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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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    251. King Berenger posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:49 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I hate it when announcers start talking about the NFL and other inferior sports during a baseball event.
    252. Drew (Primakov, Gungho Iguanas) posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:50 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    How come Gonzalez batted twice before Cano batted again?
    253. Tulo's Fishy Mullet (mrams) posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:51 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Ooh, the missle command graphics have returned.
    254. cardsfanboy  posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:52 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    looking at the scorecard, Boomer mentioned Yuma.
    I don't know if it counts but Chris Perez tweeted that he is sitting next to Reggie Jackson.
    Homerun in the pool.
    255. Gamingboy posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:52 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Another idea: After the victor wins, the stadium goes dark. Then, a Asian Riff is played. A spotlight appears in the outfield, and we find, simply... Ichiro. He declares that he wants to face the champion in a battle of home run batting skill.


    Also, I really, really hope Captain America doesn't suck.
    256. base ball chick posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:52 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    youse guys complaining about the mostly nekkid females in the pool? they are all young, skinny and in bikinis and this is a problem for youse WHY???

    and the padres threw adrian gonzalez away why? interesting that now that he's not playing for some west coast team that suddenly he's a great player?
    257. Gold Star - just Gold Star posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:52 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Ooh, the missle command graphics have returned.
    Underrated game.
    258. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:54 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Let me chime in late to say 161 was awesome.
    259. Matt Clement of Alexandria posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:55 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    and the padres threw adrian gonzalez away why?
    They got Anthony Rizzo and a couple other guys.
    260. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:55 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Also, I really, really hope Captain America doesn't suck


    It'll be up there with that other great Marvel movie, Howard the Duck.
    261. Eric J can SABER all he wants to posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:55 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Ooh, the missle command graphics have returned.

    Underrated game.

    In some circumstances, can be used to save the world.
    262. Matt Clement of Alexandria posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:57 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Robby Cano is a firework.
    263. Gamingboy posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:57 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    In some circumstances, can be used to save the world.


    But his mind is not for rent... to any god or government....
    264. Gamingboy posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:59 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    This might be one of those rare Home Run Derbys that will be better in the final round then it was in the first round.


    JETER REFERENCE!
    265. The John Wetland Memorial Death (CoB) posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:59 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    ROBBIE GO BOOM!
    266. Good cripple hitter posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:00 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Let me chime in late to say 161 was awesome.

    Thank you.

    Nice display by Cano, I thought this was over, but he's putting on an amazing display.
    267. Jay Seaver posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:02 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Time to start popping some up for drama, Cano.
    268. NJ in NY posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:02 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Red Sox SUUUUUCK!!!!! CANO>>>>>PEDROIA!!!! COUNT THE...HOMERZZZZZ!!!
    269. Matt Clement of Alexandria posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:02 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    He calls time?
    270. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:03 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Now, when Cano goes 3-for-25 after the break...
    271. Matt Clement of Alexandria posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:03 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    This HR derby has actually been kind of totally awesome.
    272. Gold Star - just Gold Star posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:04 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Cano is amped.
    273. The John Wetland Memorial Death (CoB) posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:04 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    ROBBIE THE RIPPER!

    GORGEOUS!
    274. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:05 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I don't ever get the hate for the derby. It's just for fun. And it very much can be fun.

    Congrats Cano!
    275. Dan posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:05 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    First round kinda sucked, but some great displays in the 2nd round and the finals. Congrats to Robbie Cano, he put on one hell of a show tonight!
    276. Gamingboy posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:05 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Our final scorecard:

    Homer into pool [X ]
    Homer into Jumbotron [ ]
    Boomer mentions... Tucson [ ] Yuma [ X] 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) [ X] (well, close enough)
    Mention of Derek Jeter [ X] (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 [X ]
    Somebody goes a round without a homer [ ]
    Conradian defensive play by one of the kids in the outfield [X ]
    Player gets toweled down / watered down by a teammate in the middle of his turn [ X]
    Reference to Frank McCourt's troubles in LA [ ]
    Reference to Albert Pujols' contract situation [ ]
    Bautista subcategory: Pre-Blue Jays [ ] Most Votes Ever [X ] Put-down of Jays/Toronto/Canada [ ] 'Joey Bats' [X ] Vague and unfounded steroid insinuations [ ]
    Desert air [ ]
    "Derby Messes Up Swing" [ ]
    Greater than category: Kids>5 [X ] Cameras>10 [X ] A-List celebrities>3 [ ] Consecutive HRs>5 [ X] BeautifulWomen>4 [X ]
    Mention of whether the roof is open/closed [X ]
    Matt Wieters appearance [ ]
    277. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:05 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Person who officially wins derby is not the big star of the night [ ]


    And the story of this Home Run Derby has got to be Robby Cano's dad.
    278. Matt Clement of Alexandria posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:06 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Cano just hit the ball harder and farther than anyone else. This was a fun night.
    279. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:07 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Man, I already found it impossible to dislike Robbie Cano, and this makes me actually like him.

    I like a Yankee!

    THE HORROR!
    280. The John Wetland Memorial Death (CoB) posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:07 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Man, that was worth it just to see Jose Cano smile.

    That turned out to be loads of fun.
    281. Gamingboy posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:07 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Cano's dad definitely gets on tomorrow night's checklist.
    282. Gold Star - just Gold Star posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:07 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Boomer mentions Winslow, Arizona in a Eagles reference [ ]
    No, he got that in.
    283. Drew (Primakov, Gungho Iguanas) posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:08 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Man, I hate respecting the opposition.
    284. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:10 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Cano's dad definitely gets on tomorrow night's checklist.


    When he signs his contract to relieve for the Orioles.
    285. AJM posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:12 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I hope Santa asked the ladies by the pool to check out his north pole.
    286. King Berenger posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:14 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    One of the funnest derbies in a while. Even Chris Berman couldn't have ruined thsi one. I love Cano and his swing. I hope that this means they'll interview Jose Cano at some point. You know he's something when he names his kid Robinson.
    287. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:18 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    That was a lot of fun. As I said upthread, it's for fun and it is fun. If you didn't enjoy this you either weren't muting Mr. BACKBACKBACK or you've forgotten what it was like to be the kid playing Home Run Derby in your backyard.
    288. AJM posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:20 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    RICKEY!
    289. Drew (Primakov, Gungho Iguanas) posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:21 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    If you didn't enjoy this you either weren't muting Mr. BACKBACKBACK


    Did anyone enjoy it and *not* have it on mute?
    290. Matt Clement of Alexandria posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:29 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I had the sound on.

    1) Homers are way better when you hear the sound of the bat.
    2) Big Papi said something charming every five minutes or so.
    3) Berman tried to ruin it, but I held strong.
    291. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:35 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I listened to it, because Kruk and Garciaparra aren't that bad and you should be able to block out annoying sounds. This has been proven on trans-pacific flights.

    I also listened because I like to hear the crack of the bat and the players talking.

    Berman sucks, but what can you do? It's still a lot of fun.
    292. The John Wetland Memorial Death (CoB) posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:38 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Did anyone enjoy it and *not* have it on mute?


    I did.

    It's not *actually* very hard. You listen to what you want to hear (e.g. the sound of the ball off the bat, the crowd cheering, the occasional interview) and you ignore the rest (Berman).
    293. Walks Clog Up the Bases posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:41 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Figures that the first derby in years that I don't watch is getting such glowing reviews from you cynical bastards.
    294. puck posted on July 12, 2011 at 03:47 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    We've all had years of practice tuning out Berman.
    295. base ball chick posted on July 12, 2011 at 04:11 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    i actually had the sound on. i block out berman. he's much easier to block out than, say, milo and his idiot clounzz

    i enjoyed this one - prince really made a mistake not asking justin upton and asking rickie weeks instead - rickie ain't the hitter justin is

    i wish they had always used these rules - the old system was silly. the derby i went to in 04 was great - berkman almost won - AND he was hitting righty
    296. SandyRiver posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:43 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Probably just happenstance, but the Ortiz team obliterated the Fielders 76-19 or something like that. Of course, having both finalists be from one's team helps a bit.

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