vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 I'm not so sure I'd say the Mets would be the same team without Wright...sure Beltran and Reyes are kicking ass, but Wright really brings a lot to the table as well. Well, yeah, but if you didn't have Wright, you'd still have Reyes, Beltran, Delgado, etc., etc., etc. I think that Berkman has contributed more to the Astros success this season than David Wright has to the Mets. Berkman has either driven in or scored over a quarter of Houston's runs this season. For an example of how important he is to the lineup, refer to the first month of the 2005 season when Berkman was out with an injury. That...was not pretty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 The fuckin quiz didn't work for me. The good ol 503 error or whatever it is called. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 I wish the erroe thing popped up for me, a terrible 21 for 50! I like Zumaya where he is now, as a set-up man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Homerun Derby challengers for tonight Miguel Tejada Lance Berkman Miguel Cabrera Troy Glaus Jermaine Dye David Ortiz David Wright Ryan Howard Starting line-ups for tomorrow. National Soriano-LF Beltran-CF Pujols-1B Bay-RF Renteria-SS Wright-3B Utley-2B Lo Duca-C Penny-P American Ichiro-RF Jeter-SS Ortiz-1B Rodriguez-3B Guerrero-LF Rodriguez-C Wells-CF Loretta-2B Rogers-P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Damn, it might be 9-0 AL by the bottom of the 1st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Post your mid-season Award winners. This is who you would vote for. AL MVP - Jim Thome w/Ortiz 2nd AL Cy Young - Roy Halladay w/ Liriano 2nd AL ROY - Francisco Liriano w/ Papelbon 2nd AL MOY - Jim Leyland, then Ozzie NL MVP - David Wright, w/Pujols 2nd NL Cy Young - Reluctantly, I'd go with Glavine because of his numbers. Unlike Doc, Liriano, or Johan, no one in the NL has put up a dominating first half. NL ROY - Dan Uggla NL MOY - Like Glavine, Willie Randolph has the best numbers but doesn't really seem deserving either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Tejada is in such a slump at the plate right now HR hitting wise, I doubt he'll hit even 1 HR tonight. My money is on Ortiz to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 10, 2006 I got 26 out of 50 on that test, with the early questions being the ones that hurt me. Anyway, the Dodgers need a consistent 3rd starter. The lineup is fine, the only problem is the pitching. AL MVP - Jim Thome AL Cy Young - Francisco Liriano AL ROY - Francisco Liriano AL MOY - Jim Leyland NL MVP - Albert Pujols NL Cy Young -Brandon Webb NL ROY - Dan Uggla NL MOY - Bruce Bochy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 What do you think about the RULES of the HR Derby? I think it's kinda silly to have Abreu do what he did and then have it all be pretty much washed away by losing the competition. With his performance, I think the Derby should be won by cumulative HRs, not each rounds top score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 What do you think about the RULES of the HR Derby? I think it's kinda silly to have Abreu do what he did and then have it all be pretty much washed away by losing the competition. With his performance, I think the Derby should be won by cumulative HRs, not each rounds top score. As I stated at NMB, they need to amend the rules to say 15 swings, instead of 10 outs. The length has become ridiculous the last few years. AL MVP: Travis Hafner, Cle AL Cy Young: Roy Halladay, Tor AL Rookie of the Year: Francisco Liriano, Min Manager of the Year: Jim Leyland, Det NL MVP: Albert Pujols, StL NL Cy Young: Brad Penny, LAD NL Rookie of the Year: Ryan Zimmerman, Was NL Manager of the Year: Tony LaRussa, StL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 I'd prefer. 8 guys. Top 4 HRs make it. 4 guys. Top 2 combined HRs make it. 2 guys. Most HRs win. ______ So we don't get Howard hitting 21 in round 2 and then 5 in Round 3 and losing. It ruins the Derby the way things are now. People will be more likely to conserve energy as a result of what happened with Bobby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted July 10, 2006 I prefer the head to head 2nd round instead of the top 2 advance second round. Here's a new rule I'd like to see: Chris Berman is not allowed in the stadium for the entire competition. That'd solve 90% of the derby's problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 I'd prefer. 8 guys. Top 4 HRs make it. 4 guys. Top 2 combined HRs make it. 2 guys. Most HRs win. ______ So we don't get Howard hitting 21 in round 2 and then 5 in Round 3 and losing. It ruins the Derby the way things are now. People will be more likely to conserve energy as a result of what happened with Bobby. The problem is what happens if one player comes into the finals with a 15 HR lead. You think fans will stick around for an anticlimatic final round? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Al, do you think that Joe Girardi would get any serious consideration for manager of the year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 My Picks AL MVP: Travis Hafner Cy Young: Johan Santana ROY: Francisco Liriano NL MVP: Albert Pujols Cy Young: Brandon Webb ROY: Dan Uggla See my blog for my a complete list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 WTF is up with the BRIGHT yellow, retina burning NL jerseys? Because they're playing in Pissburgh and the powers that be wanted to be cute with yellow and black jerseys the whole nation has to suffer permanent eye damage? It's like staring at the sun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 If Ortiz can get the Phillies Pitching coach to throw to him tonight than I think Tejada should get them to dig up Tony Pena to throw to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Liriano and Eckstein replace Contreras and Reyes, respectively for the ASG. I'm glad to see that Liriano made it. For the HR Derby, I'm picking Berkman to go all the way. Totally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest StylesMark Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Okay, so the Yankees haven't had a terrible start, not like last year anyway. The pitching is still the problem (duh) as the bullpen cannot hold a game down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posada20 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 I'm going with Ryan Howard to win the HR Derby. The Yanks need to trade for a bat or a pitcher and they shouldn't give up Wang, Melky, Cano or Hughes to get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Al, do you think that Joe Girardi would get any serious consideration for manager of the year? Yes. I'd be tempted to give him my vote. I forgot about him when I filled out my choices. If Ortiz can get the Phillies Pitching coach to throw to him tonight than I think Tejada should get them to dig up Tony Pena to throw to him. David Wright really should've brought LIMA time with him. Unfortunately, the Mets DFA'd Lima a day or two ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 Next years HR Derby in SF is going to be crazy with all the people out in the boats in Mccovey Cove.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 Chris Berman's such a baseball fan that he's never been to PNC Park. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 Tejada wont be going to the 2nd round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 If it ain't Yankee Stadium or Fenway Park, Berman can't be bothered to call the game which is for the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 Hmmm....maybe Berkman shoulda hit righty. I'd like to see a HR derby with pitchers. Get Zambrano and Willis et al out there and let them hit some 420 ft. bombs. That would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 This is a complete bore. It really has become the slam dunk contest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 Excellent choice of mustard uniforms for the NL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 I'm going with Ryan Howard to win the HR Derby. The Yanks need to trade for a bat or a pitcher and they shouldn't give up Wang, Melky, Cano or Hughes to get it. So what are they supposed to trade, some Yankee uniforms and a bucket of balls? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NYankees Report post Posted July 11, 2006 The Yanks need to trade for a bat or a pitcher and they shouldn't give up Wang, Melky, Cano or Hughes to get it. Cano and Sheffield both are coming off the DL at some point in terms of offense. In terms of pitching Dotel may come off the dl at somepoint and if the Yankees are really lucky so will Pavano. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
