The 2004 Home Run Derby Thread

[El Scorcho]

NL Lineup:
Barry Bonds - 23 HR
Jim Thome - 28 HR
Sammy Sosa - 16 HR
Lance Berkman - 16 HR (Griffey's Sub)

AL Lineup:
Miguel Tejada - 15 HR (Giambi's Sub)
Hank Blalock - 23 HR
David Ortiz - 23 HR
Rafael Palmeiro - 13 HR

I've no idea why Tejada and Palmeiro are playing.

[El Scorcho]

Previous winners:

2003 - Garret Anderson (US Cellular Field)
2002 - Jason Giambi (Miller Park)
2001 - Luis Gonzalez (Safeco Field)
2000 - Sammy Sosa (Turner Field)
1999 - Ken Griffey Jr. (Fenway Park)
1998 - Ken Griffey Jr. (Coors Field)
1997 - Tino Martinez (Jacobs Field)
1996 - Barry Bonds (Veterans Stadium)
1995 - Frank Thomas (Ballpark in Arlington)
1994 - Ken Griffey Jr. (Three Rivers Stadium)
1993 - Juan Gonzalez (Camden Yards)
1992 - Mark McGwire (Jack Murphy Stadium)
1991 - Cal Ripken Jr. (Skydome)

[El Scorcho]

I'm calling it now. Barry gets his 2nd crown in a victory over Sosa in the finals.

[Y2K Falcon]

Originally posted by El Scorcho
I'm calling it now. Barry gets his 2nd crown in a victory over Sosa in the finals.
Not exactly going on a Weir-like limb, now are you, Scorcho? ;)

[twikoff]

Palmeiro is obviously there because they wanted all 4 current 500+ homerun hitters in this derby.. but with jr's hamstring, they are going to have to settle for 3 of 4.

[Josh H]

Originally posted by El Scorcho

I've no idea why Tejada and Palmeiro are playing.

Well, Palmeiro has over 500 homers, so before Griffey went down they would have had all 4 active 500+ guys in there.

[twikoff]

Originally posted by Josh Hinkle
Well, Palmeiro has over 500 homers, so before Griffey went down they would have had all 4 active 500+ guys in there.

Ha Ha
1 minute too slow

:D

[El Scorcho]

Originally posted by Y2K Falcon
Not exactly going on a Weir-like limb, now are you, Scorcho? ;)

Actually, predicting Barry to win is kind of going on a limb. He notoriously does pretty shitty in HR derbies, outside of his win several years ago.

Well, maybe not shitty but shitty compared to the expectations. I think he just has a hard time hitting 75 mph meatballs from ~ 52 feet away.

[El Scorcho]

Ahh yes, Palmeiro. I think it's kind of amusing they wanted him there to get all 4 active 500 HR guys in the derby when most people didn't even notice Palmeiro hit 500 HR. :lol:

[twikoff]

at least they didnt invite mcgriff with his 2 homeruns this season

hell.. the derby may have been fred's best chance to hit 7 more out this year ;)

[DaveNinja]

I'm guessing the final 2 to be Thome and Blalock. I wish they would have got Andersen to do it since he's the defending champion. Tejada will probably only hit 2 and then cry like a baby because one of the kids in the outfield said "hey batter batter batter" and messed up his consentration.

[B.A.]

I hate to say it, but Sosa is going to put on a show - he's been swinging good lately and he will pump himself up for tonight. Plus, he's a righty hitting in that shithole of a ballpark.

[das Monkey]

• B.A. •

he will pump himself up for tonight.
http://www.sneaker-nation.com/images/pumps.gif

Pretty hard to defend against that.

das

[fumanstan]

Go Sammy!

[abintra]

I wish Pujols was added instead of Berkman but I can understand the home field bias. Glad another righty in Tejada is in given the ballpark.

[AndyCapps]

Originally posted by abintra
I wish Pujols was added instead of Berkman but I can understand the home field bias.

