Free agent question

by Mothershipwit on Jul 2, 2008 4:27 PM CDT

Not really cubbie related...but baseball related.

With the media talking about a-rod not partaking in the home run derby, I was wondering if a free agent could enter the competition?

I don't know if you need to have a contract signed or not...but just wondering.

As well, first time poster...but have been reading for awhile now. Thanks to all those who contribute!

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You have to be asked. I doubt any free agent could enter. Anyone in particular you were thinking of?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Jul 2, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions

well i guess he is probably thinking Bonds..

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Jul 2, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Alternate Would Fill Slot

If A-Rod or anyone else asked does not participate, an existing player with a contract would be picked as a replacement. Bonds doesn’t have a contract. He won’t be in the All-Star Game HR Derby.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Jul 2, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions

That would make for great theater!

Imagine if they had a Contestant X behind a curtain for the whole derby and then, at the very end, they opened the curtain and let him challenge the apparent winner. Behold, the Evil One!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by daver on Jul 2, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Classic

I approve. And if MLB doesn’t, maybe toonmike can put it in a cartoon.

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 2, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions

I'll pass along this idea.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Jul 2, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Or...

Maybe someone who’s name rhymes with Ammy Osa

Jim Edmonds has seriously become my favorite player. WHAT'S HAPPENING????

by Cub Style on Jul 2, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't think an FA can.

I think you have to be in the MLB. Take Willie Randolph for example. He was asked to be a coach then got fired and now Lou is taking his spot. Just my thought.

when asked about his performance against the Reds - Lieber said the following
"Well obviously I made some bad pitches today, left to many over the plate and they got good wood on the ball. The only good thing was that I was able to get back into the clubhouse earlier then I planned so I could eat."

by 1060 W Addison on Jul 2, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions

Doesn't MLB...

...have a LEGENDS game that takes place around the All-Star game? For some reason, I keep thinking they do, yet I don’t remember for sure. I don’t believe it’s televised… is it? Hmmmm…. Get some of those old-timers in a all-star home run derby of their own.

Seems like I remember a game like that, where Reggie Jackson still whacked one out. Ah well… I hope somebody knows what I am talking about.

by TheHawkRules on Jul 2, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions

You mean the

Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game?

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 2, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions

I assume it is televised

but I don’t know when or on what channel. It was mentioned in an email I got as an MLB.TV subscriber, listing the All-Star related content I can watch.

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 2, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions

It is Televised

The game is shown after Home Run Derby, on ESPN

It is played before Home Run Derby, but shown afterwards

by cubs1201 on Jul 2, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes

In fact, The Hawk, Andre Dawson, played in it last year and hit some bombs.

by John Q Freejazz on Jul 2, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions

What?!?!?!

Ugh! And I missed it! It wouldn’t be online somewhere would it? My heart is aching!

by TheHawkRules on Jul 3, 2008 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions

This happened in the NBA...

...when Craig Hodges was allowed to defend his 3-point shooting contest title in 1993 despite being a free agent not on the roster of any team.

by KingOfTheCats on Jul 2, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions

nice

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jul 2, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

The rules are basically "whatever MLB says."

I seriously don’t think Selig would go to all the trouble of colluding against Bonds just to invite him to the All-Star Game.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jul 2, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions

but imagine...

the storyline. The new steroid free MLB vs. the all time home run leader/possible seroid user!!!

by Mothershipwit on Jul 2, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Is this pro wrestling?

Because, well, baseball should be more like pro wrestling.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jul 2, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Wait...

To keep it more recent, shoudn’t you say the NBA.

Jim Edmonds has seriously become my favorite player. WHAT'S HAPPENING????

by Cub Style on Jul 2, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Thats an interesting question

...I like it.

Before I got the answer, which I knew Id get, I was thinking about lumping this question with the greats like HOW FAR IS SPACE etc…..But honestly-how cool/annoying/interesting/intriquing would it be if Bonds entered it.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jul 2, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions