All-Star Break Thread.

[The Chosen One]

For Derby Discussion + All Star Game.

And for those of you Rick Sutcliffe fans, the Taco Bell celebrity softball game.

Already a Fredi sighting, he video bombed Todd Frazier by appearing in the background. All Star game means All-Star managers.

[The Chosen One]

Puigy with 0 hrs. lol

[CrimsonCowboy]

I'm ready for the derby to be put on MLB Network. The coverage tonight has been horrible and listening to Berman is borderline unbearable.

[Runnin]

LMAO at Mike Stanton. I guess he should've stretched for the camera a little more.

[BlackwaterPark]

wtf Stanton...

[The Chosen One]

LMAO at Mike Stanton. I guess he should've stretched for the camera a little more.

What happened?

[Runnin]

What happened?
He lost 0-1 to Frazier.

[The Chosen One]

He lost 0-1 to Frazier.

LMAO, did he hit before or after Frazier hit 1?

[CrimsonCowboy]

LMAO, did he hit before or after Frazier hit 1?

After

[Runnin]

LMAO, did he hit before or after Frazier hit 1?
After. LOL It was a complete choke job after he went through a long stretching routine. I think Andrelton Simmons could beat Frazier in the HR derby.

[Runnin]

Btw, there's a free link to the feed on mlb.com.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Cespedes. Dang

[weso1]

Huge fail for MLB tonight I hate to say it. Berman and ESPN were a disaster. Berman is just old and boring as crap. No offense to the guy but he's the scout.com of baseball. He thinks the grandma's love him, but honestly even the grandmas are getting sick of that ****.

The rain delay, bad luck but it kind of fit the night.... the new format failed. Just a complete disaster. Shame on Trout and others for not being in the derby. I feel like the stars from MLB are taking a que from the stars of the NBA. Don't be in the dunk contest unless you have mental toughness essentially. Frazier did a good job... bleh...

[CrimsonCowboy]

Huge fail for MLB tonight I hate to say it. Berman and ESPN were a disaster. Berman is just old and boring as crap. No offense to the guy but he's the scout.com of baseball. He thinks the grandma's love him, but honestly even the grandmas are getting sick of that ****.

The rain delay, bad luck but it kind of fit the night.... the new format failed. Just a complete disaster. Shame on Trout and others for not being in the derby. I feel like the stars from MLB are taking a que from the stars of the NBA. Don't be in the dunk contest unless you have mental toughness essentially. Frazier did a good job... bleh...

Can't say I disagree with this post. Pretty much spot on. Cespedes was the only thing really worth watching tonight. Berman's act is getting old and Kruk sounded bored. Also, ESPN missed some swings tonight and kept Berman and Kruk's mics on during the Stand Up To Cancer moment. The format was dumb too.

Like I said earlier, maybe MLB Network should get a shot at broadcasting the Home Run Derby. They could not possibly be worse than ESPN was tonight.

[Nerfherders]

I stopped watching the derby years ago. It became increasingly unbearable and boring.

[The Chosen One]

I can say with honesty that the last time I remember actually trying to watch the derby was the year Abreu went nuts at Comerica.

[Runnin]

Bergman and Kruk didn't bother me at all. They didn't try too hard to be entertaining, but just kept the chat low key like a couple of fans in the bleachers. If Kruk was bored it's because he should be; the event is boring. I'd almost rather watch good fielders do catch and throw drills. Maybe they could at least change up the program every year or so.

[yeezus]

Coverage was awful last night. Berman never. stops. talking. He's constantly rambling on about some old, boring story he was a part of. The camera work was terrible and Berman wasn't even narrating the game, just blathering unless someone hit one. I'll make a point not to watch next year. First round took well over an hour.

[gcbraves]

I stopped watching the derby years ago. It became increasingly unbearable and boring.

That's because Berman has become increasingly unbearable and boring...I swear the guy is one more "back-back gone" away from either a stroke or pinching a loaf.

[Tapate50]

I honestly didn't think anyone over the age of 13 watched the hr derby anymore .

It's terrible.

[bravesnumberone]

First time ever since I've been watching baseball that I'll miss the ASG. Got work tonight. Lame.

