Josh Hamilton
NEW YORK — Virtually everyone associated with this week’s All-Star festivities duly noted that Yankee Stadium was the star of the show.
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton forced everyone to re-think it for a while.
The House That Ruth Built was certainly the centerpiece of the 79th Midsummer Classic, and deservedly so. One of the most famous sporting venues in the world, it will be shut down at the end of this baseball season, and playing host to the All-Star Game for a fourth and final time brought forth a flood of nostalgia, emotion and excitement.
Hamilton, however, playfully announced his prodigious presence by channeling the Babe himself, essentially calling his shot at a press conference before Monday’s State Farm Home Run Derby.
He was actually talking about a spot he’d noticed in the stadium’s structure that might enable him to hit a ball literally out of the park, but it served just as well as a general heads-up in regards to what was to come.
“Watch out,” Hamilton said with a sly smile.
As it turned out, the comment worked just as well as a warning to the fans in his bat’s path later in the evening. Hamilton set a Derby record with a 28-homer outburst in the first round, and while he eventually ran out of steam and finished second to Minnesota’s Justin Morneau, the barrage clearly stamped him as the signature player of the week.
Hamilton’s name was chanted. He received several standing ovations, including when he was announced during Tuesday’s pregame introductions. He went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in the American League’s epic 4-3 victory in 15 innings, but by then, the crowd was already his.
“It’s special to see other people react to him,” said Milton Bradley, one of four Rangers in the All-Star Game. “I’m just so happy for him.”
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All Star Game Stuff
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Tampa Bay Rays Memorabilia
Louisville Slugger Baseball Gloves
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Louisville Slugger 14" Baseball/Softball Glove HS1400 US $59.95 End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 10:29:03 PST |
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Louisville Slugger TPX Hoss series TPX1200 New US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 10:56:44 PST |
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Demarini Baseball Bat
When choosing a baseball bat, you want to find a bat that fits your size and hitting ability. DeMarini has been making high-quality baseball bats for more than 15 years. During the last decade, they also joined forces with highly respected sporting goods manufacturer Wilson. This alliance has produced a line of three types of baseball bats designed to lengthen your trajectory and put more power in your swing.
A baseball bat is supposed to be comfortable and usable. Lighter bats are typically preferable to heavier bats because you can get more speed in your swing to power the ball over the fence. As well, bats are restricted by weight in most levels of play, so you must check with your governing organization’s specifications before you purchase a baseball bat.
Back in the mid 1800s, baseball bats were made of heavy hickory wood, and a Louisville Slugger remained supreme as the bat of choice. Today, as a rule, aluminum alloy bats are more durable and cost-effective in the long run than wooden bats. They are lighter and engineered for performance as well.
DeMarini specializes in striking a balance between high levels of technology and cost. They sell bats that are well researched and designed, but the company tries to keep prices at a medium level so that they are fairly affordable. Youth bats can cost in excess of hundreds of dollars, so it is vital to do research before you buy in the areas of comfort, durability, and warranty. Most bats have at least a one-year limited warranty.
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Easton Stealth Baseball Bat
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2010 Easton Stealth Speed XL 32" 22oz Bat in LLWS 09 US $75.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 8:13:07 PST |
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Josh Beckett
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Red Sox ALCS 2007 Fenway Park Panoramic Poster w/Sigs! US $47.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-10-2010 13:58:11 PST |
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Fenway Park Red Sox WORLD SERIES 2007 Panoramic Poster US $43.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Feb-11-2010 22:25:26 PST |
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Coco Crisp
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Red Sox ALCS 2007 Fenway Park Panoramic Poster w/Sigs! US $47.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-10-2010 13:58:11 PST |
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COCO CRISP Boston Red Sox Sewn Jersey White LARGE US $39.95 End Date: Friday Feb-12-2010 19:24:28 PST |
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Jason Varitek
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2004 Boston Redsox Team Signed Championship Baseball US $213.50 (10 Bids) End Date: Thursday Feb-11-2010 3:11:55 PST |
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Manny Ramirez
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Manny Ramirez SSK Maple Game Bat Los Angeles Dodgers US $295.00 End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 8:56:40 PST |
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