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?
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.
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.
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.
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
Giambi pulls out due to lingering sickness, Tejada takes his place. I wonder what Giambi caught in Japan? He should of kept his . . . .
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.
I never thought Berkman would hit right handed. He was trying to take advantage of the crawford boxes!!
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.
I wish Berman would stop with the "back back back back" garbage during every swing. He does this every year.
