2009 Home Run Derby Watching Thread

[Wilmington WOW]

Anbody else watching?


look at that guy from Philly - ha ha
big gut and black socks

[ceeps04]

I'm in and that was a fucking horrible idea.

[lockjaaaaww]

thought it was tomarrow.Good thing I saw this thread.

That shot calling was a terrible idea.

[DocSavage]

Here and there. Hoping Pujols pulls a hammy actually.

[Wilmington WOW]

I don't get it. What was the shot calling?

[Fred Told Me]

They need a new format for this thing. It's getting old and boring. They take way too many pitches just to catch their breath. I love how ESPN always promotes it from 8-10. Yet it always goes past 11. Like they never learn.

I would rather see one on one matchups Derby style. 3 inning games. One batter bats until he makes 3 outs, then the other bats. So on for 3 innings. That would be more interesting than guys getting tired and taking a million pitches.

[Wilmington WOW]

These kids shagging flys in the outfield stink

[ceeps04]

Cruz is bombing them

[DocSavage]

Less people.








oh and naked broads catching the fly balls....then I'll watch the whole thing.

[Papagolash]

What was more impressive than Cruz hitting it into the upper deck was the guy that caught it was dancing like a bushwhacker

[Wilmington WOW]

stan musial > joe dimaggio

[Bud8Weiser]

Picking my winner.
http://www3.allaroundphilly.com/blogs/delcotimes/ryanl/uploaded_images/howard-769797.jpg

[Mother Shucker]

Picking my winner.
http://www3.allaroundphilly.com/blogs/delcotimes/ryanl/uploaded_images/howard-769797.jpg

Grape ape is entered?

[Bud8Weiser]

Grape ape is entered?

Oh Shucker you silly goose. :D

[Absolutely]

They need a new format for this thing. It's getting old and boring.

I'm with you on that, it's too long, too many players and outs.
There are always 2-3 players that you don't give a FUCK about.
This year, Inge... Who wants to see him hit? Of course he didn't, but I don't want to see Nelson Cruz either really or Pena.

The first thing they did, the call your shot thing, was stupid. I liked how Albert took 55 pitches there, the pitcher was terrible (Some guy from Pittsburgh for some reason). He better throw strikes when Albert comes up later.

[Absolutely]

And Josh Hamilton cannot get enough of Jesus...
Jesus EVERYTHING.

"Well, the best part was getting to share my love of Jesus with people"

Yeah, because that's what everyone watching took away from that, not the 28 Bombs.
Enough Jesus

[Absolutely]

Is it just me or has Berman tamed his act down this year?

[Bud8Weiser]

And Josh Hamilton cannot get enough of Jesus...
Jesus EVERYTHING.

"Well, the best part was getting to share my love of Jesus with people"

Yeah, because that's what everyone watching took away from that, not the 28 Bombs.
Enough Jesus

X2. I like Hamilton but we get it. You found Jesus. At least this year he doesn't have the ink covered.

[Bud8Weiser]

Is it just me or has Berman tamed his act down this year?

I"m so glad too. I despise Berman. His tired 25 year old schtick is old. I'm glad he decided to tone it down some.

[Bud8Weiser]

7 for Ryan. Not bad. Hopefully its enough to make the second round.

[Ballbuster1]

I was hoping for 8 but maybe 7 will do.

[Absolutely]

I kind of want to watch that Softball game.
Says it's on at 10et, but this thing is only maybe 1/4 of the way over.

[Wilmington WOW]

Big Brown
and a fan with a phillies shirt caught one of his bombs - nice

[Wilmington WOW]

here is your next phillies pitcher being interviewed :icon_mrgr

[Bud8Weiser]

I kind of want to watch that Softball game.
Says it's on at 10et, but this thing is only maybe 1/4 of the way over.

It does look pretty interesting.

[Bud8Weiser]

here is your next phillies pitcher being interview :icon_mrgr

Provided we don't have to give Toronto the R-Phils Franchise.

[Absolutely]

here is your next phillies pitcher being interview :icon_mrgr

I have no reason for thinking this, and I've never bothered looking it up, but I just assumed that Halladay wasn't an American.
I don't know what I thought, but I just saw him as having some sort of European accent. Maybe Eastern Europe. Swedish maybe.

Meanwhile he's from Denver.

