Home Run Derby Live Blog (!)
We're tuning in to tonight's home run derby in the Bronx to watch Philadelphia's sole offensive representative, Chase Utley, take a couple of his sweet swings against Mick Billmeyer. Does Chase stand a chance against some of the guys more well known for hitting the long ball? Of course. This is Chase Utley we're talking about.
Follow along with our live blog after the jump.
UPDATE: When Chase Utley was announced to Yankee Stadium, he was booed and was reportedly heard saying, "Boo? Fuck You."
We love you, Chase.
Pre-Derby:
And what's a live blog without a Home Run Derby drinking game? Somebody translate that into a Cliff's Notes version, thanks.
Charlie Manuel once destroyed Mickey Mantle in a home run contest. Cholly!
ESPN has the Baseball Tonight crew -- KRUKKER! -- doing to pregame show and Josh Hamilton and his old guy pitcher are all the fuss. Apparently it's a great story, but I tuned in to late to hear it.
Sad fact of the night: I've never been to Yankee Stadium and may not get there this summer. Sorry.
The Sporting Blog caught up with a fan at the festivities yesterday dressed up as a Phillies player. Kids actually thought he was a real player and asked for his autograph. Kids today.
They've got special extra artsy bases and home plate for the Derby. Hey there's Laverne! Or is that Shirley?
The guy's at Yahoo!'s MLB blog like naked dudes a little too much. I'm just kidding, they have all sorts of fun All Star coverage.
KRUKKER PICKS CHASE UTLEY TO WIN! PHILLY! WOO!
Is this thing on?
Christ, now we have to sit through a Three Doors Down performance? Is it sponsored by Baby Ruth?
This sounds like that song that shitty cover band named [XYZ] always play at [insert any shitty bar like La Costa in Sea Isle here].
Just received an IM from Chris Mottram who is in the press seats in right field right now and he says: "im in the stands at the derby ... i was gonna liveblog it too, but im not sure how you do that. 'wow. that one went far.'"
It took us 7 seconds to be sick of Chris Berman. IT'S TRUE!
Did they just boo Chase Utley? Fuck New York. You don't boo Chase Utley! (Only we can boo him, which we don't.)
Commenters are saying Chase told New York, "fuck you" for booing him. I didn't hear it though.
JOE MORGAN PICKS CHASE UTLEY. I don't know how I feel about that.
Damn. Now Berman is picking Utley. I don't like it.
Oh, who is that? Reggie Jackson? BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Hello, Erin Andrews, how are you doing this evening?
Derek Jeter, BOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
I'd just like to note that there is an "official water of Major League Baseball."
ACTUAL HOME RUN DERBY LIVE BLOG BELOW:
Dan Uggla up first. The Florida Marlin is actually looking pretty good. Sitting at 4 runs, 4 outs. Oh man, the midget in the Uggla jersey is mad cute.
Sorry, it wasn't a midget. Apparently they are called children. Uggla finishes with a respectable 6 in the leadoff spot.
Grady Sizemore is up. Wake me when Chase gets a turn.
Big Pappi has like the reverse-Werth facial hair going on. Interesting. Sizemore finishes with 6.
Evan Longoria is up next. We hear this kid can play a little bit.
Commenter Greg wants to know, "So where can I get a "Boo? Fuck you!" T-shirt with 26 on the back."
**Matt just posted a shaky video of Chase's love letter to New York.**
Longoria finished with three or so. Chase is up next.
Chase Utley goes out, out, out, dinger, out, out. Hmm. This is not going real well. Now Erin Andrews is talking to David Wright about how great the Mets are playing. Ugh.
UPDATE: In case you haven't noticed by now, my Internet connection died in the middle of Chase Utley's at bat and has just returned. We've lost our thunder so to speak, so feel free to discuss amongst yourselves in the comments.
If that was Youk's wife... well done.
Posted by: Matt P | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 07:53 PM
Booooooo Chase Utley boooooo
Posted by: Rob I. | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:00 PM
did Chase just say 'Boo? Fuck you.'
Posted by: ricky | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:08 PM
did utley just say fuck you?
Posted by: dapopeovoz | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Honestly, I want to watch this. But Chris Berman really comes close to making me want to turn it off, or at least mute it. How does ESPN think he's still who people want to hear?
Posted by: stev | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:09 PM
of course.. now philly is going to get trashed again for chase saying f*** you on tv.. oh well he better bring some game tonight
Posted by: km | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:10 PM
fuck you new york! haha
Posted by: ben | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Yes, Chase just said "boo? fuck you." Word for word what I said when I heard those boos, too. No love in New York. Go, Chase, go!
