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Monicro
Oct 21, 2010

And you could feel his features in the air
A wide smile and perfect hair
He had complete control of the rising tides
And a medicine bag hanging at his side

In the flowing blue world of the death-dealing physician
NO ONE MADE A THREAD SO HERES A THREAD

The Contestants

American League

Jose Bautista - He's declined a bit in the last few years since his bonkers '11/'12 seasons but he's still Joey Bats so who cares

- LOOK AT THAT FUKKEN GIF DOES IT MATTER WHAT I SAY HERE

Josh Donaldson - Came out of nowhere last year to finish 3rd in MVP voting and while he's regressed a bit this year still comes into today with 20 dingers in the first half.

Adam Jones - He strikes out a lot and dingers a lot so he'll probably be fun to watch.

Brian Dozier - why

National League

Todd Frazier - okay its starting i think so im gonna hurry these up DINGERS

Justin Mornaeu - The ugh-iest of the NL bunch but still much better than loving dozier

- Cespedes and Puig in the same event, truly we live in the best of all possible times

Troy Tulowitzki - Has been absolutely laying waste to the NL this year, and actually made it to the allstar break healthy for once!

Giancarlo Stanton - OH GOD IM 2 HYPE

There's also new rules I think but I'm too lazy to look them up DINGERS

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Top Hats Monthly
Jun 22, 2011


People are people so why should it be, that you and I should get along so awfully blink blink recall STOP IT YOU POSH LITTLE SHIT
here's the pitch BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK

Dutchy
Jul 8, 2010
can't wait to hear Berman's many innovative pronunciations of Yoenis Cespedes tonight.

GoatSeeGuy
Dec 26, 2003

What if Jerome Walton made me a champion?


Best thread title on SA.

Vertical Lime
Dec 11, 2004

can't wait for all the target field puns

The SituAsian
Oct 29, 2006

I'm a mess in distress
But we're still the best dressed
7 outs instead of 10 should be interesting

will_colorado
Jun 30, 2007

If you had a dome Minneapolis, we wouldn't be having a delay......

abelwingnut
Dec 23, 2002


I just heard Puig talk for the first time and I have no idea what I just heard. That is a crazy accent/dialect.

corn on the cop
Oct 12, 2012

Break what must be broken, once for all, that's all, and take the suffering on oneself.

― Corey Dostoyevsky
so how many cities does chris berman incorrectly attribute to minnesota

Top Hats Monthly
Jun 22, 2011


People are people so why should it be, that you and I should get along so awfully blink blink recall STOP IT YOU POSH LITTLE SHIT

will_colorado posted:

If you had a dome Minneapolis, we wouldn't be having a delay......

Bob Uecker, we meet again.

Laderhan
Oct 2, 2013
Yo puig better flip his bat after dinger he hits.

Shimrra Jamaane
Aug 10, 2007

Obscure to all except those well-versed in Yuuzhan Vong lore.
Someone better bunt the golden ball.

The Pussy Boss
Nov 2, 2004

Here's the MLB.com stream for the non-TV-havers among us

The SituAsian
Oct 29, 2006

I'm a mess in distress
But we're still the best dressed

Abel Wingnut posted:

I just heard Puig talk for the first time and I have no idea what I just heard. That is a crazy accent/dialect.

Pretty standard Cuban accent really

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxChDj3OczE&t=20s

seiferguy
Jun 9, 2005

FLAWED
INTUITION



Toilet Rascal
Please give me a Puig / Cespedes final

Stanton in the final would be pretty alright too

will_colorado
Jun 30, 2007

For the golden ball, they should let the guys swing an aluminum bat.

Reformed Pissboy
Nov 6, 2003

7 outs per round? That is weird, I guess they gotta compress it because they have 2(!!!!!!!!!!!!! two!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) extra players

vegeta dentata
Jun 16, 2011
Stanton's been slumping big time lately. Here's hoping he busts out some big rear end bombs.

William T. Hornaday
Nov 26, 2007

Don't tap on the fucking glass!
I swear to god I'll cut off your fucking fingers and feed them to the otters for enrichment.

will_colorado posted:

For the golden ball, they should let the guys swing an aluminum bat.

And throw them golf balls.

Gorman Thomas
Jul 24, 2007
hmmmm yase lets build an open air stadium in minnesota

The 7th Guest
Dec 17, 2003

The HR derby and All Star Game being rained out would be too fuckin funny

Laderhan
Oct 2, 2013
If it rains all night would they just cancel it or just do it later?

e: this lineup is kinda bad

DeepDickPizza
Oct 11, 2012

THREE TIME! THREE TIME!
stupid rain. if the winner has single digit home run across all the rounds, i'm gonna be pissed.

Darude - Adam Sandstorm
Aug 16, 2012

so when are the dingers

Ice To Meet You
Mar 5, 2007

Gorman Thomas posted:

hmmmm yase lets build an open air stadium in minnesota

All stadiums should be open air at all times. Deal with it.

Tedd_Not_Ed
Feb 16, 2014

I've seen games go perfect for 12 innings all for naught. I've seen no-hitters pitched on illicit drugs. Homer streaks lasting eight games and 20 run losses. I've seen pennants won and seasons collapse. All these memories will be lost in time. Like tears in the rain.

Time to die.
Let's put everyone on buses and take the derby to Milwaukee. Just don't tell Berman

Longpig Bard
Dec 29, 2004



Guy in the background is calling his buds wondering what he should do on camera

seiferguy
Jun 9, 2005

FLAWED
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Toilet Rascal

Alan Trammell posted:

All stadiums should be open air at all times. Deal with it.

Retractable roofs that function as an Umbrella are the best (what I'm saying is Safeco is the best).

DeepDickPizza
Oct 11, 2012

THREE TIME! THREE TIME!
They should probably just show the celebrity softball game now instead of later. That poo poo is pretty amusing.

Monicro
Oct 21, 2010

And you could feel his features in the air
A wide smile and perfect hair
He had complete control of the rising tides
And a medicine bag hanging at his side

In the flowing blue world of the death-dealing physician

Alan Trammell posted:

All stadiums should be open air at all times. Deal with it.

seiferguy posted:

Retractable roofs that function as an Umbrella are the best (what I'm saying is Safeco is the best).

Look at these idiots who dont want to hit balls off catwalks

Deteriorata
Feb 6, 2005

They should stretch a big piece of fabric over the stadium and seal it, then pump air in it to hold it up. That would make a pretty good stadium for Minneapolis.

MrChips
Jun 10, 2005

FLIGHT SAFETY TIP: Fatties out first

Monicro posted:

Look at these idiots who dont want to hit balls off catwalks

I'm sorry they didn't build your stadium big enough?

Having said that let's take a moment to fondly remember the garbage bag outfield walls in the Metrodome

Laderhan
Oct 2, 2013
Move the derby to Mall America and have it be like The Bigs where you hit dingers off buildings and poo poo.

Recursive
Jul 15, 2006

... but then again, who does?
Get that Minneapolis B-roll ready!

IcePhoenix
Sep 18, 2005

Take me to your Shida

Here's a video for Dozier you jerk

http://m.mlb.com/video/v32290017/mintb-dozier-lines-a-solo-homer-to-left-field/?c_id=mlb

Shimrra Jamaane
Aug 10, 2007

Obscure to all except those well-versed in Yuuzhan Vong lore.

DeepDickPizza posted:

They should probably just show the celebrity softball game now instead of later. That poo poo is pretty amusing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du3317Nc6pc

seiferguy
Jun 9, 2005

FLAWED
INTUITION



Toilet Rascal

Deteriorata posted:

They should stretch a big piece of fabric over the stadium and seal it, then pump air in it to hold it up. That would make a pretty good stadium for Minneapolis.

If anything, it gives us gifs like this:

GoatSeeGuy
Dec 26, 2003

What if Jerome Walton made me a champion?


Laderhan posted:

Move the derby to Mall America and have it be like The Bigs where you hit dingers off buildings and poo poo.

A nation that can do high jump in a grocery store, or pole vault in a mall we should be able to make this happen.

will_colorado
Jun 30, 2007

Berman's bald spot is exceptionally shiny tonight

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Tedd_Not_Ed
Feb 16, 2014

I've seen games go perfect for 12 innings all for naught. I've seen no-hitters pitched on illicit drugs. Homer streaks lasting eight games and 20 run losses. I've seen pennants won and seasons collapse. All these memories will be lost in time. Like tears in the rain.

Time to die.
While your waiting in the rain, here's a brief clip of Rick Dempsey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HHIpci-Edc

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