[Wilmington WOW]

I have no reason for thinking this, and I've never bothered looking it up, but I just assumed that Halladay wasn't an American.
I don't know what I thought, but I just saw him as having some sort of European accent. Maybe Eastern Europe. Swedish maybe.

Meanwhile he's from Denver.

a bunch of commies live in Colorado ;)

[Bud8Weiser]

Still no one bombing them quite like the dude from Texas.

[Wilmington WOW]

ha ha joe Morgan is talking about Opie's least favorite player - Rod Carew
how can you not like Rod?

[Bud8Weiser]

ha ha joe Morgan is talking about Opie's least favorite player - Rod Carew
how can you not like Rod?

When there's an A in front of it.

[Wilmington WOW]

When there's an A in front of it.

http://images.vimeo.com/11/55/85/115585458/115585458_300.jpg

[Aizazzle]

Nice, Ryan Howard made it. I want another Phillies to take the Derby home. Although, I would be fine if Howard didn't fuck his swing up afterwards.

[Absolutely]

ha ha joe Morgan is talking about Opie's least favorite player - Rod Carew
how can you not like Rod?

Ha, I do remember Opie calling Carew a pussy. Bloops and singles.

[Absolutely]

Albert is going to hit 15

[Wilmington WOW]

If Howard doesn't win, I would like to see the home team hero win

[Bud8Weiser]

http://images.vimeo.com/11/55/85/115585458/115585458_300.jpg

:D

x

[Absolutely]

There's 1

[Bud8Weiser]

If Howard doesn't win, I would like to see the home team hero win

Agreed.

[Absolutely]

Uh Oh...
Not looking so hot.

[Bud8Weiser]

Nice. A Ricky Henderson mention.

[Wilmington WOW]

rut-roh

http://nicknackpaddywhack.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/scooby-doo-magnet-c11747661.jpeg

[Absolutely]

How is Albert "Late" on BP Pitches?

[Absolutely]

I want a 3 way bat off, make this bore-fest last even longer.

[Bud8Weiser]

Nice. That fan helped him out a bit.

[Wilmington WOW]

nice grab kid

[Bud8Weiser]

I want a 3 way bat off, make this bore-fest last even longer.

I really wish they'd pick this up a bit. I wanna play some Tiger Woods.

[Bud8Weiser]

Was that Jason Giambi they just showed beating his glove in the stands?

[RobeSoup&Tears]

<< Wishing ESPN had a Joe Morgan Mute Feature.

[Wilmington WOW]

adults should never bring a glove to a game

[Bud8Weiser]

<< Wishing ESPN had a Joe Morgan Mute Feature.

I like Joe Morgan. I would prefer a Chris Berman mute feature.

[Absolutely]

Aw Jeez, 3 way Bat-Off?

[Wilmington WOW]

time to beat off, I mean bat off.........or both

[Aizazzle]

At least, Pujols made it to the bat off. I want it to come down to Pujols and Howard with the latter taking it home.

[RobeSoup&Tears]

adults should never bring a glove to a game

During the beging I think there was one guy that caught a homerun with his glove hit by Cruz (Rangers) and while pumping his glove hand and yelling 'YEAH!!...YEAH!!!...YEAH!!' he droped the ball to the lower level. :rolleyes:

[RobeSoup&Tears]

Thems are decent looking jerseys for both leagues.

Good, not great.

[Absolutely]

During the beging I think there was one guy that caught a homerun with his glove hit by Cruz (Rangers) and while pumping his glove hand and yelling 'YEAH!!...YEAH!!!...YEAH!!' he droped the ball to the lower level. :rolleyes:

Yeah, I saw that.

I think if I were in HR Territory I'd bring a glove, just in case. Why try to bare hand it, or run away like a girl?

Regular season game, no gloves.

[Bud8Weiser]

During the beging I think there was one guy that caught a homerun with his glove hit by Cruz (Rangers) and while pumping his glove hand and yelling 'YEAH!!...YEAH!!!...YEAH!!' he droped the ball to the lower level. :rolleyes:

Haha. What a douche.

[Wilmington WOW]

ha ha Joe doesn't know the rules for the bat off

[Bud8Weiser]

Yeah, I saw that.

I think if I were in HR Territory I'd bring a glove, just in case. Why try to bare hand it, or run away like a girl?

Regular season game, no gloves.

