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Homerun Derby Open Thread

Open thread for tonight's homerun derby. Internets coverage at MLB.com and teevee coverage on ESPN.

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huh?

I just flipped on the TV only to see some cheesy band I’m unfamiliar with playing. C’mon, either hit HRs, or find a better band!

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh.

3 Doors Down.

Really MLB? Really?

EAMUS METROPOLI!

by pingel on Jul 14, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Yay!!"

- My reaction to seeing this tread was up.

EAMUS METROPOLI!

by pingel on Jul 14, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL.

“Boo? Fuck you.”

haha.

EAMUS METROPOLI!

by pingel on Jul 14, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow

Chris Berman is terrible at everything. Except for cursing at people.

by Eric Simon on Jul 14, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm so glad A-Rod isn't there

I don’t have to root against anyone (no, I really don’t hate Utley. I save my hatred for Burrell, Rollins, and Myers).

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Reggie in the hall as a Yankee is a disgrace

He played more games with Oakland, he won more rings with Oakland, and he had 3 of his 5 best seasons with Oakland.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

can we fucking start?

Who gives a fuck about Jeter in the HR derby? There’ll be enough fellating him tomorrow night, don’t ya think?

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE CHILDREN!

You can quote me on that.

EAMUS METROPOLI!

by pingel on Jul 14, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I like Dan Uggla

A rule 5 draftee slugging over .600 at 2B. You gotta love that.

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by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Sizemore doesn't play with Boston or the Yankees

So he doesn’t count.

Go Rays.

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by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah.

I forgot.

EAMUS METROPOLI!

by pingel on Jul 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

bleah

Shut up about this old dump!

Also, way to spit on Max Schmeling’s grave. He was not “Hitler’s”. Schmeling was an opponent of Nazism.

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by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

See. This is fine.

Interrupting Chase Utley to interview David Wright.

Haha.

EAMUS METROPOLI!

by pingel on Jul 14, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

shut up Berman

You know, the crack of the bat and the ooohs and aaahs of the crowd is more than enough of a soundtrack. No need for backbackbackbackback!!!!!!

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

nice catch kid

On that CF bomb by Berkman

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by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Jeez

The homerun derby could be wrapped up in a half-hour and ESPN drags it out to what, three hours?

by Eric Simon on Jul 14, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

throw strikes, dammit!

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by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh

God helped Josh Hamilton make it to the homerun derby? We’re screwed.

by Eric Simon on Jul 14, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

but not Ryan Braun

He doesn’t believe in Jeebus.

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by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

He'll just be struck by lightening.

And a light will ascend from the heavens and bring Josh Hamilton to the promise land.

......if you believe in that kind of thing.

EAMUS METROPOLI!

by pingel on Jul 14, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

What if instead of that old guy

Hamilton had Jeezy Creezy pitch to him?

EAMUS METROPOLI!

by pingel on Jul 14, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

dammit Ryan!

Hit some bombs! I got you as the winner in the other thread!

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by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I wish the ticker said:

“FAVRE: Killed himself early today because he realized he wasn’t a little kid like every single person in the media says he is.”

EAMUS METROPOLI!

by pingel on Jul 14, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm thankful for Favre's actions

He actually managed to out-obnoxious the absurd spectacle that is the all-star game at Yankee Stadium.

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by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who is this comedian they have talking?

The “He’d look like the number ten” guy?

EAMUS METROPOLI!

by pingel on Jul 14, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah, speaking of landmarks

Times Square and Yankee Stadium have a lot in common: they’re both absurdly overrated, obnoxious and should be burned to the ground.

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by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Hamilton doesn't even need the 2nd round

He’ll probably still be in 1st place.

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by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

holy shit!

Off the Hess sign!!!!

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by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Haha

did you see that cop straight choke that fool?

EAMUS METROPOLI!

by pingel on Jul 14, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

i am a different person after watching that spectacle

good GOD. this is on another level from the sosa/mcgwire derbies.

by gogomets on Jul 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

and no steroids

Nope, just cocaine and whiskey.

And now I’m going to hell for that comment, since it’s obvious that God indeed favors Josh Hamilton.

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by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 14, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

i doubt even hamilton knows everything that he's put into his body

sadly, i’m only half joking. it sucks that he’s only now starting his career because of all that.

by gogomets on Jul 15, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

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