-Star break activity.
This is really the least important thing ever and no one would be talking about it without Rick Reilly’s stupid, attention-seeking (he succeeded) diatribe.
I do think it’d be cool if active players who have won the derby before could compete if they wanted to, but the other thing is there are TV time constraints. You can’t have 14 guys out there for the home run derby.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
N o, the least important thing ever
is anything involving synchronized swimming.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's fair
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's also
hitting .234. I don’t think anybody’s losing any sleep about him missing the HR derby. In fact I don’t think anyone’s losing any sleep about anything to do with the HR derby.
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Jul 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rick Reilly seems to be
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rick Reilly’s a dipshit. Stay on the last page of a magazine and get off TV, baby boomer.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got to be drunk, right?
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon, Morneau
Rock it.
And he’s into the second round.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Your call for winner
is lookin’ good right now
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Braun's agent
is costing him some cash right now….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, has Berman been his usual obnoxious self
‘cause I’ve heard a lot more Karl Ravech than Chris Berman tonight.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does he have any other speed?
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Berman's an asshole
A completely uninformed asshole. They seem to have shut him and his idiot bunker buddies (Morgan and Phillips) out.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man
Braun’s not a player, he just likes to crush a lot.
I’M STUART SCOTT
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Then I hate you
because he graduated from UNC.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woah, Roberts did too, didn't he?
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roberts went to UNC but then South Carolina.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And for the record....
B.J. Surhoff gets a pass. Just ‘cause he does, that’s why.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would anyone do that?
Seems like going from Virginia to West Virginia
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
playing time, etc.
Also West Virginia smokes Virginia in … basically every major sport at this point.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, maybe not lacrosse....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez, how many frames per second
is that super slo-mo video they just used? The image quality was insane, even with a small depth of field.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's 1
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Berman is doing the full story, so I don't know if you are going to get more than 1
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ho lee shee it
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's 2
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Joe Morgan, of all the f'n people
Just noted what’s one of the most amazing things about Hamilton.
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blind squirrel finds nut....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blind squirrel finds nut....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aren't we going a little overboard here?
Never seen anything like this?
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well
He was on crack.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So was Dwight Gooden
he didn’t come back and win the Cy Young. Josh has got a chance to win MVP.
And Chris, don’t do the “What if he was on the Rays” riff.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I realize
But still. So was Strawberry. So was Gooden (or was that just coke?). Dock Ellis pitched a no hitter on acid.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doc and Straw weren’t crazy good afterward.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nor were they
clear out of baseball.
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Jul 14, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's only been a half year
I’m not quite at the “We’ve never seen anything like this before” level yet.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He mashed last year, too. He is obviously a special talent. He ran himself out of baseball and he’s back as one of the best players in the league right now. Come on, dude. Have a HEART.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering what CIN was thinking
but that pitcher that got back ain’t done bad, huh?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might just have hit my "Heart Warming Story" limit for the year
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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's only an amazing story
because Hamilton is white… :)
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-Kevbo
by dayzd toe on Jul 15, 2008 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
goddamn
He is KILLING.
This guy is making a lot of fans.
502 on the one before, what was that one?
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
504!!!!
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And it's a 71 y.o.
throwing to him. Damn.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ahahaha
What is Edinson Volquez doing?
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy mother of crap
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey look!
Jeffrey Maier grew up and cheated the HR derby!
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If that's not a HR
then I want a redo on ‘97…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
berman can go suck a nut
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jul 14, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is pretty awesome...
i gotta say, batting practice or not.. seein a ball get crushed is always awesome.
by Y Not on Jul 14, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy shit
What is he doing up there. This is bananas.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Visions of Cal in Toronto....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That camera angle...
was cool. How little arch that ball had was scary.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, Rick Reilly just lost me...
“This is a new way to get high….”
UGH.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's Reilly for you
He’s just so smug and “lookitme!!” That’s why I don’t like him.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I usually get annoyed...
at the amount of plagiarizing column ideas he does. He hasn;t had an original column idea in years.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we’re at about 7 on the over/under thing and I don’t care
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"he got those tatoos when he was high on drugs"
who IS this guy talking?
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jul 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick Reilly
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea i know
espn.com arsehole
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jul 14, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With all the drugs this fella did..
you think steroids was one of em?
by Y Not on Jul 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He popped that up
and it went 4 rows deep to center
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh man
This is some big big stuff.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
15 and counting
Amazing stuff. The Rangers contingent…rules.
Hey, it’s George Sherrill!
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And it's a 71 year old guy throwing to him!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he'd do well....
but this is ridiculous
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY SHIT.
Holy SHIT.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my god
Standing ovation is GODDAMN RIGHT
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMN
He CRUSHED that, and it was 10 feet away from going OUT.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GET OUT OF HERE.
GO SIT DOWN. STOP IT. YOU BREAK OUR BALLS.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he's looking for 2 things
1) Hit it out. I mean OUT.
2) Be able to sit out the 2nd round.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my god
This is amazing.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh my lord
Where in the hell did that end up?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you have to be kidding me
this is disgusting.
by Y Not on Jul 14, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NYPD is the best
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is outrageous
Absolutely outrageous.
David Ortiz is leaving. Hilariously booed. This is a LOT of fun.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy god
Line drive shot out of here. This is wild.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That ball never got 40 feet in the air
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He just fisted that into the upper deck.
Are you kidding.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's hit pop ups, fist jobs, you name it
that’s the scary part. At least 10 of these weren’t even hit perfectly.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i swear to god he popped that up into the upper deck
"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17
by daveh873 on Jul 14, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ham-il-ton chant
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no way is this happening
Black seats. End baseball now. This is psychotic.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want the balls tested
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i heard this kid had power..
i can’t believe he was capable of this
by Y Not on Jul 14, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ANOTHER
25 home runs. We’ve got a new record.
Have some Aquafina, Josh.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN must be on delay
because they were able to bleep that guy’s “What the FUCK!”
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
26!
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me...
or do it look like he’s not even trying hard?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
every time he swings i'm like "oh he looks tired."
then the ball goes 400+ feet
by Y Not on Jul 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clay Counsil will get a fabrum bear before this ends
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Milton Bradley....
rubbin’ down Counsil’s arm…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
27. Jesus. What. What. What is happening.
Baseball?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes! wave that greek flag!
who the hell is greek?
by Y Not on Jul 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does he get to 30?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish
Berman would pull out a WOOP
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Jul 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's the only thing left to do
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Counsil brushed him back
Get off the fucken plate, meat!
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dead center and out
28 home runs
This is unreal
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
An out. Now we’re at the gold ball.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn't have swung at that....
HR Derby rookies, I swear….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope this doesn't delay the airing of the celebrity softball game
I can’t get enough of interviews with Billy Crystal wearing a baseball uniform and talking about his favorite team, in his favorite park
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently...
Mike and Mike went 0 for 4 between them, which is nice.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only 4 AB's between the two???
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
Get up and cheer. Unbelievable display.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good thing he went on last
Who the fuck wants to follow that?
Just end the contest.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, just hand him the trophy....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love how they're swearing right in front of those kids
hey erin, take off your shirt
by Y Not on Jul 14, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it was Big Papi....
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
average distance of 445
AVERAGE
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by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"I'm here at the All-Star Game,
only got one vote…Josh.”
That’s awesome.
Claybon Counsil, legend at 71.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe: He hit everything on the sweet spot...
Uh, Joe? No. No he wasn’t. That’s what was so impressive.
How does this man still have a job talking about baseball?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you know why I love the HR derby?
Like, really? Just watching the players have so much fun. It’s very teary-eyed and corny but it’s what the game is about at its core. And blah blah blah.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No way that old guy is finishing this contest
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He threw 52 pitches, I think Berman said.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad none of the Rangers pitchers are around, they throw BP all the time.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get Radhames Liz in there
by Awesome Mike Awesome on Jul 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he could an honorary Ranger
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Oki...
but unfortunately, no O’s are batting…
Thanks, I’ll be here all week! Tip your bartender and waitresses…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but...
http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=270822201
Had to be done
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No it didn't.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not? That HAPPENED.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't mean we have to talk about it....
It’s the crazy uncle we keep locked in the back room and only bring out for Thanksgiving adn Christmas.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh
I kinda look back on it fondly. It’s so pathetic that you can’t help but laugh, I think.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somehow...
Redskins fans don’t feel that way about 73-0…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah well
The day I care about Redskins fans is the day I make a pork chop out of a cat.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just sayin...
except for the Cubs, I don’t see too many clubs reveling in their own failures….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Philly fans celebrated their 10K loss
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By doing what?
Throwing batteries at Santa?
