Some thoughts on tonight's HR Derby:
1. Hamilton was incredible in the first round. Not just the number he hit, but the distance.
2. It was almost certain he wouldn't win the competition. I can't imagine he had anything left in the tank. He took about twice as many swings as everyone else.
3. I'm tired of reporters asking Hamilton about his comeback. We know the story. I'm tired of having him called a heroin addict. Yeah, well he's a baseball player. An unbelievable baseball player.
4. I'm tired of Hamilton praising God and the "Lord Saviour Jesus Christ" every time he does anything. If that's what it takes to get over a drug problem, then good for him. But I don't see any reason to flaunt his delusion every time something happens on the baseball field. And for a reporter to say "It's a bad night for atheists"...ridiculous. Is this "journalist" reporting, as fact, that the home runs were caused by God?
5. The Home Run Derby is overdramatized. As amazing as Hamilton was tonight, I cannot consider it one of the great moments in Yankee Stadium. It is an exhibition. It might be one of the great moments in most stadiums, but not this one.
6. Has there ever been a more boring MVP and Home Run Derby champ than Justin Morneau?
7. Milton Bradley had a good time with Hamilton's home runs. I wonder if anyone else on the AL team joshes around with Bradley. Would you?
