Todd Frazier participating in HR Derby

[nate1213]

Just announced.

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http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2014-07-08/home-run-derby-2014-roster-players-participants-all-star-game-puig-jones-stanton

[villain612]

Okay, I guess I have to watch it now.

[NebraskaRed]

He deserves it. And he'll have a blast...a funkblast.

[Wonderful Monds]

Who was the last Red in it?

[redsfan30]

Who was the last Red in it?
Junior in 2000.

This will be fun!

[tomnuetten]

this means a lot to him => good for him.. I still think that the homerun derby is the most boring event in baseball (not for the guys at the ballpark but on tv)

[Spider Tre]

Who was the last Red in it?

just read another article about it and it said Griffey in 2000 was the last Red

[villain612]

just read another article about it and it said Griffey in 2000 was the last Red

Kind of surprising that Dunn was never in one.

[SirFelixCat]

Dude is jazz'd to make the ASG and genuinely wanted to be in the HR Derby. Good for him and I hope he has the time of his life. :thumbup:

[Wonderful Monds]

Kind of surprising that Dunn was never in one.

I remember he always said he wouldn't go unless he was in the game, which he only was once. I believe.

[NebraskaRed]

Not only does Frazier remind me of Eric Davis in certain ways, now he gets to go to HR derby like Davis did. Let's hope the results are the same.

[BluegrassRedleg]

He'll be the first player since Vlad who can't "mess up his swing" by participating in a HR Derby. :D

[Larkin Fan]

Sweet. The Toddfather will hit some impressive ones.

[VR]

Mez has one in his future as well.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Kind of surprising that Dunn was never in one.

NL missed an opportunity with that. Would have been a sight to behold.

[WrongVerb]

He'll be the first player since Vlad who can't "mess up his swing" by participating in a HR Derby. :D

On the contrary, maybe it'll "fix" his swing. :)

[tomnuetten]

On the contrary, maybe it'll "fix" his swing. :)

the way he is hitting this year I doubt he needs to "fix" it.. he has sometimes ugly swings, but as long as he gets the results I´m fine with it... the moment he gets more money from the organisation, fans will think differently though

[kaldaniels]

Put 5 bucks on Todd at 10-1 odds. While he probably won't win...10-1 seems like a cheap price.

[Z-Fly]

Put 5 bucks on Todd at 10-1 odds. While he probably won't win...10-1 seems like a cheap price.

Bad deal. It is 14-1, most places.

[Ironman92]

Good seeing him amongst the others during the HR Derby interview

[Ironman92]

Yasiel Puig just admitted he was nervous about tonight.

[TRF]

Uglier swing... Frazier or Hunter Pence..

said with love Toddfather... said with love.

[Ironman92]

Frazier leads the league in HFFBOC* and Pence while second place is not on the same level

*Hands farthest from butt on contact

[TRF]

yeah, but Pence looks like a Preying Mantis.

[MikeThierry]

yeah, but Pence looks like a Preying Mantis.

I always thought he looked like a duck attempting to swing a bat.

[TRF]

It's the eyes. he looks ready to devour something.

I used to say the same thing about Manute Bol

[Kingspoint]

Frazier hasn't had cheap homeruns this year.

When you compare the average length of his HR's and longest HR with those who are also in the HR contest, Frazier ranks in the upper third.

He's a Bomber.

I like his chances.

[kaldaniels]

Bad deal. It is 14-1, most places.

Yuck. Oh well I live and die with sportsbook.com.

[jordan_tm]

Hearing that JJ Hoover is pitching to him tonight in attempt to bolster his chances.

[dougdirt]

Hearing that JJ Hoover is pitching to him tonight in attempt to bolster his chances.

Probably not a good move, he's only allowed 3 in the last two months.

[jordan_tm]

Probably not a good move, he's only allowed 3 in the last two months.

Thank you, JJ Hoover stat defender.

[Big Klu]

yeah, but Pence looks like a Preying Mantis.

The photo from Hunter Pence's rookie card:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e2/Zorak_Space_Ghost.png

[757690]

Fraizer is going first, whenever they start.

[The Operator]

Here we go!

[The Operator]

4 outs already

[Tom Servo]

Yay, he hit one. Worried he wouldn't.

[The Operator]

Back back back!

#1

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#2

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Cueto spotted

[BluegrassRedleg]

Not getting the kind of pitching you need to drive a bunch out.

[Tom Servo]

The 7 outs thing kind of limits the potential for HRs.

[The Operator]

That's it for Flava Fraz.

2 bombs

[RedsLvr]

Ah who cares. Todd is all smiles. Got to love em.

[The Operator]

The 7 outs thing kind of limits the potential for HRs.Exactly, it takes time to get on a roll.

Leave it to MLB to screw it up.

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Not getting the kind of pitching you need to drive a bunch out.One reason why I always question guys taking a family member to throw to them. Why wouldn't you take someone who always throws BP to you?

[RedsLvr]

Yeah I'm sure the rain is really making this hard too. Still not dry.

[toledodan]

frazier should have taken hoover. :)

[757690]

Exactly, it takes time to get on a roll.

Leave it to MLB to screw it up.

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One reason why I always question guys taking a family member to throw to them. Why wouldn't you take someone who always throws BP to you?

Once in a lifetime opportunity. I'd have my brother throw to me too. The memory of doing this contest with my brother would be more important than winning it to me.

[The Operator]

Once in a lifetime opportunity. I'd have my brother throw to me too. The memory of doing this contest with my brother would be more important than winning it to me.
Good point

[SirFelixCat]

I think 3 HR advances.

[jojo]

Exactly, it takes time to get on a roll.

Leave it to MLB to screw it up.

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One reason why I always question guys taking a family member to throw to them. Why wouldn't you take someone who always throws BP to you?

I'd pay a million dollars to have my Dad throw to me in the HR derby. Check that, a gazillion dollars.

[The Operator]

I'd pay a million dollars to have my Dad throw to me in the HR derby. Check that, a gazillion dollars.How do you have that kind of money? You burglarize Raisor's mansion or something?

[Big Klu]

Well, at least he isn't going to mess up his swing.

[jojo]

How do you have that kind of money? You burglarize Raisor's mansion or something?

I invented post-its.

[The Operator]

I invented post-its.So you're like the Steve Jobs of the stationary industry.

[The Operator]

Bautista brought his big syringes with him this time.

[Norm Chortleton]

Rain fade :angry:

[KronoRed]

Holy cow hotels.com, that commercial is creepy.

[keeganbrick]

Still alive baby! Thank you Puig

[toledodan]

frazier advance with puig and the goose egg?

[The Operator]

Puig was up and down in about 30 seconds.

[keeganbrick]

From what I understand the worst from each league is eliminated in the first round. So Frazier is still in.

[Ironman92]

Probably not a good move, he's only allowed 3 in the last two months.

That's more than any other guy who will be pitching during the derby

[Norm Chortleton]

Top 3 advance I think. He has to beat or tie someone else for a chance.

[Ironman92]

frazier advance with puig and the goose egg?

Can't believe Puig didn't have anyone to pitch to him. He was nervous.

[The Operator]

Adam Dunn Jr. missed a fly from Adam Jones out there in the OF.

[The Operator]

From what I understand the worst from each league is eliminated in the first round. So Frazier is still in.nope

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2014/0711/2014_mlb_hrd_bracket.jpg

[Big Klu]

I invented post-its.

So which one are you, Lisa Kudrow or Mira Sorvino?

http://themagentablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tumblr_lhg4d2mDk91qap9gwo1_500.jpg

[dougdirt]

I invented post-its.

http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv8c9mlzXK1qmaa05o1_500.gif

[keeganbrick]

I wonder if Chapman and Rizzo are hanging out.

[Ironman92]

Stanton just hit one in the 3rd deck and only 6 rows from leaving the stadium in LCF....other all-stars in complete awe

[dougdirt]

Stanton just hit one in the 3rd deck and only 6 rows from leaving the stadium in LCF....EVERYONE ON THE PLANET in complete awe

Fixed that.

[The Operator]

Frazier tied Morneau... SWING OFF!!!

[kaldaniels]

Frazier tied Morneau... SWING OFF!!!

http://whatculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/austin-powers.jpg

[The Operator]

Upper deck frazier!

[kaldaniels]

Simon got bleeped.

[dubc47834]

I could watch Stanton HR's all nite!

[The Operator]

Frazier goes on!!!!

[kaldaniels]

Who is that little guy in the Reds cap.

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I think using his brother was not the best choice if Todd wanted to win.

[dubc47834]

Who is that little guy in the Reds cap.

I believe he is a scholarship contestant. If Frazoer wins, he wins a scolly!

[dougdirt]

Thank you, JJ Hoover stat defender.

You're welcome uninformed message board poster.

[The Operator]

Fraz has to go up against Tulo.

[Stray]

Can't believe his 2 homers hung on.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Holy cow hotels.com, that commercial is creepy.

They're trying to compete with the DirecTV "wires" commercial for king of creepy.

[The Operator]

Todd's first two outs in the second round would be 12 rows deep in Cincy.

#1 now

[The Operator]

3 warning track outs now

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upper deck again! #2

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#3!

[BluegrassRedleg]

I wonder if Chapman and Rizzo are hanging out.

Have been wondering about that myself. Wouldn't be surprised if they patched things up. A lot to'do about nothing.

[The Operator]

#4!!!

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#5 to dead center!!!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Frazier with some BOMBS in this round. :eek:

[The Operator]

way back for #6!!

[RedsLvr]

FRAZIER! Awesome!!

[Reds Fanatic]

6 homers for Todd that round

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How is this thread not more active?! Todd doing Cincy proud!

[The Operator]

Man Alfredo Simon is about to lose it. Lol

[RedsLvr]

Oh and by the way, if the year read 2015, he would have had at least 9 with a few more outs to work with.

[Tadasimha]

He got into the zone that AB! Was launching them!

Simon is loving this!

[BluegrassRedleg]

;3137443']How is this thread not more active?! Todd doing Cincy proud!

No lineups.

No Votto.

No Steve Smith.

[SirFelixCat]

Where is Rocco? See all the other Reds celebrating....

[Playadlc]

Looking good right now. Tulo down to 1 out.

[kaldaniels]

Down goes Tulo!

[keeganbrick]

Bring on Stanton! :thumbup:

[The Operator]

Frazier goes on again!!!

[Reds Fanatic]

Frazier moves on to the NL finals against Stanton

[Tadasimha]

Frazier going to duke it out with Stanton in the NL finals

[SirFelixCat]

Where is Rocco? See all the other Reds celebrating....

[villain612]

I don't have cable. This blows.

[Kingspoint]

ToddFather!

Final Round.

Good luck there, kid!

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I know this has been a bit of a dull Derby overall, but I'm having so much fun watching Frazier claw his way back into this. He might have a chance, too; sometimes that bye can make a bat run cold...

[RedsLvr]

I don't have cable. This blows.

http://www.vipbox.eu/baseball

It's live streamed for free there.

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I don't have cable. This blows.

It's streaming on MLB.com! Not sure if you have to have an MLB.tv account, though.

[MillerTime58]

Looking forward to seeing Bruce, Frazier, or Mes in next year's derby!

[Tadasimha]

I don't have cable. This blows.

http://www.strikeout.co/baseball/236908/1/home-run-derby-live-stream-online.html#sthash.lQMSQeWi.dpbs

Be sure your pop-up blockers are on and ignore the requests to update flashplayer

[Kingspoint]

;3137461']It's streaming on MLB.com! Not sure if you have to have an MLB.tv account, though.

Don't need one.

It's live-streamed for free on the first page.

[kaldaniels]

Botox for Aaron Boone?

[DocRed]

Haha Alfredo Simon! ;)

[marcshoe]

Would've liked to have seen Teddy come out as Frazier's batboy.

[villain612]

http://www.vipbox.eu/baseball

It's live streamed for free there.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqWRaAF6_WY

[The Operator]

Cespedes putting on a show.

[Ironman92]

Fixed that.

No Doug, not everyone....some dwell on Chris Berman instead of watching elite world class power.

[KronoRed]

Next year they should automatically advance if they put a ball in the river.

[Ironman92]

Cespedes is good at these. I think Frazier can take Stanton because Frazier has had way less rest.....Stanton will have too long of a break.

[Ironman92]

Next year they should automatically advance if they put a ball in the river.

Stanton hit one that would've busted up the boat and I think that one gets the scoreboard.

[UKFlounder]

Or have them stand on a barge in the river and try to hit them into the park.


Next year they should automatically advance if they put a ball in the river.

[villain612]

Oh internet


7557

[The Operator]

The NL really blew a chance by never having this guy in a derby.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A77LRaVgpOs

[kaldaniels]

Is it me or is the broadcast jumpy?

[The Operator]

Is it me or is the broadcast jumpy?Chris Berman is also running the camera. Every time he says "BACK!" it shakes.

[RedsfaninMT]

Toyota should offer their truck if someone hits the sign next year. It might finally happen. A lot.

[Tadasimha]

Is it me or is the broadcast jumpy?

It's the wind

[The Operator]

Here he goes again!

[The Operator]

#1!

[Kc61]

What's with the "no helmet" deal for Frazier?

[BluegrassRedleg]

Next year they should automatically advance if they put a ball in the river.

That Tundra may finally be at risk.

[DocRed]

Dang Frazier's brother was all over the place...

[Tadasimha]

not as good this time

can't imagine Stanton doesn't at least get 2

[RedsLvr]

Proud of you Todd!

[Roy Tucker]

Frazier looks like Peyton Manning's brother.

[The Operator]

Unless Stanton drops the ball totally looks look our boy is done.


Hell of a ride though.

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A great run for Frazier. Very, very happy with his efforts tonight. Well done.

[The Operator]

What's with the "no helmet" deal for Frazier?Nobody ever wears a helmet for the derby.

[Tadasimha]

Dang - that one from Stanton didn't even go out of the infield

[RedsLvr]

WOW. He goes through. WHAT!!

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YESSSSSS!!!!!

[kaldaniels]

Down goes Stanton!

[Tadasimha]

can't imagine Stanton doesn't at least get 2

Was I ever wrong about that! Wow!

Stay loose, Toddfather, but rest up and get ready!

[The Operator]

OH. MY. GOD.

Stanton goes 0-fer and our boy moves on...

[BluegrassRedleg]

The Toddfather to the finals. :beerme:

[marcshoe]

This is downright silly.

[keeganbrick]

<------ Grabs a beer and turns the TV back on.

[WrongVerb]

I can't believe I switched off after the first round! Todd dancing between the fly balls.

[Stray]

unreal lol

[kaldaniels]

Of course Ravech was mocking Todd vs Stanton prior to the round.

[Trajinous]

And some on here want to trade for Stanton............;)

[RedTeamGo!]

Haha this is hilarious

I liked when he said "it went out and then came back in"

[Ironman92]

I posted this on another site

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/15/qa4u5ata.jpg

[UPRedsFan]

Haha this is hilarious

I liked when he said "it went out and then came back in"

Typical of the Reds season. He shouldn't be winning but he is.

He's doing it with pitching and defense I think.

[dubc47834]

And some on here want to trade for Stanton............;)

Hopefully this ends all the Tulo/Stanton trade ideas...:mooner:

[dougdirt]

Of course Ravech was mocking Todd vs Stanton prior to the round.

So was everyone on the planet.

[Larry Schuler]

The best HR derby in recent memory.

[dubc47834]

The best HR derby in recent memory.

Not really...it's pretty boring!

[villain612]

I posted this on another site

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/15/qa4u5ata.jpg

Ironman, did you go to Marshall??

[Larry Schuler]

Who wants to see Prince Fielder hit home runs when you can see unknown players like Scott Fraser steal victory from the jaws of defeat?!

[Ironman92]

Ironman, did you go to Marshall??

My daughter is in the pharmacy program there now

[keeganbrick]

Who wants to see Prince Fielder hit home runs when you can see unknown players like Scott Fraser steal victory from the jaws of defeat?!

Only if Prince Fielder is hitting while nude....

[vaticanplum]

That family in the matching neon tie-dyed shirts is winning at life.

[villain612]

My daughter is in the pharmacy program there now

Oh okay. Nice!
I went there for a year.
Grew up in Huntington.

[marcshoe]

Puig watches Stanton and says, 'I can do that!"

[The Operator]

Not exactly a great showing tonight for the NL.


Here's hoping Cespedes wears himself out by the time the finals roll around.

[marcshoe]

Have the announcers mentioned Frazier's no-hands homer? If they have, I missed it.

[dubc47834]

Next years format should be as follows.

1. 3 players from each league.
2. Play 9 innings with 3 outs each inning.
3. All 3 players from each league hit 3 innings.
4. The team that wins the 9 inning game goes on to individual championship.
5. Winning team members get 10 swings, winners has most HR's after 10 swings. If tied, 3 swing swing off until winner is decided.

This would be a winner I think!

[Tadasimha]

Who wants to see Prince Fielder hit home runs when you can see unknown players like Scott Fraser steal victory from the jaws of defeat?!

:laugh:

[BCubb2003]

What's Todd's brother's pitch count? They might have to bring in Simon.

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This is somehow simultaneously the best and worst Derby I've ever seen

[WrongVerb]

Not really...it's pretty boring!

They're all boring. But this is a better kind of boring because of Frazier and his karma.

[Ironman92]

Next year they should have Chapman throw. 100 mph fastballs down the middle and see how far Stanton can hit them.

[villain612]

I'm not sure on ideas to improve the HR derby, but for the love of god, get rid of the nonsense of the winner of the All Star game getting homefield advantage in the World Series. What a dumb idea. Best record during the season should always get it.

[dubc47834]

I'm not sure on ideas to improve the HR derby, but for the love of god, get rid of the nonsense of the winner of the All Star game getting homefield advantage in the World Series. What a dumb idea. Best record during the season should always get it.

I like that it means something, just not that. I have no idea what the answer is tho!

[Tadasimha]

I'm not sure on ideas to improve the HR derby, but for the love of god, get rid of the nonsense of the winner of the All Star game getting homefield advantage in the World Series. What a dumb idea. Best record during the season should always get it.

If not that, the league with the best win-loss record from interleague play. Those games at least count.

[dubc47834]

I thought the HR derby format was just fine!

[WrongVerb]

I'm not sure on ideas to improve the HR derby, but for the love of god, get rid of the nonsense of the winner of the All Star game getting homefield advantage in the World Series. What a dumb idea. Best record during the season should always get it.

Gotta remember. Selig's first business was a used car dealership. That ought to explain a lot.

[Larry Schuler]

#TeamKarma

[Ironman92]

The top guys in Rd 1 having almost 2 hours of sitting is a flaw of this competition.

[OldRightHander]

Odds of Cespedes putting up a goose egg?

[DocRed]

Ali vs Frazier rematch......

[dubc47834]

Flava Fraz bout to win the derby...said no one EVER!!!

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Ali vs Frazier rematch......

David vs Goliath maybe!

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Odds of Cespedes putting up a goose egg?

The same as me hook in up with Kate Upton....tonite!

[BluegrassRedleg]

Ravech can keep on trolling Reds players for all I care. It seems to produce awesome results. ;)

[Playadlc]

I like Puig a lot more now after seeing him hug/congratulate Frazier for advancing.

[Ironman92]

Flava Fraz bout to win the derby...said no one EVER!!!

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David vs Goliath maybe!

One of the ESPN guys picked him

[WrongVerb]

Hearing Berman attempt to pronounce "Lienenkugel's Summer Shandy" :laugh:

[villain612]

ESPN will have to talk about a Reds player for a change.

[marcshoe]

I thought the HR derby format was just fine!

So does Todd.


fwiw, I came up with an idea involving round-robin, home and home derbies between divisional teams before regular season, pre-allstar games, with the three divisional champions plus a wild card (highest hr total for non-winner or defending champion or some such thing) going to the derby. The derby itself would be three outs per batter. That way it won't last until midnight.

[dubc47834]

One of the ESPN guys picked him

As a dark horse...he picked Stanton first and Fraz was his dark horse!

[Ironman92]

Watch Frazier hit 1 and then Cespedes hit 5 off the top of the wall lol

[marcshoe]

I'm wearing eye black right now.

[dubc47834]

So does Todd.


fwiw, I came up with an idea involving round-robin, home and home derbies between divisional teams before regular season, pre-allstar games, with the three divisional champions plus a wild card (highest hr total for non-winner or defending champion or some such thing) going to the derby. The derby itself would be three outs per batter. That way it won't last until midnight.