[NinersSBChamps]

Huge fail for MLB tonight I hate to say it. Berman and ESPN were a disaster. Berman is just old and boring as crap. No offense to the guy but he's the scout.com of baseball. He thinks the grandma's love him, but honestly even the grandmas are getting sick of that ****.

The rain delay, bad luck but it kind of fit the night.... the new format failed. Just a complete disaster. Shame on Trout and others for not being in the derby. I feel like the stars from MLB are taking a que from the stars of the NBA. Don't be in the dunk contest unless you have mental toughness essentially. Frazier did a good job... bleh...

Yeah the home run derby is watered down now. (Bad joke, yes)

I had no interest in it. Stanton's first round was awesome to watch and after that I basically turned it off. No big name guys really have a desire to enter this anymore either.

[TURBO]

Celebrity All star game was way more entertaining.

[NinersSBChamps]

I will watch because there is nothing else on.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Liked it when David Price tapped the "ZIM" patch on the jersey when he was introduced.

[Lville21]

Andrelton would've have that ball standing up and getting Cutch out while Jeter (at 40 years old) dives and Cutch is safe.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Kind of appropriate for Jeter's first at bat of the night.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Fake Bo Pelini ‏@FauxPelini 1m
Derek Jeter is retiring? Why didn't someone say something

[NinersSBChamps]

Kind of appropriate for Jeter's first at bat of the night.

Yeah because it was planned.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Nice decision on who to start, Matheny.

[NinersSBChamps]

Matheny's homer pick is blowing up in his face.

[Heyward]

Kershaw should have started.

Wainwright wasnt a terrible pick but....

[Heyward]

3-2 now.

[CrimsonCowboy]

N.L. making a comeback

[TDlxANDER]

Trout didn't appear to love baseball on that last play.

[Lville21]

WTF is Carlos Gomez doing?

[TURBO]

WTF is Carlos Gomez doing?

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/7-13-2014/YtKg1C.gif

[Lville21]

It's too bad they can't have legendary retired managers manage this game every year.

Bobby Cox for the NL and Joe Torre for the AL.

[rico43]

I will watch because there is nothing else on.

HA! Season premeire of Counting Cars!

[NinersSBChamps]

WTF is Carlos Gomez doing?

Being more talented than any Braves player.

[Heyward]

Being more talented than any Braves player.

ban?

[Lville21]

Ramirez just made a play that was much better than Jeter's non-play, and Verducci/Reynolds kept their mouths closed while oohing and aahing Jeter's non-play.

[Five]

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/7-13-2014/YtKg1C.gif

This^^ is ****ing awesome.

[NinersSBChamps]

ban?

Please tell me you think any player on the Braves is better.

[NinersSBChamps]

Will be so glad when Jeter retires. I am so sick of hearing about him.

[thewupk]

Will be so glad when Jeter retires. I am so sick of hearing about him.

Then don't listen.

[CrimsonCowboy]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsoMvWcCYAABEbn.png

[TURBO]

Will be so glad when Jeter retires. I am so sick of hearing about him.

agreed.

[NinersSBChamps]

Then don't listen.

Didn't think of that.

[Lville21]

There's a game to be played....We won't see Jonathon Lucroy getting congratulations in the dugout when he leaves.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Don't mind the extra tributes to Derek Jeter. Can't stand the Yankees, but I have no problems with Jeter. He's a class act.

[NinersSBChamps]

Don't mind the extra tributes to Derek Jeter. Can't stand the Yankees, but I have no problems with Jeter. He's a class act.

Oh I don't mind the tributes. He deserves them. I am just so sick of hearing about it. Clearly I wouldn't care as much if he weren't on the Yankees.

[NinersSBChamps]

There's a game to be played....We won't see Jonathon Lucroy getting congratulations in the dugout when he leaves.
He shouldn't leave. Have you seen the NL catchers?

[NinersSBChamps]

Hat trick!

[CrimsonCowboy]

Puig not exactly having a good time in Minneapolis.

[mossy]

I want the NL to win, but I'm happy to see Wainright get touched for a few.

[NinersSBChamps]

I guess Freddie Freeman isn't good enough to play.

[NinersSBChamps]

Puig not exactly having a good time in Minneapolis.

Oh sure he is.

He's having a grand O-ffer time!

[CrimsonCowboy]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsoWDOxCUAAKCUD.png

[CrimsonCowboy]

Ummmmmmmmmmmm.......................

CBS News ‏@CBSNews 6m
Michael Jeter takes bow at his final All-Star game http://cbsn.ws/1t12pHX

[Lville21]

Both Matheny homer picks backfiring.

[CyYoung31]

Why is that play not being reviewed?

[UNCBlue012]

I really love Trout but I really hate that it could cost the NL this game.

[UNCBlue012]

I want the NL to win, but I'm happy to see Wainright get touched for a few.

Yeah, he's been fantastic and I know the stats say it's close, but he's really not even in the same world with Kershaw right now.

[NinersSBChamps]

Why is that play not being reviewed?

Horacio didn't make the trip.

[Lville21]

Is Joe Buck getting just as bad as Chip Caray in getting excited over non-home run fly balls? He's been excited a couple of times tonight on fly outs.

[NinersSBChamps]

I really love Trout but I really hate that it could cost the NL this game.

Mike Matheny is costing the NL the game.

[NinersSBChamps]

Is Joe Buck getting just as bad as Chip Caray in getting excited over non-home run fly balls? He's been excited a couple of times tonight on fly outs.

Anything that involves men with wood sticks excites Joe Buck.

[UNCBlue012]

Mike Matheny is costing the NL the game.

I won't completely disagree, but it was Mike Trout. The guy can hit absolutely anyone.

[CyYoung31]

Harold Reynolds is terrible.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Harold Reynolds is terrible.

Almost makes me miss Tim McCarver.

[NinersSBChamps]

I won't completely disagree, but it was Mike Trout. The guy can hit absolutely anyone.

I liked Matheny as a player. As a manager he is and douche.

[NinersSBChamps]

At least Farrell uses his bench. Utley is the only starter out.

[CyYoung31]

I liked Matheny as a player. As a manager he is and douche.

Yeah, Matheny comes off as a real asshole to me.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Best part of the night is reading the jokes at the expense of CBS News after they tweeted out the name Michael Jeter instead of Derek Jeter.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Freddie Freeman in the game

[NinersSBChamps]

Glad they told us Freddie was in the game before that ground ball.

[UNCBlue012]

Hell of a play by Gordon and good stretch by Freddie!

[CrimsonCowboy]

Great play by both guys

[CyYoung31]

Matheny is clearly favoring the NL Central.

[CyYoung31]

Glad they told us Freddie was in the game before that ground ball.

Exactly what I said to my friend.

[Carp]

Kimbrel pitching!!

[NinersSBChamps]

Damnit Freddie! Stay away from the railing.

[NinersSBChamps]

I really wanna see Jose Abreu and Kimbrel.

[UNCBlue012]

(KKK)imbrel! BAM!

[NinersSBChamps]

Smoltz said Craig would strikeout the side.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Nice inning, Craig

[Carp]

Damn Matheny better not pinch hit Rizzo for Freddie

[NinersSBChamps]

Damn Matheny better not pinch hit Rizzo for Freddie

It'll be Matt Carpenter instead.

[The Chosen One]

Hurray for Freddie, not embarrassing us.

[NinersSBChamps]

Hurray for Freddie, not embarrassing us.

Yeah you are right.

He certainly didn't Puig it up.

[AerchAngel]

0 homers and 3 ks in 3 at bats, way to go PIG.

[UNCBlue012]

Justin or Jason could of done that. Heck, BJ would of done that. Stupid Puig.

[CyYoung31]

Wow. Wainwright is a tool.

[NinersSBChamps]

Justin or Jason could of done that. Heck, BJ would of done that. Stupid Puig.

Yeah, but look at Puig's numbers compared to other corner OF in the NL.

[NinersSBChamps]

Wow. Wainwright is a tool.

I missed it.

[Lville21]

Now Waino admits giving Jeter a meatball? Come on.

[NinersSBChamps]

Hmm I called Wainwright serving one up to Jeter immediately.

[CyYoung31]

Now he's saying it was a joke. Seemed genuine, so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Wainwright tried to "clear things up" on TV.

[The Chosen One]

Hmm I called Wainwright serving one up to Jeter immediately.

To be fair, I remember Kinsler's "effort" in trying to get to Chipper's weak grounder in Kansas City 2 years ago.

[Lville21]

Fredi getting some TV action looking concerned about Chapman.

