Amazin' Avenue Homerun Derby Contest

by Eric Simon on Jul 13, 2009 12:00 PM EDT

The All-Star game may have lost its luster years ago but that doesn't mean we can't still have some fun with it. The homerun derby, too, is less exciting now that everyone isn't all goosed up on steroids (or are they?); it's basically just a well-structured batting practice featuring All-Stars instead of regular stiffs. Nevertheless, I found some stray swag lying around the house and figured this would be a good time to unload some of it during tonight's festivities.

To enter, just fill out this form; all fields are required and only Amazin' Avenue members with at least 50 total comments are eligible. If you're a long-time reader but never got around to creating an account, sign up for one now and you could be eligible for the next swag giveaway.

The winner will receive this Mets DVD and this baseball rules book. Runner-up will received just the book. One entry per person. Entries received after the start of the derby will be discarded.

This year's entrants are:

Carlos Pena
Brandon Inge
Nelson Cruz
Joe Mauer
Albert Pujols
Adrian Gonzalez
Prince Fielder
Ryan Howard

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I had to check and see if I met the 50 comment requirement. I was shocked to see that I was well over 400 for AA.

No night spent pantsless is a wasted night.

by sireric on Jul 13, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions

how do I check how many comments I have?

by 86_revisited on Jul 13, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Click you user name

either in any comment you made or the one on the top of the site. (You have 20 comments btw)

by Sokojoe on Jul 13, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

1,822

I have 1,822 comments, but 1,801 people disagree with. Does that still count?

You may have Utley, Howard, Rollins, Hamels, and Lidge...but, WE have Fernando Tatis, baby. Two grand slames in one inning. Hello??

by ZaBlanc on Jul 13, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

He just said 50 comments, not 50 good ones. ;)

No night spent pantsless is a wasted night.

by sireric on Jul 13, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions

whew!

You may have Utley, Howard, Rollins, Hamels, and Lidge...but, WE have Fernando Tatis, baby. Two grand slames in one inning. Hello??

by ZaBlanc on Jul 13, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions

hey whats the UID # signify?

user ID im guessing. lower the number older the user (like mr burns’ SSN of 000-00-0002 – damn you roosevelt!) how come some people have them and some dont?

Lets hope that when gut check time comes again the Mets will pass it with flying colors.

by kendynamo on Jul 13, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions

Yep

Though the userIDs are network-wide so if you’re #10,000 it means you were the 10,000th user to sign up with any SB Nation site when we kicked over to the new platform in February 2008.

by Eric Simon on Jul 13, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Can you make 50 comments in this thread, then guess?

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"

by hotspur on Jul 13, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

You could

But we won’t count them.

by Eric Simon on Jul 13, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm a member of male pattern fitness now, btw

I saw it on your profile and one thing led to another.

That’s an “interesting” site…

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"

by hotspur on Jul 13, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions

OVER / UNDER

Combined number of whiffs (swings and misses) by Carlos Pena and Ryan Howard by the end of their 1st round: 7

I’m taking the OVER. “Giggle” I couldn’t resist.

Look forward to playing when I get home.

Is this what life has come to?

by Grits on Jul 13, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

Replying to myself:

Just realized I only have 46 comments (counting this one). Dear-o-dear. What’s a blogger to do?

by Grits on Jul 13, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Brandon Inge?

Most HR’s in a year by Inge: 27

This year by All Star break: 21

“Hmmm. I’m just sayin.’”

On a side note not dealing with the sluggers – Will Tim Lincecum (mad respect) stop with the beanies or whatever you want to call ‘em? C’mon kid. Change it up every now and then.

by Grits on Jul 13, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

trying my damndest to get a ticket

but they’re stupid expensive, $200 and up. Refreshing stubhub all day.

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jul 13, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

anddddd stubhub's done for the day

time to hop on down to the park for the scalpers.

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jul 13, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

The real question is how many of these guys are juice guys?

by Chickendirt on Jul 13, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

No, that's the worst question.

by BlackOps on Jul 13, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Side Bet

Will the Mets combined homers for the entire year outnumber the amount of homers in tonight’s contest? I say no. The first round alone will feature more homers than you’ll see from the Mets all season.

by David G on Jul 13, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions