Have at it. If for any reason this thread needs an overflow -- and if it does, you guys are REALLY chatty! -- someone please start it in the FanPost section.
that no Cubs are in the HR derby. I don’t want anything to have an affect on the team in the second half. You know, like screw up their swing trying to win a silly contest that really only means more money for Bud Selig.
if any of the other NL guys swings were messed up by swinging for the fences in a silly competition. I want the NL to win, but we won’t have to depend on Berkman, Braun, Uggla or Utley. Plenty of other guys on the team to help win it for the NL.
I have seen the results over the years since Selig brought back this fun, yet meaningless competition. More times than not, batters adjust their swing to hit BP fastballs out of the yard. Once you do something like this, you have to consciously change your swing, then change it back. You can have your opinion, but I’ve seen the results.
You are right, I am wrong. However, it stands to reason, when you are trying to hit home runs, that a batter would change his swing, and try to hit it harder. I stand by my assertion. You stand by your facts, I’ll stand by my opinion. I’m still glad that no Cubs are in it. I don’t want anything to mess with this season.
The only player with a significant drop is Morneau, everyone stayed on average or got better after the all-star break. Rios dropped in power, but I think his 17 HR’s before the break was more out of line with is norms than his 7 HR’s after.
Sorry to keep at this, but I just hate when someone disagrees with me and says that its my opinions vs. their facts.
American League 3B Evan Longoria (RH)—Tampa Bay 1B/DH Justin Morneau (LH) – Minnesota OF Josh Hamilton (LH) – Texas OF Grady Sizemore (LH) – Cleveland
National League 1B Lance Berkman (SH) – Houston (will probably bat RH) OF Ryan Braun (RH) – Milwaukee 2B Dan Uggla (RH) – Florida 2B Chase Utley (LH) – Philadelphia
on WGN Radio Sunday (yesterday) before the game, they had like a 4-5 minute “montage” of the radio team calling highlights of wins, homers, exciting highlights of the cubs first half – anyone have an audio clip of this?? love to have it…. thanks
Top Prospect in the System: SP Jeff “Alphabet Shark” Samardzija Second Mention: 3B Josh Vitters Asked about Donald Veal: “Randy Johnson was one of those guys, left-handed hard-throwers just take longer than others. Veal shows flashes of brilliance at times, and signs that he’s still developing. Time will tell.” Sean Gallagher: “A lot of us didn’t know where he’d end up. Right out of HS he could pitch in the Midwest League, that’s a good sign. His best days are ahead of him, no telling where he’ll end up. Tough decisions to make, but when you’re trying to win a World Series those are the decisions you have to make. Sometimes they help us, or they help us acquire guys like Rich Harden.”
...not as enamored of Hamilton…he basically threw away a huge signing bonus on crack, and the franchise finally decided enough was enough and waived him.
Glad he’s got his life on track, but it’s hard to root for him sometimes given how he set back the franchise a few years.
The Tribune's Phil Rogers is trying to pwn Kerry Wood.
“Kerry said today he wants the World Series home field advantage to go back to what it used to be, the best record. Well, Kerry, that’s not what it was, it alternated back and forth, irregardless of record!”
2. Great, ingenious; applied to methods and objects.
Originally dates back to the days of WarCraft, when a map designer mispelled “Own” as “Pwn”. What was originally supose to be “player has been owned.” was “player has been pwned”.
Pwn eventually grew from there and is now used throughout the online world, especially in online games. 1. “I pwn these guys on battlenet”
everything about it is amazing. even without the drugs and attempted suicedes. Just the fact that he was out of baseball completely for so long and to be able to come back and hit big league pitching is harder than anyone could imagine
as much as ESPN is totally playing Hamilton up… I’m so a huge fan of this guy right now and this is one of the best shows I’ve seen since Burrell put like 41 up the other year… he will win this, and I hope he has an incredible season and comes back to the Cubs VERY soon ;-)
No one thought at the time he could come back…he was OUT OF BASEBALL for three years after SERIOUS drug abuse. There was a story in the local Tampa paper about him passed out in a crack den…I’ll see if I can find the link…
get rich, blow all your money on drugs and ruin your life, and someday you could be famous kids! It’s the American dream! Please. There are people every day who overcome real hardships to achieve great things. This jackass wasted millions and continually broke the law, and now we are supposed to feel all warm and squishy because he can hit a little ball a long way? You can have him…
and he was in it… people are dealing with what he went through every day… imagine that but with millions of dollars to blow on coke and booze… as someone who has been there, i think you’re way out of line… but it’s cool. this guy is absolutely incredible to be where he is at that level…
but to call it overcoming adversity overlooks the fact that he put himself in that position in the first place. I’ve done more than my share of illegal substances in the past, sat in a room with members of a Mexican coke cartel, stood watch in a car with a semi-automatic weapon in my hand while my friends were picking up that week’s stash, smoked crack, done LSD, shrooms, meth, and smoked more weed than Snoop Dogg, but I do not expect anybody to congratulate me for stopping. I am glad to still be alive. Hey, Galvan 316, bite me.
ESPN is really glorfying all of this… his life was screwed up, he made the choice to fix it, and he’s been good since… that’s a huge, huge hurdle to overcome… be proud of him, and what he’s doing and hope that his story serves as a lesson for everyone else that you can do anything you put your mind to…
to be so blunt and preachy-sounding, Iswaidz. I let my emotions get the better of me. I agree with your points, and that he is a great athlete. I just feel sometimes that our society makes too many excuses for people. I made poor choices, and with God’s help, my life is on the right path again. I should never have strayed…
You hit the nail on the head. I know you don’t need me to defend you, but I think Hamilton is a great baseball story that’s all. Hamilton, I think, would agree with you.
I was waiting for Goodie to put you in your place. Think before you type. Hamilton is a good baseball story, that’s it. His story is not an example for anyone to follow, and I think that Hamilton would tell you that as well.
He has been The Best Prospect Ever, the can’t-miss No. 1 pick in the 1999 draft. The Greatest Waste of Talent, as drugs interrupted his career and nearly ended his life. The Most Compelling Comeback Story, as he rebounded from those depths all the way to the big leagues.
Josh Hamilton on Monday comes to Tropicana Field to finally play his first game there. He comes in as the American League’s best offensive player, leading the majors in RBIs and the AL in nearly a dozen other categories. And he comes in as a visitor, a Texas Ranger a few degrees removed from the Rays’ now-regrettable December 2006 decision to leave him exposed for the Rule 5 draft.
But before also calling him The Biggest Mistake They’ve Made, know that Hamilton’s not so sure they made the wrong choice, given what they knew then.
“They didn’t know what to expect,” he said. “Nobody did. They didn’t ever think I’d do what I did.”
Not even Hamilton.
From the downward spiral that started with the spring 2001 truck accident that led him to the Bradenton tattoo parlor that led him to the drugs that nearly cost him his life and career, Hamilton sat out (injured, inactive, restricted, suspended) nearly four full years before the Rays, under new boss Andrew Friedman, championed the effort to get him reinstated in June 2006.
He played only briefly (15 games) for their low-level Hudson Valley farm team before requiring surgery on his left knee, and the Rays didn’t see the need to put him back on the 40-man roster to protect him for the annual draft of minor-leaguers (who then have to be kept in the majors the entire next season).
But the Reds were willing to take a chance, got 19 homers in 90 games (and two stints on the DL) out of him, then got primo pitching prospect Edinson Volquez in a trade with Texas. The Rays got the $50,000 draft fee.
“In retrospect, clearly we made a mistake,” Friedman said Saturday. “His success is really incredible. It’s a testament to Josh and his determination. It’s an amazing story. A number of people in our organization helped him on his path, and except when we’re playing against the Rangers, we’re all rooting for his continued success.”
Hamilton, who turned 27 last week, said he’ll always be grateful to the Rays for his first chance, and specifically to Friedman for his second. He doesn’t accuse them of giving up on him, but he doesn’t absolve them, either.
“I don’t know what to think about the situation,” he said. “I think what was supposed to happen, happened. Oh well, I’m doing all right.”
The Rays made an error in judgment, magnified because shortly after the draft they dumped some bit players off the 40-man roster, middle reliever Travis Harper and extra outfielder Damon Hollins.
The way Hamilton has played – hitting .337 with 12 homers and 53 RBIs – has made it look worse.
Opposing players are staying in the dugout to watch him take batting practice. (“He’s just a freak of nature,” Baltimore’s Aubrey Huff said.) Teammates rave about him as a player and a person. (“He’s our guy,” infielder Ian Kinsler said.) The Rangers have been so impressed they are considering signing him to a long-term deal. (“After seeing him for a while, nothing Josh does surprises me,” manager Ron Washington said.)
Even some of the Rays, seeing the highlights and checking his stats, admit to wondering, What if he were in rightfield?
“How could you not?” pitcher James Shields said. “I can just imagine what it would be like.”
“You think about it all the time,” leftfielder Carl Crawford said. “But it was just one of those things. You just didn’t know that (his amazing play) was going to happen. You knew he could do it, but you didn’t know if it ever would happen. It’s good to see him doing well. It would have been nice to have him over here, though.”
Sitting in the lobby of the Rangers hotel for an hour after Friday’s game, talking about old times (like when he threw out the first pitch at the Trop after being drafted) and old names (former managing general partner Vince Naimoli, who wrote him letters of encouragement), Hamilton makes a startling revelation about the upcoming three-game series.
“I’ll probably be nervous,” he said.
And he has questions, asking several times, “You think I’ll get booed down there?” then shrugging and adding the gentle jab, “It wasn’t my choice to leave.”
He wonders if the Trop heckler will be on him. He asks about Crawford and the health of Rocco Baldelli, whom he was projected to join in the team’s dream outfield. He inquires about long-time staffers such as now-farm director Mitch Lukevics, trainer Ron Porterfield and the coaches.
Hamilton has already told Washington he wants to play in all three games and wants to know who’s pitching (Scott Kazmir, Andy Sonnanstine and Matt Garza). “I can’t wait to see how they think they’re going to pitch me,” he said, flashing the old grin and cockiness that make him special.
Hamilton says his life – still steeped deeply in faith and family – is good off the field, too. His wife, Katie, is expecting a third daughter in August, and they’re moving into a new house in North Carolina. He has been sober – no drugs or alcohol – since Oct. 5, 2005, and is tested three times a week year-round. He says Katie, who was a driving force in his recovery, “trusts me now” to handle more situations.
A book, with so much detail Katie has been shocked, is expected by the spring, and it would be a surprise if a movie didn’t follow.
The Rangers, like the Reds, made provisions for extra care, hiring Johnny Narron as a “special assignment” coach with Hamilton, whom he has known since childhood, as his primary responsibility.
“I make sure Josh is okay away from the field,” Narron said.
When the team is home, Narron, who had the same job with the Reds, will stay at Hamilton’s house (when his family isn’t there). On the road, Narron doesn’t shadow him, but Hamilton is required to let him know where he is at all times. “He’s not my babysitter,” Hamilton said. “It’s about having someone hold you accountable.”
Typically? He watches TV in his room (Discovery Channel or National Geographic and rarely ESPN), plays video games with teammates or hosts a bible study or devotional.
Hamilton says routinely that the two most important things in his life are his relationship with God and his family. As a distant third, baseball’s working out pretty well, too.
Seeing the staggering numbers Hamilton has put up, people tend to ask how he’s doing it. But in reality, he’s just doing what he used to do in Princeton and Charleston and what he expected to do at the Trop – for the home team.
“It’s just fun,” he said. “It’s the way it was when I was in the minor leagues with the Rays. It feels exactly the same; if I’m in the lineup, staying healthy, the numbers are going to be there.”
Unless there's a ton of Bengay back there, the 71-year-old BP pitcher, who probably throws to a lot of people at a time, far fewer than one player on one night, is going to be in trouble?
Shut. Up. Reilly. Wow this guy is not funny at all.
Uh, no Chris, that’s why there’s an apostrophe after it. That means … “feet”, a unit of measure. Don’t worry, you’ll learn that in grade school, no need to get ahead of yourself!
you can’t predict ortiz getting hurt and not being in it, and hamilton hitting 50 billion home runs and no one caring… but still, there are better ways to get your name out there than giving away a “hybrid” suv….
1. Morneau is from Canada. 2. All Canadians are hockey fans. 3. Patrick Roy wore #33. 4. Morneau wears #33. 5. Therefore Morneau needs to “protect” a “close game” (somehow….is he going to crouch under the pitch, wait for it to pass, and then stand up to block all of Hamilton’s hits?) 6. ... 7. Profit!
back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back
SO I thought Coors was the last american beer… I guess it was bought by Miller last year though…. is there any major american brewing company? (i.e. coors/miller/busch)
I guess I’m going to have to only drink micro-brews.. but when I need a cheep beer who do I go to? Keystone? PBR? Old Style??
First!
santoswoodenlegs - July 14, 2008
Oh, so sorry SWL
though that picture is hilarious.
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Refresh...
northsider - July 14, 2008
That was weird
my bad, when I posted, it was empty then yours posted a second later. When I left and came back in here, you were first. So, never mind.
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Governor Tarkin, I thought I smelled your foul stench when I walked in.
daver - July 14, 2008
well the jerk store called and they are running out of you...
ha
cozmotaylor123 - July 14, 2008
Let's go Cubs!
I mean, oops…
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
I am pulling for
Sizemore or Uggla!
TyCubsfan - July 14, 2008
Hamilton or Utley
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
I am so glad...
that no Cubs are in the HR derby. I don’t want anything to have an affect on the team in the second half. You know, like screw up their swing trying to win a silly contest that really only means more money for Bud Selig.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
Better not mess up the NL Allstar swings either...
Schizo - July 14, 2008
Actually I wouldn't mind a bit
if any of the other NL guys swings were messed up by swinging for the fences in a silly competition. I want the NL to win, but we won’t have to depend on Berkman, Braun, Uggla or Utley. Plenty of other guys on the team to help win it for the NL.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
+A Lot
This is the year we finally beat the AL, thus ensuring homefield in the series! We need all the help we can get!!!
slcathena - July 14, 2008
It doesn't screw up their swings
that was A-Rod’s excuse for not wanting to lose.
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
I disagree...
I have seen the results over the years since Selig brought back this fun, yet meaningless competition. More times than not, batters adjust their swing to hit BP fastballs out of the yard. Once you do something like this, you have to consciously change your swing, then change it back. You can have your opinion, but I’ve seen the results.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
great article on espn.com (Olney I believe)
refuting the common misconception that the HR derby screws up its participants swings. Don’t have the link, but look it up. Interesting.
I am pulling for Utley, the lefty and the short porch. Pun intended.
gocubsgo22 - July 14, 2008
examples?
besides Abreu, who’s not a HR hitter.
Last year’s HR derby champ: Guerrero. Pre-derby – 14 HR, .325 AVG. Post-derby – 13 HR, .323 AVG
2006 HR Derby champ: Howard. Pre-derby – 28 HR, .278 AVG. Post-derby – 30 HR, .355 AVG
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
I may have an opinion
but I have facts to back it up. What are the results you’ve seen please, since your’s isn’t based on opinion.
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Since you have facts to back up your assertion.
You are right, I am wrong. However, it stands to reason, when you are trying to hit home runs, that a batter would change his swing, and try to hit it harder. I stand by my assertion. You stand by your facts, I’ll stand by my opinion. I’m still glad that no Cubs are in it. I don’t want anything to mess with this season.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
Sorry, sometimes I let my debate team/model U.N. side come out
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
That's cool DT.
This site wouldn’t be any fun if we all agreed.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
What type of debate?
Schizo - July 14, 2008
Here's some more "opinion"
David Wright: pre-Derby: 16 HR’s, .292 AVG. post-Derby: 14 HR’s, .364 AVG.
Alex Riox: pre-Derby: 17 HR’s, .294 AVG. post-Derby: 7 HR’s, .300 AVG.
Matt Holliday: pre-Derby: 15 HR’s, .341 AVG. post-Derby: 21 HR’s, .338 AVG.
Albert Pujols: pre-Derby: 16 HR’s, .310 AVG., post-Derby: 16 HR’s, .349 AVG.
Prince Fielder: pre-Derby: 21 HR’s, .293 AVG., post-Derby: 29 HR’s, .284 AVG.
Justin Morneau: pre-Derby: 24 HR’s, .295 AVG., post-Derby: 7 HR’s, .243 AVG.
The only player with a significant drop is Morneau, everyone stayed on average or got better after the all-star break. Rios dropped in power, but I think his 17 HR’s before the break was more out of line with is norms than his 7 HR’s after.
Sorry to keep at this, but I just hate when someone disagrees with me and says that its my opinions vs. their facts.
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Pwnd.
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
You could have let it die, dude.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Gracias senor!
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
But then there would of been people who would agree with A-rod...
And why would anyone agree with A-rod?
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
So they could meet Madonna?
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Hey, Jimmy and I made amends
It’s all good
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Well played sir.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
Touche
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
2008 MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby
Participants
American League
3B Evan Longoria (RH)—Tampa Bay
1B/DH Justin Morneau (LH) – Minnesota
OF Josh Hamilton (LH) – Texas
OF Grady Sizemore (LH) – Cleveland
National League
1B Lance Berkman (SH) – Houston (will probably bat RH)
OF Ryan Braun (RH) – Milwaukee
2B Dan Uggla (RH) – Florida
2B Chase Utley (LH) – Philadelphia
northsider - July 14, 2008
Berkman will probably bat
lefthanded with the short porch out there in right, don’t you think?
gwood - July 14, 2008
I kinda thought he would, but he does seem to have more power RH and will bat that way according to what I read. Maybe he'll change his mind.
northsider - July 14, 2008
He did win the home run derby
in Huston batting right handed.
gwood - July 14, 2008
Just saw that he his hitting right handed (Berkman)
gocubsgo22 - July 14, 2008
Exactly.
northsider - July 14, 2008
Faceless batting practice pitcher
LIGHT EM UP!!!
daver - July 14, 2008
lol
northsider - July 14, 2008
Nice.
It must be weird to be the dude who’s goal it is to give up homers…
slcathena - July 14, 2008
It's not just one guy...
most of the contestants have their own person BP guy.
santoswoodenlegs - July 14, 2008
I heard that Lou was going to have Marmol work the HR Derby - Get his work in
Reed's Johnson - July 14, 2008
That would never work
you get no points for being HBP!
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
One of the players is using his agent...
Forgot which one…
Bump Bailey - July 14, 2008
Braun
the Brewer
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
thanks..
Bump Bailey - July 14, 2008
Z isnt participating
IM NOT WATCHING!!!
:D
Rudey - July 14, 2008
Im Pulling for Mikey06 from UGA
Reed's Johnson - July 14, 2008
lol
But was he All-MAC?
Hammer - July 14, 2008
I want to see Hamilton win
To continue his fairytale… it would have been cool if Ankiel was in it as well
SouthsideCUBSfan - July 14, 2008
How can you not pull for him?
Hearing the story about his 71-year old American Legion coach being his pitcher tonight is just awesome.
Especially when another participant picked that most important person in his life…his agent.
jbau - July 14, 2008
Anyone have the gameday link so I can bitch about the strike zone?
But seriously, are both day’s festivities being shown on ESPN or just the HR derby?
Jerry Mumphrey - July 14, 2008
I just found it. Tomorrow is on FOX.
Jerry Mumphrey - July 14, 2008
I seriously can't stand listening to Eric Young more than 10 seconds...
...and Chris Berman. Ugh. Lord, beer me strength. Doesn’t Joe Morgan do this event, too?
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
+1
northsider - July 14, 2008
Chris Berman is doing this?
Bleh.. I hate Berman
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
Mute the TV
and listen on the radio (ESPN 1000)
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
Anyone Have Sound File / MP3 of....
on WGN Radio Sunday (yesterday) before the game, they had like a 4-5 minute “montage” of the radio team calling highlights of wins, homers, exciting highlights of the cubs first half – anyone have an audio clip of this?? love to have it…. thanks
nervousCUBlover - July 14, 2008
5 minutes of Len's voice cracking.....SWEET!
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Ask Northsider if he comes here tonight...
He’s pretty good at finding those..
Bump Bailey - July 14, 2008
thanks
nervousCUBlover - July 14, 2008
Think they're going to play it on Kaplan's show tonight
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
Do we really need an hour pregame show for freaking HRD?
I wish Eric Young would stop talking.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
why bother?
I’m on the NewsHour
Emelie - July 14, 2008
You know where all these guys are headed tonight don't you?
Souvenir Sittay!
santoswoodenlegs - July 14, 2008
It's more of a lovefest for the NYY
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
What's the over/under on # of different Berman names for a HR tonight?
santoswoodenlegs - July 14, 2008
Let's set it at 8.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
Over
Someone better keep count
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
One. BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK........
northsider - July 14, 2008
Does Steve Phillps
get his hair trimmed every day
Hammer - July 14, 2008
Yes...by albino Lebanese maidens.
santoswoodenlegs - July 14, 2008
That's hot..:)
Bump Bailey - July 14, 2008
Who's the band?
Bump Bailey - July 14, 2008
3 doors down....
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
Because nothing says "baseball" better than....
...a band performing at 2nd base before the festivities.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
I really don't get a band getting a stage and everything set up
just for one song…
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
they should keep them out there and see if anyone could hit them...
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
That's Bud Selig for you...
I’m surprised he doesn’t ask them to shag balls in the outfield.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
Wow, Yankee Stadium sounds like the guy who does those movie previews....
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
IN A WORLD .... WHERE WE WERE ALL STUCK WITH ... CHRISSSSS ... BERMANNNN ...
northsider - July 14, 2008
The Horror....the horror....
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
He is doing the announcing over the PA???
I feel sorry for the guys at the stadium… they shouldn’t have to deal with thsi.
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
When Utley hits one, $10 says Berman yells UH-OH UTLEY!!!!
northsider - July 14, 2008
He'll probably call him the Utz...
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
I'm cheering for Longoria....
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
I'm rooting for Morneau
Bump Bailey - July 14, 2008
I'm pulling for Braun
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
I think her sister Braun will win
Jayo525 - July 14, 2008
I'll refrain...
as one from Chicago who knows her history
Emelie - July 14, 2008
I admire your restraint
cuz it’s too easy…
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
We get the great Rick Reily Yeah…
Reed's Johnson - July 14, 2008
Utley
did anyone else notice when they announced Utley he got booed….then Utley says, “boo? f* you.”
FloridaCubsFan - July 14, 2008
just gonna post that
kind of a dirt bag…
Kinky Reggae - July 14, 2008
Barf
Now comes Joe
LT - July 14, 2008
Rielly Berman & Morgan + Ravech, Phillips EY + mute button
Reed's Johnson - July 14, 2008
It comes down to Berman vs. Eric Young....
They both highly annoy me.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
At Least I Have Erin Andrews to drool over
Reed's Johnson - July 14, 2008
Oh, at least Erin's there....
....in a white shirt…..nice.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
+ Infinity...
Bump Bailey - July 14, 2008
NY needs a sudden downpour
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
FIRST!!
Go Cubs!
Damn, missed it by >>>>> <<<<<< much.
Jayo525 - July 14, 2008
Since the ASG is played in an American League Park
Does that mean they play by AL rules?? ie….DH? or is that the way it is in alll ASGs?
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
AL rules
Jayo525 - July 14, 2008
yes Al does
Yellon right?
LT - July 14, 2008
As in whatever Al Yellon says, GOES
Jayo525 - July 14, 2008
Reed's Johnson - July 14, 2008
+1
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
I got to go to the 2000 ASG and Homerun derby
it was nice not to hear Bermans worn out schtick…
LT - July 14, 2008
Reed's Johnson - July 14, 2008
TWSS
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
How do u post a picture
Reed's Johnson - July 14, 2008
Use the picture icon (the tree)
northsider - July 14, 2008
Damn those red X's
LT - July 14, 2008
i get blue question marks (mac)?
CubbyBlues - July 14, 2008
Yup, I get the same
much more aesthetically pleasing
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
this is my first HRD
do they throw meat balls on purpose?
Emelie - July 14, 2008
yep
LT - July 14, 2008
Batting practice fastballs.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
thanks
Emelie - July 14, 2008
Yes
They also choose their pitcher.
Jayo525 - July 14, 2008
uggla!
CubbyBlues - July 14, 2008
he ain't got no alibi, he's uggla, yeah, yeah, he's uggla
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
How many difffernet names has Berman used for HR's so far...
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
My first HRD too....
how does this work exactly? 10 outs?
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Yup
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
yes, anything not a homer is an out.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
thanks!!!
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Oneri Fleita on Sports Central
Top Prospect in the System: SP Jeff “Alphabet Shark” Samardzija
Second Mention: 3B Josh Vitters
Asked about Donald Veal: “Randy Johnson was one of those guys, left-handed hard-throwers just take longer than others. Veal shows flashes of brilliance at times, and signs that he’s still developing. Time will tell.”
Sean Gallagher: “A lot of us didn’t know where he’d end up. Right out of HS he could pitch in the Midwest League, that’s a good sign. His best days are ahead of him, no telling where he’ll end up. Tough decisions to make, but when you’re trying to win a World Series those are the decisions you have to make. Sometimes they help us, or they help us acquire guys like Rich Harden.”
northsider - July 14, 2008
If Samardzja is our top prospect, we have one weak system...
I thought Vitters was ranked higher than anyone.
Bump Bailey - July 14, 2008
He said Shark as in "how close he is" compared to others. Oookay. I wish Josh77 were here.
northsider - July 14, 2008
Ok, my bad...
That makes sense…
Bump Bailey - July 14, 2008
I just wonder how close Shark really is. If his record after each promotion means anything, maybe he should take Marquis' spot now. : )
northsider - July 14, 2008
back back back back back
how original
Griff5479 - July 14, 2008
Better get used to it...
northsider - July 14, 2008
I prefer the guys on ESPN Deportes
NO NO NO NO No NO NO NO!!!
Jayo525 - July 14, 2008
Those kids in left MIGHT be better than EPatt
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
hahahahahahha...................
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Fleita says they wanted Geo to hit it to RF, and last year Von Joshua told him, "Look, you have power to hit it to left, go ahead and try pulling it."
“And now here we are.”
northsider - July 14, 2008
446 ft!!!!!!!!!!!
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
"He's very modest...
but he loves the limelight”... HUNH?
Emelie - July 14, 2008
I love Geo's modesty
and he’s a cutie
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
decent job by uggla
i’m watching on 360 – sorry if my comments are delayed
CubbyBlues - July 14, 2008
who just said
“Who needs steroids?”
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
answer
Bonds, Sosa, McGwire, Canseco, Rodriguez?
Griff5479 - July 14, 2008
Was it a vendor?
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
Steriods, steriods here.
Get yer hot steriods…
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
lol
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
yeah who said that?!?
CubbyBlues - July 14, 2008
Erin's interviews just might make this watchable.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
this is asinine
I’m off to read Money Ball
Emelie - July 14, 2008
Great book!
Bump Bailey - July 14, 2008
SORIANO!
northsider - July 14, 2008
FONZI!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
So, has anyone else been listening to SportsCentral? Have the played that montage mentioned above yet?
northsider - July 14, 2008
gonna play it in the second hour
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
100% sure?
northsider - July 14, 2008
yes
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
Great, thanks. I'll try to obtain that for whoever wanted it.
northsider - July 14, 2008
Thanks northsider..
I’d appreciate it too…all I have is a crappy clock radio..
Bump Bailey - July 14, 2008
grady is gravy
all upper deck – sheesh
CubbyBlues - July 14, 2008
he's a cutie too!
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
Oh good, a Brett Favre update....
..it’s been a couple hours.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
lol
northsider - July 14, 2008
I hear ESPN is coming out with a new channel
ESPN Favre – All Brett all the time
LT - July 14, 2008
ESPN4?
northsider - July 14, 2008
Yep
The Quatro!
LT - July 14, 2008
Favre
says he feels unwelcome in Green Bay. That is just the kind of thing that makes a guy want to retire again…
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
and again...and again....
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Evan Longoria
isnt doing as well as the first two
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Yeah, after season 1, Desperate Housewives went all downhill
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Griff5479 - July 14, 2008
OMG, that is perfect....
except they forgot the “I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now” lyric quote.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Hahahahaha!
Yes.
NittanyCub - July 14, 2008
Bravo!
californiachicagoan - July 14, 2008
Why can't those damn kids catch a ball?
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
because they are little kids?
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
except for that one
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
they should try the hop before catching it...
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
LOL
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
um, have you SEEN any little league games lately?
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
That one wasn't bad
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
That last one was a great catch...
and I’m just kidding. I almost like watching the kids fight for the ball more than the HR’s.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
hey i know you were kidding.........no worries!
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Is it me or have baseball players gotten cuter?
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
If you say so...
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
seems like there's more young guys
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
Ever since Andy Etchebarren retired, the cute curve improved....
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
for you youngsters...
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
The bastard child
of Fred Gwynne and Jim Nabors, ladies & gentlemen!
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
sporting a unibrow when unibrows weren't cool.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
LOL!!
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
When did Robb Nen pitch for the Angels?
DrGalazkiewicz - July 14, 2008
"I disagree"
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
ugh
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
yeah but he is old......
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Should they be going nuts when they catch a ball in the stands?
I mean, it’s Home Run Derby!
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
i think i almost have BINGO
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
So far I'm not impressed
Someone needs to bat blinfolded or they should throw two balls at the same time. Y’know…like the slam dunk contest. Now that would be something!
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
maybe they need to rate them...
for style points
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
Lance "meatball" Berkman is coming up soon
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Fat Elvis is next!
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
Sizemore hit the ball the best.......farthest so far
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Yeah, but who's cutest so far?
:)
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Grady wins that too!
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
GEO
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
and for dimples......
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
I never get tired of that George Brett clip....
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Was that Tim McLelland umpiring?
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
Well, Berkman is batting left, ESPN was wrong. I am shocked.
northsider - July 14, 2008
Are you shocked
at Berkman batting left, or ESPN being wrong?
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
The latter. They never get ANYTHING wrong. Just look at Stephen A. Smith. The very best in sports journalism!
northsider - July 14, 2008
Ah yes
you can’t forget about the integrity of Joe Morgan. Greatest commentary in history.
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Meatball is hitting lefty and not doing so good
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
oh wait....he is picking up
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Wow, those two were killed.....
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
I like those jerseys
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
they sell them on MLB.com, I saw a Geo one on there.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
does it come with GEO?
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
hahaha. I'd have to check again.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
No, but it comes with a hat!
northsider - July 14, 2008
not bad for $120....I like that hat...
too bad the jersey’s not a button down one.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
i kinda like the pullover
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
oh he took the lead
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
up to seven
MinnesotaFan - July 14, 2008
eight
MinnesotaFan - July 14, 2008
Dude
is killin’ it!!!
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
and lance berkman leads at 8
MinnesotaFan - July 14, 2008
Z sighting!
Bet he’s jealous!
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
No doubt
you just know he wants a piece of this!
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
Crushing it.....good job Berkman
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Z could get 9 out of the stadium
MinnesotaFan - July 14, 2008
with one arm tied behind his back.
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Would he bat left?
Or right?
KatoRx - July 14, 2008
LEFTY
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
"We've got 8 white guys here competing!"
Who said that?
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Rick Reilly
NotSure - July 14, 2008
White guys, white guys...
get yer rod hot white guys here!
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
Rod hot? TWSS.
northsider - July 14, 2008
I typea too fast, I not look, ha ha.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
Wow...
This is like the Kiwanis club… crickets crickets crickets
Griff5479 - July 14, 2008
we were waiting for your input....
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
I was referencing the asinine race convo going on on TV
Griff5479 - July 14, 2008
LOL...oops, sorry, man.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
a white guy
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
SORIANO!
northsider - July 14, 2008
I have to admit.....
Im rooting for Hamilton….if he stays clean that is a true feel good story
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
I'm rooting for Hamilton as well...
It’s good to see him make a comeback. He’s got great skills.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
Some of us in Tampa...
...not as enamored of Hamilton…he basically threw away a huge signing bonus on crack, and the franchise finally decided enough was enough and waived him.
Glad he’s got his life on track, but it’s hard to root for him sometimes given how he set back the franchise a few years.
NotSure - July 14, 2008
morneau tied
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Morneau ties it up
big ol’ Canadian
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Morneau just tied Berkman with 8...
MinnesotaFan - July 14, 2008
ryan braun next....i hope his swing breaks
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
I hope his agent tears his rotator cuff.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Boooooooooooooooo!
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
I hope his agent beans him
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
i dont understand how someone so small is such a power hitter
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
He has the power of Yahweh behind him
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Is Theriot next?
northsider - July 14, 2008
i wish he could, he is only 2 inches shorter.....supposedly
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
He's competing
in the singles-to-right competition right after this. :)
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
If they had put Fontenot in the HRD, that would have been HILARIOUS.
northsider - July 14, 2008
He'll win that one...
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
This agent SUCKS. He's throwing a bunch of changeups that are sinking at the end. Throw it straight, fool!
northsider - July 14, 2008
why pick your agent?
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
This may be the only time in history "On The Record with Greta Van Susteren on Fox News" is ever mentioned on the ESPN ticker, lol.
northsider - July 14, 2008
braun is picking up too
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
His agent could probably pitch in the Brewer's pen
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
The Tribune's Phil Rogers is trying to pwn Kerry Wood.
“Kerry said today he wants the World Series home field advantage to go back to what it used to be, the best record. Well, Kerry, that’s not what it was, it alternated back and forth, irregardless of record!”
Well, Phil, irregardless isn’t a word, you moron.
northsider - July 14, 2008
Kerry's got a point...
.....80% of the players in the ASG won’t make it the WS. Another dumb Selig move.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
what is pwn?
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
pwn
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Hahahaha!!!
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
the only reason it changed was because FOX wanted it that way....
and its in their contract until it expires
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
love that lou water ad....
MinnesotaFan - July 14, 2008
Go JOSH
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Josh Hamilton has some bad ass tattoos.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
berman asleep as the wheel.
Mr Snrub - July 14, 2008
*at
Mr Snrub - July 14, 2008
Wow! Hit the Ad board in right center....Jeez
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
500 feet
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Shut up Berman....shut up.....
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
"Evan Longoria, headed home. He hit like EVA Longoria."
Ugh. Hacky, hacky reference, Dave Kaplan. Just terrible.
northsider - July 14, 2008
Damn you prearranged move with the Reds!
Damn you!
bren - July 14, 2008
He is crushing that ball
go Hamilton!
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
I almost get the feeling everyone is rooting for him
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
They are about to replay the montage
of the first half on WGN radio!!
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
Josh Hamilton: "I don't need that freaking short porch in right"
“I’m going to hit all mine in right center”
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Is "toward the moon" on the bingo board?
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
GO JOSH
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Now there's a job that's hard to get....
“Home Run Derby Umpire”
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
ALERT!! Cubs season montage is coming up next on WGN
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
Manny's kids being Manny's kids.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
I think those are Hanleys
bren - July 14, 2008
What's in the briefcase?
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
It's kinda like Pulp Fiction
It’s beautiful but we’ll never know…
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Party at Josh's hotel room
if he wins this thing! Thus the cheers!
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
They should just end it now....and give it to him
Dont kno…...given to him by Edinson volquez
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Hamilton
Is Rediculous
BradB311 - July 14, 2008
my gosh
hamilton!!!
cubsluver22 - July 14, 2008
this is amazing
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Hamilton is the best individual story of the year.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
yeah and if he was still on the reds
dusty probably wouldn’t play him
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
agreed
everything about it is amazing. even without the drugs and attempted suicedes. Just the fact that he was out of baseball completely for so long and to be able to come back and hit big league pitching is harder than anyone could imagine
BradB311 - July 14, 2008
i just wanted to chime in real quick...
as much as ESPN is totally playing Hamilton up… I’m so a huge fan of this guy right now and this is one of the best shows I’ve seen since Burrell put like 41 up the other year… he will win this, and I hope he has an incredible season and comes back to the Cubs VERY soon ;-)
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
WOW!
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
This guy's ERA is gonna be ridiculous.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
lol
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
71 yr old man
probably the best moment of his life—-what a way to give back
cubsluver22 - July 14, 2008
he could have had his agent.....but picked his pitcher.....very nice
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
plunk him
LAcarl519 - July 14, 2008
those cops are so
beating the crap outta those kids right now
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
haha
that was nuts
Glacier - July 14, 2008
The Milwaukee Brewers have just entered into talks with Counsil, looking to add him to their bullpen for the stretch run.
northsider - July 14, 2008
i heard dusty put a call into his agent
for some long relief in the bullpen
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Gagne was taking notes
LAcarl519 - July 14, 2008
This is quite the display...good for him. He looks like he's having fun.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
how many is he at
NIUcubbie - July 14, 2008
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DTJchris - July 14, 2008
I think this old man could even pitch for Dusty
hes got a rubber arm
bren - July 14, 2008
This is Amazing
I thought Sosa at Miller Park was great
This is amazing
Galvan316 - July 14, 2008
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IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
518 feet. Wow.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
This is incredible!!
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
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IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
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DTJchris - July 14, 2008
i've never seen anything like this before
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
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IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
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DTJchris - July 14, 2008
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Glacier - July 14, 2008
"this one is in pelham."
do you think boomer just looks at the subway map near whichever park he goes to? really annoying.
Mr Snrub - July 14, 2008
he's perfect for the derby
but nothing else
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Yeah, but I'm one space away from Bingo!!!!
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
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IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
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DTJchris - July 14, 2008
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LT - July 14, 2008
chris berman is not prone to hyperbole
bren - July 14, 2008
how many RockStar Colas or Red Bulls
does Chris Berman drink in a day?
LAcarl519 - July 14, 2008
ask his 15 shirts he goes through a day
Sweaty Bastard
BradB311 - July 14, 2008
We may rue the Day : Dec 7, 2006
Reed's Johnson - July 14, 2008
lemme guess
the day we traded him for CASH… CASH???
?
?
!!!
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Good Job, Hendry
08Cubs - July 14, 2008
It was a pre-arranged deal.
He was never technically with the Cubs.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
I guess Hendry could have pulled an Isiah Thomas.
Didn’t Isiah break his word on a deal with the Bulls once?
LAcarl519 - July 14, 2008
you guys realize that this isn't major league pitching
still amazing though
LT - July 14, 2008
It is in Milwaukee
LAcarl519 - July 14, 2008
though Torres has looked good
LAcarl519 - July 14, 2008
lol
i recommended…
LT - July 14, 2008
Keep in mind....
No one thought at the time he could come back…he was OUT OF BASEBALL for three years after SERIOUS drug abuse. There was a story in the local Tampa paper about him passed out in a crack den…I’ll see if I can find the link…
There were serious red flags at the time.
NotSure - July 14, 2008
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DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Could you imagine these shots at Wrigley?
Galvan316 - July 14, 2008
yeah
screw waveland… he’d be hitting grace st.
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
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MinnesotaFan - July 14, 2008
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IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
hamilton is getting under these
and hitting them 500 ft… incredible
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Who knew crack
was a PED?
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
If this is what getting off of crack does...
sign me up…
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
HAHAHAH!!!!
Nice!
NittanyCub - July 14, 2008
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DTJchris - July 14, 2008
they wouldnt be at wrigley....they would be in the lake
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
He might be able to sit out the 2nd round and still win this....crazy.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
next one is a record
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
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DTJchris - July 14, 2008
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LT - July 14, 2008
good for him
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
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DTJchris - July 14, 2008
mastercard is crapping their pants right now
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
he has only taken like 5 pitches
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
"Staten Island Bound"
BINGO!!!!!!
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
lol
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
CIRCLE FOR THE SQUARE!!!!
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
I don't even think he's trying anymore
Just can’t even help it
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
these are juiced BP balls right?
still amazing though
bren - July 14, 2008
so if the trend holds...
josh hamilton will not hit another home run all season
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
I think this is a great story
Of what determination of trying to overcome anything. And you could be in the spot light.
Great Story.
Galvan316 - July 14, 2008
Yeah
get rich, blow all your money on drugs and ruin your life, and someday you could be famous kids! It’s the American dream! Please. There are people every day who overcome real hardships to achieve great things. This jackass wasted millions and continually broke the law, and now we are supposed to feel all warm and squishy because he can hit a little ball a long way? You can have him…
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
addiction is a cycle
and he was in it… people are dealing with what he went through every day… imagine that but with millions of dollars to blow on coke and booze… as someone who has been there, i think you’re way out of line… but it’s cool. this guy is absolutely incredible to be where he is at that level…
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
I'm glad for him that he overcame his addiction
but to call it overcoming adversity overlooks the fact that he put himself in that position in the first place. I’ve done more than my share of illegal substances in the past, sat in a room with members of a Mexican coke cartel, stood watch in a car with a semi-automatic weapon in my hand while my friends were picking up that week’s stash, smoked crack, done LSD, shrooms, meth, and smoked more weed than Snoop Dogg, but I do not expect anybody to congratulate me for stopping. I am glad to still be alive. Hey, Galvan 316, bite me.
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
remember...
ESPN is really glorfying all of this… his life was screwed up, he made the choice to fix it, and he’s been good since… that’s a huge, huge hurdle to overcome… be proud of him, and what he’s doing and hope that his story serves as a lesson for everyone else that you can do anything you put your mind to…
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Sorry
to be so blunt and preachy-sounding, Iswaidz. I let my emotions get the better of me. I agree with your points, and that he is a great athlete. I just feel sometimes that our society makes too many excuses for people. I made poor choices, and with God’s help, my life is on the right path again. I should never have strayed…
Goodie1969 - July 14, 2008
Blunt is what you are best my brougham...
You hit the nail on the head. I know you don’t need me to defend you, but I think Hamilton is a great baseball story that’s all. Hamilton, I think, would agree with you.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
Bite me too.
I was waiting for Goodie to put you in your place. Think before you type. Hamilton is a good baseball story, that’s it. His story is not an example for anyone to follow, and I think that Hamilton would tell you that as well.
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
I think its the fact that you CAN
over come all your demons. Whatever they can be. Insperation can come in all forms.
Apparently you’ve never had a rough time at any point in your life.
Jackass
Galvan316 - July 14, 2008
the best part of this?
NO BRETT FAVRE NEWS
bren - July 14, 2008
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DTJchris - July 14, 2008
his pitcher is getting tired
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
he should bunt one just to get to 9
so he can start makin those kids some freakin money
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
If I was in 2nd or 3rd place right now....
.....I’d say “No Mas”. The HR derby championship is yours, Josh.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
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DTJchris - July 14, 2008
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carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
thank god
let’s make some kids some money
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
now make some money josh
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
darn
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
saw that coming
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Theriot career HRs: 7
Fontenot: 10 (7 this year)
Cedeno: 12
Johnson: 45
Soto: 19
Zambrano: 13
northsider - July 14, 2008
Way to go Hamilton
that was amazing. Good for him!
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Missed the gold ball.....damn
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
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Wow….
That was amazing.
Galvan316 - July 14, 2008
screwed the little kids
LAcarl519 - July 14, 2008
everyone is congratulating him
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
both sides
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
WTF is erin andrews wearing...?????
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
way too much....
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
+1
BradB311 - July 14, 2008
LOL
northsider - July 14, 2008
ZING!
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
"too much"?
/obvious joke
northsider - July 14, 2008
what ever it is
it would look good on my bedroom floor
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
she just got off work at Hot Dog on a Stick
LAcarl519 - July 14, 2008
Is that Marmol witht he backwards cap?
More important news: Erin Andrews is a looker.
NittanyCub - July 14, 2008
54 pitches, 28 gopher balls....
rough day for that pitcher….
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
automatically in the finals
give his pitcher a break
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
he should just go straight to the gold ball in the 2nd round
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
they gotta put Counsil on a pitch count
LAcarl519 - July 14, 2008
lol
RightFieldSucks - July 14, 2008
sucks to be the guy
that has to follow that up
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Z!
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Hamilton is going to let Z bat for him next round.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Z being Z
he is kinda kooky but i love him
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
WOW
Jayo525 - July 14, 2008
ok i should totally be studying but this is intriguing....
I will be very happy for Josh if he wins
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
i don't think there's any chance he doesn't win
unless he’s hurt
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Hamilton article....from the St. Petersburg Times
He has been The Best Prospect Ever, the can’t-miss No. 1 pick in the 1999 draft. The Greatest Waste of Talent, as drugs interrupted his career and nearly ended his life. The Most Compelling Comeback Story, as he rebounded from those depths all the way to the big leagues.
Josh Hamilton on Monday comes to Tropicana Field to finally play his first game there. He comes in as the American League’s best offensive player, leading the majors in RBIs and the AL in nearly a dozen other categories. And he comes in as a visitor, a Texas Ranger a few degrees removed from the Rays’ now-regrettable December 2006 decision to leave him exposed for the Rule 5 draft.
But before also calling him The Biggest Mistake They’ve Made, know that Hamilton’s not so sure they made the wrong choice, given what they knew then.
“They didn’t know what to expect,” he said. “Nobody did. They didn’t ever think I’d do what I did.”
Not even Hamilton.
From the downward spiral that started with the spring 2001 truck accident that led him to the Bradenton tattoo parlor that led him to the drugs that nearly cost him his life and career, Hamilton sat out (injured, inactive, restricted, suspended) nearly four full years before the Rays, under new boss Andrew Friedman, championed the effort to get him reinstated in June 2006.
He played only briefly (15 games) for their low-level Hudson Valley farm team before requiring surgery on his left knee, and the Rays didn’t see the need to put him back on the 40-man roster to protect him for the annual draft of minor-leaguers (who then have to be kept in the majors the entire next season).
But the Reds were willing to take a chance, got 19 homers in 90 games (and two stints on the DL) out of him, then got primo pitching prospect Edinson Volquez in a trade with Texas. The Rays got the $50,000 draft fee.
“In retrospect, clearly we made a mistake,” Friedman said Saturday. “His success is really incredible. It’s a testament to Josh and his determination. It’s an amazing story. A number of people in our organization helped him on his path, and except when we’re playing against the Rangers, we’re all rooting for his continued success.”
Hamilton, who turned 27 last week, said he’ll always be grateful to the Rays for his first chance, and specifically to Friedman for his second. He doesn’t accuse them of giving up on him, but he doesn’t absolve them, either.
“I don’t know what to think about the situation,” he said. “I think what was supposed to happen, happened. Oh well, I’m doing all right.”
The Rays made an error in judgment, magnified because shortly after the draft they dumped some bit players off the 40-man roster, middle reliever Travis Harper and extra outfielder Damon Hollins.
The way Hamilton has played – hitting .337 with 12 homers and 53 RBIs – has made it look worse.
Opposing players are staying in the dugout to watch him take batting practice. (“He’s just a freak of nature,” Baltimore’s Aubrey Huff said.) Teammates rave about him as a player and a person. (“He’s our guy,” infielder Ian Kinsler said.) The Rangers have been so impressed they are considering signing him to a long-term deal. (“After seeing him for a while, nothing Josh does surprises me,” manager Ron Washington said.)
Even some of the Rays, seeing the highlights and checking his stats, admit to wondering, What if he were in rightfield?
“How could you not?” pitcher James Shields said. “I can just imagine what it would be like.”
“You think about it all the time,” leftfielder Carl Crawford said. “But it was just one of those things. You just didn’t know that (his amazing play) was going to happen. You knew he could do it, but you didn’t know if it ever would happen. It’s good to see him doing well. It would have been nice to have him over here, though.”
Sitting in the lobby of the Rangers hotel for an hour after Friday’s game, talking about old times (like when he threw out the first pitch at the Trop after being drafted) and old names (former managing general partner Vince Naimoli, who wrote him letters of encouragement), Hamilton makes a startling revelation about the upcoming three-game series.
“I’ll probably be nervous,” he said.
And he has questions, asking several times, “You think I’ll get booed down there?” then shrugging and adding the gentle jab, “It wasn’t my choice to leave.”
He wonders if the Trop heckler will be on him. He asks about Crawford and the health of Rocco Baldelli, whom he was projected to join in the team’s dream outfield. He inquires about long-time staffers such as now-farm director Mitch Lukevics, trainer Ron Porterfield and the coaches.
Hamilton has already told Washington he wants to play in all three games and wants to know who’s pitching (Scott Kazmir, Andy Sonnanstine and Matt Garza). “I can’t wait to see how they think they’re going to pitch me,” he said, flashing the old grin and cockiness that make him special.
Hamilton says his life – still steeped deeply in faith and family – is good off the field, too. His wife, Katie, is expecting a third daughter in August, and they’re moving into a new house in North Carolina. He has been sober – no drugs or alcohol – since Oct. 5, 2005, and is tested three times a week year-round. He says Katie, who was a driving force in his recovery, “trusts me now” to handle more situations.
A book, with so much detail Katie has been shocked, is expected by the spring, and it would be a surprise if a movie didn’t follow.
The Rangers, like the Reds, made provisions for extra care, hiring Johnny Narron as a “special assignment” coach with Hamilton, whom he has known since childhood, as his primary responsibility.
“I make sure Josh is okay away from the field,” Narron said.
When the team is home, Narron, who had the same job with the Reds, will stay at Hamilton’s house (when his family isn’t there). On the road, Narron doesn’t shadow him, but Hamilton is required to let him know where he is at all times. “He’s not my babysitter,” Hamilton said. “It’s about having someone hold you accountable.”
Typically? He watches TV in his room (Discovery Channel or National Geographic and rarely ESPN), plays video games with teammates or hosts a bible study or devotional.
Hamilton says routinely that the two most important things in his life are his relationship with God and his family. As a distant third, baseball’s working out pretty well, too.
Seeing the staggering numbers Hamilton has put up, people tend to ask how he’s doing it. But in reality, he’s just doing what he used to do in Princeton and Charleston and what he expected to do at the Trop – for the home team.
“It’s just fun,” he said. “It’s the way it was when I was in the minor leagues with the Rays. It feels exactly the same; if I’m in the lineup, staying healthy, the numbers are going to be there.”
Marc Topkin can be reached at topkin@sptimes.com
NotSure - July 14, 2008
Not good
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Just a link to the article would have sufficed...
and what Al prefers….
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Sorry, but link didn't work....it was in archive
NotSure - July 14, 2008
Link next time, buddy.
You could have linked it with an excerpt, NotSure. Copy and pasting everything is neesh keet, especially during an Open Thread.
NittanyCub - July 14, 2008
This is why the 3 rounds are silly...
Josh is CLEARLY the winner!
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
could he win without playing in the final round?
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Nope
He’s automatically into the final round, I think, but he has to win it there, too.
NittanyCub - July 14, 2008
Does the guy with the lower HR total bat first or last in the final round?
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
No idea
I want to say first, but I want to say a lot of things.
NittanyCub - July 14, 2008
yeah, I think it's first...
...so Josh might not even have to bat? Wonder if they make him because of the money ball?
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Unfortunately...
no, unless his competitor conceeds.
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
personally, after that performance, i would concede
but thats probably another reason im not a professional athlete
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Think this is a tip your cap situation
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
Lance Berkman's a fat guy.
He’s like a hybrid mix between Jay Leno and Elvis
NittanyCub - July 14, 2008
Is it just me
I wanna hear from Reggie Jackson about as much as Joe Morgan
BradB311 - July 14, 2008
reggie jackson was awesome
in baseketball
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
I like Reggie...
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Rick Reilly is embarrasing himself....
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Soriano needs to get with the times
USING AN OLD RAZR????? dork
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
My favorite Chris Bermann nickname:
Jake DAYLIGHT COME AND ME WANNA Delhomme
His brilliance and wit is unrivaled. If Chris Bermann was a religion I’d convert to Bermanism and become a Bermanite.
NittanyCub - July 14, 2008
Berman, that is
NittanyCub - July 14, 2008
the second N is for naughty
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Hahahahaha
NittanyCub - July 14, 2008
I liked
Carlos ” By land, By Sea” Baerga (sp?)
BradB311 - July 14, 2008
Braun v. Hamilton
in the finals…?
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
"It's a lousy night to be an atheist."
Is that Reilly? I’ve never heard his voice. If it is, he should never be on air again.
northsider - July 14, 2008
is he the same a-hole
that made a big deal about no black players in the derby? thanks for supporting racism dumbass… this guy needs to go
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Yes, that's him...
that and the “Why are so many white guys here competing? Where at the latinos?” are just ridiculous.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
CONSPIRACY!!!
NittanyCub - July 14, 2008
What? I missed that
Why?
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Why what?
northsider - July 14, 2008
Why is it a lousy night to be an Athiest?
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
because josh hamilton found god
this guy is a total dumbass… just ignore him… he makes joe morgan sound like martin luther king, jr.
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Now THAT is an accomplishment.
northsider - July 14, 2008
I'm having a pleasant night
thank you very much dumb ESPN announcer
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
i'm assuming "why would he say that"
but who knows
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
"It's a lousy night to be an atheist" ?
Lord, beer me strength.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Unless there's a ton of Bengay back there, the 71-year-old BP pitcher, who probably throws to a lot of people at a time, far fewer than one player on one night, is going to be in trouble?
Shut. Up. Reilly. Wow this guy is not funny at all.
northsider - July 14, 2008
i think it's blue mike in disguise!!!!
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
so his checklist tonight is:
1. Racism
2. Old People
3. Religion
Now he just needs to say something about the upcoming election and he’ll be all set.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
don't forget a rant about how the derby is contributing to G L O B A L W A R M I N G ! ! ! !
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Probably same guy who said
“Who needs steroids”
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
yup
same guy
BradB311 - July 14, 2008
Updated
1. Racism
2. Old people
3. Religion
4. Global Warming
5. Steroids
None, of which, were funny.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Next comment is going to be
“Glad his mom didn’t abort him!”
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
For an announcer....
He’s a heck of a writer…
NotSure - July 14, 2008
Nice catch guy w/ the Fukudome jersey!
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
+1
northsider - July 14, 2008
Braun. Epic. Fail.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
disappointing
brauny has some power
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twinkies.....
MinnesotaFan - July 14, 2008
It's Twins.
NittanyCub - July 14, 2008
twinkies to me
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
I miss twinkies
NittanyCub - July 14, 2008
are you allergic to delicous pastry treats?
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand here we go :-)
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
If I'm Hamilton, I would hit a couple more, then bunt for the rest of the outs in this round. haha
northsider - July 14, 2008
Sign in crowd: "Where's Barry? *"
haha
northsider - July 14, 2008
lolz
love it
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
WOW
hamilton was SO FAR under that ball and hit a line drive HR
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
I was amazed
at how far he hit some of those pitches in the first round. He hit blasts on pitches that looked like they jammed him
BradB311 - July 14, 2008
Oh, those photographers there ... I mean, talk about 'back back back'.
Not only did that not make sense, but Berman is trying to inject himself into EVERYTHING. Well done. ESPN is such a hot mess.
northsider - July 14, 2008
His pitcher has a pitch count
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Marmol is pitching to both batters in the final round, that's why he got picked.
northsider - July 14, 2008
It will turn into the "Hit by Pitch Derby".....
I’m still going with Hamilton.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
al you are on fire tonight
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
sorry not al... my bad!
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
did he just give up or was that the 10th out???
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
he stopped, he is already in the finals and about 14 or more up
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
he still could have bunted til #9 and hit a few for the kids
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
yeah i agree, but.....this is taking forever
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Are those in nautical miles?
Uh, no Chris, that’s why there’s an apostrophe after it. That means … “feet”, a unit of measure. Don’t worry, you’ll learn that in grade school, no need to get ahead of yourself!
northsider - July 14, 2008
wait...
i thought we measured home run distance in leagues…? damn, foiled again
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
They start from zero in the 3rd round
...and flip a coin to determine who goes first, I think.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
anybody else pretty stoked about the new x-files movie?
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
+1
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
yeah but its been so long
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
oh this is the stupid thing that david ortiz was supposed to do
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Hamilton... right field, upper deck
call it
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
yeah
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
ok i hope josh wins this
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Tough call there....
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
this poor old man is going to need shoulder surgery tomorrow
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
he's got a rubber arm!!!!
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
how freakin hervous is this guy??
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
LOL i know he has probably pitched a complete game almost
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
who is this guy
and what is the point of this crap?
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
it was supposed to be david ortiz...
you enter online, and you can tell ortiz where to hit a home run if you win… ortiz got hurt, so they had to modify it to this crap…
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
ah
that really took the wind out of the sails
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
ok this is stupid, on to the final round
state farm advertising -1
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
so who gets the hybrid vehicle? morneau... like he can't afford one himself...
MinnesotaFan - July 14, 2008
No, the dude.
northsider - July 14, 2008
I would rather have Berman fired than Billy Packer.
northsider - July 14, 2008
Wouldn't we all...
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
he is a cubs fan
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
He posts here sometimes, his name is MDBNIU.
Nah, j/k
northsider - July 14, 2008
i thought that was DaBard...????
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
But an exceedingly bad announcer...
Jimmyeatworld - July 14, 2008
nobody is a twins fan.... there's not much to be a fan of......
MinnesotaFan - July 14, 2008
I like the Twins
Just hate the Dome more than any other building on the planet
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
HOW CAN YOU HATE FUKUDOME?????
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
lol
I love that Dome, just not the big gray monstrosity Dome
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
maybe i'd like the twins better if the dome wasn't like
watching the game on tv while sitting in a warehouse…
MinnesotaFan - July 14, 2008
exactly, the new stadium with be great
they’ll still be no Cubbies but at least there will be a good place to watch ball games close by.
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
"Call Your Shot" is officially stupid.
they should make them catch a pop up in the outfield while fighting off the little kids.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
no fighting little kids
you go to jail for that
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Hey, Michael Jackson and R.Kelly got out of trouble.
Oh wait, that wasn’t fighting. Never mind.
northsider - July 14, 2008
ok fight and what they did are VERY different
but i digress ;-)
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
tiffany alverez could care less about this
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
The PR guy at State Farm Insurance has some explaining to do to his boss tomorrow.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
as a marketing manager
i’d quit
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Actually, this is a big success. They didn't have to pay for the prizes, and they got on ESPN with STATE FARM on the guy's shirt quite a few times,
as well as mentions by the announcers. SCORE!
northsider - July 14, 2008
and no one was watching the whole time
you can’t predict ortiz getting hurt and not being in it, and hamilton hitting 50 billion home runs and no one caring… but still, there are better ways to get your name out there than giving away a “hybrid” suv….
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
but no picture in the company newsletter of the guy winning....
...meh. I, for one, won’t be switching my insurance tomorrow. lol.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
Morneau is a little cold
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Wow, a kid actually caught one.
northsider - July 14, 2008
there have been a few good catches
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
alright let's get this thing done so i can go to the bar
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
ok josh needs 6
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Berman = genius.
1. Morneau is from Canada.
2. All Canadians are hockey fans.
3. Patrick Roy wore #33.
4. Morneau wears #33.
5. Therefore Morneau needs to “protect” a “close game” (somehow….is he going to crouch under the pitch, wait for it to pass, and then stand up to block all of Hamilton’s hits?)
6. ...
7. Profit!
northsider - July 14, 2008
#6.
back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back back
I promise it’s there 33 times.
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
silly question...
but is this pat and ron call on the state farm commercial from a real game?
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Just guessing
but I think it is
Barkman - July 14, 2008
good Budweiser commercial
too bad it’s owned by Belgians now
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
yeah but inbev
owns franziskaner who makes the most incredible beer ever… so it’s cool… maybe bud products will taste better now
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
what is
the most incredible beer ever
BradB311 - July 14, 2008
one can only hope, Stella's a good beer
It’s just funny that the commercial says, “The Great American Beer” or something like that, considering its not even owned by Americans
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
Yep
SO I thought Coors was the last american beer… I guess it was bought by Miller last year though…. is there any major american brewing company? (i.e. coors/miller/busch)
I guess I’m going to have to only drink micro-brews.. but when I need a cheep beer who do I go to? Keystone? PBR? Old Style??
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
PBR isn't a bad cheap beer
But you can’t forget about Sam Adams
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
No I like PBR from bottles! Not draft or cans though
But It is still american, right.. right??
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
Pabst is owned by Miller
so I guess not
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
:(
So what do we do!
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
these Budweiser ad's are weird knowing they aren't a St. Louis company anymore...
MinnesotaFan - July 14, 2008
NCAA Football 09 ad .... needs more Tyrell Sutton and CJ Bachér...
northsider - July 14, 2008
needs more matt forte awesomeness
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Forte's gone!
northsider - July 14, 2008
where'd he go?
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
the Chicago Bears....aka, not in college
northsider - July 14, 2008
oh yeah i know
i was thinking he’d be on the cover of the game… sarcasm… i picked him up in the bcb draft and you just scared the HELL out of me haha
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Oh, haha, sorry
northsider - July 14, 2008
Im glad its these two guys and not super stars
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
So if Hamilton passes Morneau, they stop....
Gold ball money really screwed. Is that State Farm sponsored, too?
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
I'd rather have Ted Lilly and Reed Johnson.
northsider - July 14, 2008
Gah, supposed to be a reply to iheartGeo above.
northsider - July 14, 2008
it's ok i called you Al before
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
yes i think so
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
come on hamilton!
Chanman25 - July 14, 2008
ARAM
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
"a lot of people wish they could his a golf ball as far as he hit that baseball"
um… no…? I can hit my gap wedge as far as he hit his longest HR
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
ok maybe not... but still
maybe my 7 iron
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
Did he think yd = ft?
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
maybe
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
ok 4 more
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
morneau might take this one
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
berman had NO IDEA if that was out or not
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
phew! that one was huge
Chanman25 - July 14, 2008
3 more
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
COUNCIL PITCH COUNT: 80
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
lol damn
Chanman25 - July 14, 2008
damn
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Uh oh....
Are they playing the Rocky theme in the background? LOL
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
no...
“THE FINAL COUNTDOWN” lol
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
By Europe
GoCubbies34 - July 14, 2008
i think the cinderella story might be over
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
I think the pitcher's sneaking in some splitters
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
and throwing the wrong ball lol
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
it would only be fitting if he wins on consecutive gold balls
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
awww too bad
goodnight guys, thanks for keepin me company!
lswaidz - July 14, 2008
darn
IheartGeo - July 14, 2008
Wow. Can't believe that he lost.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
That's why the 3 rounds are silly
cowsarecool220 - July 14, 2008
bah oh well!
but a good show
Chanman25 - July 14, 2008
Hamilton is the winner
no matter what the final says
DTJchris - July 14, 2008
hamilton seems like a really great guy!
Chanman25 - July 14, 2008
but Morneau won, INTERVIEW HIM..........instead of letting this guy do some
religious plug
MinnesotaFan - July 14, 2008
oh come on!
Chanman25 - July 14, 2008
after the break...
...and Jesus don’t need no plugs, dude.
carmen_fanzone - July 14, 2008
YES!!
celebrity softball!
Chanman25 - July 14, 2008
Where is the celebrity softball thread???
:)
DenverCub - July 14, 2008
I think this proves the ridiculousness of All-Star week...
...a guy shatters the home run derby record, yet doesn’t win. Explain that to me.
Dan
dtpollitt - July 14, 2008
The first half montage
northsider - July 14, 2008
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