Just saw this on the ticker on ESPN. Giambi is out with his parasite problem for the HR Derby. I can't imagine he'll play in the game. This might open up a much deserved spot for Konerko.

They also said Berkman will replace Griffey in the Derby.

Yeah, I think the Derby would f*** up Paulie's swing.

Similar to 2002.

Im already worried about Konerko for the 2nd half, I DONT want to see him in the HR derbey.

I don't want to see him in the Derby either. I was talking about in the actual game.

at this point, if i were konerko or buerhle and an All Star spot became available and they got offered it, i would say no thanks. its already late and id ratehr have them have 3 days off and be fresh for the second half

Im already worried about Konerko for the 2nd half, I DONT want to see him in the HR derbey.

I doubt he would be in the Derby. The Derby will suck anyways.

I dont want paulie in the HR derby, that would be what would make me worry about him for the 2nd half....his mindset on his swing gets all F'ed up....but I would like to see him play an inning or two in the game.....Torre will pick his gardner anyway....

Tony Clark has been hitting pretty well.

I doubt he would be in the Derby. The Derby will suck anyways.

Why would you doubt he goes to the home run derby? He s third in the american league in homeruns.

If Paulie does get an offer for it he should just say f*** you.

Of course it'll either be whoever the Yankee backup is or Travis Hafner...

Joe Torre is a fair man. If there is an opening, it will go to the best available Yankee.

Joe Torre is a fair man. If there is an opening, it will go to the best available Yankee.

 

Now batting...Reggie Jackson

I wouldn't mind Konerko going to the game because it's not like he's on a schedule of pitches or whatever. Buehrle and the other pitchers, especially Shingo, need the rest, Konerko doesn't really need the full three days. As long as he doesn't f*** up his swing in the HR Derby if he's in it.

He won't make the same mistake he did in 2002.

Im already worried about Konerko for the 2nd half, I DONT want to see him in the HR derbey.

nor I

 

a meaningless trivia that throws off a players swing and sure did to PK last time

nor I

 

a meaningless trivia that throws off a players swing and sure did to PK last time

Yeah, but it's more publicity for the team and sometimes it can do wonders for a player's self-esteem. Guys like Frank crave "respect" and validation. Just make sure they stay away from anything to do with a Derby - Magglio still hasn't been the same since winning the 2003 Las Vegas HR Challenge.

 

If Paulie makes the All-Star team, that could help his trade value as well - it's probably the highest it's been since 1st half of 2002.

 

Then again, with Frank going down, Kong is no longer as expendable as he used to be - unless Sox use the money saved the deal to get Randy Johnson or a premiere lead-off man, then I am not as eager to part with Paulie as I was a week ago when Maggs was about to come back and Hurt hadn't yet revealed the extent of his ankle injury.