Manny is in the Home Run Derby

[AlbionHero]

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/08/your-2015-mlb-home-run-derby-participants/

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Cubs

Todd Frazier, 3B, Reds

Kris Bryant, 3B, Cubs

Joc Pederson, CF, Dodgers

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Albert Pujols, 1B, Angels

Josh Donaldson, 3B, Blue Jays

Prince Fielder, 1B, Rangers

Manny Machado, 3B, Orioles

He even gets to compete against his rival, Donaldson!

[WEAVERMAN]

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/08/your-2015-mlb-home-run-derby-participants/

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Cubs

Todd Frazier, 3B, Reds

Kris Bryant, 3B, Cubs

Joc Pederson, CF, Dodgers

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Albert Pujols, 1B, Angels

Josh Donaldson, 3B, Blue Jays

Prince Fielder, 1B, Rangers

Manny Machado, 3B, Orioles

He even gets to compete against his rival, Donaldson!

No we don't want that. Damn it.

[eddie83]

Is Bud Norris his pitcher?

[isestrex]

He has to go through Pederson then Bryant/Pujols to get to the finals.

[Can_of_corn]

Is Bud Norris his pitcher?

The were concerned about fan safety.

[ExileAngelos]

Let the "oh no he is going to ruin his swing for the rest of the season" talk commence.

[tntoriole]

I am OK with the young man doing this...let him have some fun! I am just glad ARoid is not going to be at the ASG. He has already had too much negative influence on Manny.

[Davey]

Here's our man of the hour on an old tobacco card from the early 1900's. Hope you guys don't mind my occasional "off topic" artistic interjections.

[LarryHarlow]

Let the "oh no he is going to ruin his swing for the rest of the season" talk commence.

OK, I'll start. This sucks. I've read articles about how post-HR derby effects are overblown, but I don't buy it. I've had too many of my fantasy players tank after being in the Derby. I hope it doesn't happen, and it probably won't, but I don't like it.

[El Gordo]

I'd rather he didn't. But he needs to upgrade his national image I suppose.

[brianod]

Is Bud Norris his pitcher?

I would ask for Hunter:)

[sportsfan8703]

Good. Maybe he can start getting that special superstar strikezone the rest of the season.

[Malike]

I'd rather he went the Trout/Harper route and didnt parricipate in the derby. Negative effects on his swing imminent.

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[Camden_yardbird]

No way he gets through Pederson. That guy has like 4 of the longest 5 home runs this year and the longest average home run. 1 and done and it shouldn't have a huge effect on his swing or stamina in the second half.

[Can_of_corn]

No way he gets through Pederson. That guy has like 4 of the longest 5 home runs this year and the longest average home run. 1 and done and it shouldn't have a huge effect on his swing or stamina in the second half.

Have you ever watched one of these? While it would be fair to say Peterson should be favored he is by no means a lock. Do you think Tejada had the best power in the game the year he won?