HR Derby

[leroy420]

I find it interesting that no Astro was even invited to participate in the Derby. I understand they are trying to get all of the 500 hr guys in, but isn't it normally reserved for all stars (Rafael Palmeiro?)?

Lance Berkman has already said that he would have participated if asked. Last I checked, the game is in Houston. Shouldn't at least one Houston player be involved?

[ILoveClutchCity]

I agree, they need an Astro in the derby. Maybe they should ask Beltran since they arent going to let him play in the All Star game.

[codell]

So .......will anyone go after the window in Drayton's office?

[PhiSlammaJamma]

Bonds is out.

[JPM0016]

In 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02 a member of the home team was in the derby. last year was the first time in a while no one was represented from the Cubs or Whitesox.

[JPM0016]

Originally posted by JPM0016
In 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02 a member of the home team was in the derby. last year was the first time in a while no one was represented from the Cubs or Whitesox.

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/history/hr_derby.jsp

[Lil Francis]

I still don't understand why Sosa is starting over Berkman and J.D. Drew. I know the fans voted him in but thats a joke.

[codell]

According to this, the roof will be open for the HR derby, but only after the 1st round:

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/2675208

[Glish21]

Berkman is taking griffey's spot

[bobrek]

Originally posted by Lil Francis
I still don't understand why Sosa is starting over Berkman and J.D. Drew. I know the fans voted him in but thats a joke.

Renteria, Giambi, Jeter. It happens every year.

[moligity]

Giambi pulls out due to lingering sickness, Tejada takes his place.

I wonder what Giambi caught in Japan? He should of kept his . . . .

[arkoe]

Originally posted by Lil Francis
I still don't understand why Sosa is starting over Berkman and J.D. Drew. I know the fans voted him in but thats a joke.

All-Star Games are a joke. It's about who "the fans want to see."

Personally, I want to see the best freaking players for the year, not Sammy the [insert negatively connotated word of choice] Clown.

[rrj_gamz]

I'm pulling for Berkman, but I think it'll be Bonds...

[BobFinn*]

Jim Thome is my pick:)

[MR. MEOWGI]

Go Lance!

[codell]

I never thought Berkman would hit right handed.

He was trying to take advantage of the crawford boxes!!

[BobFinn*]

Bonds certainly hit some MONSTER shots!!! wow:eek:

[randerson153]

Just wait until Sosa takes advantage of the Crawford boxes, and all of downtown Houston. After what Sosa did in Milwaukee last year, he's probably gonna shatter those window panels.

[codell]

I wish Berman would stop with the "back back back back" garbage during every swing.

He does this every year.

[BobFinn*]

Originally posted by codell
I wish Berman would stop with the "back back back back" garbage during every swing.

He does this every year.

Heck codell, stop dwelling on the negative and enjoy this. It's not an Astros game after all;)

[codell]

Originally posted by BobFinn*
Heck codell, stop dwelling on the negative and enjoy this. It's not an Astros game after all;)

Someone get Bob Knepper out there to throw to these hitters. :)

[Behad]

Bastards....I'm at work. Why can't they show this on network TV?

HR Derby doesn't have the same excitement level when watching it on CBS Sportsline.com

[BobFinn*]

Originally posted by Behad


HR Derby doesn't have the same excitement level when watching it on CBS Sportsline.com

ROFLMAO!!!

[codell]

Originally posted by Behad
Bastards....I'm at work. Why can't they show this on network TV?

HR Derby doesn't have the same excitement level when watching it on CBS Sportsline.com

Oh man. You are going to miss the best part............

Jim Clancy is going to throw to Sosa.

[BobFinn*]

Originally posted by codell
Oh man. You are going to miss the best part............

Jim Clancy is going to throw to Sosa.

I thought it was Mark Lemongello?:confused:

[moligity]

Originally posted by codell
Someone get Bob Knepper out there to throw to these hitters. :)

That's good. But since it's Enron -- I mean Minute Maid -- How about Jose Lima -- he seems to throw the best batting practice HR ball in the history of that park. (although the 'Stros couldn't get much off him Sunday -- damn those 'Stros are pissing me off with their bats)

Even George H. Bush mentioned bagwell's lack of production and the teams overall lack off hitting.

[codell]

Berkman is freakin teeing off!!!!!

[wiws316]

berkman hit a 493er :eek: this is a hitting display!!!!

[wiws316]

lance got 10

[BobFinn*]

Tejada with a new HR Derby record 15 HR's faces Berkman for the Championship!!!

[Surfguy]

Haha...this is when Berkman chokes as all Astros do when it counts!

:mad: :D

[BobFinn*]

4 for Berkman

[SmeggySmeg]

Originally posted by Behad

HR Derby doesn't have the same excitement level when watching it on CBS Sportsline.com

ROFLMAO

you enjoy the pics i sent?

[BobFinn*]

Tejada hits 5 to beat Berkman

[codell]

I think Lance ran out of gas.

[twhy77]

I don't like many Astros but ever so often one comes along who I like, and Lance now fills that role.

[Behad]

Originally posted by SmeggySmeg
ROFLMAO

you enjoy the pics i sent?

Yes I did. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you. We've got a problem here. Marsha's dad is in bad shape, and in the hospital on a ventilator. My mind's been elsewhere. As soon as I get off work in the morning, I'm driving up to Temple Texas to help her out.

[Kam]

THey are showing it on ESPN2 again.

thank goodness. I was at work.
i went to radioshack to buy a portable tv to catch the game tommorow.

[Groogrux]

Originally posted by Behad
Yes I did. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you. We've got a problem here. Marsha's dad is in bad shape, and in the hospital on a ventilator. My mind's been elsewhere. As soon as I get off work in the morning, I'm driving up to Temple Texas to help her out.

I'll keep y'all in my thoughts. :(

[Behad]

Originally posted by Rocketman95
I'll keep y'all in my thoughts. :(

Yeah, I should have let ya know I wouldn't be able to make it Saturday. My wife drove up there Saturday and I couldn't get away from the kids.

[Mr. Clutch]

Originally posted by twhy77
I don't like many Astros but ever so often one comes along who I like, and Lance now fills that role.

For me it's Oswalt, Clemens, Pettite, and Beltran! Have you been watching? ;)

[Groogrux]

Originally posted by Behad
Yeah, I should have let ya know I wouldn't be able to make it Saturday. My wife drove up there Saturday and I couldn't get away from the kids.

Hey no problem, man.

[rockets-#1]

I wasn't able to see it, but I gotta say great job, Lance. It must have been great how he put on a show for the hometown fans and made it to the final. Lance is the man!

[SmeggySmeg]

Originally posted by Behad
Yes I did. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you. We've got a problem here. Marsha's dad is in bad shape, and in the hospital on a ventilator. My mind's been elsewhere. As soon as I get off work in the morning, I'm driving up to Temple Texas to help her out.

please send our best wishes and positive thought from the Mrs and me

[Buck Turgidson]

Thoughts & prayers, behad.

[JBIIRockets]

Thinking about you and Marsha, Behad.

[rrj_gamz]

so bonds didn't win, but damn, MT just ripped it up...as I said, i was pulling for Lance...They did a great job of show casing Houston...It was freakin' awesome to watch all those great players in MM Park...I can't wait for tonight...I think I'm just going to order Pizza and sit back and enjoy...

NL wins 10 - 8

[Austin70]

Seeing Sammy whiff on the first pitch was great.