Berkman's only in because Pujols declined his invitation.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/Sports/Cardinals/F86D6F76303DBB4786256ECF0016FBBA?OpenDocument&Headline=Pujols+rejects+invitation+to+Home+Run+Derby

[El Scorcho]

Contrary to popular belief, Bonds was not compensated for tonight's participation:

http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/news/mlb_news.jsp?ymd=20040709&content_id=793786&vkey=allstar2004&fext=.jsp

[abintra]

Originally posted by AndyCapps
Berkman's only in because Pujols declined his invitation.

Thanks. Didn't know that.

[twikoff]

START THE <s>GAMES</s> HOMERUNS ALREADY!!!!

[stevevt]

If I'm the opposing manager, exhibition or not, I'm still giving Barry one of these:



http://www.handsofflotion.com/Images/four-fingers.gif

[twikoff]

watching preshow coverage

ahh, the good old days for junior
*tear*

[Abranut]

Originally posted by stevevt
If I'm the opposing manager, exhibition or not, I'm still giving Barry one of these:



http://www.handsofflotion.com/Images/four-fingers.gif

The stinkpaw!? :confused:

[twikoff]

prostate massage? :hscratch:

[stevevt]

The Shocker? :hscratch:


Oh, wait. I'm me.

[Mad Dawg]

Any bets on the hitter with 0 HRs tonight? There's always one.

[Jeremy517]

Originally posted by Mad Dawg
Any bets on the hitter with 0 HRs tonight? There's always one.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say Ken Griffey Jr.

[twikoff]

-1/5

[Jeremy517]

:up:

Up from my previous high of -3. That means I'm getting funnier! Woohoo!

[twikoff]

nawww
Im just nice :D

[stevevt]

I don't even get rated. :(

[El Scorcho]

I'll say Palmeiro will get 0.

[twikoff]

wow
go to espn.com front page and bring up the homerun derby tracker

Barry has already hit 1.. and it went 500 feet!!! :eek:

are they really going to give him a handicap??

[El Scorcho]

Previous HR Derby Duds (0 HR):

2003: Bret Boone
2001: Troy Glaus
1997: Nomar Garciaparra, Jim Thome
1996: Gary Sheffield, Greg Vaughn
1994: Mike Piazza
1993: Mike Piazza
1991: Howard Johnson, Chris Sabo
1990: Bonilla, Canseco, Fielder, Griffey Jr., Strawberry

[twikoff]

Originally posted by stevevt
I don't even get rated. :(

:banana:

[chrisih8u]

This song sucks. Start the damn Derby.

[mjquilly]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
This song sucks. Start the damn Derby.

nothing ruins sports on TV quite like musical performances

[twikoff]

and all that smoke inside the dome is annoying

[chrisih8u]

Originally posted by twikoff
and all that smoke inside the dome is annoying

As is Chris Berman.

[twikoff]

sosa was hiding
someone must be going around checking the bats

[Quake1028]

Lance Berkman will get the doughnut.

[twikoff]

you know.. you gotta wonder how much watching all this is eating fred mcgriff up
to be so close.. and have to sit at home and watch this celebration of 500+

[twikoff]

Originally posted by Quake1028
Lance Berkman will get the doughnut.

nawww.. ortiz already ate it

[twikoff]

they shouldnt have put the players so far apart that they couldnt shake/slap hands with both sides as they walked down

[twikoff]

do over! :lol:


a new leon commercial rotfl rotfl
I love that guy!

[chrisih8u]

Leon is great. "$20 million doesnt go as far as it used to."

[twikoff]

my kids are going to love this

that will be 5 dollars

rotfl

[SpaceBoy]

I"m picking Ortiz rightnow to win it.. Go Ortiz!!

[the aftermath]

Morgan's suit is ugggggggggggly!

[twikoff]

bonds gets the rough task of going first

[twikoff]

:lol: rotfl

you knew it was coming
:up:

[SpaceBoy]

My only question why add tajeda?

They should have added another white Sox player, like konerko.

Since there is only 1 sox play on the team, while 5 indians and 8 yankees are...

Who couldn't see that walk act coming

[twikoff]

well.. barry wont be the guy with 0
took 3 outs before he got 1, but he just went back to back to back

[the aftermath]

Bonds is crushing them

WOW

[chrisih8u]

Holy crap

[chrisih8u]

These fielders suck

[twikoff]

that 469 was GONE
5 outs and 5 homers
5 should be enough to advance..

well, there is #6

[Quake1028]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
These fielders suck

:lol:

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by twikoff
that 469 was GONE It looked like it was going to leave the stadium :eek:

[Quake1028]

<s>7</s>8 should definitely be enough to advance.

[twikoff]

Originally posted by the aftermath
It looked like it was going to leave the stadium :eek:

i was surprised it was only 469

thats 8 homeruns and 7 outs :eek:

yea, he will advance

[Deftones]

How come El Shorto isn't coming in here and say that stupid "OH BARRY, YOU ARE GAY" comment he always does after his HRs. I'm so disappointed.

[the aftermath]

Bonds finishes with 8. Good start. :up:

[chrisih8u]

8 homeruns should be enough to advance. 483 feet.

[twikoff]

8 total for Barry.. should be enough to get him through
a nice way to start off the competition :up:

[El Scorcho]

OH BARRY YOU'RE MAGNIFICENT x 8

[chrisih8u]

Whos up next. I wouldnt want to follow that.

[Deftones]

Originally posted by El Scorcho
OH BARRY YOU'RE MAGNIFICENT x 8

Yep, there it is. All is well with the world.

[twikoff]

blalock with 0?

[twikoff]

:lol:
nope

[twikoff]

Standings:
Bonds - 8
Blalock - 3

[SpaceBoy]

How come they don't give the guys pants for those unis, man having their regular ones suck..

[chrisih8u]

Blalock is probably out.

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
Blalock is out. Fixed.

[twikoff]

even if he is
3 isnt embarrassing
not terrible for his first derby

[the aftermath]

Yep, a decent showing for his first time out there.

[twikoff]

berkman takes his first 2 swings out of the park

he wont be getting zero ;)

[Quake1028]

Damn I was wrong :(.

[the aftermath]

Berkman's going nuts out there

[Quake1028]

This kid is seriously a great hitter.

[chrisih8u]

Holy shit, Berkman is doing great.

[twikoff]

berkman knew he needed to turn and hit right handed
5 homeruns.. only 1 out

[SpaceBoy]

Sucks, you can't see where that ball is going in left field.

[twikoff]

who said those were bad fielders
did you see that guy.. he caught the ball and still managed to catch his hat as it was knocked off his head

;)

[the aftermath]

Berkman starting to slow down a bit...

Edit: Bonds looks scared

[Quake1028]

Originally posted by twikoff
who said those were bad fielders
did you see that guy.. he caught the ball and still managed to catch his hat as it was knocked off his head

;)

Yeah that was pretty smooth.

[twikoff]

Standings:
Bonds: 8
Berkman: 7
Blalock: 3

[Red Dog]

Damn - is Berman annoying or what.

[Quake1028]

Slowed down a ton but that should get him to the next round.

[Red Dog]

Now Sam Ryan....:drool:

[twikoff]

Originally posted by Quake1028
Slowed down a ton but that should get him to the next round.

yea really
5 homeruns - 1 out
then 2 homeruns - 9 outs

i guess he ran out of gas

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by Red Dog
Damn - is Berman annoying or what. Rumblin' Stumblin' Fumblin' Jumblin'

Or whatever it is he says

[Mad Dawg]

Nice job Berkman! Go Ortizzle!

[twikoff]

tejada to hit 0?

[rabbit77]

Eff the camera coverage. Eff the stupid camera angle when they pitch the ball, eff the way they don't cut to the ball's flight in time, eff how I can't see the ball. And eff Chris Berman. This derby is unwatchable.

The worst part is they showed a great instant replay of one of Berkman's shots from RF where you get a good sense of the shot's flight path. Hey stupid producer, get your head out of your ass and use that camera for the righties.

[the aftermath]

Tejada lookin like crap.

[Red Dog]

Originally posted by the aftermath
Rumblin' Stumblin' Fumblin' Jumblin'

Or whatever it is he says

I don't mind it in NFL Primetime.

Berman and Baseball (particular a game based on homers) is the worst combination.

[twikoff]

well thats 3
he at least tied blalock

[the aftermath]

Goodbye Hank!

[the aftermath]

Tejada went from looking like he wouldnt hit any to being top 3 as of now. Nice comeback!

[twikoff]

Standings:
Bonds: 8
Berkman: 7
Tejada: 7
Blalock: 3

[chrisih8u]

Alot better than I thought he'd do.

[Quake1028]

Damn I looked up and he had 7. How the hell did that happen?

[twikoff]

Thome is going to put on a show :up:

[chrisih8u]

Maybe nobody will get 0.

[Mad Dawg]

Did they mention why the hell the roof is closed?

[twikoff]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
Maybe nobody will get 0.

ortiz :up:









;)

[chrisih8u]

I hate those Miller for President commercials. I want more Leon!

[twikoff]

Originally posted by Mad Dawg
Did they mention why the hell the roof is closed?

i believe they said it would be opened for the 2nd round
no clue why its closed

maybe they wanted to show off opening it

[chrisih8u]

Originally posted by twikoff
ortiz :up:









;)

:grunt:


Ortiz is gonna do good.

[twikoff]

thome is the first philly ever to be in the derby??
interesting

[twikoff]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
:grunt:


Ortiz is gonna do good.

i expect he will
but it was tooo easy

[twikoff]

thome would be doing much better if he didnt keep sending these monster shots foul!

[chrisih8u]

Thome hit 2 long fouls.

[twikoff]

Standings:
Bonds: 8
Berkman: 7
Tejada: 7
Thome: 4
Blalock: 3

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by twikoff
Thome is going to put on a show :up: A lackluster show... But he still beat Blalock so there isn't too much shame.

[chrisih8u]

Looks like Thome is going to be eliminated.

[Quake1028]

Mays doesn't sound too good :(.

[twikoff]

Originally posted by the aftermath
A lackluster show... But he still beat Blalock so there isn't too much shame.

i knew better than to pick a lefty in this park
but bonds made it look so easy
:lol:

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by twikoff
i knew better than to pick a lefty in this park
but bonds made it look so easy
:lol: Roids make everything easier.

Yay!

[chrisih8u]

Ortiz coming up. Too bad Manny didnt participate.

[twikoff]

Originally posted by the aftermath
Roids makes everything easier.

Yay!

they give you a good eye?
or patience?
or a quicker swing?

:lol:

i guess you missed the special before the show

between the current and former players.. they gave a big FU to all people whining about substances

[chrisih8u]

Ortiz is trying to draw a walk.

[twikoff]

i thought he was trying to advance the runners

[Quake1028]

Originally posted by twikoff
they give you a good eye?
or patience?
or a quicker swing?

:lol:

i guess you missed the special before the show

between the current and former players.. they gave a big FU to all people whining about substances

Yep. Great stuff.

[fumanstan]

Well actually it probably could give you a quicker swing...

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by twikoff
Logical explanation for Barry's greatness No need to justify his hitting skills to me, I'm one of the biggest Bonds fans here.

[twikoff]

Originally posted by fumanstan
Well actually it probably could give you a quicker swing...

and as they showed in the replays
bonds has the exact same sweet swing whether he hits it 200 feet or 489 feet

same reason griffey hit so many

patience, great high, and a perfect swing

[twikoff]

wow
at least should have given him a do over

[twikoff]

Originally posted by the aftermath
No need to justify his hitting skills to me, I'm one of the biggest Bonds fans here.

yea i know
i was just waiting for a chance to bring up that great segment they had before the game
gammons and hank aaron pretty much covered it

[chrisih8u]

Open the roof!

[Quake1028]

Does anyone else love John Kruk on BBTN?

[twikoff]

will sosa hit 50 in the first round
or will he save some for the 2nd?

[chrisih8u]

Ortiz is doing crap!

[SomeVoices]

What happens if a ball hits the roof during a game?

[twikoff]

Standings:
Bonds: 8
Berkman: 7
Tejada: 7
Thome: 4
Blalock: 3
Ortiz: 3

[twikoff]

Originally posted by SomeVoices
What happens if a ball hits the roof during a game?

foul ball

actually.. i believe they said play it where it lies.. so I guess if it hit the roof and still went out, its a homerun
not sure if you can catch it after it hits the rough.. i would guess so.. based on their wording

[chrisih8u]

Last place -ohbfrank-

[Bushdog]

:lol:

[chrisih8u]

Manny put a Yankee hat on the pitcher. :lol:

[Quake1028]

Suck it Ortiz!

[Mad Dawg]

Bah! I should have never mentioned the goddamn roof. What a rip-off.

[twikoff]

well.. I guess it didnt pay off that manny flew in his normal BP guy on schillings private jet

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
Last place -ohbfrank- At least he's tied. That's gotta count for something.

[Mad Dawg]

Originally posted by Quake1028
Suck it Ortiz!

Hopefully Giambi and A-Rod will put on a better show. Oh...nevermind.

[chrisih8u]

Originally posted by Mad Dawg
Hopefully Giambi and A-Rod will put on a better show. Oh...nevermind.

:lol:

[Quake1028]

Originally posted by Mad Dawg
Hopefully Giambi and A-Rod will put on a better show. Oh...nevermind.

7 games. Bitch.

[the aftermath]

How do you completely miss a homerun derby pitch :lol:

[Quake1028]

Is he using his "special" bat?

[twikoff]

Originally posted by Quake1028
7 games. Bitch.

Im surprised that you and MD are close enough that you didnt worry about this being a PA

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by Quake1028
Is he using his "special" bat? Yes.. this one isn't corked.

[Quake1028]

Originally posted by twikoff
Im surprised that you and MD are close enough that you didnt worry about this being a PA

We go WAY back. WAY.

[twikoff]

Originally posted by the aftermath
Yes.. this one isn't corked.

:lol::up:

[Quake1028]

Originally posted by the aftermath
Yes.. this one isn't corked.

5/5 :lol:

[Quake1028]

Choke of the century.

[twikoff]

first hr derby for sosa without the cork?

[twikoff]

now he is heating up
4 homeruns now, still 2 outs to go

[Quake1028]

Damn I suck :lol:.

[fumanstan]

Sammy gettin it goin!

[twikoff]

Standings:
Bonds: 8
Berkman: 7
Tejada: 7
Sosa: 5
Thome: 4
Blalock: 3
Ortiz: 3

[twikoff]

if sammy had 1 less.. thome would have still advanced

(Im assuming palmeiro sucks it up)

[fumanstan]

I wonder of Palmeiro took some viagra beforehand for a little boost.

[twikoff]

when was the last time anyone saw a whiff in the HR derby?

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by twikoff
when was the last time anyone saw a whiff in the HR derby? Today ;)

[Quake1028]

Originally posted by twikoff
when was the last time anyone saw a whiff in the HR derby?

Never.

[twikoff]

Originally posted by fumanstan
I wonder of Palmeiro took some viagra beforehand for a little boost.

are you suggesting that his bat might be corked too -eek-

[twikoff]

Originally posted by the aftermath
Today ;)

the bat is probably heavier when its full of wood

[Mad Dawg]

Originally posted by Quake1028
7 games. Bitch.

:lol:

Props to Sammy on the whiff. :up: Bret Boone has to be feeling good right now.

[fumanstan]

Hey, if Sammy can't use his special bat, Barry can't use his special juice :(

[twikoff]

Originally posted by fumanstan
Hey, if Sammy can't use his special bat, Barry can't use his special juice :(

-2/5 :down:

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by twikoff
-2/5 :down: :up:

And who's to say Sammy's not taking the special juice? Cork + Juice = Super Cyborg.

[twikoff]

well.. wont be any ZEROs tonight

[Quake1028]

Originally posted by twikoff
well.. wont be any ZEROs tonight

Dammit!

[fumanstan]

No fair! A half dozen cork jokes and i get scored by twikoff :(

Raffy not doin too shabby

[chrisih8u]

Palmeiro beat Ortiz and Blalock. -ohbfrank-

[the aftermath]

One more and Sosa is gone!

[twikoff]

come on
1 more!!!!

[the aftermath]

GOODBYE CORKY!

