Home Run Derby Thread Part II
by coolaid on Jul 14, 2008 9:07 PM CDT
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PrintTonight's the home run derby at Yankee Stadium, and Josh "Our Surpreme Overlord" Hamilton will be participating. I expect him to hit eleventy billion homers, and then cure cancer on the way out.
I can't say that I'm excited about ESPN broadcasting the event, especially with the awful combination of Chris Berman and Joe Morgan. But it's good publicity for the Rangers.
Bodog has the Derby odds up, and our boy is the favorite:
Josh Hamilton: 3/1
Lance Berkman: 7/2
Chase Utley: 5/1
Justin Morneau: 5/1
Dan Uggla: 6/1
Ryan Braun: 6/1
Grady Sizemore: 13/2
Evan Longoria: 7/1I'm not going to be posting tonight, because I'll be playing the Home Run Derby drinking game instead.
So, for all of Ham's dingers tonight, I offer this:
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Hamilton...
Should go up there and pound 30 more homers in the 2nd round, then for good measure hit 40 in the finals. Then go to sleep and hit another 70.
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Kruky
“People are hoping he makes home runs but secretly hoping he makes outs so we can get back to Josh Hamilton.”
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
Even if he doesn't hit another one all night
this has been absolutely amazing.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
now everyone will be disappointed if hammy doesnt jack 20 more in the final
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
the final
all i care is he hits 1 more than the next guy.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
You think anyone cares who wins this thing?
I think everyone will say Hamilton won this, no matter what.
eh
he already has the record for TOTAL. just let him beat the 2nd place guy by 1 and it’s a victory.
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NIXON: NOW MORE THAN EVER
Best Ranger moment ever
didn’t have time to read all the comments in thread 1
Did anyone else say that might have been the greatest moment in Texas Ranger history.
I know there have been others – but is there one that received this much attention
who knows – maybe the Rangers might make an appearance on ESPN Baseball tongiht or Sportscenter some time later this season – of course that would only be if Josh hits a homer
Nolan Ryan beating the shit out of Robin Ventura...
that got a ton of publicity too and is a pretty enduring memory.
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Even though I was there...
I’ve gotta say this probably trumps it because of the national stage this is taking place on and Rangers never get much national attention.
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nah...
...best Ranger moment ever…
when they hung the “F” in left field…
by oc on Jul 14, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
i was there too... with my mom...
...we made a sign for LIN (the broadcasting company at the time)...
L-oving
I-t
N-ow
by oc on Jul 14, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Some suggestions
Clinching wins
Nolan No-No’s
Rogers Perfect Game
Dellucci Double
Gonzo Playoffs
Hank ASG Walk Off
Hamilton Walk-Off
Dellucci double
does anybody have video of it? I know someone posted a link earlier this year but it is broken now.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
with all due respect
those are great moments to Rangers fans,
but with the possible exception of Hank’s walk-off – the average jo schmo will remember this performance more than all those other moments
Exactly...
as I said above, it was posed about this being the best Ranger moment on a national stage which I think it would be.
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My
apologizes to ghtd36 for copying and pasting his material but I had to becasue of the 75 word limit.
he peaced out to play the derby drinking game
so I imagine is far too gone to post another one anyway…your copy/pasting is appreciated
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
Now just get enough to win
Do not need Hamboner completely drained.
the most...
impressive hitting display I’ve ever witnessed. Maybe one of the most impressive athletic displays period. What he did in round one defies words..
Jeff Henn is an idiot.
Let's make love now...
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
Cant wait for Coolbeans update tomorrow
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Why?
He’s giving Hamilton love and more love.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
Just the comments:
“lousy to be an atheist”...”this is like a kiwanis club meeting”...etc, etc. I appreciate the love, he just says really dumb things before and after it haha
by booyahcaveman on Jul 14, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
there's a reasone
why writers are writers and not broadcasters. espn doesn’t realize it.
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NIXON: NOW MORE THAN EVER
these guys all look so defeated
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
coolbean04 is at the derby right?
think he’s feeling good?
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NIXON: NOW MORE THAN EVER
Is he th eone in RF...
with the Hambino sign?
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I think he's in a luxury suite, actually
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
well, ill be tivo'ing the sports shows tomorrow
i enjoy basking in the success of hamilton
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
He wakes up stiff
HAHAHAHA
don’t we all?
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
Morning wood....
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
Rick Reilly
is such a douche bag. Maybe he should mention that Hamilton was a heroin addict one more time.
I thought Berman would drag this down...
But Rick Reilly has blown him away in terms of annoyance… He’s been miserable tonight. Just shut up, Rick.
You know
If Josh wins this thing, I could see his pitcher making the media rounds, being on Letterman, etc. How awesome would that be?
Best trade JD has made
Volquez for Hamilton
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yeah
hamilton just put the rangers on the map the rest of the year.
by booyahcaveman on Jul 14, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Its like the announcers have nothing to really talk about...
Its like Hamilton has sucked the fun out of it
Have they ever shown...
what was in the suitcase?
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I think it was a joke
“I’m not good enough to carry your bags” kind of thing.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
resist the temptation josh
do not hit in the 2nd round.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
"it's a lousy night to be an atheist"
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
go up righthanded Josh
that is the only this derby is fair….oh actually wait a second he would still prolly drop about 10 bombs
Hit and own the total homerun record
for the derby forever….
Make it such a huge number that everyone is in awww
They are playing the Natural theme again
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
Am I the only one just laughing uncontrollably watching Hamilton?
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I''m just uttering holy shit everytime.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
no
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
that works!
You are the best human being on the planet. You’d be second behind Hamilton but I’m not convinced he’s human.
Hamilton killing the photographers
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Good job Josh
Save it for the finals
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
Because that's a legit concern.
Frankly, that will only make this night sweeter for me. He could bomb in the next round and I’ll never forget this.
he has to win.... for america!
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
For the second round
Hamilton should have throw bp while counsel (sp?) hit haha
i do hope he goes all out and lets loose in the final round
they dont stop you the second you pass the other guy do you?
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
anybody wanna help some brothas out and give a HR & out update for the finals?
Will the Rangers ever leave +-1 of .500???
Why didnt he just lightly swing,
Then go for the gold ball?
it's filler
so they can get another commercial break in there. no big papi=promo’s are lame
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NIXON: NOW MORE THAN EVER
Yeah it is
Rick Reilly is probably behind this somehow
by booyahcaveman on Jul 14, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
utterly asinine
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
why do they have to ruin this?
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
that's Bud Selig for ya...
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
by Captain Fubar on Jul 14, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
skeletor is such a buzzkill
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Where is the cop that choked that dude...
he needs to take out the state farm guy
Like a good neighbor...
we mess up your home run derby
by booyahcaveman on Jul 14, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
This is utterly draining all momentum and life
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can you imagine
how much this sucks at the stadium
That old...
fucker should have to hit the ball.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 14, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions
Worst contest idea ever
I think to win a car you should have to hit the damn HR yourself.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
BOOOOOOOORRRRRIIIIIINNNNGGG snooze
Milly I have no choice but to nickname you "The Laborer".
Every time I see you on the mound you're laboring through the inning.
You sure as hell don't labor when you hear Dunkin Donuts is closing in
15 minutes, sat there with a chocolate eclair with 5 minutes to spare.
Bone up Hammy
Knock the cover off the ball
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
come on hamilton!
morneau isn’t a chump, but you can take him.
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NIXON: NOW MORE THAN EVER
Can we get a H-BOMB pic up
to start the finals?
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
is she so hot that she's making you sexist?
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
flight of the conchords lyrics
boom king
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Erin Andrews is the only...
one that could pull off that outfit, it’s just so unflattering.
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my thoughts
exactly. I keep looking for a companion in lederhosen.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
pitcher
could you pick some like Wayback to be your HR Derby pitcher?
Fail Justin...fail
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
i kinda want him to hit a bunch
but only if hammy hits a bunch plus 1 or 2
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NIXON: NOW MORE THAN EVER
2 hr 6 outs
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
2 homers, 6 outs for Morneau
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3 / 8
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
4 / 9
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
5 / 9
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
well
its all in hamilton’s hands now
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Hambone time
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
5 total
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
5 homers...
Come on Hammy!
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please hit for all 10 outs.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
5
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Roy Hobbs...
you have nothing on Hamilton!
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Let's go Hammy!!
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
He just needs to hit one out of the stadium...
and go for the ultimate win
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I still say
He jacks the first one out of the stadium then walks off saying “For the love of the game.”
TIN CUP STYLE.
and dont forget
he hit 4 in the 2nd round with just 4 outs not even trying
by booyahcaveman on Jul 14, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Homer Hamilton anyone?
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
not only is he hitting them
he’s killing them. 3 of the 8 furthest hit home runs ever
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0-1
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yup...jackass
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
by Captain Fubar on Jul 14, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
i think the amount of people that woulld get Hick's head
after that would be enormous
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yep
Big Daddy better lock him up QUICK
Milly I have no choice but to nickname you "The Laborer".
Every time I see you on the mound you're laboring through the inning.
You sure as hell don't labor when you hear Dunkin Donuts is closing in
15 minutes, sat there with a chocolate eclair with 5 minutes to spare.
freakin moron
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
Uh no...
Josh has been telling the story all season, not just this week only
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Did he just say
in three or four years he could be a Yankee? Them’s fightin’ words.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
scratch that, 1-1
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1 - 1
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
Maybe he meant the dream of the HR Derby in Yankee Stadium
first I heard about it was fromt he YES announcers during the TEX-NYY series
Hammy looks tired
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
2 - 4
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
come on hammy
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
this is getting scary now
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If he loses I'm gonna piss a brick
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
3 - 5
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
there you go
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Ham-il-ton...Ham-il-ton
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
COME ON HAMBINO!!!!
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
ESPN crew
Your so dumb you cant even capture the moment.
He already won. Does not matter if he gets that stupid ass trophy or some cash/car whatever.
Realize this moment and go with it.
DFA the old man!
Milly I have no choice but to nickname you "The Laborer".
Every time I see you on the mound you're laboring through the inning.
You sure as hell don't labor when you hear Dunkin Donuts is closing in
15 minutes, sat there with a chocolate eclair with 5 minutes to spare.
3 -6
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
3 - 7
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
nooooo let's do this hammy
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
get it milton
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Boardgame to the rescue
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
They're playing Rocky music....
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
morneau
is one lucky SOB
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3 / 8
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
The crowd is going crazy for Josh...
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
This is like the electoral college
of Home Run Hitting..
You can win the popular vote, and still lose
Pretty much
a dead-on accurate comparison
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 14, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
perfect music right now
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Hamilton won....doesn't matter what happens here
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
this is so weird to lose like this...
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
hahaha + 1
it sure didn’t help..
Milly I have no choice but to nickname you "The Laborer".
Every time I see you on the mound you're laboring through the inning.
You sure as hell don't labor when you hear Dunkin Donuts is closing in
15 minutes, sat there with a chocolate eclair with 5 minutes to spare.
um, what?
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
what was wrong with him?
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
HE'S FUCKING OLD AS SHIT
What part about that is confusing? Everybody else gets it.
by brettgardner on Jul 14, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
so
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
um no
just because Josh got tired you blame the BP pitcher?
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
no, you are a dumbass.
yes, a 71 yr old can throw a pitch with movement. This is absolutely moronic.
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
If Justin has any idea about this moment right now
He will just give it to Josh. Thats a no brainer.
well damn....
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
yup
morneau is one lucky SOB
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Just for that
I hope Josh goes on a tear and the Rangers sweep the Twins
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He still hit more HR's than anyone
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
Everyone knows
who the champ is.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
i think if he had come back with 9 outs to win
it would have been awesome.
but oh well, hes still the story of teh derby.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
+1
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
by Captain Fubar on Jul 14, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow.
Best Jesus shout-out I’ve ever heard an athlete do. Quick, quiet and the complete anti-”THANK YOU JESUS!!!”
Most people
would not have the guts to say what he has repeated time after time after time. He was obviously disappointed in not winning…
"The path you choose, you also choose its destination..."
I'll give him pass
but in general I dislike the athlete testamonial
I would rather hear it from him, knowing that is his real testimony
over some rapper at the music awards.
by Ranger Capt on Jul 14, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I honestly wouldn't trade a Josh win for that first round.
A win would be cool, but those 28 home runs are the greatest thing I’ve ever seen.
He set the bar high with his record 28 HR
That’ll probably take years to beat.
Josh’ll have another chance next year.
by TheTypingFiend on Jul 14, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn it I don't care
Josh is still ours.
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
I still think Hammy wins
just for sheer awesomeness
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
I blame that stupid call the shot contest for the loss
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+1
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
by Captain Fubar on Jul 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
'ah come on, write out another check for Hammy....
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
that was the most retarded analogy ever
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
what?...
...the “he bought the suit… bought the shoes… but Morneau gets to kiss the date to the prom”?...
yes
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
"The winner won't be remembered......."
hehe…..
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
Anyone hear the douchie comment
“Hamilton paid for dinner and drove her home, but Morneau got the goodnight kiss”
Pure espn diahrrea.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
that was the "retarded analogy" i referred to
yeah, it was bad
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
Yup, and along with the pablum from Rick Riley, I threw up in my mouth.....
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
by Captain Fubar on Jul 14, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Josh Hamilton =
EPIC FAIL!
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
+1
for your attempted humor.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 14, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Peter Gammons
keeps talking about turning a page from era to a new era
I wish we could the page to a new era of commentators
sticking around for the softball game?
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
Mayne Event
some of those are funny, but I have to wade through Berman to get to them
by simplesimon on Jul 14, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow...so it was 13 in a row
Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.
who's watching
this softball game
I hope someone famous takes one off the left nut
severe testicular trauma
Sportscenter is on ESPN2, I'm on that for now during highlights
Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.
-1
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
by dstar442005 on Jul 14, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude, who cares....
.... it’s like when Rocky fought Antonio Tarver and went the distance, but didn’t get the decision. Did that matter? Similarly, did it matter that Josh didn’t “win” tonight? Were you not entertained?
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 14, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Why not use the proper
Apollo Creed reference?
by brettgardner on Jul 14, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
‘cuz you just ruined the movie….ASS CLOWN!!!
The Eagle has landed....
by Lonerangers on Jul 14, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Because it was amazing to see
Rocky at age 60 in that great of shape and go the distance. The original was incredible and awe inspiring, but the last one was just ridiculous.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 14, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
she needs to show more cleavage
that should be a general rule if they insist on having all these female field reporters
by simplesimon on Jul 14, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
on ESPN today
I’ve seen Erin Andrews cover this softball game, the HR Derby, and a Titletown segment. ESPN knows where the ratings are.
Tit-letown would get even higher ratings
Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.
mayne
is not an athlete
plus the dbag is wearing a Seattle hat
He's from Washington
and played QB at UNLV; also signed as a free agent by Seahawks.
by robert_d_wilfong on Jul 14, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
well
he sucks at softball and he runs like a very unathletic girl
by simplesimon on Jul 14, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Welp...
... I enjoyed seeing Texas on espn. Maybe it’ll happen next year.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 14, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions
*at least see Texas players
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 14, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
i honestly care very very little that he didnt win
the all star mvp means more than winning the derby. it doesnt seem like that big a deal.
what gets attention is putting on a display. he put on the best round in the history of the event, with the 3 of the longest 7 HRs hit in the history of it. he impressed everyone. 518 feet man. 505, 503. 498, 495.
that is by far more interesting to me then if he had won it with average rounds.
of course, i would have immensely enjoyed him hitting 3 with 9 outs to win, but im not upset he lost. i was honestly very worried he might lose in the first round.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
+1
I would have been happy with just one huge bomb even if he didn’t get out of the first round. What he did was WAY beyond what I expected.
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
What are the chances
Hammy’s entire first round gets posted somewhere?
I didn’t catch any of it :(.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
Morneau
should’ve just given up the trophy. To act like you actually won that thing is ridiculous.
Hamilton owned. That’s it.
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
at least he was classy about it
“I was lucky that we got reset,” Morneau said. “This was his show. He deserved to win it. That was one of the best performances I’ve ever seen.”
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 14, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright.
I know I’m late to the party, but some thoughts:
-Josh Hamilton just put on a demonstration of why he has an argument to be called the best player in baseball.
-Justin Morneau has become a great footnote in the history books.
-Erin Andrews is an 11.
-Chris Berman and Joe Morgan need to die in a fire.
Oh, and…
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
+1 to all of that
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 14, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
ive watched his second homerun about 20 times now
perfect swing, sounded perfect, a third of the way up the wall past RF that would have been out of the stadium prior to the signs being put up.
then he says it sould count as 2, hehe.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
I think he said "thats only 2"
But right on about everything else
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
I just sat and watched...
the first round in amazement and disbelief. I must have said “holy shit” at least a dozen times. What a great show. It matters not who wins in a homerun derby. It’s all about the majestic shots and they all belonged to Hamilton, or “The Dream” as it said on the bat they kept showing.
That run of 13 homers in a row with 8 outs was simply great. I never thought the damn thing would end. It seemed like he could have done it all night long.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
what i would love to see
is a list of the longest HRs of this derby.
i want to see if ~8 of the top 10 were hammy as i suspect.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
did it myself
518, 504, 502, 497, 496, 493 491, 488, 483, and one that looked about 480 that no distance was ever given for.
all by hamilton. I got those by fastforwarding through hamilton’s rounds and seeing SI list each other competitors longest homerun (of which morneau’s 479 was the longest).
So Hamilton hit at least the 9 longest homeruns, possibly 10.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
It's 12:25 and I can't sleep...
I’m literally hearing the sound of ball on bat and seeing moon shots over and over. And I can’t calm down. It was truly one of those rare transcendent moments in sport that occur once or twice a decade.
So proud to be a Ranger fan tonight (this morning)...now if I could turn off the mental video…
II Cor. 4:17-18
Nice Pic
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
wtf why didn't that work
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0807/2008.home.run.derby/content.8.html>
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 15, 2008 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions
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