Seems like the home run derby would be a lot more exciting to watch if they put the TRUE leading homerun hitters in each year instead of letting a captain pick them. Hard to believe the Big Donkey has never participated in one.
Seems like the home run derby would be a lot more exciting to watch if they put the TRUE leading homerun hitters in each year instead of letting a captain pick them. Hard to believe the Big Donkey has never participated in one.
it's a big bore fest...just make it go away...
757690 (07-11-2013),Always Red (07-12-2013),Chip R (07-11-2013),Kiko (07-11-2013),Kingspoint (07-12-2013),RedFanAlways1966 (07-11-2013),remdog (07-11-2013),Tom Servo (07-12-2013),tomnuetten (07-11-2013),westofyou (07-12-2013)
Yes it's like the dunk contest in the NBA. It was nice at first but got old really fast.
Reds Fan Since 1971
I used to love it when it was Big Mac, Griffey, Bonds, Sosa. But now it's not nearly as good. Even though Hamilton's performance in old Yankee stadium still is pretty awesome.
Cartoon baseball for kids is what it is.
The Home Run Derby was cool when it was a half hour TV show between 2 players in black and white with re-runs on ESPN. Since that time it has just been lame.
Bum
Big Klu (07-12-2013),hebroncougar (07-12-2013)
My suggestion is to place a couple attack dogs at home plate. When a player hits a ball in the field of play, unleash the dogs to maul whichever kid snags it.
2 Pit Bulls dragging a terrified kid across the outfield, with the screams and the blood and the other kids running for their lives, now that's prime time.
We can share the women, we can share the wine.
Raisor (07-13-2013)
The Derby should absolutely be fixed!
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Eric Stratton, Rush Chairman. Damn glad to meet ya.
Always Red (07-15-2013),Boss-Hog (07-12-2013),RedsfaninMT (07-15-2013)
I still love the home run derby. You guys are a bunch of Debbie Downers. I could do without the Michael Cuddyers being in it, but there are some guys who can hit the ball really, really far participating this year and that is awesome. Now just find a way to get Stanton in it.
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