2009 MLB All Star Game and Home Run Derby

sterlingice · 07-13-2009, 07:24 PM

I figured we could have a thread for this

Schmidty · 07-13-2009, 07:26 PM

Go Inge!!!

DeToxRox · 07-13-2009, 07:26 PM

Cruz is hitting some absolute bombs.

Logan · 07-13-2009, 07:29 PM

Great promo State Farm. Only took 12 minutes for Pujols to swing twice.

k0ruptr · 07-13-2009, 07:29 PM

Just wanted to let people know who aren't watching on espn or not at home. If you have an Ipod Touch or Iphone with the mlb program, you can watch the home run derby live on it right now. pretty cool.

sterlingice · 07-13-2009, 07:36 PM

I missed the first few minutes- what was the Pujols State Farm thing?

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sterlingice · 07-13-2009, 07:36 PM

Damn, Prince Fielder is strong

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JetsIn06 · 07-13-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I missed the first few minutes- what was the Pujols State Farm thing?

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Some regular dude got to pick Left, Center, or Right. Then Pujols had two chances to hit a homer.

He didn't swing for like 5 minutes each time and the whole thing was kind of awkward. He also didn't do it, so it was very anti-climactic.

Logan · 07-13-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I missed the first few minutes- what was the Pujols State Farm thing?

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Some dude with a huge beer gut was selected to "call his shot" by choosing where Pujols would hit a HR before the derby started (he would have two chances). They had him walk out to home and do a dramatic point out to LF. Pujols then stepped up and took roughly 20 pitches before lining one into short left. Dude got another shot, did the dramatic walk again, and Pujols popped up the 11th pitch to center.

panerd · 07-13-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by k0ruptr

Just wanted to let people know who aren't watching on espn or not at home. If you have an Ipod Touch or Iphone with the mlb program, you can watch the home run derby live on it right now. pretty cool.

I know this is definitely a generational thing but watching TV on a phone seems like a step backward to the days of handheld televisions to me. (and not in a positive sense)

Schmidty · 07-13-2009, 08:17 PM

Wow. Inge shouldn't have been there.

Logan · 07-13-2009, 08:39 PM

Found this so compelling that I switched to Kevin James standup on Comedy Central.

sterlingice · 07-13-2009, 08:44 PM

When did the bat off thing start?

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Schmidty · 07-13-2009, 08:44 PM

Come on. A 3 man homer-off is boring? I know it means nothing, but it should be fun.

panerd · 07-13-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Found this so compelling that I switched to Kevin James standup on Comedy Central.

Yeah I sort of feel the same way. I couldn't even get into Pujols hitting so it's not like it's because he got knocked out. It is sort of like the NBA dunk competition to me. When I first started watching it I was in love with it. But now I sort of just have it on in the background and when I hear the crowd go crazy I may look up and rewind to see what I missed. But all of these pitches they are taking and delays between hitters have really made this pretty boring.

k0ruptr · 07-13-2009, 09:38 PM

GO Nelson Cruz!

k0ruptr · 07-13-2009, 09:38 PM

though Prince has hit some absolute bombs

sterlingice · 07-13-2009, 09:48 PM

UIC moment of the night for me

Berman: "There's something in the water down there in Texas. Hamilton last year. Juan Gonzalez before that- Uh, everything's bigger in Texas"

Yeah, let's stay away from the cliches that could be steroid related particularly while referring to Juan Gonzalez, k

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Arles · 07-13-2009, 10:18 PM

This is still going? They need to go back to the old 3 outs in an inning black/white way. This new Derby takes 4 hours and becomes tiresome after 1.

lungs · 07-13-2009, 10:19 PM

Hellz yeah Prince! I think he also won the most curse words they needed to bleep out.

Fighter of Foo · 07-13-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by k0ruptr

GO Nelson Cruz!

Well **** I had him at 8:1 to win the damned thing.

sterlingice · 07-13-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lungs

Hellz yeah Prince! I think he also won the most curse words they needed to bleep out.

Yeah, I was mentioning that to someone in AIM- boy, home run derby sure is profane

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tarcone · 07-13-2009, 10:39 PM

Do you guys like what they did with the outfield grass. I love it. Very much St. Louis.

JetsIn06 · 07-13-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

Do you guys like what they did with the outfield grass. I love it. Very much St. Louis.

Loved it.

