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    posted on April 04, 2013 at 12:07 AM by Gamingboy to baseball, game recaps, omnichatter  |  271 comment(s)

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    1. will posted on July 11, 2011 at 01:47 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    (In case I forget to add my contribution at 9:00 PM)

    This is REALLY boring....
    2. I Am Not a Number posted on July 11, 2011 at 02:15 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Not only is this NL vs. AL, it's USA vs. latin America.
    3. Gamingboy posted on July 11, 2011 at 04:38 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Checklist:

    Homer into pool [ ]
    Homer into Jumbotron [ ]
    Boomer mentions... Tucson [ ] Yuma [ ] Mesa [ ] Glendale [ ] Peoria [ ] Surprise [ ] Tempe [ ]
    Josh Hamilton in Yankee Stadium flashback [ ]
    Person who officially wins derby is not the big star of the night [ ]
    Reggie Jackson shows up [ ]
    John McCain sighting [ ]
    Reference to women's soccer [ ] (If by Nomar: [ ]) (If comments involve Mia Hamm in any way [ ])
    Mention of USA vs. Latin America (plus one guy who was born in the USA but grew up in Mexico) [ ]
    Mention of Derek Jeter [ ] (late breaking news that Jeter will show up to tip hat at ASG [ ])
    Wily Mo Pena reference [ ]
    Reference to the immigration law [ ](impromptu protest of immigration law that gets on TV [ ])
    NFL Lockout mention [ ]
    NBA Lockout mention [ ]
    Any mention of the NHL in any way, shape, or form [ ]
    Prince Fielder "gets all of that one" [ ]
    Brian Wilson shown, camera lingers on beard [ ]
    Somebody goes a round without a homer [ ]
    Make any suggestions.
    4. Drew (Primakov, Gungho Iguanas) posted on July 11, 2011 at 04:44 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    The checklist may actually make watching it tolerable.

    EDIT: Wily Mo Pena reference? Doesn't that have lottery odds?
    5. Pasta-diving Jeter (jmac66) posted on July 11, 2011 at 04:46 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Boomer mentions... Tucson [ ] Yuma [ ] Mesa [ ] Glendale [ ] Peoria [ ] Surprise [ ] Tempe [ ]

    MY GOD--you forgot the most important city in Arizona (to Boomer)

    (think Eagles)
    6. Drew (Primakov, Gungho Iguanas) posted on July 11, 2011 at 04:47 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    [] Boomer makes you clear your own throat.
    [] Somebody lightly complains that the derby might mess up his swing.
    [] Some kid in the outfield steamrolls another kid.
    7. Good cripple hitter posted on July 11, 2011 at 04:50 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Conradian defensive play by one of the kids in the outfield [ ]
    Photo/Video shown of Jose Bautista playing for the Orioles/Rays/Royals/Pirates [ ]
    Player gets toweled down / watered down by a teammate in the middle of his turn [ ]
    Reference to Frank McCourt's troubles in LA [ ]
    Reference to Albert Pujols' contract situation [ ]
    8. Guapo posted on July 11, 2011 at 05:01 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Reference to steroids [ ]
    9. Gamingboy posted on July 11, 2011 at 05:01 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    MY GOD--you forgot the most important city in Arizona (to Boomer)


    I'll make sure to include Winslow in the final checklist.
    10. SoSH U at work posted on July 11, 2011 at 05:08 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    The checklist may actually make watching it tolerable.


    The checklist is the only thing I look forward to about the HR Derby. Thanks GB.
    11. The elusive Robert Denby posted on July 11, 2011 at 05:49 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Gosh, I sure do hope Chris Berman does that "backbackbackback" thing ALL night long.
    12. YearOfGlad posted on July 11, 2011 at 06:19 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    The question is: will David Ortiz or his team charge the mound they think a Home Run Derby pitch is too far inside?
    13. Shock posted on July 11, 2011 at 06:36 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Ichiro BP Reference [ ]
    14. Gamingboy posted on July 11, 2011 at 06:44 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Wow, keep the suggestions coming, folks.
    15. The elusive Robert Denby posted on July 11, 2011 at 07:13 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Different variations on "splashdown" homers [ ]
    16. Slivers of Maranville (SdeB) posted on July 11, 2011 at 07:22 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Reference to balls carrying farther in the desert air [].
    17. Random Transaction Generator posted on July 11, 2011 at 07:25 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Reference to how big a star Jose Bautista would be if he didn't "play in Canada" [ ]
    - Follow-up reminder that he had the most votes in All-Star history [ ]

    Count of players on the field holding still/video cameras is greater than 10 [ ]

    Count of players on the field with their kids is greater than 5 [ ]

    Roger Clemens (and/or his trial) is mentioned [ ]
    18. mathesond posted on July 11, 2011 at 08:10 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    - Follow-up reminder that he had the most votes in All-Star history [ ]


    - Follow-up reminder that he received more votes than the Conservatives did in the most recent Canadian election []
    19. Meatwads stronger now, ready for the house posted on July 11, 2011 at 08:17 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Joe buck goes on a how baseball used to be better rant [ ]
    20. Gamingboy posted on July 11, 2011 at 08:38 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Homer into pool [ ]
    Homer into Jumbotron [ ]
    Boomer mentions... Tucson [ ] Yuma [ ] Mesa [ ] Glendale [ ] Peoria [ ] Surprise [ ] Tempe [ ]
    Boomer mentions Winslow, Arizona in a Eagles reference [ ]
    Josh Hamilton in Yankee Stadium flashback [ ]
    Person who officially wins derby is not the big star of the night [ ]
    Reggie Jackson shows up [ ]
    John McCain sighting [ ]
    Reference to women's soccer [ ] (If by Nomar: [ ]) (If comments involve Mia Hamm in any way [ ])
    Mention of USA vs. Latin America (plus one guy who was born in the USA but grew up in Mexico) [ ]
    Mention of Derek Jeter [ ] (late breaking news that Jeter will show up to tip hat at ASG [ ])
    Wily Mo Pena reference [ ]
    Reference to the immigration law [ ](impromptu protest of immigration law that gets on TV [ ])
    NFL Lockout mention [ ]
    NBA Lockout mention [ ]
    Any mention of the NHL in any way, shape, or form [ ]
    Prince Fielder "gets all of that one" [ ]
    Brian Wilson shown, camera lingers on beard [ ]
    Moneyball trailer makes TV debut [ ]
    Somebody goes a round without a homer [ ]
    Conradian defensive play by one of the kids in the outfield [ ]
    Player gets toweled down / watered down by a teammate in the middle of his turn [ ]
    Reference to Frank McCourt's troubles in LA [ ]
    Reference to Albert Pujols' contract situation [ ]
    Bautista subcategory: Pre-Blue Jays [ ] Most Votes Ever [ ] Put-down of Jays/Toronto/Canada [ ] 'Joey Bats' [ ] Vague and unfounded steroid insinuations [ ]
    Desert air [ ]
    "Derby Messes Up Swing" [ ]
    Greater than category: Kids>5 [ ] Cameras>10 [ ] A-List celebrities>3 [ ] Consecutive HRs>5 [ ]

    I figure I'll put a cap on these at some point... let me know.
    21. AJM posted on July 11, 2011 at 08:57 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    22. Gamingboy posted on July 11, 2011 at 09:46 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Homer into pool [ ]
    Homer into Jumbotron [ ]
    Boomer mentions... Tucson [ ] Yuma [ ] Mesa [ ] Glendale [ ] Peoria [ ] Surprise [ ] Tempe [ ]
    Boomer mentions Winslow, Arizona in a Eagles reference [ ]
    Josh Hamilton in Yankee Stadium flashback [ ]
    Person who officially wins derby is not the big star of the night [ ]
    Reggie Jackson shows up [ ]
    John McCain sighting [ ]
    Reference to women's soccer [ ] (If by Nomar: [ ]) (If comments involve Mia Hamm in any way [ ])
    Mention of USA vs. Latin America (plus one guy who was born in the USA but grew up in Mexico) [ ]
    Mention of Derek Jeter [ ] (late breaking news that Jeter will show up to tip hat at ASG [ ])
    Wily Mo Pena reference [ ]
    Reference to the immigration law [ ](impromptu protest of immigration law that gets on TV [ ])
    NFL Lockout mention [ ]
    NBA Lockout mention [ ]
    Any mention of the NHL in any way, shape, or form [ ]
    Prince Fielder "gets all of that one" [ ]
    Brian Wilson shown, camera lingers on beard [ ]
    Moneyball trailer makes TV debut [ ]
    Somebody goes a round without a homer [ ]
    Conradian defensive play by one of the kids in the outfield [ ]
    Player gets toweled down / watered down by a teammate in the middle of his turn [ ]
    Reference to Frank McCourt's troubles in LA [ ]
    Reference to Albert Pujols' contract situation [ ]
    Bautista subcategory: Pre-Blue Jays [ ] Most Votes Ever [ ] Put-down of Jays/Toronto/Canada [ ] 'Joey Bats' [ ] Vague and unfounded steroid insinuations [ ]
    Desert air [ ]
    "Derby Messes Up Swing" [ ]
    Greater than category: Kids>5 [ ] Cameras>10 [ ] A-List celebrities>3 [ ] Consecutive HRs>5 [ ] BeautifulWomen>4 [ ]
    Mention of whether the roof is open/closed [ ]
    Matt Wieters appearance [ ]
    23. NJ in NY posted on July 11, 2011 at 11:33 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    1. I thought it was funny that 90% of the players interviewed/referenced on the best homer trot segment on Sportscenter just now were black or hispanic.

    2. Papelbon made me hate him a little less when he said "I don't care what a guy does after he homers...he won the battle so he has every right" or something along those lines.
    24. cardsfanboy  posted on July 11, 2011 at 11:45 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    [] Somebody lightly complains that the derby might mess up his swing.


    I don't think any player would complain, I imagine that a coach or tv head might make mention of it (expect to see David Wright mentioned as the poster boy for that particular tendency)
    25. Drew (Primakov, Gungho Iguanas) posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:01 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    My ears are bleeding.
    26. Matt Clement of Alexandria posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:03 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I don't think I can imagine a worse vocal style that this idiot.

    Add two parts affected "country" twang, three parts Nickelback hunger-dunger-dang, and bring it all together with a flat, slurring delivery.

    Go away and die Jason.
    27. Matt Clement of Alexandria posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:04 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Yes! Love the kid in the Reds jersey covering his ears. Thank you, ESPN director.
    28. Drew (Primakov, Gungho Iguanas) posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:07 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Cano got more boos than Ortiz. Hmmm.
    29. The John Wetland Memorial Death (CoB) posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:08 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    [26] So true and yet, I think I'd rather have them sing the Home Run Derby than listen to Berman announce it ...
    30. FancyPantsHandle glistening with foreign substance posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:09 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    2. Papelbon made me hate him a little less when he said "I don't care what a guy does after he homers...he won the battle so he has every right" or something along those lines.

    You're not oaying attention! All Sox players and fans are whiny, entitles, pompous blowheads.

    Slso, they are gay.
    31. The elusive Robert Denby posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:09 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I'm already tired of Berman.
    32. The John Wetland Memorial Death (CoB) posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:10 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Wow, that was a sad introduction for Rickie Weeks ...
    33. AJM posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:11 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Can't we just see guys hit home runs already?
    34. Replacement-Level Primate posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:12 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I like Jason Aldean. His concerts are a good time.
    35. JH (in DC) posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:14 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I can't believe ESPN still schedules this for 2 hours. It hasn't been that short in decades, especially if it takes 15 minutes to start swinging.
    36. you got a STEAGLES? you're gonna need a STEAGLES. posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:14 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    10 outs in the 2nd and 3rd rounds seems like overkill.


    also, why is sam fuld on my TV?
    37. Drew (Primakov, Gungho Iguanas) posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:15 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I was about to write "Does he realize how terrible he sounds?", and then I realized that that could (and should) be applied equally to Aldean *and* Berman.
    38. Slivers of Maranville (SdeB) posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:15 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    So, what is the general opinion on the Derby format? Is this the best way to determine the best HR hitter?
    39. The elusive Robert Denby posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:17 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Wow. This has been a painful start.
    40. NJ in NY posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:18 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    So, what is the general opinion on the Derby format? Is this the best way to determine the best HR hitter?

    (Average distance*Total HRs)/Swings
    41. Drew (Primakov, Gungho Iguanas) posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:19 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Wow. This has been a painful start.


    Yeah. Even ESPN realizes this is lame. They're not even trying to make it good. I suppose part of that is trotting Boomer out there.
    42. The elusive Robert Denby posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:20 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Sam Fuld looks like he just walked off the set of a Disney Channel show.
    43. Drew (Primakov, Gungho Iguanas) posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:20 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    The only problem with the checklist is that in order to play it requires that the mute button not be on.
    44. Matt Clement of Alexandria posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:21 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I wanna see Adrian bust out his Ichiro swing.
    45. Drew (Primakov, Gungho Iguanas) posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:22 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    The live listing of the distance is nice though.
    46. Slivers of Maranville (SdeB) posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:23 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    This pitcher is really working the corners.
    47. AJM posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:24 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Why are they zooming in on the hitter? What's wrong with a normal CF angle?
    48. Drew (Primakov, Gungho Iguanas) posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:24 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    There's one off the list.
    49. Slivers of Maranville (SdeB) posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:24 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Mark off the check box!
    50. Jay Seaver posted on July 12, 2011 at 12:24 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I do love Adrian's swing.

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