For the sake of being over the top, I’m going to give an in-depth analysis of tonight’s, thrilling/riveting home run derby. Here’s the field:
National League:
Ryan Howard (Phillies), Prince Fielder (Brewers), Albert Pujols (Cardinals), (Matt Holiday (Rockies).
American League:
Justin Morneau (Twins), Alex Rios (Blue Jays), Vladimir Guerrero (Angels)
Magglio Ordonez (Tigers).
First, cross off Fielder because he’s so young – he’s not going to be able to handle the pressure that the derby brings. Secondly, cross off all right handed batters because the left field porch at AT&T is ridiculously short. As long as they can pull the ball and keep it out of “triples alley”, left-handers have the edge. So that leaves Ryan Howard and Justin Morneau in the finals and just for the sake of not going with the defending champ, I’ll go with Morneau to win it all.
Update: As usual, the guy/team I picked didn’t even make a dent in the game…well done Justin – you freaking bum! Congrats to Vlad Guerrero for winning such a distinct honor as the home run derby!