[twikoff]

ding dong
sosa's gone

[chrisih8u]

Whats the longest HR in Derby history? I thought I remembered Thomas or McFriff hitting a 525 footer in Chicago.

[the aftermath]

Not only that, but he might have the most after round 1! :eek: AND HE DOES!

[fumanstan]

Wow, Viagra > 'Roids

[twikoff]

Palmeiro with 9 so far!!
most for round 1

[twikoff]

Originally posted by fumanstan
Wow, Viagra > 'Roids

3/5 :up:

[chrisih8u]

Palmeiro is doing better than Bonds. -eek-

[the aftermath]

So there it is... What a surprise!

[fumanstan]

I'm tellin ya, McGriff woulda hit 10 :)

[twikoff]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
Palmeiro is doing better than Bonds. -eek-

yep
although bonds went first.. which is never a high homerun spot

now.. palmeiro does get as much of a break.. so lets see how tired he gets in the next round

barry got the long break.. but was it so long that he will be cold now

[twikoff]

Originally posted by fumanstan
I'm tellin ya, McGriff woulda hit 10 :)

if only he had managed 7 more over the past 15 years or so
he would be one of the elite guys getting all the coverage today
rather than fighting for any playing time on a historically terrible team

it really is a shame

[chrisih8u]

Now they open the roof?? WTF?

[twikoff]

they said before the start of the derby that it would be opened after the first round

[the aftermath]

Yeh I feel bad for the Crime Dog, maybe he'll get traded to the Cubs and pick up one of Sosa's bats by accident. Just maybe.

[chrisih8u]

Originally posted by twikoff
they said before the start of the derby that it would be opened after the first round

I demand you place an asterik next to Ortiz's total. :p

[twikoff]

24 time all star
thats friggin amazing just when you see players that last 24 years
much less, someone that can make the all star team 24 times

[chrisih8u]

Originally posted by twikoff
24 time all star
thats friggin amazing just when you see players that last 24 years
much less, someone that can make the all star team 24 times

:up: That is amazing. I dont see anybody coming close to that.

[twikoff]

final first round standings
Palmeiro: 9
Bonds: 8
Berkman: 7
Tejada: 7
Sosa: 5
Thome: 4
Blalock: 3
*Ortiz: 3


*had the benefit of using his own BP pitcher

[chrisih8u]

Originally posted by twikoff
final first round standings
Palmeiro: 9
Bonds: 8
Berkman: 7
Tejada: 7
Sosa: 5
Thome: 4
Blalock: 3
*Ortiz: 3


*had the benefit of using his own BP pitcher

Didnt everyone?? :confused:

[FantasticVSDoom]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
Now they open the roof?? WTF?


Can we blame this on the friggen curse as well??

[twikoff]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
:up: That is amazing. I dont see anybody coming close to that.

what is really amazing is that espn says he played in 24 all star games
but he only played 23 seasons

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/stats_historical/mlb_individual_stats_player.jsp?playerID=110001&HS=True

of course.. hank mentioned playing in 23 all star games.. Ill trust him over the espn stat guys

[twikoff]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
Didnt everyone?? :confused:

nope
thats why they made such a big deal about him flying that dude in

[FantasticVSDoom]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
Didnt everyone?? :confused:

Yeah they did...You would think Sosa wouldnt bring someone who throws sinkers at him...

[chrisih8u]

Originally posted by twikoff
nope
thats why they made such a big deal about him flying that dude in

The pitcher now is wearing a Giants jersey.

[FantasticVSDoom]

Originally posted by twikoff
nope
thats why they made such a big deal about him flying that dude in

I thought they said that they all brought their own person in...

[twikoff]

he pounds it when he goes to the right
why did he bother trying to hit it left??

[Quake1028]

They usually all do.

[twikoff]

Originally posted by FantasticVSDoom
I thought they said that they all brought their own person in...

nope
i didnt hear that

but they made a really big deal about ortiz bringing his own

[twikoff]

dont ask me
its espn

[the aftermath]

Looks like it's bye-bye time for Barry. :(

He absolutely crushed that one. Wow.

[FantasticVSDoom]

See its because he talked to the announcers. The media always screws Barry...

