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Home Run Derby Tonight - 8 PM EST.

JustinsShoeboxJustinsShoebox Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭
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Looks like the Home Run Derby rosters are:

American League
Robinson Cano
Jose Bautista
Mark Trumbo
Prince Fielder

National League
Matt Kemp
Carlos Gonzalez
Andrew McCutchen
Carlos Beltran

Who's your favorite for this one? I think the American League has it this year, and probably by a good margin. It's a little funny to see last year's NL Captain (Fielder) change sides this year. I'm hoping to see a nice outing by Trumbo but I'm expecting Cano to take it.

Justin
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    SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 11,732 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The home run derby has been a part of the MLB All Star game activities for a long time now.

    It draws fan interest, but honestly it reminds me of the NBA Slam dunk contest that is conducted during the NBA All Star game weekend activities. The NBA slam dunk contest is an over hyped snoozefest that is boring beyond belief [I think the over hyping of the event makes it boring because it can not deliver what the hype promises].
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    jdip9jdip9 Posts: 1,895 ✭✭✭
    I agree Sanction....add in the Chris Berman factor, and the HR Derby is borderline unwatchable.
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    CubbyCubby Posts: 2,096 ✭
    Who won it?


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    CubbyCubby Posts: 2,096 ✭
    Never mind.. just found out its not over yet....after some 3 + hours


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    CubbyCubby Posts: 2,096 ✭
    Fielder vs Bautista in the final


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    DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭
    Looks like PRINCE again ... Bautista is half-way done with his final AB. He needs 12 to tie ... has has 4 with 5 outs right now.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

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    DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭
    2009 AND 2012 champion: PRINCE FIELDER.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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    JustinsShoeboxJustinsShoebox Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭
    Although Fielder won, I'm happy that Trumbo made it as far as he did!

    Justin
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    CubbyCubby Posts: 2,096 ✭
    The "Captains" Kemp and Cano combined for a total of 1 home run.


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