Home Run Derby: Mauer vs. the World
by Jon Marthaler on Jul 13, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintAn open thread for the Home Run Derby tonight:
First Pitch: 7:00pm CDT
TV: ESPN
Radio: None, as far as we know
Know Thine Enemy: See below
Participants:
After the jump: everyone else!
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The only bet I'd be willing to take tonight is that Inge hits fewer homeruns than Mauer.
… and that’s not saying much.
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Judging by the portraits
Mauer looks too nice compared to the others to stand a chance.
Good point.
They all look a combination of cocky or angry, or like they’ll rob you of your baby and then eat it.
Then there’s Smilin’ Joe.
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Carlos Pena: I’m am the hero. I shall lead you courageously into the black night.
Brandon Inge: I’m so sad. I’m going to be Droopy the Dog for Halloween.
Nelson Cruz: I take very good care of my chin fuzz.
Adrian Gonzalez: I KILL YOU.
Prince Fielder: You want that pie?
Ryan Howard: So…I actually CAN’T strike out at this thing?
Albert Pujols: I wait in dark alleys.
Joe Mauer: Hi! How ya doin? C’mon in, can I get you something to drink? Gosh you look great. Would you like a sandwich?
by Jesse on Jul 13, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
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by Andersklasen on Jul 13, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHAHA
Funny!
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jul 13, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Over under on pitches taken?
I mean, this IS Joe Mauer. He has a great eye after all.
Baseball is the soundtrack to my summer.
Whos throwing for Mauer?
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Samuel Adams
by RileysCannibalJct on Jul 13, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions
His high-school coach, Jim O’Neill.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 13, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Who is on ESPN right now...
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by Andersklasen on Jul 13, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Cool....
That will make the story even better when he wins! : )
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by RileysCannibalJct on Jul 13, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as he doesn't finish dead-last I'll be fine. =)
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by Andersklasen on Jul 13, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
The guy has such a sweet swing
just hope he gets the ball up in the air…..I wonder…if he hits 10 HR, 7 to the opposite field?
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by RileysCannibalJct on Jul 13, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
My official prediction: Adrian Gonzalez in a blowout.
Nobody else will even come close.
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Not going out on a limb or anything but
Pujols or Howard is my pick. Gonzalez has a shot also….
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds"
Samuel Adams
by RileysCannibalJct on Jul 13, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, too many line drives
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Is it just me...
Or is the American League lineup pretty pathetic for the Derby. I mean… Brandon Inge? Really? They couldn’t find anybody else?
Yea Inge in the derby is a strange pick
I bet even he never would have believed it….
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Samuel Adams
by RileysCannibalJct on Jul 13, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I suppose...
That to most people, Mauer seems like a pretty wierd pick too. I suppose it kind of supports my point.
I think that's the truth...
None of the AL All-Stars wanted to do it.
by Jon Marthaler on Jul 13, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Fielder has one hell of a swing....my god ha ha
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Samuel Adams
by RileysCannibalJct on Jul 13, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
Monster...
I like Morgan’s comment that he’ll do well in the first round, but wear himself out in later rounds.
mlb.com
Has an article “Passing on Derby Tough for Hamilton.” The “Home Run King” Nothing about Jason… er, Justin Morneau. I think he made the right call this year.
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jul 13, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
Tough break for Binge
Last one just missed
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jul 13, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
Time delay...
They must have a time delay on the broadcast… you can tell where they bleep out the profanity from the batter…
Joe Mauer
On deck
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jul 13, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
they're tail
looked like it went in the seats. Too bad. I was hoping he’d at least beat out one more guy. Pretty happy with 5 to be honest.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
I'll be shocked
I’ll be very surprised if he doesn’t get there and probably even double it.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
A couple tape measure shots though...
The one on the grass in the batting eye was a nice one. Didn’t embarrass himself.
Those interviews
During Mauer’s turn were annoying
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jul 13, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
Outfield stinks
Playing like a bunch of little leaguers
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jul 13, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
Mauer's got a chance here
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jul 13, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
maybe Livan should be the official HR Derby pitcher
or most of the Nationals pitching staff
or Jesse Crain :(
It's those gold shoes
Glare got in his eyes
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jul 13, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
I blame the Captain
captain morgan
anyone catch that picture in the StarTrib of M&M showing a little Captain in them?
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