No Home Run Derby for Harper

[Simple8]

http://usat.ly/MzDXaT

 

[padremurph]

That's too bad. Everyone wants to see Harper so Kemp should include him. I understand that Kemp may want to give someone else who deserves it a shot but the hr derby is all about excitement and Bryce Harper is exciting.

 

[cmnkb8]

Maybe in the future, the participants should be chosen by fan vote, like the actual game itself. Just a thought.

 

[Simple8]

This is where i differ. I believe it should be done on performance (all star game). Like it was in little league.

 

[A_Pharis]

I think it should be the top HR performers.

 

[PujolsCollector]

The ASG as a whole irritates me. I hate that the fans get to choose who goes and starts. How is Buster Posey beating Yadier Molina in voting. Is it because The Giants have had more home games recently, probably and that's the problem its not about the best anymore its about fanfavorites. If the ASG is going to determine home field advantage for the WS then put the best out there not fan favorites. As far as the HRD we need some great power hitters the last good HRD was 2008. Now we get guys like Brandon Inge and Ricky Weeks not harper's and Hamilton's

 

[George_Calfas]

HR Derby is like the Dunk Contest-----The players we all wish to see wont do it. Perception is it messes with your swing etc; see Albert HR totals pre and post HRD.

 

[A_Pharis]

George makes the best point. A lot of guys refuse to do it so it doesn't throw off their swing.

 

[tommyd2107]

The ASG as a whole irritates me. I hate that the fans get to choose who goes and starts. How is Buster Posey beating Yadier Molina in voting. Is it because The Giants have had more home games recently, probably and that's the problem its not about the best anymore its about fanfavorites. If the ASG is going to determine home field advantage for the WS then put the best out there not fan favorites. As far as the HRD we need some great power hitters the last good HRD was 2008. Now we get guys like Brandon Inge and Ricky Weeks not harper's and Hamilton's

Chooch should be leading both!!

 

[thefatguy]

No Harper
No Harper

No Harper?

 

[Pine Tar]

I'm glad.....I want to actually see guys that can hit homeruns more then once every 7 games and every 28 plate appearances :lol:

 

[thefatguy]

I'm glad.....I want to actually see guys that can hit homeruns more then once every 7 games and every 28 plate appearances :lol:

How dare you speak that way about Babe Mick Cobb Ruth Jr?

 

[GAbballplayer148]

I wish they didnt screw with the format of the HRD every year. It seems like each year we have different ways for the team being chosen. Anyone remember the "represent the nations" HR Derby a couple years ago?

 

[Pine Tar]

How dare you speak that way about Babe Mick Cobb Ruth Jr?

ooooppppss my bad

 

[ThoseBackPages]

George is spot on.

David Wright was ruined by the HRD in 2006

 

[A_Pharis]

No Harper
No Harper

No Harper?

Most unappreciated post in the thread.

 

[markakis8]

I think it should be the top HR performers.

I agree. Harper is probably the most exciting player to watch this year but it really should be the guys that are dropping bombs left and right in the game. And I don't mind if the are All-Stars or not. Bautista, Stanton, Dunn, Bruce, etc.

 

[predatorkj]

I still don't see how it can jack with your swing that much. At least not any more than jacking some in batting practice. I mean, they are all meatballs, slowly pitched, and you are taking your time. How does that mess up your swing?

 

[A_Pharis]

I still don't see how it can jack with your swing that much. At least not any more than jacking some in batting practice. I mean, they are all meatballs, slowly pitched, and you are taking your time. How does that mess up your swing?

I can't vouch for validity... I have heard it as an excuse, though.

 

[Frow]

I think the bigger story here is Matt Kemp has picked himself as being a representative. A guy who hasn't played since May 30 and two days before that hadn't played till May 13th. Maybe if you can't even help out the team you maybe don't go out there and try for individual accolades?