Posted by: Micah | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Dear god, we have Joe Morgan too? Wow.
Posted by: steve | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:12 PM
Joe Morgan just mushed him.
Posted by: Matt P | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:12 PM
Your god damn right chase! fuck new york and those greasy scumbag met fans!
Posted by: jim | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:14 PM
I didnt think my man crush on utley could be any bigger but it did
Posted by: themajor | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:15 PM
who's that? Erin Andrews? Excellent. Chase will bang her later.
Posted by: ricky | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Can someone redlasso the 'fuck you' clip / you think Jeter could take EA down?
Posted by: James Beale | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:17 PM
oooh mlb network, screw me over on that one too, Comcast
Posted by: ricky | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:18 PM
I'm repeating what I said over at WoW, but Chutley can officially put it anywhere he wants for that "'Boo'? Fuck you!" crack.
Posted by: Clare | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Clare! you posted at the Yankees blog first?
Posted by: Matt P | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:20 PM
BOO? FUCK YOU!
Posted by: stevefredericks | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:20 PM
Pour me a tall one of whatever the cameramen are drinking
Posted by: Matt P | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Uggla can't win. He swings too hard. He'll be gone by the third round
Posted by: James Beale | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:25 PM
True, I did, but I'm here now, Matt.
Did you guys hear Dan Uggla get bleeped? Chutley has forced tWWL to employ a seven-second delay!
Posted by: Clare | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Chase was cheered for the most part maybe a couple of boos from the met fans
Posted by: TJ | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Chase was cheered for the most part maybe a couple of boos from the met fans
Posted by: TJ | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Utley's comment reminded me of when tugger said that winning the series was us sticking it to new york
Posted by: themajor | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Lovin the Sizemore. And the "Who needs steroids" comment.
Posted by: Matt P | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:31 PM
ESPN Home Run Derby announcer (not Berman) after Grady Sizemore hits a 459 foot shot to the upper deck: "Wow! Who needs steroids?!?"
*immediate cut to shot of smirking David Ortiz*
Posted by: thechief00 | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:36 PM
So where can I get a "Boo? Fuck you!" T-shirt with 26 on the back.
Posted by: Greg | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:38 PM
poor quality but i found this..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BBEnfGsLTHE
Posted by: jim | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:38 PM
great find jim
Posted by: James Beale | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:40 PM
How do you boo someone at the all-star home run derby anyway?
Posted by: Benjamin | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:41 PM
^ they're New York scum, afterall
Posted by: ricky | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:43 PM
eh, we would do it if a met hit here
Posted by: James Beale | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:44 PM
short porch. smart man
Posted by: James Beale | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:47 PM
WTF theyre talking to WRIGHT while chase is up! fuck ESPN
Posted by: brian | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:48 PM
Viva Ramon Henderson!
Posted by: Matt P | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:48 PM
They just dumped the audio again!
Posted by: Matt P | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:49 PM
I think utley just doesnt care.
Posted by: themajor | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:50 PM
"At least I hit one."
Good guy Utley, happy he at least got one of those Gold Balls.
Posted by: ricky | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:52 PM
FUCKING HILARIOUS JROLL SPORTSCENTER COMMERCIAL
Posted by: ricky | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:53 PM
Where's Brett Myers when you need him?
Posted by: John | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:54 PM
Fuck ESPN for going to David Wright during Chase Utley's at bat. What fucking nerve. Not to mention the total pompous prick he was during the interview, talking about confidence and beating the phillies for 3 out of 4. How about 7 1/2 up with 17 to play. How's that for confidence.
Posted by: Benjamin | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Once again, I think the question has not been answered, where can we get a "Boo? Fuck you!" T-Shirt with 26 on the back?
Posted by: Anth | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Anth, feel free to send me your credit card info and I'll be sure to make you one.
Posted by: thechief00 | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Sign me up for a t shirt too
Posted by: Tom | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 09:10 PM
Wow, my T-shirt idea has legs. Let's make it happen.
Posted by: Greg | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 09:12 PM
I'm down for a shirt too.
Posted by: ricky | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 09:13 PM
definately should make it up
Posted by: themajor | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 09:13 PM
not sure how itll work but heres one i made up
http://dyo.customink.com/cink/r.jsp?E=eaglesfan92%40comcast.net&F=utleyfyou
Posted by: brian | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Take the quote marks off and I think you have a winner.
Posted by: Greg | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 09:22 PM
Updates: Enrico's internet is down, so that could mean the untimely end of the liveblog, but we have the true ESPN feed video of the Utley utterance...
Posted by: Matt P | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 09:23 PM