Archive 2010 Home Run Derby

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The Enforcer

Posts: 110

Jul 7, 2010 1:46pm

5 guys have signed up so far.

David Ortiz
Corey Hart
Matt Holiday
Miguel Cabrera
Vernon Wells

That is a pretty weak field of guys in my opinion.

Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Jul 7, 2010 1:50pm

Pretty weak, I agree. Ortiz will probably win as hes the only PURE HR hitter of the bunch.

Mooney44Cards

Posts: 2,754

Jul 7, 2010 1:51pm

Votto will probably end up on there if he makes the final vote, seeing as there are only 2 NL guys on there right now.

Why not get Josh Hamilton on there?

karen lotz

Posts: 22,284

Jul 7, 2010 1:53pm

Mooney44Cards;414199 wrote:Why not get Josh Hamilton on there?

I thought I saw somewhere that he declined the invitation. Something about the last time he was in it it took him a month and a half to get his swing back to where it was before the Derby.

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The Enforcer

Posts: 110

Jul 7, 2010 1:53pm

I was thinking the same thing about Votto.

And Cano is still on the fence about whether he is actually going to do it or not.

Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Jul 7, 2010 2:05pm

Most player decline. It isnt as if they dont ask the top HR hitters every year.

Ironman92

Posts: 49,363

Jul 7, 2010 4:27pm

biggest HR derby yawner I can remember....maybe someone will step up.........could Jeff Francoeur throw more HR from home plate than these guys will hit? lol

Heretic

Posts: 18,820

Jul 7, 2010 4:32pm

All MLB has to do is fly in Pittsburgh's starting pitchers to Anaheim to pitch the home run derby.

They'll have biggest home run numbers ever and the event will be an amazing success.

Jughead

Posts: 1,261

Jul 7, 2010 4:50pm

I want to see a pitcher sign up for the home run derby. At least there would be something to talk about with the snoozefest that currently is signed.

killdeer

Posts: 1,538

Jul 7, 2010 5:16pm

Laley23;414236 wrote:Most player decline. It isnt as if they dont ask the top HR hitters every year.

this.

the slam dunk contest is starting to resemble the same thing in the NBA

The game's top hitters figure...they have nothing to prove and everything to lose...no reason to go out there and take a chance they will wear the collar.
Unfortunately, this year, there are not even young up-and-comers, which sometimes makes it exciting...

they do need to develop some kind of pitchers challenge, though...that would be novel...

Azubuike24

Posts: 15,933

Jul 7, 2010 5:27pm

Carlos Zambrano (heavily medicated) and Micah Owings (just there for fun) I'd definitely love to see participate.

Honestly, Jonny Gomes or Jeff Francoeur would also be great players to watch. They would be very entertaining and it wouldn't mess their swing up at all.

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trackandccrunner

Posts: 1,283

Jul 7, 2010 5:35pm

It'd be sweet to see Carlos Zambrano and Dontrelle Willis go head to head in a home run derby.

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Jul 7, 2010 5:50pm

This sucks. I remember when it used to be sweet with dudes like Griffey, Frank Thomas, Big Mark, Sosa, etc.

wildcats20

Posts: 27,794

Jul 7, 2010 6:38pm

Azubuike24;414641 wrote:Carlos Zambrano (heavily medicated) and Micah Owings (just there for fun) I'd definitely love to see participate.

Honestly, Jonny Gomes or Jeff Francoeur would also be great players to watch. They would be very entertaining and it wouldn't mess their swing up at all.

I think Gomes would be a good one for sure. And you're right, he swings for the fences on almost every swing anyway lol

Also, Robbie Cano declined today. As well as Pujols and Ryan Howard.

darbypitcher22

Posts: 8,000

Jul 7, 2010 8:31pm

I hope Cano goes out early.

I don't want this to fuck up his swing

wildcats20

Posts: 27,794

Jul 7, 2010 8:34pm

Cano declined...

Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Jul 7, 2010 8:36pm

wildcats20;414932 wrote:Cano declined...

I swear Darby doesnt read posts before his lol.

darbypitcher22

Posts: 8,000

Jul 7, 2010 8:36pm

he had originally accepted. Thank god Kevin Long talked some sense into him

se-alum

Posts: 13,948

Jul 7, 2010 9:24pm

Yea, I'd prefer Votto to decline also if he is asked.

KnightXC1

Posts: 1,031

Jul 8, 2010 10:38am

Miguel Cabrera will win this year. Has a great swing and power to all fields. He will put on a show and hopefully start getting some recognition around the league as one of the best hitters in all of baseball. Since he is only leading all 3 triple crown categories right now.

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Swamp Fox

Posts: 2,218

Jul 8, 2010 10:53am

I agree with KnightXC1. Cabrera is a tremendous hitter. Probably the best pure hitter in the contest. Maybe the best pure hitter in baseball right now. If he is on, he'll win the HR Tournament.

Heretic

Posts: 18,820

Jul 8, 2010 12:26pm

Heretic;414527 wrote:All MLB has to do is fly in Pittsburgh's starting pitchers to Anaheim to pitch the home run derby.

They'll have biggest home run numbers ever and the event will be an amazing success.

After last night, I want to second this motion. In a 6-3 loss to Houston last night, five of those surrendered runs came via four home runs. One of those "so bad, it's comical" deals. Daniel McCutchen (who gave up three dingers in five innings) NEEDS to pitch the derby!

TigerNation10

Posts: 483

Jul 8, 2010 1:06pm

I think Brandon Phillips would do well in a home run derby, but I don't want him in it. haha

Heretic

Posts: 18,820

Jul 8, 2010 3:02pm

Heretic;415710 wrote:After last night, I want to second this motion. In a 6-3 loss to Houston last night, five of those surrendered runs came via four home runs. One of those "so bad, it's comical" deals. Daniel McCutchen (who gave up three dingers in five innings) NEEDS to pitch the derby!

And to third the motion, currently Houston is up on the Pirates 2-0 in the fourth inning. Thanks to Lance Berkman, who is 2-2 with 2 solo home runs. I want to hunt down every fucking pitcher on their staff and stab them in the face until I no longer feel hate...