[twikoff]

he really should stop hitting to center and left
thats not going to help him

[chrisih8u]

Originally posted by twikoff
dont ask me
its espn


Then why is the pitcher now wearing a Giants jersey?

[Quake1028]

Damn :(.

[chrisih8u]

He almost hit the million dollar sign.

[the aftermath]

Anyone else bored? I miss the days of McGwire/Sosa goin double digits in the first round.

[SomeVoices]

Man, I'd hate to be a center fielder in that stadium. What exactly is the reasoning behind the hill and pole in the outfield?

[twikoff]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
Then why is the pitcher now wearing a Giants jersey?

dont ask me
i didnt see a giants uni

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by SomeVoices
Man, I'd hate to be a center fielder in that stadium. What exactly is the reasoning behind the hill and pole in the outfield? Stupidity.

[chrisih8u]

Originally posted by the aftermath
Anyone else bored? I miss the days of McGwire/Sosa goin double digits in the first round.


It doesnt help that the 1st picks arent in it. Manny, Vlad, Giambi, Griffey, Pujols, etc.

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
It doesnt help that the 1st picks arent in it. Manny, Vlad, Giambi, Griffey, Pujols, etc. Good point.

[twikoff]

Originally posted by chrisih8u
He almost hit the million dollar sign.


he said he was going for it

[the aftermath]

Ok, if Berkman doesn't win this I'll be really surprised.

[chrisih8u]

:johnwoo: "BA-BOOOOM!"

[fumanstan]

Whoa.

[the aftermath]

Wowza, Lance just went McGwire all over that ball :eek:

[twikoff]

back to back out of the park!

[twikoff]

to back!

and just missed that 4th one

[the aftermath]

Holy shit.. NOW this is getting good! This reminds me of McGwire in Fenway

[Quake1028]

This kid rules.

[Dr_Evil]

Berkman is going crazy

[fumanstan]

493 feet!

[twikoff]

493 :eek:

[chrisih8u]

493! :up:

[Quake1028]

10 :).

[the aftermath]

Now that was one hell of a wakeup call. Nice job Berkman!

[twikoff]

and berkman wasnt even suppose to be in the derby was he?

he replaced griffey, right?

[The Cow]

Very impressive show!

[the aftermath]

twikk: I think that's right, he definitely wasn't supposed to be in.

What an amazing thing it would be if he won it.

[Mad Dawg]

:D Hometown boy. :up:

The funny thing is that every manager in baseball will turn Berkman around to the right side with a situational lefty late in a game.

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by Mad Dawg
:D Hometown boy. :up: Just in time for the bandwagon I see ;)

[twikoff]

the houston fans have gotta have something to cheer for

*even if they are really bosox fans*

[Steveweiser]

Originally posted by twikoff
what is really amazing is that espn says he played in 24 all star games
but he only played 23 seasons

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/stats_historical/mlb_individual_stats_player.jsp?playerID=110001&HS=True

of course.. hank mentioned playing in 23 all star games.. Ill trust him over the espn stat guys
They used to play 2 All-Star games a year back when Aaron played.

[twikoff]

Originally posted by Steveweiser
They used to play 2 All-Star games a year back when Aaron played.

:hscratch:


shut up

:lol:

[twikoff]

its official..
Thome, Sosa, and Bonds are all gone

Tejada with 5 homeruns and only 2 outs

[twikoff]

make that 6 homeruns with 2 outs :eek:

[fumanstan]

Replacements in the finals would be weird...

[twikoff]

10 homeruns with only 4 at bats

[the aftermath]

Tejada's on a roll

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by twikoff
10 homeruns with only 4 at bats That's impossible! ;)

[twikoff]

make that 11, with 4 outs :eek:

now 5 outs..

he could have stopped when he hit #11.. that was enough to advance

6 outs

[stevevt]

Originally posted by twikoff
:hscratch:


shut up

:lol:


It's true. Did it for 2 years. Also, it was skipped entirely in 1946. Look it up.

[twikoff]

12 homeruns
too bad.. he was on pace to destroy the derby single round record

still a nice round :up: