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    posted on May 02, 2013 at 04:00 PM by Los Angeles El Hombre of Anaheim to baseball  |  5 comment(s)

    Peavy smiles and says: “I try not to yell; I try not to swear. But at 7 o’clock every night, I turn into someone different. I’m out there trying to focus. I’m competing. I can’t control myself. But I have three little boys. I want them to be able to watch their daddy pitch without hearing all the yelling.

    Dunn smiles and says: “I make fun of Jake. I mock him. I can’t even make the sound he makes when he’s out there; it will hurt my throat. We do an over/under on when he’s going to first yell at ...

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    1. Paul D(uda) posted on July 09, 2012 at 03:52 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0


    My money's on Bautista.
    2. Mike Webber posted on July 09, 2012 at 03:53 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I'll be there, but way up high about even with first base.
    3. SoSH U at work posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:01 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I don't know how they'll do at the whole hitting homers thing, but if they ever assemble a relay race involving home run derby collectives, I'm putting my money on this year's NL team.
    4. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:08 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I think Trumbo does well.
    5. Gamingboy posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:10 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    CHECKLIST (as always, the checklist is closed once the event starts, and once the event starts it will only be put up once per page, unless there is a storm of cliches that fills out several checks at once):

    Ball goes in fountains [ ]
    Ball goes over fountains [ ]
    Person falls into fountains [ ]
    Giancarlo Stanton referenced [ ] (Called "Mike" [ ])
    Gratuitous required-by-ESPN reference to... Lebron [] Tebow []
    Dwight Howard traded by Orlando before end of event []
    Berman declares home run headed to... Kansas City, Kansas [ ] St. Joseph [ ] St. Louis [ ] Liberty [] Chillicothe [] Independence [ ] Columbia [] Springfield [ ] THE MOON [ ]
    Reference to Negro League Museum [ ]
    Reference to Kansas City barbecue [ ]
    A "Gold Ball" home run [ ]
    Selig shows up [ ]
    Flashback to Hamilton's Yankee Stadium performance [ ]
    Berman makes reference to a song that is older than Bryce Harper [ ]
    It rains [ ]
    Berman makes reference to an AFL-era Kansas City Chief [ ]
    George Brett shows up [ ] (reference to pine tar incident [ ])
    Reference to Cecil Fielder [ ] (mention how he and Prince remain estranged [ ])
    Controversy of R.A. Dickey not starting mentioned [ ]
    Mike Trout and Bryce Harper mentioned in same breath [ ]
    Reference to Ichiro, Wily Mo Pena, or other BP home run legend [ ]
    Mention how Cano's dad had a cup of coffee [ ]
    Any mention of the words "Steroids" or "Performance-Enhancers" [ ]
    Reggie Jackson mentioned [ ] (Mention is NOT in reference to how he is now persona non grata with Yanks [ ])
    Audible swear word [ ]
    Matt Wieters sighting [ ]
    Ball goes 500+ feet [ ]
    Ball hits a sign, car or other object where somebody wins something if a ball hits it [ ]
    Somebody on sidelines waves national flag during a hitter's turn [ ]
    Reference to how Carlos Beltran was a Royal [ ]
    Outfield fielder makes nice play [ ]

    More suggestions are welcome.
    6. dr. scott posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:10 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    #3 I for one would love to see Kemp in this race, running as hard as possible, for as long as possible.

    I'm pretty sure the Dodgers, however, would not be nearly as excited.
    7. Randy Jones  posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:12 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Berman makes reference to a song that is older than Bryce Harper [ ]


    This is guaranteed to happen, no need to have it on the list.
    8. Steve Treder posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:13 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I for one would love to see Kemp in this race, running as hard as possible, for as long as possible.

    And the course should include one hundred barefoot yards over a parking lot covered with broken glass, followed by an alligator-infested swamp. Go, Matt, go!
    9. Randy Jones  posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:15 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    So you basically want Kemp to participate in a live action version of Pitfall?
    10. Gamingboy posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:20 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    So you basically want Kemp to participate in a live action version of Pitfall?


    ABC suggests he just take part in the next season of Wipeout
    11. Lassus posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:21 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    So you basically want Kemp to participate in a live action version of Pitfall?

    And now I'm hearing the Atari 2600 theme song for this one.
    12. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:36 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Bo Jackson highlight reel []
    Someone brings barbecue into the announcer's booth []
    Bud Selig talks about how KC is on the right track []
    Bud Selig talks about labor peace []
    Mention of Billy Butler snub when fans boo Robinson Cano []
    Footage of Cecil Fielder in HR Derby []
    13. Moe Greene posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:44 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    For the checklist... something about Tony LaRussa snubbing Cueto, Phillips, or Greinke?
    14. Gamingboy posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:45 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Definitely will add in some of these....
    15. Gamingboy posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:47 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Here it is so far:

    CHECKLIST (as always, the checklist is closed once the event starts, and once the event starts it will only be put up once per page, unless there is a storm of cliches that fills out several checks at once):

    Ball goes in fountains [ ]
    Ball goes over fountains [ ]
    Person falls into fountains [ ]
    Giancarlo Stanton referenced [ ] (Called "Mike" [ ])
    Gratuitous required-by-ESPN reference to... Lebron [] Tebow []
    Dwight Howard traded by Orlando before end of event []
    Berman declares home run headed to... Kansas City, Kansas [ ] St. Joseph [ ] St. Louis [ ] Liberty [] Chillicothe [] Independence [ ] Columbia [] Springfield [ ] THE MOON [ ]
    Reference to Negro League Museum [ ]
    Reference to Kansas City barbecue [ ]
    A "Gold Ball" home run [ ]
    Selig shows up [ ]
    Flashback to Hamilton's Yankee Stadium performance [ ]
    Berman makes reference to a song that is older than Bryce Harper [ ]
    It rains [ ]
    Berman makes reference to an AFL-era Kansas City Chief [ ]
    George Brett shows up [ ] (reference to pine tar incident [ ])
    Reference to Cecil Fielder [ ] (mention how he and Prince remain estranged [ ])
    Controversy of R.A. Dickey not starting mentioned [ ]
    Mike Trout and Bryce Harper mentioned in same breath [ ]
    Reference to Ichiro, Wily Mo Pena, or other BP home run legend [ ]
    Mention how Cano's dad had a cup of coffee [ ]
    Any mention of the words "Steroids" or "Performance-Enhancers" [ ]
    Reggie Jackson mentioned [ ] (Mention is NOT in reference to how he is now persona non grata with Yanks [ ])
    Audible swear word [ ]
    Matt Wieters sighting [ ]
    Ball goes 500+ feet [ ]
    Ball hits a sign, car or other object where somebody wins something if a ball hits it [ ]
    Somebody on sidelines waves national flag during a hitter's turn [ ]
    Reference to how Carlos Beltran was a Royal [ ]
    Outfield fielder makes nice play [ ]
    Talk about La Russa snub accusations [ ]
    Bo Jackson reel [ ]
    Billy Butler reference [ ]
    Labor peace mentioned [ ]
    Royals on right track [ ]
    Barbecue in booth [ ]

    More suggestions are welcome.
    16. Repoz  posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:51 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I trust they are going to continue to use a live ball.
    17. Guapo posted on July 09, 2012 at 04:59 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    A Steve Balboni reference seems like a longshot, but it also seems right up Berman's alley. Plus he still holds the Royals' single-season HR record...
    18. PreservedFish posted on July 09, 2012 at 05:00 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Berman debuts new nickname
    19. Good cripple hitter posted on July 09, 2012 at 05:00 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Reference to Negro League Museum [ ]


    I'd throw in Reference to Buck O'Neil / Kansas City Monarchs / Negro League Gold Gloves / Other NL star [ ]

    and maybe

    Batter gets fanned / given drink by other player during home run binge [ ] or during bad slump [ ]

    Thanks for doing this, I wasn't too excited about 3+ hours of derby coverage but this'll help.
    20. Repoz  posted on July 09, 2012 at 05:18 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Berman will also ask..."I wonder what Machine Kansas City misses more...Pujols or Pendergast?"

    Okay, maybe not.
    21. mex4173 posted on July 09, 2012 at 05:37 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Bleh. Without Stanton, the Derby only interests me this year as a Blue Jays/Joey Bats fan.
    22. Gamingboy posted on July 09, 2012 at 05:46 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Ball goes in fountains [ ]
    Ball goes over fountains [ ]
    Person falls into fountains [ ]
    Giancarlo Stanton referenced [ ] (Called "Mike" [ ])
    Gratuitous required-by-ESPN reference to... Lebron [] Tebow []
    Dwight Howard traded by Orlando before end of event []
    Berman declares home run headed to... Kansas City, Kansas [ ] St. Joseph [ ] St. Louis [ ] Liberty [] Chillicothe [] Independence [ ] Columbia [] Springfield [ ] THE MOON [ ]
    Reference to Negro League Museum [ ]
    Reference to Kansas City barbecue [ ]
    A "Gold Ball" home run [ ]
    Selig shows up [ ]
    Flashback to Hamilton's Yankee Stadium performance [ ]
    Berman makes reference to a song that is older than Bryce Harper [ ]
    It rains [ ]
    Berman makes reference to an AFL-era Kansas City Chief [ ]
    George Brett shows up [ ] (reference to pine tar incident [ ])
    Reference to Cecil Fielder [ ] (mention how he and Prince remain estranged [ ])
    Controversy of R.A. Dickey not starting mentioned [ ]
    Mike Trout and Bryce Harper mentioned in same breath [ ]
    Reference to Ichiro, Wily Mo Pena, or other BP home run legend [ ]
    Mention how Cano's dad had a cup of coffee [ ]
    Any mention of the words "Steroids" or "Performance-Enhancers" [ ]
    Reggie Jackson mentioned [ ] (Mention is NOT in reference to how he is now persona non grata with Yanks [ ])
    Audible swear word [ ]
    Matt Wieters sighting [ ]
    Ball goes 500+ feet [ ]
    Ball hits a sign, car or other object where somebody wins something if a ball hits it [ ]
    Somebody on sidelines waves national flag during a hitter's turn [ ]
    Reference to how Carlos Beltran was a Royal [ ]
    Outfield fielder makes nice play [ ]
    Talk about La Russa snub accusations [ ]
    Bo Jackson reel [ ]
    Billy Butler reference [ ]
    Labor peace mentioned [ ]
    Royals on right track [ ]
    Barbecue in booth [ ]
    Buck O'Neil mentioned [ ]
    KC Monarchs mentioned [ ]
    Batter swings and misses [ ]
    Batter given drink by other player [ ]
    Person in booth openly worries that a batter is going to go 0-for-10 []
    23. Willie Mayspedes posted on July 09, 2012 at 06:01 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Child shown of derby contestant[] Child involved on field [] Player picks up child after hitting []
    10 random people shown who will win house when X player wins... Oh forget that one no need to draw more attention to state farm.
    24. The District Attorney posted on July 09, 2012 at 06:29 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Jose Canseco @JoseCanseco

    I would win the MLB homerun derby tonight if I was given chance
    25. The Yankee Clapper posted on July 09, 2012 at 06:44 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    R. A. Dickey almost made a strong case for the Nutty Buddy while demonstrating his knuckle ball to Harold Reynolds on the MLB Channel. Harold ended the demo rather quickly.
    26. Gamingboy posted on July 09, 2012 at 06:59 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Getting closer...

    Ball goes in fountains [ ]
    Ball goes over fountains [ ]
    Person falls into fountains [ ]
    Giancarlo Stanton referenced [ ] (Called "Mike" [ ])
    Gratuitous required-by-ESPN reference to... Lebron [] Tebow []
    Dwight Howard traded by Orlando before end of event []
    Berman declares home run headed to... Kansas City, Kansas [ ] St. Joseph [ ] St. Louis [ ] Liberty [] Chillicothe [] Independence [ ] Columbia [] Springfield [ ] THE MOON [ ]
    Reference to Negro League Museum [ ]
    Reference to Kansas City barbecue [ ]
    A "Gold Ball" home run [ ]
    Selig shows up [ ]
    Flashback to Hamilton's Yankee Stadium performance [ ]
    Berman makes reference to a song that is older than Bryce Harper [ ]
    It rains [ ]
    Berman makes reference to an AFL-era Kansas City Chief [ ]
    George Brett shows up [ ] (reference to pine tar incident [ ])
    Reference to Cecil Fielder [ ] (mention how he and Prince remain estranged [ ])
    Controversy of R.A. Dickey not starting mentioned [ ]
    Mike Trout and Bryce Harper mentioned in same breath [ ]
    Reference to Ichiro, Wily Mo Pena, or other BP home run legend [ ]
    Mention how Cano's dad had a cup of coffee [ ]
    Any mention of the words "Steroids" or "Performance-Enhancers" [ ]
    Reggie Jackson mentioned [ ] (Mention is NOT in reference to how he is now persona non grata with Yanks [ ])
    Audible swear word [ ]
    Matt Wieters sighting [ ]
    Ball goes 500+ feet [ ]
    Ball hits a sign, car or other object where somebody wins something if a ball hits it [ ]
    Somebody on sidelines waves national flag during a hitter's turn [ ]
    Reference to how Carlos Beltran was a Royal [ ]
    Outfield fielder makes nice play [ ]
    Talk about La Russa snub accusations [ ]
    Bo Jackson reel [ ]
    Billy Butler reference [ ]
    Labor peace mentioned [ ]
    Royals on right track [ ]
    Barbecue in booth [ ]
    Buck O'Neil mentioned [ ]
    KC Monarchs mentioned [ ]
    Batter swings and misses [ ]
    Batter given drink by other player [ ]
    Person in booth openly worries that a batter is going to go 0-for-10 []
    Kemp's Shoes []
    Player picks up their kid after hitting [ ]
    Jose Canseco is mentioned for any reason whatsoever [ ]
    Commercial for... Dark Knight Rises [ ] The Watch [ ] The Bourne Legacy [ ] The Campaign [ ]
    Appearance by NL Hitting Coach Mark McGwire [ ]
    Reference to how Mariano Rivera got injured in KC [ ]
    Balboni reference [ ]
    27. dr. scott posted on July 09, 2012 at 07:10 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    As its the 2010's we may have to update Kemps game to Temple Run. then he can get eaten by demons... and of course that's a fair fate for any Dodger.

    Not sure I can get Pitfall on an Iphone anyway, but that was an awsome game.
    28. Gamingboy posted on July 09, 2012 at 07:12 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0


    Not sure I can get Pitfall on an Iphone anyway, but that was an awsome game.


    Speak of the devil...
    29. Harveys Wallbangers  posted on July 09, 2012 at 07:19 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    serious question

    did braun decline to participate? cause how do you not have the league leader?

    not griping. just puzzled
    30. dr. scott posted on July 09, 2012 at 07:20 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Great, now Ill never get any work done.
    31. Gamingboy posted on July 09, 2012 at 07:25 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    did braun decline to participate? cause how do you not have the league leader?

    I think he had said something like he didn't want to, so Kemp didn't even ask.
    32. Good cripple hitter posted on July 09, 2012 at 07:32 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Braun was asked about that, and said:

    "Anybody that's been through it before, it's an amazing experience. You never know if you'll have an opportunity to be in a Home Run Derby and I was fortunate to be in it once. It was definitely exhausting the year I did do it. So I wouldn't say I necessarily didn't want to do it but as I said before, I truly enjoy watching it. These guys are phenomenal baseball players, unbelievable athletes. I'm just excited to have the opportunity to watch them tonight."

    The same piece claims that Kemp didn't pick Braun because he heard he wasn't interested.
    33. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder posted on July 09, 2012 at 07:39 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Berman makes reference to a song that is older than Bryce Harper Lee [ ]


    FIFY
    34. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) posted on July 09, 2012 at 07:46 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0


    did braun decline to participate? cause how do you not have the league leader?


    I think he has herpes.
    35. Gamingboy posted on July 09, 2012 at 07:46 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Almost there, only going to add more if somebody comes in with something really awesome:

    Ball goes in fountains [ ]
    Ball goes over fountains [ ]
    Person falls into fountains [ ]
    Giancarlo Stanton referenced [ ] (Called "Mike" [ ])
    Gratuitous required-by-ESPN reference to... Lebron [] Tebow []
    Dwight Howard traded by Orlando before end of event []
    Berman declares home run headed to... Kansas City, Kansas [ ] St. Joseph [ ] St. Louis [ ] Liberty [] Chillicothe [] Independence [ ] Columbia [] Springfield [ ] THE MOON [ ]
    Reference to Negro League Museum [ ]
    Reference to Kansas City barbecue [ ]
    A "Gold Ball" home run [ ]
    Selig shows up [ ]
    Flashback to Hamilton's Yankee Stadium performance [ ]
    Berman makes reference to a song that is older than Bryce Harper [ ] (Older than Chipper Jones [ ]) (Older than Harper Lee [ ])
    It rains [ ]
    Berman makes reference to an AFL-era Kansas City Chief [ ]
    George Brett shows up [ ] (reference to pine tar incident [ ])
    Reference to Cecil Fielder [ ] (mention how he and Prince remain estranged [ ])
    Controversy of R.A. Dickey not starting mentioned [ ]
    Mike Trout and Bryce Harper mentioned in same breath [ ]
    Reference to Ichiro, Wily Mo Pena, or other BP home run legend [ ]
    Mention how Cano's dad had a cup of coffee [ ]
    Any mention of the words "Steroids" or "Performance-Enhancers" [ ]
    Reggie Jackson mentioned [ ] (Mention is NOT in reference to how he is now persona non grata with Yanks [ ])
    Audible swear word [ ]
    Matt Wieters sighting [ ]
    Ball goes 500+ feet [ ]
    Ball hits a sign, car or other object where somebody wins something if a ball hits it [ ]
    Somebody on sidelines waves national flag during a hitter's turn [ ]
    Reference to how Carlos Beltran was a Royal [ ]
    Outfield fielder makes nice play [ ]
    Talk about La Russa snub accusations [ ]
    Bo Jackson reel [ ]
    Billy Butler reference [ ] (Cano booed because of it [ ])
    Labor peace mentioned [ ]
    Royals on right track [ ]
    Barbecue in booth [ ]
    Buck O'Neil mentioned [ ]
    KC Monarchs mentioned [ ]
    Batter swings and misses [ ]
    Batter given drink by other player [ ]
    Person in booth openly worries that a batter is going to go 0-for-10 []
    Kemp's Shoes []
    Player picks up their kid after hitting [ ]
    Jose Canseco is mentioned for any reason whatsoever [ ]
    Commercial for... Dark Knight Rises [ ] The Watch [ ] The Bourne Legacy [ ] The Campaign [ ]
    Appearance by NL Hitting Coach Mark McGwire [ ]
    Reference to how Mariano Rivera got injured in KC [ ]
    Balboni reference [ ]
    Ball comes perilously close to ESPN set [ ]
    Reference to the MLB Fan Cave [ ]
    Ball somehow hits the crowned scoreboard [ ]
    Ball somehow ACTUALLY LEAVES THE STADIUM [ ] (how long would THAT have to be)
    Mention of the weather and how hot it has been [ ]
    Reference to the fact Nomar is married to Mia Hamm []
    36. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) posted on July 09, 2012 at 07:58 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    This isn't part of the MLB.tv package? HORSE ####!
    37. Gamingboy posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:02 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Okay, here we go. Let me know if I miss anything.
    38. Good cripple hitter posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:02 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    You can check off flashback to Hamilton's Yankee Stadium performance.

    I was worried that they were about to do the 'great home runs' montage without showing Joe Carter.
    39. Gamingboy posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:04 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I start counting once Berman opens his mouth, so technically, Hamilton flashback hasn't been featured yet.
    40. Tike Redman's Shattered Dreams (shayborg) posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:04 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    This isn't part of the MLB.tv package? HORSE ####!

    It's on WatchESPN/ESPN3 if you have access to that.
    41. Lassus posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:05 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    This band is a little boring.
    42. Gamingboy posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:05 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    One of the guys looks a little bit like Caveman-era Johnny Damon.
    43. Tom Nawrocki posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:06 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I will feel terribly cheated if they don't have Rick Reuschel drop by the booth.
    44. Gamingboy posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:08 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Beltran was a royal [X]
    Cano booed [X]
    45. Lassus posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:09 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I'm watching with the sound off because Berman is truly unlistenable.
    46. mex4173 posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:10 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    No mention of Bautista's 13 games (OPS+ 23) for the Royals.
    47. The elusive Robert Denby posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:11 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I wish Cano would have asked Billy Butler to participate.
    48. Lassus posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:11 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Ditto Buster Olney.
    49. TVerik posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:12 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I don't know if Butler would know what Robby just said to him.
    50. Good cripple hitter posted on July 09, 2012 at 08:17 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I'm watching with the sound off because Berman is truly unlistenable.


    The KC crowd totally no-selling his "Left field, make some noise!" schtick was glorious.

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