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that guy was drunk
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They boo'ed Santa
Threw batteries at JD Drew. And the battery thing was kind of BS.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for getting the details straight
And in Philly’s defense, JD Drew totally had it coming.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one deserves to have batteries thrown at them. Chuck Knoblauch didn’t deserve it in Minnesota, either.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
But I figured some Texas fan or AMA would end up bringing it up. Better off just owning it ourselves.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhh the Heineken "Peace-Love Peace-Love" commercial
I will NEVER BUY A FUCKING HEINEKEN AGAIN BECAUSE OF THIS STUPID COMMERCIAL
by Y Not on Jul 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well there’s a positive step in your beer drinking life.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who's up
Who cares. It’s Berkman.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So Lance is thinking...
Wow, just 17 more and I’m right with Josh!
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But the totals are reset for the finals
So they all still have a shot
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that sucks.
I’d love to see him up by 20 going into the finals…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a weird rule that sort of contradicts itself along the way, but what can you do.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see it
You don’t want the contest to be over with 2 rounds to go.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
But the first into second rule is so guys that put on a massive show in round one get further credit for that. But then you reset for the finals and take away rounds one and two.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so 14 total for Berkman
8 and 6
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he probably was
If it comes back that Frank Robinson is dead over there, we’re going to feel like assholes.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau: "Alright. Time to hit some homers."
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He looks like he's 1 more bad swing
away from the ESPN telecast getting muted for 15 straight seconds.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh man
Can Reggie Jackson be more boring?
They said, “Reggie, don’t do something bad,” so i did something AWESOME
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick Reilly...
just compared DWIGHT STONES to Josh Hamilton.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick Reilly is working my last nerve
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of like idiot commentators
If they are going to be bad and say stupid things; they should be very bad and say very stupid things. Rick is fitting that bill quite nicely.
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so Berkman's eliminated
Morneau is now in second place.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now, now
Ryan Braun is going to go on a tear for the ages….
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can't believe the things this commentator is saying...
aren’t there editors or whatever to make people shut up?
by Y Not on Jul 14, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jesus
Now they’re indignant about the crowd not going apeshit for every home run.
Kruk: “They’re secretly wanting outs so Hamilton can get back up! It’s SAD!”
It’s SAD?
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick, we got it, OK?
1) He was on crack. CHECK
2) He found God (probably under the bed). CHECK
3) He’s a pretty good baseball player now. CHECK
You can now stop repeating yourself.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm actually getting really annoyed.
I’m a big Hamilton fan, and what he overcame is incredible. He truly should be an inspiration to people, young and old, everywhere.
However, as someone with tattoos (of which I am quite proud) I am getting really annoyed that they keep repeating how much Hamilton regrets getting hit tattoos. It’s fine if he regrets them, I can totally understand that… and mentioning it once is fine. But to keep coming back to it only makes it seem as though the announcers feel they have to apologize for them as though their very existence is tasteless. I find it insulting.
by therobotian on Jul 14, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can use some of his money to have them covered up or altered. ‘specially his BITCHIN FLAMES
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
Plus, I can’t see the detail, but they don’t even seem bad looking.
by therobotian on Jul 14, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little context...
I believe Josh came from a religious background, and has now come back to a pretty copnservative church.
Most of these teach tatoos are a sacrilege committed against God’s temple, the body. That was the way I was raised in a Southern Baptist church. And it’s probably the reason I don’t have any and I don’t find them pretty attractive. Not that I care if anyone else gets them (aside from my daughter….)
So I think that’s it, he probably thinks it a visible sign of the sin he’s committed against God that he can’t erase.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Christ
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(That was just a one-liner, I wasn’t being disrespectful to anyone.)
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's cool...
I was offering an explanation, not a persuasive argument why he’s right. It also could be a “Wow, that was a bunch of pretty stupid things I did while lit” that he just doesn’t want to look at anymore. But I think I was right the first time.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I totally understand that.
I’m not questioning his feelings on the matter. It bothers me the way the announcers keep talking about it. It makes it sound like they are disapproving of them… like they are trying to respond to some perceived disgust from the audience.
They are perpetuating negative stereotypes about tattoos. Validating the preconception that people who have tattoos are stoners. I’ve never done a drug in my life, and I’ve got a half-sleeve.
by therobotian on Jul 14, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reilly was going overboard about it
and I can’t imagine Kruk doesn’t have at least one.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he does have one
One ball.
"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum
by SC on Jul 14, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Him and Lance Armstrong...
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Hitler
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitler_Has_Only_Got_One_Ball
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
by Titov on Jul 15, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They eventually have to turn off his microphone, don't they?
"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle
by BirdFanInPhilly on Jul 14, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right now...
I’d prefer everyone’s except MAYBE Karl Ravech’s to suddenly go mute…
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby
by duck on Jul 14, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kruk, shut the fuck up about tarheels
You’re from WV, anyway.
"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bo