For all of you that want the Homerun derby to go away, well guess what it isn't going anywhere. Just like the 3 point and dunk contest in the NBA the leagues have a weekend where they have a day to showcase some players, where nothing else is going on where they can make more money. So get ready to watch the homerun derby for the next century.Anyway as to what I think of the Home Run derby, I enjoy it, especially when it is at one of the newer ballparks. I mean how often do you really watch a Pittsburgh Pirate game, even when they are playing your favorite team. That stadium is beautiful and it was showcased wonderfully by Ryan Howard and David Ortiz blasting bombs into the Alleghany.
Now would I call it must see TV, no certainly not. Was I fully glued to the televesion, nope. Did I watch the complete first round, na I was at the gym. But when I was watching the tube last night I threw on the derby and watched Howard try to hit Krukie in the back of the head. What else was on TV last night? So for those of you who want the Homerun derby to go away, I say forget about it, it gives me something to watch on a random monday night in July.
All Star Game
I'm bucking the trend of the AL winning almost every game, I think the NL has a similar lineup but they have a better and more rested pitching staff than the AL does. So watch out for the game 7 in the NL ballpark coming to an October near you. Or maybe the AL will just sweep the NL in another World Series.
Tuesday Night Pick'Em
Winner: NL
RBI Machine: Edgar Renteria, he's going to play the longest with only one backup being Eckstein who sucks and I heard he's batting 5th which makes little to no sense.
Winning Pitcher: Carlos Zambrano, just a guess, who knows when he's going to pitch.
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