Maybe if you're sitting where you could take a screaming foul ball to the face its acceptable as well.

[Absolutely]

Joe Morgan just catches on that it's 5 swings, not outs.
20 minutes into it.

[Bud8Weiser]

ha ha Joe doesn't know the rules for the bat off

Does anyone really know the rules of the bat off. Its kinda mysterious.

[Bud8Weiser]

I would enjoy to hear less of Berman and more Steve Phillips.

[Wilmington WOW]

Maybe if you're sitting where you could take a screaming foul ball to the face its acceptable as well.

maybe if you are a faggot.
You look like a douche walking up to the stadium with your mitt.
Better stop and get cotton candy too. :icon_mrgr

[Bud8Weiser]

maybe if you are a faggot.
You look like a douche walking up to the stadium with your mitt. Better stop and get cotton candy too. :icon_mrgr

Yuck. Cotton candy stinks. I'll leave my glove at home.

[Absolutely]

I would enjoy to hear less of Berman and more Steve Phillips.

You're the first person in the history of the world who has wanted more Steve Phillips in any way.

[Steam]

This event would be a lot better with a lot more Erin Andrews and a lot less of the Berman/Morgan/Phillips shtick.

[Wilmington WOW]

You're the first person in the history of the world who has wanted more Steve Phillips in any way.

and that includes his wife

[Bud8Weiser]

You're the first person in the history of the world who has wanted more Steve Phillips in any way.

Meh. I like the guy. At least its not all awful fuckin catch phrases and silly noises a man in his 50s shouldn't be making.

[Bud8Weiser]

This event would be a lot better with a lot more Erin Andrews and a lot less of the Berman/Morgan/Phillips shtick.

Yes but she'd need to stand behind the batter so she's on screen.

[Wilmington WOW]

http://blogs.suntimes.com/sportsprose/erinandrews.jpg

[lockjaaaaww]

Who didn't see brandon Inge hitting 0 homers coming?
I was amazed he even made the derby.

[Wilmington WOW]

At least its not all awful fuckin catch phrases and silly noises a man in his 50s shouldn't be making.

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[Aizazzle]

This event would be a lot better with a lot more Erin Andrews and a lot less of the Berman/Morgan/Phillips shtick.

That annoying twat isn't any better than the other three buffons. Now, if she was naked, then you would be correct.

Seriously, ESPN couldn't find anyone better than these morons for the Derby. I couldn't come up with worst baseball broadcasters than these three on ESPN. My only consolation is that they didn't invite that hack Rick Reilly.

[Bud8Weiser]

http://blogs.suntimes.com/sportsprose/erinandrews.jpg

She has a wonderful set of breasts.

[lockjaaaaww]

"If a grand slam is hit in the all-star game the first 1,000,000 people to register on disney.com will get a free ticket to see G-Force"

WORST PROMO GIVEAWAY EVER!!!!

The're really trying to get people to see this one aren't they, last game I went to they were giveing out G-force card (and had a gforce billboard also)

[Bud8Weiser]

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Oh no the diva was angry people were moving around. Its not like he was going to be delivering a Christian Bale like performance.

That was quite funny though.

[Steam]

That annoying twat isn't any better than the other three buffons. Now, if she was naked, then you would be correct.

Seriously, ESPN couldn't find anyone better than these morons for the Derby. I couldn't come up with worst baseball broadcasters than these three on ESPN. My only consolation is that they didn't invite that hack Rick Reilly.

I have a huge thing for her so that right there makes her better than the obnoxious three assholes in the booth. She may ask some stupid questions but she seems to actually enjoy being there and doesn't take herself too seriously unlike the assholes in the booth. She's just having fun and plus she's wicked hot. So fuck you for hating on her.

I doubt they wanted Reilly back after his racial musings from last year.

[Bud8Weiser]

I never get to hear Harry Kalas call a homerun again, but I have to continue to listen to this douche say "back back back back back gone" over and over again. YUCK!

[Absolutely]

See he's not on The Juice...

[Bud8Weiser]

Its a good thing they wait until 8pm EST to start this thing. I don't wanna hear shit about east coast bias anymore. It'll be fuckin midnight before this is over.

[Wilmington WOW]

I never get to hear Harry Kalas call a homerun again, but I have to continue to listen to this douche say "back back back back back gone" over and over again. YUCK!

Harry almost died without calling a world series victory.
If you remember in '80 they had the national hacks do the radio, and they didnt let the locals do the game
There was such an outrage from phillies fans that they changed the rule the next year.

[lockjaaaaww]

Thems are decent looking jerseys for both leagues.

Good, not great.

for whatever reason they don't use them in the actual all-star game.

[Bud8Weiser]

Harry almost died without calling a world series victory.
If you remember in '80 they had the national hacks do the radio, and they didnt let the locals do the game
There was such an outrage from phillies fans that they changed the rule the next year.

I still get chills every time I hear him call it.

[lockjaaaaww]

It seems as if the homers are just barely getting out this year, while at yankee stadium last year there were some shots (pretty much all by Hamilton) that were loooooonnnngg gone.

[Bud8Weiser]

It seems as if the homers are just barely getting out this year, while at yankee stadium last year there were some shots (pretty much all by Hamilton) that were loooooonnnngg gone.

Cruz was bombing them early but that was about it.

[CM Mark]

Wait, this shit started at 8 and it's only round 2 now? What the fuck?

[Bud8Weiser]

Nice. I'll take a little help for Ryan. That guys chick was scary lookin.

[Wilmington WOW]

I love Howards BP pitcher is his summer league coach from his St Louis days
The guy is probably a big Cardinals fans
But since he is pitching to Ryan, he has a Phillies patch on his sleeve.

If my brother was on the Mets, I would not wear that shitty logo on my sleeve.

[Absolutely]

for whatever reason they don't use them in the actual all-star game.

I like the actual team uniforms in the game.

[Absolutely]

Wait, this shit started at 8 and it's only round 2 now? What the fuck?

It's a snooze fest, there's only so many Hrs you can watch.
They have to make it shorter.
Even Howard is saying "I'm tired"

They don't need 10 outs in the first rounds, make it 5 or something.
And they don't need 8 players.

[Bud8Weiser]

i like the actual team uniforms in the game.

x2

[CM Mark]

I like the actual team uniforms in the game.

x3, so why the hell can't they wear their real uniforms in the Home Run Snooze Fest?

[Steam]

x3, so why the hell can't they wear their real uniforms in the Home Run Snooze Fest?

Then they wouldn't be able to sell American and National League batting practice jerseys.

[FullBallz]

Isn't St. Louis known as some of the best fans in baseball? YEEECHH!! I think I heard Howard fart louder than that crowd. This fucking stinks. I turned it on when Howard just started hitting now but I already can tell this has been a snoozefest compared to last year.

[lockjaaaaww]

Nelson isn't batting anymore hes on CRUZ controll


BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[Bud8Weiser]

And Cruz goes back to destroying them again.

[Aizazzle]

I have a huge thing for her so that right there makes her better than the obnoxious three assholes in the booth. She may ask some stupid questions but she seems to actually enjoy being there and doesn't take herself too seriously unlike the assholes in the booth. She's just having fun and plus she's wicked hot. So fuck you for hating on her.


Well, I must admit Erin Andrews is a massive step up from a young Johny P. As for her being excited, I think she is only excited to interview Tim Tebow.

I doubt they wanted Reilly back after his racial musings from last year.
Rick Reilly should have been shot the moment those words left his mouth. It was such a pathetic attempt to sound like he was saying something useful. Meanwhile, logic was not factored in at all, since blacks only make about 8 or 9%.

[lockjaaaaww]

Wait, this shit started at 8 and it's only round 2 now? What the fuck?

it didn't eat up too much time but there was a bat-off.


and the fact that theres about 20 pitches in between swings.

[CM Mark]

So when did MLB raid NHL's failed idea closet and bring in the electric ball?

[Steam]

Well, I must admit Erin Andrews is a massive step up from a young Johny P. As for her being excited, I think she is only excited to interview Tim Tebow.


No, she seems happy to be interviewing these guys and seems sincere about it. Plus, she's a fan and not just some cunt who's doing it for a job.

[Steam]

Yes, Chris Berman, America is CLAMORING to see Randy Johnson in another All-Star Game. Clamoring, I say.

[Absolutely]

I disagree with that.
Griffey/Big Unit at the ASG as a farewell?