LloydLungs · 07-13-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

This is still going? They need to go back to the old 3 outs in an inning black/white way. This new Derby takes 4 hours and becomes tiresome after 1.

No kidding! The old derby was much better. If they could somehow exhume and reanimate Mark Scott to have incredibly awkward conversations with one of the players while the other is batting, all the better.

I love how they always block two hours of time on the schedule for the derby and it always, without fail, runs 3+ hours. Just concede the point and make it a three-hour block already...

sterlingice · 07-14-2009, 07:17 PM

I've always been a fan of the introductions.

What the hell is that thing on Ryan Franklin's chin

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ISiddiqui · 07-14-2009, 07:22 PM

Introductions are always good stuff

Dr. Sak · 07-14-2009, 07:26 PM

Charlie Manual will be the 5th Phillies manager to manage the NL. The 4 other won their games.

RedKingGold · 07-14-2009, 07:28 PM

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Charlie Manual will be the 5th Phillies manager to manage the NL. The 4 other won their games.

Yup. I'm hoping the NL wins this year just so it could be said that Manuel was the manager who broke the 12-year winless streak.

Well, and I guess it would be nice to have home-field should the Phils make it back to the show.

Logan · 07-14-2009, 07:28 PM

WTF is all this sand and dust doing in my room right now?

Karlifornia · 07-14-2009, 07:31 PM

I can't wait for this Obama first pitch. My ESPN streak is riding on it!

Logan · 07-14-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Charlie Manual will be the 5th Phillies manager to manage the NL. The 4 other won their games.

Did the other 4 also look like they weren't gonna be able to get up the dugout stairs?

Dr. Sak · 07-14-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RedKingGold

Yup. I'm hoping the NL wins this year just so it could be said that Manuel was the manager who broke the 12-year winless streak.

Well, and I guess it would be nice to have home-field should the Phils make it back to the show.

The music is giving me chills and memories of last year's World Series.

Logan · 07-14-2009, 07:40 PM

Hahaha...Musial's cart driver looked like he had no interest in shaking Obama's hand.

Dr. Sak · 07-14-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Did the other 4 also look like they weren't gonna be able to get up the dugout stairs?

Charlie wont need to worry about getting out of the dugout once they get Halladay.

Big Fo · 07-14-2009, 07:51 PM

Anyone else's FOX feed coming in a lot choppier than other channels? This isn't the first night it has happened either, and it's always their baseball coverage.

sterlingice · 07-14-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

I can't wait for this Obama first pitch. My ESPN streak is riding on it!

Mine, too

Up to 4

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Dr. Sak · 07-14-2009, 07:56 PM

Leave it to a Met to screw up the double play

sterlingice · 07-14-2009, 07:57 PM

AL just scored first. Hooray, streak of 5!

EDIT: Crap, I accidentally picked AL to win, not AL to score first

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Radii · 07-14-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

AL just scored first. Hooray, streak of 5!

EDIT: Crap, I accidentally picked AL to win, not AL to score first

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Part of me feels bad for you b/c that's a pretty big bummer. Most of me is happy for the chance to get 2 or 3 extra picks in to try to keep up with you in total wins on the month

Logan · 07-14-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Leave it to a Met to screw up the double play

Yeah nice to see that his poor throws aren't confined to regular season play. Been awhile since I saw him in anything other than that so I kinda forgot.

sterlingice · 07-14-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Radii

Part of me feels bad for you b/c that's a pretty big bummer. Most of me is happy for the chance to get 2 or 3 extra picks in to try to keep up with you in total wins on the month

I figured AL to score first and AL to score in 5th were easy since they got huge benefits in odds (i.e. batting first and having the "or no one scores" options).

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Big Fo · 07-14-2009, 08:26 PM

NL now up 3-2, hopefully it's a close game throughout.

sterlingice · 07-14-2009, 08:27 PM

Ok, I get Halladay starting. It's a little snub to Greinke but I get the career argument. But going to Buehrle now?

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Logan · 07-14-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Ok, I get Halladay starting. It's a little snub to Greinke but I get the career argument. But going to Buehrle now?

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I haven't seen every All Star game in detail, but after the starter, it's not usually 2nd best guy, 3rd best, 4th best, etc down the line. Don't worry.

sterlingice · 07-14-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

I haven't seen every All Star game in detail, but after the starter, it's not usually 2nd best guy, 3rd best, 4th best, etc down the line. Don't worry.

I know it's not, but usually there's some semblance of order to it. Then again, Franklin's pitching now so it's all out the window in this game

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sterlingice · 07-14-2009, 08:53 PM

Well, we (Royals fans) had our fun for the night.

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RedKingGold · 07-14-2009, 08:54 PM

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Did the other 4 also look like they weren't gonna be able to get up the dugout stairs?

Must be hard to walk with that huge ring on your finger.

Dr. Sak · 07-14-2009, 08:59 PM

Chase Utley...You are the man!

Crapshoot · 07-14-2009, 09:13 PM

Pablo Sandoval should be here instead of that Victorino or Howard bum.

07-13-2009, 07:26 PM	#2
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	Go Inge!!! __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

07-13-2009, 07:36 PM	#6
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I missed the first few minutes- what was the Pujols State Farm thing? 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!"

07-13-2009, 07:36 PM	#7
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Damn, Prince Fielder is strong 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!"

07-13-2009, 08:17 PM	#11
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07-13-2009, 08:44 PM	#13
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	When did the bat off thing start? 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!"

07-13-2009, 07:26 PM	#3
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Cruz is hitting some absolute bombs.

07-13-2009, 07:29 PM	#4
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Great promo State Farm. Only took 12 minutes for Pujols to swing twice.

07-13-2009, 07:29 PM	#5
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	Just wanted to let people know who aren't watching on espn or not at home. If you have an Ipod Touch or Iphone with the mlb program, you can watch the home run derby live on it right now. pretty cool.

07-13-2009, 08:39 PM	#12
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Found this so compelling that I switched to Kevin James standup on Comedy Central.

07-13-2009, 09:38 PM	#16
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	GO Nelson Cruz!

07-13-2009, 09:48 PM	#18
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	UIC moment of the night for me Berman: "There's something in the water down there in Texas. Hamilton last year. Juan Gonzalez before that- Uh, everything's bigger in Texas" Yeah, let's stay away from the cliches that could be steroid related particularly while referring to Juan Gonzalez, k 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 : 07-13-2009 at 09:49 PM.

07-13-2009, 10:18 PM	#19
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	This is still going? They need to go back to the old 3 outs in an inning black/white way. This new Derby takes 4 hours and becomes tiresome after 1. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

07-13-2009, 10:19 PM	#20
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	Hellz yeah Prince! I think he also won the most curse words they needed to bleep out.

07-13-2009, 10:39 PM	#23
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Do you guys like what they did with the outfield grass. I love it. Very much St. Louis.

07-14-2009, 07:17 PM	#26
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I've always been a fan of the introductions. What the hell is that thing on Ryan Franklin's chin 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!"

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ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Introductions are always good stuff __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

07-14-2009, 07:26 PM	#28
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Charlie Manual will be the 5th Phillies manager to manage the NL. The 4 other won their games.

07-14-2009, 07:28 PM	#30
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	WTF is all this sand and dust doing in my room right now?

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Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I can't wait for this Obama first pitch. My ESPN streak is riding on it! __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

07-14-2009, 07:40 PM	#34
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Hahaha...Musial's cart driver looked like he had no interest in shaking Obama's hand.

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Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Anyone else's FOX feed coming in a lot choppier than other channels? This isn't the first night it has happened either, and it's always their baseball coverage. Last edited by Big Fo : 07-14-2009 at 07:51 PM.

07-14-2009, 07:56 PM	#38
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Leave it to a Met to screw up the double play

07-14-2009, 07:57 PM	#39
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	AL just scored first. Hooray, streak of 5! EDIT: Crap, I accidentally picked AL to win, not AL to score first 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 : 07-14-2009 at 07:58 PM.

07-14-2009, 08:26 PM	#43
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	NL now up 3-2, hopefully it's a close game throughout.

07-14-2009, 08:27 PM	#44
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Ok, I get Halladay starting. It's a little snub to Greinke but I get the career argument. But going to Buehrle now? 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!"

07-14-2009, 08:53 PM	#47
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Well, we (Royals fans) had our fun for the night. 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!"

07-14-2009, 08:59 PM	#49
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Chase Utley...You are the man!

07-14-2009, 09:13 PM	#50
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Pablo Sandoval should be here instead of that Victorino or Howard bum.

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