Vlad Takes Derby Crown

Angels Rightfielder Vladimir Guerrero beat Alex Rios in the Final Round of the Home Run Derby last night in San Francisco. As a usual fan favorite, the Derby was a disappointment. After getting tired from swinging for the fences, literally, the Final Round only produced five homers in total (Vlad won with three). And the lefty sluggers of Fielder, Morneau, and Howard didn't even make it out of the first round. More importantly those lefties left the fans in their kayaks in McCovey Cove still waiting for a splash as not one ball reached the cove which is the draw and calling card of AT&T Park. Vlad's victory does end a dynasty of Championships from Philadelphia. Ryan Howard and Bobby Abreu the last two years and for some reason I think Philly fans aren't happy with those Championships.