home-run-derby Stories - Purple Row
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Because larry's last post should be free from complaints about Berman
Rockies Retro: Colorado's All-Star History
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Adrian Gonzalez, Home Run Derby Champ in our hearts
So Adrian was less than impressive at the Home Run Derby. Cest la vie. Apparently, he really did need extra rest. His travels to St. Louis had been troublesome, allowing him only 2 1/2 hours of sleep and forcing him to drive a rented minivan to town after flying into Indianapolis. Jeez! What was...
Open Thread, HOME RUN DERBY!!!
Adrian Gonzalez represents not just the San Diego Padres tonight. He represents all of us. He represents our hopes and dreams and frustrations. For every home run he hits, not only will he donate money to children, he'll donate another type of currency to another type of dirty little thing that...
2009 Home Run Derby, 7 pm CDT
Here's the official BCB discussion place for the Home Run Derby tonight. Here's the MLB.com page about the HR Derby. Participants are Nelson Cruz, Prince Fielder, Adrian Gonzalez, Joe Mauer, Ryan Howard, Brandon Inge, Carlos Pena and Albert Pujols.
Morneau wins Derby, Hamilton makes history
via d.yimg.com Justin Morneau won the 2008 Home Run Derby, making me a genius or a wizard, but no one will remember that. The man he out-donged in the final round, Josh Hamilton, was the story. If you missed it, find his first round performance on the internet ASAP. Just amazing stuff. 28 home...
Open Thread: 2008 Home Run Derby
Dig the psychotic smile of Florida Marlins All-Star second baseman Dan Uggla! Lefties will obviously have the advantage at Yankee Stadium tonight. I'm going with Justin Morneau. In fact, let's make some picks: Winner? Most home runs in a single round by any player (number of homers, that...
Monday's Frosty Mug
It may be the All-Star break, but the news hasn't taken a break. Win Expectancy Graph BR Box Score Apparently hitting a walk-off sac fly only merits a little Gatorade bath. It appears Ben Sheets will be the first Brewer pitcher ever to start the All-Star Game. It's an honor, certainly,...
Open Thread: A's Half Season and Home Run Derby
The A's first half is over and the team finishes at the same number of wins and losses. There were quite a few number of highlights and a number of lowlights. The highlights included the three-run bomb that Scutaro hit off of Rivera, Jack Cust and his exploits, the improbable comeback off of...
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