Not a fan of this years format, regions years yes!

[villain612]

Gotta love Frazier vs Cespedes in the finals.

I'd love to see a Reds vs A's World Series.

[RedlegJake]

I'd love to see Frazier win this and shut Berman et al up

[Playadlc]

I saw someone earlier post about betting on Frazier to win so I did the sane at 12-1. Haha.

[DocRed]

Bleh Mike and Mike...worst duo in sports IMO. All those guys talk about is NFL year long....sorry for the rant.

[Larry Schuler]

I will be upset if after this last round MLB announces Miguel Cabrera as the official winner.

[Ironman92]

Guessing...

Frazier 2
Cespedes 6 (or wins it with 2 outs remaining)

OR Frazier hits 37

[WrongVerb]

Were they just accidentally playing "Come Fly With Me" (Sinatra) or was that an homage to Frazier's walk-up music? I'm guessing coincidence.

[Ironman92]

Some of you have a big chip on your shoulder about Reds not getting attention.....Reds have been on the screen more than anyone.

[vaticanplum]

Some of you have a big chip on your shoulder about Reds not getting attention.....Reds have been on the screen more than anyone.

Todd Frazier at the Little League World Series is beginning to eclipse Dave Roberts stealing second.

[dubc47834]

Some of you have a big chip on your shoulder about Reds not getting attention.....Reds have been on the screen more than anyone.

Cue the pissing contest in 3...2...1.......

[marcshoe]

Were they just accidentally playing "Come Fly With Me" (Sinatra) or was that an homage to Frazier's walk-up music? I'm guessing coincidence.

They played a really nice cover by Aloe Blacc for the opener.

Maybe that's what did it.

[Ironman92]

Frazier made it rain

[The Operator]

Cespedes is just obscene.

[kbrake]

Cespedes is just obscene.

I was thinking the same thing but of Berman.

[Todd Gack]

i'm not sure on ideas to improve the hr derby, but for the love of god, get rid of the nonsense of the winner of the all star game getting homefield advantage in the world series. What a dumb idea. Best record during the season should always get it.

but we need to have a winner at an all star game!!!

[OldRightHander]

He's going to have his work cut out for him.

[Roy Tucker]

Cespedes is dialed in. Todd has his work cut out for him.

[dubc47834]

Frazier made it rain

In the tunnel?

[keeganbrick]

Cespedes sure knows how to pull everything in this contest. Don't think he has ever even hit one to LC yet.

[Larry Schuler]

My TV feed seems to have been replaced by a loop of Josh Hamilton hitting home runs with new live commentary from Berman and Kruk layered on top. Anyone else?

[Billy_Bearcat]

I'm gonna start it...Cespedes is roided up for tonight.

[villain612]

That's gonna be tough to beat

[dubc47834]

Cespedes has such a violent swing!

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Frazier's prolly toast after this showing by Yo-ee-niss. But still, coming in I was just hoping he'd make it out of the first round. Quite happy with these results.

[DocRed]

WTF Chapman?!?

[RedsLvr]

Alright Frazier. At least hit a couple so you can shut these idiots up.

[villain612]

Man, this Cespedes guy is pretty good.

Let's trade Heisey for him.

[vaticanplum]

Is Cespedes wearing a green belt? How do we feel about that?

[Roy Tucker]

If the Reds play the A's again this year, don't throw anything low to Cespedes.

[dubc47834]

Is Cespedes wearing a green belt? How do we feel about that?

He plays got the A's...no problem with it.

Anyone else feel the rails at this ballpark in the upper decks are dangerously low?

[Tadasimha]

Just missed that one

[BluegrassRedleg]

Frazier has a ton of straight-away power. Some of his non-HRs have been as impressive as other guys' HRs.

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Next year they should have Chapman throw. 100 mph fastballs down the middle and see how far Stanton can hit them.

Only if Chapman gets to wear a football helmet and there's a cage in front of him. ;)

[The Operator]

God I wish someone would punch Berman and Kruk both in the throat so they can't talk.

[vaticanplum]

There is a man on the SIDELINES commenting on the DRAMA of the COIN TOSS CHOICE. He has taken a poll. The Home Run Derby, ladies and gentlemen.

