I agree with whoever it was that compared it to "batting practice, only narrated by Chris Berman." Yes, the Derby is certainly a pseudo-event.
I'm happy Morneau won, but even I, a die-hard Twins fan, was rooting for Josh Hamilton.
That said, whichever one of the announcers said that, because Hamilton is a Christian, "it's a lousy night to be an atheist*," deserves to be fired. Not because it was offensive, but because it's just about the dumbest thing ever said on ESPN.
*Rick Reilly, Deadspin says. Yep, makes sense, since he's not a broadcaster at all.
Posted by Stephen Silver at July 15, 2008 01:42 AMYou may have also noticed that one of the Derby announcers (not Chris Berman) stole Simmons' joke about the new blackjack dealer/bullpen pitcher.
Posted by: LilB at July 15, 2008 11:53 AMSo Hamilton losing the home run derby somehow proves god?
Posted by: tainted bill at July 15, 2008 05:22 PM