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2010 Home Run Derby Introduction Thoughts

Jul 12 8:10p by Jeff Sullivan

  • It's 5:05. They're still clearing Train's stage off the infield. This is going to be a long one, guys.
  • Big round of applause for Chris Young, as 45,000 fans in attendance overcompensate for the fact that they don't know who Chris Young is.
  • According to Chris Berman, Nick Swisher "leads the league in fun." Based on what happened at the end of last season, I'm pretty sure Miguel Cabrera leads the league in fun. Or at least he used to before those counselors got all uppity.
  • "He can hit the long ball, this left fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals." Well I should certainly hope so. "Matt Holliday - he's hit a home run before!"
  • "He leads the league in smiles, the heart and soul of the Boston Red Sox." Get your stories straight, Berman. Is it Ortiz, or is it Swisher? Or does Swisher lead the league in producing fun, while Ortiz leads the league in enjoying it? I might be overthinking this. 
  • Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch: Bo Jackson, who looks like half of CC Sabathia.

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2010 Home Run Derby: David Ortiz Defeats Hanley Ramirez With Mammoth Final Round

ANAHEIM CA - JULY 12: American League All-Star David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox poses after winning the 2010 State Farm Home Run Derby during All-Star Weekend at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 12 2010 in Anaheim California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

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