Josh Hamilton hates children...

by Devin on Jul 14, 2008 6:56 PM PDT Comment 90 comments

28 homers and none on the Gold Ball.

What a jerk.

But seriously, 518 feet is a long, long way to hit a ball when it is coming in at ~50-60mph. Insanely impressive, even without the sappy story ESPN wouldn't shut the hell up about.

(Apparently, even I now have to meet the 75 word minimum. I want to go back to the old site. These rules just aren't very much fun.)

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If only we would've traded Morrow for him :(

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by BrettJMiller on Jul 14, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The rest of the derby is going to be boring now.

by r0ry on Jul 14, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Look, I'm not an overly antagonizing person,

but can we please call for a cease and desist on the last sentences of fanposts being about how lame the 75 word rule is? Seriously, it really is not that hard to get 75 words, and if it is then it wasn’t worth a fanpost in the first place.

There go back to enjoying your Monday.

by thewyrm on Jul 14, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The HR derby is worthy of a fanpost

I hate all the fluff that needs to be added to “Hamilton is killing it”

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jul 14, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're right...

Those little 75-word bitch sentences are lame, primarily because almost all people here are told that’s the deal when they register.

However, I wasn’t aware the rule applied to me since it didn’t used to on the old site that ran on the scoop publishing software…admins were exempt. Apparently that isn’t the case here.

by Devin on Jul 14, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We don't need 75 words for a front page story if you wanted to go that route

by Graham on Jul 14, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know.

But this wasn’t worthy and I’m not about to partially bury Matthew’s last post.

by Devin on Jul 14, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wish the announcers would just shut the hell up already

But I wish that every year

by OlSalty on Jul 14, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Especially Joe Morgan

but that’s never a new thing…

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

One of the guys just said

“it’s a lousy night to be an atheist”

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How about Rick Reilly's little diatribe about a lack of minorites...

I was torn between agreeing and thinking he was a tool for 1) bringing it up and 2) beating it into the ground.

by Devin on Jul 14, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's right

but he’s also a tool.

by Matthew on Jul 14, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Proof positive:

“Heroin addict who found religion. It’s a lousy night to be an atheist.”

by Matthew on Jul 14, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That atheist comment was pretty funny.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jul 14, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's like when they put Limbaugh on ESPN for football.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jul 14, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was one of the most amazing displays of power that I have ever seen

Raben died for your sins.

by rlintott on Jul 14, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm always surprised when these guys hit grounders.

Smegmalicioius must have amazing bat control, since he could hit it to 3b, ss, 2b, LF, CF, and RF whenever he wanted pretty much.

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Uh.

When he wasn’t being PITCHED TO

by Graham on Jul 14, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I know, but it's only 50 mph.

Usually down the middle of the plate.

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

As opposed to throwing it to yourself

by Graham on Jul 14, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rick with more gold...

“Hamilton had a dream, found God and here he is. It’s a lousy night to be an atheist.”

Shut up. Man.

by Devin on Jul 14, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Haha, I just quoted that last part.

What a WEIRD thing to say.

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, I love his written stuff. . .

but the more he talks the more I want to put a boot in his gut.

by thewyrm on Jul 14, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Given his paycheck

I feel Reilly leaves a lot to be desired with his “journalism”.

by Devin on Jul 14, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just don't understand how that makes it a lousy night to be an athiest, at all.

I mean, I love Hamilton the player, and cool he found god good for him, but no one is trying to make those guys feel bad for believing in god. I don’t get why some people do their damndest to make people feel bad for not believing in god. It doesn’t make any sense to me…live and let live, everyone. No need to call people morons for their religious beliefs. Stupid ESPN announcer bastard.

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by BrettJMiller on Jul 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Home runs are like recs for Jesus

by OlSalty on Jul 14, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ICHIRO HURTS RELIGION BY NOT RECCING JESUS

by joof on Jul 14, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

I was ranting about this tonight to a friend of mine.

I’m an atheist, and I had a fucking blast watching Josh Hamilton tonight. You don’t HAVE to believe in God to believe in people. Rick Reilly has written some good shit, but tonight he made a complete ass of himself. And it wasn’t just the atheism comment. It was the whining about the all-white home-run derby when all the minority hitters either declined, weren’t invited or weren’t elected All-Stars. It was the “This is a new way to get high!” comment when Hamilton was hitting.

I guess his shit works in print, but tonight, on one of the biggest moments in Josh Hamilton’s life, he just couldn’t stop talking about the drugs. He came across as crass, offensive and, most of all, needy for attention.

by Teej on Jul 15, 2008 1:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rick Reilly used to be good at his job

now he is not.

And on the subject of Josh Hamilton’s faith, and trying not to go down the AK1984 road, man, whatever works for Josh Hamilton is good enough for me. If his faith is enough to help him recover from his addiction and really make something of his life, then good for him. Might not be for everyone, but obviously it works well enough for him.

The Jose Lopez Watch - 113 H - 12 BB - 67 G Left

by seattlebruin on Jul 15, 2008 7:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I missed Hamilton's display while I was in the shower.

I hope he tops it in the next round.

by thewyrm on Jul 14, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You take really long shower then.

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I shaved of my Alaska mountain man beard too.

Have to go back to work.

by thewyrm on Jul 14, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I washed three loads of laundry in the time it took Hamilton to get 10 outs.

