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Justin Huber to Participate in AAA Home Run Derby Tonight


There's only one Home Run Derby going on tonight that I care about:

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Red Wings first baseman Justin Huber will compete in the Triple-A All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night in Portland, Ore.

He warmed up for the task Saturday, belting a three-run homer in the third inning off Lehigh Valley pitcher Brian Mazone.

Monday’s derby will feature five other players: Brendan Katin (Nashville Sounds), Terry Evans (Salt Lake Bees), John Bowker (Fresno Grizzlies) Shelley Duncan (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees) and Andy Tracy (Lehigh Valley IronPigs).

 

-Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

 

The game will feature the PCL All-Stars against the International League. The game will be televised on July 15th, on ESPN2.

 

Huber should be familiar with the park, as he played there last season as a member of the Beavers.

For others, such as Rochester outfielder and International League All-star Justin Huber, the selection is about validation. Huber, not even on the Minnesota Twins' 40-man roster, has appeared in 71 major league games with Kansas City and San Diego. But injuries the past two years have limited his production and almost cost him his career.

He hopes becoming a Triple-A All-Star will raise his profile in what has stretched into a nine-year minor league career.

"It's getting tougher and tougher to keep getting recognized," Huber, 26, said. "Any time you get a chance to get your name out there is a plus."

- Oregon Live

 

Please tell me this will be televised somewhere?

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Wow, if only I could be there to see such future stars

As Huber, Shelley Duncan, and a bunch of dudes I’ve never heard of

by Soria's Unibrow on Jul 13, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

He should take up cocaine, then quit

Then he’ll become the greatest hero in American history.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Jul 13, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

How will you be watching

I’m trying to figure out how to watch the Triple-A home run derby. Suggestions? Checked MiLB.com and no go. Plus, definitely not on ESPN2. Help!!!

by tee_tuhm on Jul 13, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions  

its in the blog post
The game will feature the PCL All-Stars against the International League. The game will be televised on July 15th, on ESPN2.

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 13, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Royals Pride!

"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell

by buddyball on Jul 13, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I was kinda hoping for a Home Run derby Open Thread...

oh and not that I can stand David Cook at all… But that dude is from KC… Soooo, Fucking trader… He could at least be rocking a Greinke Jersey… hell that Asshat is the only one on the stage not wearing a Jersey.

Nothing from Nothing leads to... Your 2009 Kansas City Royals

by averagegatsby on Jul 13, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

So a couple years after Dayton gives away Justin Huber

Our $3.25M 1B/DH is sporting a .222/.296/.412 line with terrible 1B defense.

Unless I'm wrong...

by Top Ramen on Jul 13, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Anyone remember Yamil Benitez?

I saw him about a dozen years ago at the AAA All-Star game in Des Moines and remember talking shit to some Cardinals fan about how awesome he was going to be. Still waiting on him to become awesome!

OBP is for pussies.

by IowaHawkeyeJon on Jul 13, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

good times

I think I remember him, but I’m not sure

by Freneau on Jul 13, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

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