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If you're watching  tonight's Home Run Derby, make sure to be on the lookout for a rangy lefty patrolling the right field media stands. That man will be none other than yours truly and if it comes down to having to elbow a Bergen Record reporter out of the way for a dinger by my main man Chase Utley, you better believe I'm gonna throw a few Ewings in the town where #33 made 'em famous.

The view to the right currently belongs to me and a few of us media-types are debating what it would take for a home run blast to reach all the way back to us. We're a bit underneath the overhang and we're thinking it'd take the mother of all line-drive cannon blasts to clear the first level, yet stay clear of the deck above us.

A deflection might work, too.

The National League is just finishing up its batting practice with a round booing of David Wright from the Bleacher Creatures to my right. Also, whoever outfitted them tonight might want to re-enroll in the various fashion schools located throughout this fair city. The grey hats paired with the grey uniforms make the Senior Circuiters look like they just climbed off a school-bus with caged windows and have to be back to the pen before it turns dark. 

Follow the jump to see what I'm talking about. Stay tuned for any ball-catching updates:

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  1. Dan
    1. Posted by Dan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:36 pm EDT

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    Wow, those are bad! This could be like a baseball version of "The Longest Yard." I mean, the AL could be considered guards - guardians of ASG wins for many years now.
  2. Rob Iracane
    2. Posted by Rob Iracane Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:24 pm EDT

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    I've sat in those seats for the past 10 years and the only tater tots that have reached my section were two batting practice lasers by...Scott Hatteberg, believe it or not. One of the shots broke a dude's hand. So 'Duk, if a ball comes toward you...duck.
  3. Fredric S
    3. Posted by Fredric S Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm EDT

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    http://stockfield.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/mlb-homerun-hitting-contest-josh-hamiltonone-wordwow/
    By the way....anyone catch that kid from Texas hitting home runs tonight? What was his name again?????
  4. sauter777
    4. Posted by sauter777 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:06 pm EDT

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    Typical Espn. Justin Morneau wins the derby and they don't even talk to him. I know Hamilton is a great story but give credit where it's due. Reminds me of the Hare and the Tortoise story. Slow and steady wins the race.

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