Betting the Home Run Derby

There are no sports games on TV tonight for the first time since the day after the NBA All Star game in February. So if you are a degenerate you need something to bet on, and what better then the Home Run Derby.


Here's a breakdown of the odds:

Jose Bautista - 5/2: Joey Bats is a five tool stud. Best player in baseball for the last year and a half now. He leads baseball with 31 home runs this season and is obviously on some new age steroid shit.

Prince Fielder - 7/2: His 22 home runs are tied for second best in the NL and won the Derby in 2009. He also has natural fat man power.

Matt Holliday - 4/1: I like Holliday as a player, but in this competition he has no chance. His swing is more suited for line drives and he has a history of sucking in Home Run Derbys

David Ortiz - 9/2: He is the AL’s captain and reigning derby champ. Ortiz has a swing with slight upper-cut, which is a huge advantage.

Adrian Gonzalez - 6/1:  He didn’t fare very well in his first derby back in 2009, but I have always said he has the best swing in baseball.

Matt Kemp - 8/1:  He’s got 22 home runs this year but he has a violent swing that may tire him out quicker than other competitors.

Robinson Cano - 10/1: He’s got a great swing, but like Holliday, it’s not a home run derby swing. He’s got 15 home runs on the year.

Rickie Weeks - 10/1:Two second baseman in this Derby is gay. Justin Upton deserved this last spot for the NL

Picks:  Finals- Matt Kemp vs Adrian Gonzalez        Winner- Adrian Gonzalez