Di Matteo98 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 I can't believe this he hit 28 homers and the guy who is pitching is around 71 years old, I can't believe this!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LkptTiger 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 That's a lot of swings. He won't have much gas left to finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di Matteo98 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Ya the pitcher thew 54 I think he hit around 12,487 feet.thats insane good thing he goes right to the finals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 He doesn't have to. Those all carry over to the final round, so he'll take a break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di Matteo98 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 another thing I can't be live is this is the guy who had problems with drugs and drinking (he still doesn't trust him self going to restaurants with beer so he has a friend to make sure he doesn't have any)Home Run Derby HistoryJosh Hamilton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smitty34 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 That was amazing to watch. Hamilton was absolutly dialed. Good for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di Matteo98 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 He could of hit a homer bunting :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di Matteo98 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Justin Morneau just hit 5 homers in the finals lets see if Hamilton can beat that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 CHOKE!!!??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di Matteo98 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Josh Hamilton Chokes!!!!But the Canadian Wins it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smitty34 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Morneau wins. Too bad for Hamilton. After I saw Morneau hit 5, I thought that might be just enough, and it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chef_ducky 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 His story is pretty incredible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewhunz 3 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Tell me about it, that's all the Rangers broadcasters talk about here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sitzlejd 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Kinda wish he was still with the Reds but I'm glad to see him doing well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smitty34 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 As a Cubs fan, I nearly fell over when I found out that the Cubs got him in a rule 5 draft, then let him go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoDoom 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Anybody else catch Chase Utley saying "Boo, f*** you" to the fans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thockey17 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Most boring derby i've seen.Hamilton was fun to watch up until about 14 or so, then you knew he would choke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrusse01 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 How is hitting 28 home runs boring? That's ridic, you can't do that in a video game.The Derby format is a bit dumb, it would have been beneficial for Hamilton to quit at like 15 when he knows he making it to the Final but obviously nobody wants to see that. Amazing story for a guy who was basically out of the sport, to be able to do what he's done in his life and still come back and play at this level in MLB you gotta figure he's got as much talent as just about anybody who has ever swung a bat.Cool article on Matt Laporta from CNNSI....he was the center piece in the Sabathia trade. I know Sabathia is a great pitcher, but I don't know if I'm trading a kid who DENTED a baseballhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writ...ures/index.htmlThe part about him having 4 balls in the air at once at a HR Derby is pretty ridiculous as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 The old guy serving 'em up should be on the cover of SI next month *L* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di Matteo98 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Most boring derby i've seen.Hamilton was fun to watch up until about 14 or so, then you knew he would choke.I don't see how you can find hitting 28 home runs boring, thats probably a once and a life time opportunity to see. I found it more exciting to cheer him on after what he has been through, drugs, drinking ect.... he didn't even work out for two years so thats pretty impressive.the only downer was that he didn't win. but I was glad to see that a Canadian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Anybody else catch Chase Utley saying "Boo, f*** you" to the fans?Wish I had as that's the only Phillie not named Dale Murphy I could like. Good for him though. I even caught the "celebrity" softball game and heard them booing the cute broad playing with the Red Sox hat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thockey17 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 you gotta figure he's got as much talent as just about anybody who has ever swung a bat.Well he was the #1 overall pick in the draft, and many scouts said he was the best player they've ever seen. Its not like the kid came out of nowhere. Hes been a big name since his freshman year of highschool.I don't see how you can find hitting 28 home runs boring, thats probably a once and a life time opportunity to see.Just like Abreu's 24 seemed untouchable a few short years ago?Still, Abreu putting 41 up for the night and actually winning is far more impressive....to me, atleast.The best part of the night was watching those two hop the fence into the blacks, knock eachother over, and sprint out the tunnel with NYPD right on their tail. Then they show a kid who didnt make it getting choked out in the bottom right corner. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di Matteo98 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Ya it happened a few years ago but it's still entertaining. I would of liked it to be at Fenway Park better. but Josh Hamilton hasn't played an MLB game until last season, he has just played a little over one season (183 games).I did find that funny how the NYPD chocked that kid in the bottom corner.I was still happy that a Canadian won the derby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3802 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 How about Papelbon's comments in the papers today?Francona's not stupid, I think that Mo will be the last pitcher on the mound, save or no save. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di Matteo98 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Jr do you mean this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