[The Chosen One]

And who could forget the meatball AJ Burnett gave to Chipper in his last major league at-bat in the regular season at PNC?

[The Chosen One]

Fredi getting some TV action looking concerned about Chapman.

Cubans United.

[Lville21]

Thanks for the loss, St. Louis Cardinals.

[NinersSBChamps]

Alright Oakland now has HFA.

[NinersSBChamps]

To be fair, I remember Kinsler's "effort" in trying to get to Chipper's weak grounder in Kansas City 2 years ago.

Ef Jeter! Hail Chipper!

[The Chosen One]

Alright Oakland now has HFA.

Oakland has almost as bad of a first round conversion rate than we do. lol.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Nice job Cardinals pitchers. Give up all five runs and the A.L. gets World Series home field.

Special mention to Yasiel Puig. Went homerless in the Home Run Derby, then goes 0-3 tonight with three strikeouts.

[NinersSBChamps]

Adam Wainwright to present Derek Jeter with the MVP award.

[The Chosen One]

Special mention to Yasiel Puig. Went homerless in the Home Run Derby, then goes 0-3 tonight with three strikeouts.

And the crowd goes wild for the PUIGMANIAAAA!!!!!!!

[CrimsonCowboy]

Mike Trout the MVP

[Carp]

Adam Wainwright to present Derek Jeter with the MVP award.

I hope this a joke. Don't give douchy Jeter MVP for a single and a double when Miggy and Trout were the actual producers of this game

[zitothebrave]

I hope this a joke. Don't give douchy Jeter MVP for a single and a double when Miggy and Trout were the actual producers of this game

It's Jeter's ASG. There's a deadspin joke about it.

[NinersSBChamps]

It's Jeter's ASG. There's a deadspin joke about it.

Link me.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Also, a huge thumbs down to Fox for absolutely no mention of Tony Gwynn.

[jsebe10]

Thanks for the loss, St. Louis Cardinals.

And the hot and heavy hitting outta the NL West players. Combined 1 for 14 out of those clowns.

[NinersSBChamps]

Also, a huge thumbs down to Fox for absolutely no mention of Tony Gwynn.

Yeah that was unbelievable.

[NinersSBChamps]

I guess that rule about each team having a player is no longer.

[jsebe10]

Also, a huge thumbs down to Fox for absolutely no mention of Tony Gwynn.

But we can sure tell you everything you need to know about Jeter and the size of Trout's cock.

[mossy]

Also, a huge thumbs down to Fox for absolutely no mention of Tony Gwynn.

That's what you get for failing to be a Yankee.

[Nerfherders]

Just finished watching the game on DVR delay. Good showings from Kimbrel and Freeman, bad showings from the Cardinal pitchers. Blech. I'm so so glad Jeter didn't get MVP.

[Bama9507]

Saw them interviewing Jeter on MLB Network at the AS game. His last. He's so cool. Just says the coolest things. He's saying he's just enjoying being with the guys in his last AS game. They showed old clips of him and Tony Gwynn hanging out. RIP. Rookie of the year. 5 gold gloves. 14 all star games. World Series MVP. Mr NOVEMBER!! 5 silver sluggers. 3400+ hits. 250+ HRs Yankees captain for 12 years. 5 Rings. Clemente Awards. 2 Hank Aaron awards and so on. Prime tail grabber. Amazing man and player.

[Lville21]

I think Terry Collins just challenged another play.

[ESP47]

Saw them interviewing Jeter on MLB Network at the AS game. His last. He's so cool. Just says the coolest things. He's saying he's just enjoying being with the guys in his last AS game. They showed old clips of him and Tony Gwynn hanging out. RIP. Rookie of the year. 5 gold gloves. 14 all star games. World Series MVP. Mr NOVEMBER!! 5 silver sluggers. 3400+ hits. 250+ HRs Yankees captain for 12 years. 5 Rings. Clemente Awards. 2 Hank Aaron awards and so on. Prime tail grabber. Amazing man and player.

Hey John Kruk welcome to the board.

[The Chosen One]

Fox is being trashed for no Gwynn on twitter.

Apparently FOX execs said they'd handle Gwynn stuff on the pre-game show on FS1... not during the actual game.

No Gwynn tribute, no Fregosi, no Zimmer (except Price). But we did get a nice round of Jeterian fellating and Selig interviewing.