2012 All-Star Game...Pre game Discussion Thread/Home Run Derby Talk

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Jun 13, 2012 3:41 PM
Tony LaRussa is managing the NL and has chosen Ron Roenicke (Brewers) and Terry Collins (Mets) as his manager choices......so Mets and Brewers will get a player they shouldn't and Cards probably get 2 extra.
Jun 13, 2012 3:41pm
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Jun 13, 2012 3:42 PM
I think Mike Trout will most likely make it....Can Bryce Harper get enough in the stat column to join him? I definitely want to see both.
Jun 13, 2012 3:42pm
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Jun 13, 2012 3:53 PM
HR Derby? Who you want to see?

Mine:

AL: Mark Trumbo, Adam Dunn, Yoenis Cespedes, Nelson Cruz

NL: Mike Stanton, CarGo, Paul Goldschmidt, Bryce Harper

Of course Josh Hamilton, Jose Bautista, Robinson Cano, Matt Kemp, Joey Votto, Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun, Miguel Cabrera, Troy Tulowitzki....I'd still watch.
Jun 13, 2012 3:53pm
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Jun 13, 2012 4:05 PM
I'd like to see Bruce in the Derby
Jun 13, 2012 4:05pm
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Jun 13, 2012 4:47 PM
karen lotz;1198893 wrote:UGGLA

Yeah...I'd watch. He could replace Goldschmidt on my list.
Jun 13, 2012 4:47pm
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Jun 13, 2012 10:20 PM
Id love to see Goldschmidt. Man is a mammoth, and hits ball long way.

As for the ASG. Jason Kipnis should start at 2B as of now, but he is like 6th in voting. Hopefully he at least gets the managers selection.
Jun 13, 2012 10:20pm
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Jun 13, 2012 11:04 PM
Laley23;1199221 wrote:Id love to see Goldschmidt. Man is a mammoth, and hits ball long way.

As for the ASG. Jason Kipnis should start at 2B as of now, but he is like 6th in voting. Hopefully he at least gets the managers selection.

Kipnis should be there for sure.
Jun 13, 2012 11:04pm
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Jun 13, 2012 11:26 PM
Ironman92;1199260 wrote:Kipnis should be there for sure.
I know, but if Cano somehow wins the voting, I see Ron Washington picking Kinsler. Sucks, but its what I see happening. Maybe he goes with 3 2B though.
Jun 13, 2012 11:26pm
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Jun 13, 2012 11:33 PM
I'd love to see the Dunner in either the HR Derby or the game. He could be the first person ever to swing and miss in the HR Derby.
Jun 13, 2012 11:33pm
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Jun 13, 2012 11:57 PM
Terry_Tate;1199305 wrote:I'd love to see the Dunner in either the HR Derby or the game. He could be the first person ever to swing and miss in the HR Derby.
Love me some Dunner..but he'd probably miss 3 times in a row so he manages a strikeout.
Jun 13, 2012 11:57pm
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Jun 14, 2012 4:51 AM
Terry_Tate;1199305 wrote:I'd love to see the Dunner in either the HR Derby or the game. He could be the first person ever to swing and miss in the HR Derby.

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Jun 14, 2012 4:51am
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Jun 14, 2012 6:59 AM
Harper would be a sweet addition.
Jun 14, 2012 6:59am
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Jun 14, 2012 11:05 AM
I want to see Stanton. I could see him hitting one close to 480-490
Jun 14, 2012 11:05am
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Jun 16, 2012 9:54 PM
Terry_Tate;1199305 wrote:I'd love to see the Dunner in either the HR Derby or the game. He could be the first person ever to swing and miss in the HR Derby.

Could also hit a 500 footer
Jun 16, 2012 9:54pm
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Jun 17, 2012 4:22 PM
For the Reds Votto, Phillips and Chapman are locks.

Cueto outside looking in.
Jun 17, 2012 4:22pm
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Jun 17, 2012 4:24 PM
I'd like to see Giancarlo and Dunn in the derby.
Jun 17, 2012 4:24pm
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Jun 17, 2012 4:34 PM
Dunn pretty much said he cares little about the derby. He said might do it if asked as an All-Star but no way if he's not.

"ooh I hit a HR off a 50 mph pitch, whoopee"....his words
Jun 17, 2012 4:34pm
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Jun 18, 2012 6:50 PM
Ironman92;1198828 wrote:Tony LaRussa is managing the NL and has chosen Ron Roenicke (Brewers) and Terry Collins (Mets) as his manager choices......so Mets and Brewers will get a player they shouldn't and Cards probably get 2 extra.
The Mets will get two well-deserved nods: David Wright and RA Dickey (who should start). There is an outside chance that Johan Santana gets a spot, and his no-hitter might help.

PS Ironman, why the hate toward the Mets? Haven't been on the site much lately, but you spewed a lot of smack about the Mets during their sweep against the Reds. For a team that has played much of the season without its starting shortstop, left fielder, catcher and #3 pitcher, 3 games over .500 and a 1/2 game out of the wild card isn't exactly a bad season. Granted, the Reds series was ugly, but overall I am thrilled with the Mets season to date.
Jun 18, 2012 6:50pm
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Jun 18, 2012 11:59 PM
BigAppleBuckeye;1203645 wrote:The Mets will get two well-deserved nods: David Wright and RA Dickey (who should start). There is an outside chance that Johan Santana gets a spot, and his no-hitter might help.

PS Ironman, why the hate toward the Mets? Haven't been on the site much lately, but you spewed a lot of smack about the Mets during their sweep against the Reds. For a team that has played much of the season without its starting shortstop, left fielder, catcher and #3 pitcher, 3 games over .500 and a 1/2 game out of the wild card isn't exactly a bad season. Granted, the Reds series was ugly, but overall I am thrilled with the Mets season to date.

That Mets lineup was awful.....missing Dickey and Johan was fortunate....I just don't like the Mets....sorry man
Jun 18, 2012 11:59pm
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Jun 19, 2012 8:57 AM
Ironman92;1204141 wrote:That Mets lineup was awful.....missing ****ey and Johan was fortunate....I just don't like the Mets....sorry man
haha, no worries man, was just curious where the hate came from (usually the Mets blow so badly, there is no point wasting energy on hating them). With Ike Davis FINALLY starting to hit, and Kirk Nieuwenhuis making a bid for a Top 3 ROY finish, this offense is actually better than it looks on paper. Sadly, with Bay out, this team tends to hit better. Unless I am mistaken, they are the top hitting team with 2 outs and RISP, which has certainly helped.

PS, RA is a stud! Can't even write his last name on this site haha
Jun 19, 2012 8:57am
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Jun 19, 2012 9:05 AM
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Jun 25, 2012 9:21 AM
Just read on twitter that Cole Hamels selected Bryce Harper as one of his AS picks. The Kid must be handling things the major league way....Hamels of course gave him his first test.
Jun 25, 2012 9:21am
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Jun 25, 2012 10:51 AM
LaRussa was asked about possible starters to start the game (Dickey, Strasburg, Cain) and he assed Wainright and Lance Lynn to the discussion to be in the mix.
Jun 25, 2012 10:51am
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Jun 25, 2012 4:01 PM
AL Vote leaders

C Napoli
1B Fielder
2B Cano
SS Jeter
3B Beltre
OF Bautista
OF Hamilton
OF Granderson
DH Ortiz

Hamilton tops by nearly 3 million.
Jun 25, 2012 4:01pm