[RedsLvr]

Frazier still hit more than the ESPN baby boys Stanton and Puig.

[Tadasimha]

Nice run, Todd.

Don't think it mattered who was hitting for the NL, Cespedes was going to win this.

[powersackers]

This was fun. Congrats Todd!

[Ironman92]

Man, this Cespedes guy is pretty good.

Let's trade Heisey for him.

Puig is enjoying the Reds players.....

[dubc47834]

God I wish someone would punch Berman and Kruk both in the throat so they can't talk.

Not really feeling the Berman/Kruk hate, Berman is a probable HOF'er and Kruk is ok. Has kinda a weird sense of humor!

[Ironman92]

A lot of hurt feelings in here lol

[kbrake]

Not really feeling the Berman/Kruk hate, Berman is a probable HOF'er and Kruk is ok. Has kinda a weird sense of humor!

Berman will get recognized at the end of his career because of how long he has done it but I don't know of anyone who actually likes him. He is awful.

[dubc47834]

Berman will get recognized at the end of his career because of how long he has done it but I don't know of anyone who actually likes him. He is awful.

I like him, not my favorite, but he has a passion for what he does!

[powersackers]

Very poor announcing and some bad live camera work. Nice replays though. Announcers need a refresh badly.

[RedsLvr]

I can respect Kruk - he had one hell of a playing career. But Berman needs to stick to football. I have never really liked him much as a baseball personality. The only thing he has ever contributed is him saying "back back back " a million times. He's pretty annoying.

[The Operator]

Not really feeling the Berman/Kruk hate, Berman is a probable HOF'er and Kruk is ok. Has kinda a weird sense of humor!Berman has made an entire career out of saying "BACK BACK BACK!!!" and Kruk, while I can normally tolerate him annoyed the bejeezus out of me tonight.

[757690]

Puig is enjoying the Reds players.....

Hint, hint Walt ;)

[WVRedsFan]

Berman will get recognized at the end of his career because of how long he has done it but I don't know of anyone who actually likes him. He is awful.I don't know if I like him, but he's entertaining and a lot more interesting than many others. That said, the a ESPN line is really old.

[VR]

Good for Todd.....opened a lot of eyes to how good he, and the Reds are.

[Tom Servo]

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[Todd Gack]

Nice run, Todd.

Don't think it mattered who was hitting for the NL, Cespedes was going to win this.

Probably, but 2 HR's combined in last 2 rounds is pretty funny too.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I thought for sure I'd see a headline somewhere of "Down Goes Frazier!"

Oh well, that was fun. Still can't get over the 1-0 final NL round. Too funny.

[RedTeamGo!]

Love the Toddfather and all, but would have been cool to see Stanton and Cespedes go off. That's what happens when you have a guy sit for almost 2 hours.

[dubc47834]

Good for Todd.....opened a lot of eyes to how good he, and the Reds are.

I don't know that Todd was all that good. The rest of the NL just stunk!!!

[powersackers]

I don't know that Todd was all that good. The rest of the NL just stunk!!!

It's not easy to perform in front of all your peers and millions on TV. He represented well.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Todd was fine, it was his brother who was a nervous wreck. If your pitcher doesn't give you consistent pitches (speed/location) it's gonna be hard to do well in these.

[dubc47834]

It's not easy to perform in front of all your peers and millions on TV. He represented well.

I don't think TV has anything to do with it. Yes, Todd represented the Reds well in the fact that he genuinly looked like he was having a good time and didn't get a goose egg. I love Todd Frazier, but to say this opened peoples eyes on how good he is, probly is stretch. His performance was mehhhh! You know what.....it's OK, it was just the HR Derby, not Game 7 of the World Series!!!!

[tomnuetten]

I don't think TV has anything to do with it. Yes, Todd represented the Reds well in the fact that he genuinly looked like he was having a good time and didn't get a goose egg. I love Todd Frazier, but to say this opened peoples eyes on how good he is, probly is stretch. His performance was mehhhh! You know what.....it's OK, it was just the HR Derby, not Game 7 of the World Series!!!!

If he hits that many homeruns in the World Series I´m pretty happy :evil:

[Roy Tucker]

Well, at least we can put the Todd is on PEDs rumors to rest.