Screw that. Have the numbers, you get there...
It's not 1955 where you'll never see these guy again. You can see these players at least 10 times a year just with basic cable. Get the package, you can see a big fat over the hill Ken Griffey all you want.

[CM Mark]

I disagree with that.
Griffey/Big Unit at the ASG as a farewell?

Screw that. Have the numbers, you get there...
It's not 1955 where you'll never see these guy again. You can see these players at least 10 times a year just with basic cable. Get the package, you can see a big fat over the hill Ken Griffey all you want.


^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
This

[Bud8Weiser]

So when did MLB raid NHL's failed idea closet and bring in the electric ball?

Fuckin things works about as well too. Looks like Ant's arms when he'd doing the Compound.

[CM Mark]

Damn man, Fielder is fucking crushing the ball

[Aizazzle]

No, she seems happy to be interviewing these guys and seems sincere about it. Plus, she's a fan and not just some cunt who's doing it for a job.

You really think so? Her enthusiasm seems phony to me, which is whyI find her to be an annoying twat.

Meh, my interest level in the Derby just drastically dropped now that Howard is out.

[Absolutely]

Nelson Cruz/Prince Fielder
The Matchup we all wanted.

[Steam]

I disagree with that.
Griffey/Big Unit at the ASG as a farewell?

Screw that. Have the numbers, you get there...
It's not 1955 where you'll never see these guy again. You can see these players at least 10 times a year just with basic cable. Get the package, you can see a big fat over the hill Ken Griffey all you want.

I wouldn't mind seeing Griffey just being there if this was going to be his last year. Griffey was a fun and exciting guy to watch who did a lot of good for baseball and he deserves a proper sendoff more than some hack like Ripken.

Johnson was a dominant pitcher but he was a fucking asshole who never really created the fanbase that Griffey did. So fuck him.

[lockjaaaaww]

"Will Prince see some Purple Rain"

"Everythings bigger in texas!!"



boooo

[CM Mark]

Will Prince be king? Or will Nelson be Cruzing? Stay tuned. :puke:

I do have to say I am glad it's two lesser known guys in the final. Takes the spotlight off the less deserving shit fucks like Pujols.

[Steam]

You really think so? Her enthusiasm seems phony to me, which is whyI find her to be an annoying twat.



If you listen to her being interviewed (such as the two times she's been on Simmons' podcast) she seems like she really likes sports. Maybe I'm just drastically overlooking something since I want to eat her ass, but I doubt it. She's the perfect woman.

Nelson Cruz/Prince Fielder
The Matchup we all wanted.

I was on the Nelson Cruz bandwagon two years ago when I took him in my AL-only league relatively early since his power potential has always been sick but was quickly disappointed by his inconsistency and subsequent demotion to the minors. Two years later, of course, I could use him.

[lockjaaaaww]

I disagree with that.
Griffey/Big Unit at the ASG as a farewell?

Screw that. Have the numbers, you get there...
It's not 1955 where you'll never see these guy again. You can see these players at least 10 times a year just with basic cable. Get the package, you can see a big fat over the hill Ken Griffey all you want.

they did that with clemens when he was "retireing" for the 1st time.

If the all-star game was in seattle why the hell not,

But otherwise...NO.

[lockjaaaaww]

aparently the way to keep pujols in the ballpark is throwing him 75mph pitches down the middle.

[DanaReevesLungs]

The kids in the outfield fucking blow.

[lockjaaaaww]

I'm going with cruz.

[Absolutely]

Why did that guy in the yellow shirt just flash his chest?

[Absolutely]

Josh's advice "Accept Jesus"

[lockjaaaaww]

I would love to see a swing and a miss.

[Aizazzle]

If you listen to her being interviewed (such as the two times she's been on Simmons' podcast) she seems like she really likes sports. Maybe I'm just drastically overlooking something since I want to eat her ass, but I doubt it. She's the perfect woman.

I listened one time, for a couple of minutes, and I found her to be annoying. I will accept your explanation, since any heterosexual male would want to fuck, whatever brains she has, out.

So, the poster boy for needing to eat more Subway is going to win the HR Derby.

[CM Mark]

Did they just dump out? Bergman grunted and then dead silence for a few seconds.

[lockjaaaaww]

I guess fielder won.

[Absolutely]

I see Prince put a Dress on for the Trophy Presentation...

[bb1mobile]

As a member of the ABP club, I'm happy.
Night all.