Bobby Abreu, who launched a staggering 41 dingers in last year’s slugfest, has hit a paltry 14 home runs in the year since. Abreu, a perennial 30-30 threat, has been a wreck since last year’s performance. Garret Anderson hasn’t been the same since he won the Derby in 2003, either. After averaging just over 30 home runs a year from 2000-2003, he has hit a total of 38 home runs over the last two and a half seasons. That’s right, kids: the Home Run Derby Curse is born.
So I hope you’ll forgive me, but I’m hoping that Big Papi gets bumped in the first round. I need him in the groove.
Update: David Wright just finished, and all I can say is: good thing ESPN was using a tape delay. Wash that boy’s mouth out with soap!
