Balta1701 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 W00t! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockin Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 So is Paulie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I'm surprised Dunn made it since he's hitting .215. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Looks like Dunn, Konerko, and Sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 01:40 PM) I'm surprised Dunn made it since he's hitting .215. It said he was a player selection. The guys in the AL must like this dude, or want to see him drop bombs in the HR Derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 12:41 PM) It said he was a player selection. The guys in the AL must like this dude, or want to see him drop bombs in the HR Derby. I don't know if I want Dunn participating in the HR derby. It'll make that event a hell of a lot more enjoyable, but at what risk? Edited July 1, 2012 by chw42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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southsider2k5 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I am shocked about Dunn. I figured the average and Ks would hurt more when it came down to the few remained spots. I am guessing they want him for the derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 01:42 PM) I don't know if I want Dunn participating in the HR derby. It'll make that event a hell of a lot more enjoyable, but at what risk? I feel like the HR Derby probably effects pure hitters, like Konerko or Miggy, more than it effects dudes that swing for a HR everytime anyway, like Dunn and Fielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZZZA Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Adam Dunn in the homerun derby? He might be the first player in history whose strike outs will outnumber the HR's he hits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 The guy had one of the worst seasons ever last year, so to see him bounce back like this really is a feel good story, and I'm sure the players feel he deserves a shot in the All-Star game. I have no problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 06:56 PM) The guy had one of the worst seasons ever last year, so to see him bounce back like this really is a feel good story, and I'm sure the players feel he deserves a shot in the All-Star game. I have no problem with it. Being one of the most liked teammates in baseball doesn't hurt either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 12:44 PM) I feel like the HR Derby probably effects pure hitters, like Konerko or Miggy, more than it effects dudes that swing for a HR everytime anyway, like Dunn and Fielder. Agreed. He already swings for the fences with every at-bat, so what's the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 05:42 PM) I don't know if I want Dunn participating in the HR derby. It'll make that event a hell of a lot more enjoyable, but at what risk? Why would you worry about something like that? What risk? He tries to hit a bomb every at bat. What risk were you referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 are Konerko and Dunn starters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 QUOTE (Real @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 03:47 PM) are Konerko and Dunn starters? No, both are resevers. I believe Fielder was voted the 1b starter and Ortiz is the DH starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Dunn said earlier this month that HR derby does not excite him at all, I would be surprised if he participates. FWIW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Has any position player ever been named to the All-Star Team with a batting average lower than Dunn's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 01:39 PM) Why would you worry about something like that? What risk? He tries to hit a bomb every at bat. What risk were you referring to? You have no idea how something like a HR derby can affect a hitter, even if he does tend to swing for home runs in most of his PAs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 08:30 PM) You have no idea how something like a HR derby can affect a hitter, even if he does tend to swing for home runs in most of his PAs. And you do, obviously, as a two-time Home-Run Derby champion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 2, 2012 -> 03:54 AM) No, both are resevers. I believe Fielder was voted the 1b starter and Ortiz is the DH starter. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0308208/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 10:05 PM) Has any position player ever been named to the All-Star Team with a batting average lower than Dunn's? That is a great question. I wonder if anyone out there has figured that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Jason Varitek got in with a .218 average. Haven't found lower yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Luis Aparacio, hitting .208 at the break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 2, 2012 -> 10:43 AM) Luis Aparacio, hitting .208 at the break. Yay White Sox! Spoke too soon: He was a Red Sox player at this point. Edited July 2, 2012 by Quinarvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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