Cut down on the water!

by Teej on Jul 15, 2008 1:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hamilton should go up there...bunt 9 times and try to raise some money

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jul 14, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Did Texas trade for Hamilton or was he a free agent?

Could anyone have signed him?

by thewyrm on Jul 14, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Traded

Edinson Volzquez, who’s leading the NL or close to it in ERA and K’s.

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Volquez, the guy who was traded for him, was the Rangers' equivalent of Morrow at that point.

We likely could have traded Morrow for him.

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by BrettJMiller on Jul 14, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was more partial to the Putz for Bruce pipe dream

by Robert on Jul 14, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe I just love ridiculous power, but I prefer Hamilton.

Could’ve traded both of them for Hamilton, Bruce, AND Votto while Krivsky was at the helm though. Probably.

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by BrettJMiller on Jul 14, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even if you equate

Volquez with Morrow, Bruce and Votto are not former drug addicts.

And Krivsky picked up Hamilton for nothing.

ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524

by rfloh on Jul 15, 2008 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

100k is not nothing

it takes me ~1.5 years to earn that much!

The Jose Lopez Watch - 113 H - 12 BB - 67 G Left

by seattlebruin on Jul 15, 2008 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rays fans have to be pissed.

by JI on Jul 15, 2008 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd be more annoyed to be a Cubs fan, knowing my team was smart enough to pluck him in the Rule 5

and then dumb enough to immediately sell him to a division rival for $100K

The Jose Lopez Watch - 113 H - 12 BB - 67 G Left

by seattlebruin on Jul 15, 2008 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Cubs picking him had nothing to do with them being smart

The Reds asked the Cubs to pick him for them.

by patsfan on Jul 15, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Collusion?

This cartel of a baseball league is about to come unravelled!

by Wilder. on Jul 15, 2008 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's really weird that when MLB finally stepped in to put a stop to this

they did it on the Bobby Livingston deal (Phi. acquired Livingston for the Rays; MLB nixed it, and Bobby ended up with the Reds instead).

by marc w on Jul 15, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was a regular waiver claim not a Rule 5 pick though, so who knows

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Jul 15, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was close to the deal...

for Bedard that the O’s turned down. It was Bedard for Hamilton/Votto/Bailey. Of course, everyone knows the deal they took.

by elsid on Jul 15, 2008 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Joe Mrogan just called Hamilton "Wiry"...

I’m pretty sure Hamilton’s forearms are bigger than my biceps…

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Joe Mauer is the President of the MLBPA...?

I would’ve guessed someone older.

by Fett42 on Jul 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Erin Andrews seems like such a cool girl.

by thewyrm on Jul 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

future soccer mom...

by oc on Jul 14, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

She's a cleat chaser

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 14, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are exquisite.

by Robert on Jul 14, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought that one left the stadium for a second.

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Great, so Justin Timberlake is hosting the ESPYs.

Whatever little tiny chance I had of watching it, is now 100% gone.

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh just get on with the finals this shit is retarded.

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by BrettJMiller on Jul 14, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Amen to that.

I want 10 minutes of my life back.

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

STOP TALKING

GOD

by OlSalty on Jul 14, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

...what the hell was in the Volquez briefcase?

by oc on Jul 14, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow... what a stretch there Berman... with the Patrick Roy

and “protect”...

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If you see the people unfolding the giant flag on the field for the anthem before the game tomorrow

I’ll be one of them.

by Fett42 on Jul 14, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Awesome.

by thewyrm on Jul 14, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

SICKK!!!!

rec’d!!

The Jose Lopez Watch - 113 H - 12 BB - 67 G Left

by seattlebruin on Jul 14, 2008 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"These fans know that in three or four years he could be a Yankee! Start cheering early!"

Go fuck yourself New York.

by thewyrm on Jul 14, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hamilton hit one out of the stadium?

by Fett42 on Jul 14, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

There is no way Morneau deserves the trophy if he gets this.

Amend the rules again MLB.

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by BrettJMiller on Jul 14, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So...Morneau doesn't deserve the trophy.

I’m not sure why they wipe the slate clean in the 3rd round anyway. Shouldn’t the guy with the most home runs win the home run derby?

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by BrettJMiller on Jul 14, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I think it's wiped out of fear for exactly what happened tonight...

A final round in which someone has to put up nearly twenty homeruns just to tie?

That has yawner written all over it.

by Devin on Jul 14, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Isn't that less ridiculous

than a home run derby where the guy who hit nearly twenty home runs more than his competetion doesn’t win?

Bring back José Cruz Jr!

by darmok on Jul 14, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My thoughts exactly.

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by BrettJMiller on Jul 14, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's less ridiculous, but they're worried about entertainment value more than fairness or rationality

It would be less entertaining for the competition to be all-but decided in the first 30 minutes of the whole thing, so they do it this way. It’s kind of lame but it’s not like the home run derby matters all that much anyways.

by OlSalty on Jul 14, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

They should do it shootout style

Each guy gets 3-5 outs, you rotate through everybody once, drop the two lowest from each league… give everyone 3-5 outs again and rotate through, cumulate the totals… drop the lowest again… and repeat until one guy is left standing. This would reduce the chances of one guy from getting in a groove, hitting 20 bombs and making a joke of the contest when someone else wins.

If this idea is flawed as listed, it can be adjusted. The present wipe-the-slate trickle-down format just led to the guy with the most home runs losing.

by Gomez on Jul 14, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs