Home Run Derby

lighthousekeeper · 07-14-2008, 08:30 PM

I know these type of things aren't serious, but the announcing is extremely annoying. Josh Hamilton's hitting 550 foot monster blasts, and the 'announcers' aren't even talking about what's going on...

JeeberD · 07-14-2008, 08:31 PM

I thought Puma was putting on a show earlier, Hamilton is fucking sick...

lighthousekeeper · 07-14-2008, 08:32 PM

Joe Morgan, Chris Berman, and Steve Phillips? No wonder.

JeeberD · 07-14-2008, 08:39 PM

What's the record for a single round? Hamilton is up to 17 with two outs to go...

Neuqua · 07-14-2008, 08:41 PM

Anyone else feeling chills? Wow.

Lathum · 07-14-2008, 08:43 PM

Amazing.

The anouncers finaly caught on

JeeberD · 07-14-2008, 08:43 PM

23 with STILL two outs to go!

DeToxRox · 07-14-2008, 08:43 PM

Nice call, Morgan. Sure was close to being an out.

lighthousekeeper · 07-14-2008, 08:43 PM

yeah - absolutely the best baseball moment in a while

Young Drachma · 07-14-2008, 08:44 PM

That boy is no joke.

JeeberD · 07-14-2008, 08:45 PM

He's gonna reach 30, isn't he?

TwinCitiesFan · 07-14-2008, 08:45 PM

TwinCitiesFan · 07-14-2008, 08:45 PM

DeToxRox · 07-14-2008, 08:45 PM

Honestly, if Hamilton stayed on the straight and narrow, I have no doubt in my mind he'd be considered the best player in baseball right now.

Young Drachma · 07-14-2008, 08:45 PM

They should just end it now. Let him just hit 'em all night.

gstelmack · 07-14-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lighthousekeeper

I know these type of things aren't serious, but the announcing is extremely annoying. Josh Hamilton's hitting 550 foot monster blasts, and the 'announcers' aren't even talking about what's going on...

Wait, John Madden is announcing baseball events now?

TwinCitiesFan · 07-14-2008, 08:47 PM

sterlingice · 07-14-2008, 08:47 PM

For the love of pete!

SI

TwinCitiesFan · 07-14-2008, 08:47 PM

JeeberD · 07-14-2008, 08:48 PM

Imagine if he had gone on that run on 9 outs. State Farm would NOT have been happy...

TwinCitiesFan · 07-14-2008, 08:48 PM

wow! just amazing!

sterlingice · 07-14-2008, 08:49 PM

That was absolutely amazing

SI

Young Drachma · 07-14-2008, 08:49 PM

Mmm...

gstelmack · 07-14-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

That boy is no joke.

Sigh. The proper FOFC phrase is "Dat boy hit so good".

sterlingice · 07-14-2008, 08:50 PM

He was just messing around after like 8. He was joking around with people, didn't even care about getting in a rhythm. He hit even getting interrupted and everything.

SI

Young Drachma · 07-14-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gstelmack

Sigh. The proper FOFC phrase is "Dat boy hit so good".

Well, what do you think I pay you for? Get to it!

Young Drachma · 07-14-2008, 08:51 PM

Good rule. He gets a break to the finals unless someone else goes off.

Young Drachma · 07-14-2008, 08:52 PM

That camera where they isolated his swing was really neat.

Atocep · 07-14-2008, 08:56 PM

Easily one of the most memorable sports performances I've ever seen and it had nothing to do with a game situation.

Amazing.

tucker rocky · 07-14-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

For the love of josh!

SI

fixed.

molson · 07-14-2008, 09:05 PM

Damn, this wasn't even on my radar to watch - sounds like Larry Bird in the 3-point contest back in the day. And following up on the very entertaining NBA All-Star weekend this year - maybe we don't need the games anymore.

sterlingice · 07-14-2008, 09:06 PM

(And Reggie Jackson once again reminds us that he's as egotistical as always)

SI

JeeberD · 07-14-2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Did Josh Hamilton have a drug problem?

Not that I've ever heard of...

Young Drachma · 07-14-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Someone get Rick Reilly off my TV. Did Josh Hamilton have a drug problem?

I wonder who that asshat was.

+2

Young Drachma · 07-14-2008, 09:22 PM

Didn't know Joe Mauer was President of the MLBPA.

JeeberD · 07-14-2008, 09:23 PM

Hamilton's coming back up?

Dr. Sak · 07-14-2008, 09:23 PM

I loved the "Where's Barry *" sign!

JeeberD · 07-14-2008, 09:49 PM

Hamilton's struggling in the finals...

Young Drachma · 07-14-2008, 09:51 PM

Yeah...this is tough. I was afraid he was worn out a bit. Still a hell of a show regardless.

JeeberD · 07-14-2008, 09:52 PM

And he's done. Morneau wins...

Young Drachma · 07-14-2008, 09:52 PM

I think the pitcher ran out of gas.

Logan · 07-14-2008, 09:53 PM

Great announcing...Berman first telling us that this great event is "not quite" like the World Series victories to these Yankee fans, and Morgan telling us that Hamilton told his pitcher to take some off it, which was a great idea, when we heard him tell the old man to throw the gold ball.

Logan · 07-14-2008, 09:57 PM

So am I going to hell for wondering if they can break a few bucks off that $50k check to get that little girl a lip waxing?

korme · 07-14-2008, 09:57 PM

That dumb ass just called Morneau "Jason", way to look professional.

samifan24 · 07-14-2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by korme

That dumb ass just called Morneau "Jason", way to look professional.

Yeah, you'd think for all the money State Farm pumped into the event, they'd make sure the guy got the name right.

samifan24 · 07-14-2008, 10:15 PM

I've been a fan of Josh Hamilton ever since I met him in the minors two years ago. It was one of his first games back and I had to go into the visiting clubhouse. He was traveling with Rick Vaughn, the Rays VP of Communications, at the time because it was such a national story. I was doing my best to avoid Hamilton until he walked right up to me, introduced himself, and we started talking. The guy is 6'4" and absolutely an intimidating presence but he was so soft spoken and upbeat it caught me off-guard. I have always rooted for him since that day and am happy for him tonight.

TroyF · 07-14-2008, 11:06 PM

I can count on one hand the amount of times I've watched a sporting event (any competitive or not) and got chills.

Watching Hamilton hit in the first round did it. One of the more amazing things I've ever seen. I hope he stays on the straight and narrow and we get to see him in these for years to come. What a show.

LloydLungs · 07-14-2008, 11:57 PM

While Morneau's win was classic Twins (workmanlike, unnoticed, overshadowed), might this lead to some sort of scoring change in the derby? I mean, it's just silly that Hamilton didn't win this thing. I don't know exactly what they should do, but it seems like starting from scratch in the finals is anti-climactic since everyone's worn out by then.

Maybe the thing ought to just be a one-round affair. Does it really need to go on for three hours? You might sacrifice a smidgen of drama, but once you're into the third hour everybody's tired of the whole thing anyway. You know... homers. We get it.

Mrs. Schmidty · 07-15-2008, 12:09 AM

Shhhh...don't tell Schmidty I snuck in here, but I have to say that the derby was just freaking awesome tonight. He had taped it and I got caught up on it after work when I heard about Hamilton. What a story that guy has to tell and with the way he hit tonight, folks will listen. Just awesome...

*sneaking back to WW forums.

Alan T · 07-15-2008, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs. Schmidty

Shhhh...don't tell Schmidty I snuck in here, but I have to say that the derby was just freaking awesome tonight. He had taped it and I got caught up on it after work when I heard about Hamilton. What a story that guy has to tell and with the way he hit tonight, folks will listen. Just awesome...

*sneaking back to WW forums.

I'm telling!

07-14-2008, 08:31 PM	#2
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I thought Puma was putting on a show earlier, Hamilton is fucking sick... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-14-2008, 08:32 PM	#3
lighthousekeeper College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Joe Morgan, Chris Berman, and Steve Phillips? No wonder. __________________ ...

07-14-2008, 08:39 PM	#4
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	What's the record for a single round? Hamilton is up to 17 with two outs to go... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-14-2008, 08:41 PM	#5
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Anyone else feeling chills? Wow. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

07-14-2008, 08:43 PM	#7
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	23 with STILL two outs to go! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-14-2008, 08:43 PM	#6
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Amazing. The anouncers finaly caught on

07-14-2008, 08:43 PM	#8
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Nice call, Morgan. Sure was close to being an out.

07-14-2008, 08:44 PM	#10
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	That boy is no joke. __________________ FBCB / FPB3 Mods

07-14-2008, 08:45 PM	#11
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	He's gonna reach 30, isn't he? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-14-2008, 08:45 PM	#12
TwinCitiesFan n00b Join Date: Aug 2004	#25

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TwinCitiesFan n00b Join Date: Aug 2004	#27

07-14-2008, 08:47 PM	#18
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	For the love of pete! SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

07-14-2008, 08:48 PM	#20
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Imagine if he had gone on that run on 9 outs. State Farm would NOT have been happy... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-14-2008, 08:49 PM	#22
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	That was absolutely amazing SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

07-14-2008, 08:50 PM	#25
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	He was just messing around after like 8. He was joking around with people, didn't even care about getting in a rhythm. He hit even getting interrupted and everything. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

07-14-2008, 08:51 PM	#27
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Good rule. He gets a break to the finals unless someone else goes off.

07-14-2008, 08:52 PM	#28
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	That camera where they isolated his swing was really neat.

07-14-2008, 08:56 PM	#29
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	Easily one of the most memorable sports performances I've ever seen and it had nothing to do with a game situation. Amazing.

07-14-2008, 09:05 PM	#31
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	Damn, this wasn't even on my radar to watch - sounds like Larry Bird in the 3-point contest back in the day. And following up on the very entertaining NBA All-Star weekend this year - maybe we don't need the games anymore.

07-14-2008, 09:06 PM	#32
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	(And Reggie Jackson once again reminds us that he's as egotistical as always) SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 07-14-2008 at 09:08 PM.

07-14-2008, 09:22 PM	#35
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Didn't know Joe Mauer was President of the MLBPA.

07-14-2008, 09:23 PM	#36
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Hamilton's coming back up? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-14-2008, 09:23 PM	#37
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I loved the "Where's Barry *" sign!

07-14-2008, 09:49 PM	#38
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Hamilton's struggling in the finals... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-14-2008, 09:51 PM	#39
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Yeah...this is tough. I was afraid he was worn out a bit. Still a hell of a show regardless. Last edited by Young Drachma : 07-14-2008 at 09:51 PM.

07-14-2008, 09:52 PM	#40
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	And he's done. Morneau wins... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-14-2008, 09:53 PM	#42
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Great announcing...Berman first telling us that this great event is "not quite" like the World Series victories to these Yankee fans, and Morgan telling us that Hamilton told his pitcher to take some off it, which was a great idea, when we heard him tell the old man to throw the gold ball.

07-14-2008, 09:57 PM	#43
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	So am I going to hell for wondering if they can break a few bucks off that $50k check to get that little girl a lip waxing?

07-14-2008, 09:57 PM	#44
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	That dumb ass just called Morneau "Jason", way to look professional.

07-14-2008, 10:15 PM	#46
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	I've been a fan of Josh Hamilton ever since I met him in the minors two years ago. It was one of his first games back and I had to go into the visiting clubhouse. He was traveling with Rick Vaughn, the Rays VP of Communications, at the time because it was such a national story. I was doing my best to avoid Hamilton until he walked right up to me, introduced himself, and we started talking. The guy is 6'4" and absolutely an intimidating presence but he was so soft spoken and upbeat it caught me off-guard. I have always rooted for him since that day and am happy for him tonight. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

07-14-2008, 11:06 PM	#47
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I can count on one hand the amount of times I've watched a sporting event (any competitive or not) and got chills. Watching Hamilton hit in the first round did it. One of the more amazing things I've ever seen. I hope he stays on the straight and narrow and we get to see him in these for years to come. What a show.

07-14-2008, 11:57 PM	#48
LloydLungs College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ponchatoula, LA	While Morneau's win was classic Twins (workmanlike, unnoticed, overshadowed), might this lead to some sort of scoring change in the derby? I mean, it's just silly that Hamilton didn't win this thing. I don't know exactly what they should do, but it seems like starting from scratch in the finals is anti-climactic since everyone's worn out by then. Maybe the thing ought to just be a one-round affair. Does it really need to go on for three hours? You might sacrifice a smidgen of drama, but once you're into the third hour everybody's tired of the whole thing anyway. You know... homers. We get it.

07-15-2008, 12:09 AM	#49
Mrs. Schmidty High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bellingham, WA	Shhhh...don't tell Schmidty I snuck in here, but I have to say that the derby was just freaking awesome tonight. He had taped it and I got caught up on it after work when I heard about Hamilton. What a story that guy has to tell and with the way he hit tonight, folks will listen. Just awesome... *sneaking back to WW forums.

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