Home Run Derby

Home Run Derby is undertaking a collaborative effort with our friend and colleague, SkyKing162. 

We will examine all thirty major league teams in 30 days, beginning Saturday, March 1st.  Given that most sites will do the typical predictions of the season, Sky and the Greek are going to try to be a little different. 

I would even think that our friend and Patron Saint, JoBu, would be proud of the work we embark on.

Sky will certainly utilize his passion for baseball and his stat geek affinity, while the Greek will continue to pull his ideas out of his ass while occasionally glancing at baseball-reference.com.  We may even hear from Richie Rich from time to time (although I officially ban him from trying to hijack the Cubs post, that puppy is mine). 

Like I mentioned, we are going to try to be a little different. 

Yes, we will give a win total prediction for each team.  But look for more interesting aspects of the preview: the bold prediction, the best case for a team, and a focus on the stat we hold near in dear to our hearts here at HRD.  That’s right, the swing that is the most cherished in baseball; the one that has resulted in countless catch phrases such as

• “Ding Dong the Pitch is Dead”
• “Dial ‘8′ for Long Distance”
• “Back, Back, Back …”
• “It’s a Goner” 
• “Hey Hey”
• “Holy Cow”
• “You Can Put It On the Board, YES!”
• “Here’s the Pitch, Oh Shit!” (my personal favorite)

Yep, the Home Run will be featured prominently in our 30 Teams in 30 Days previews.

It all begins March 1st, so stay tuned.  We will be addressing teams in reverse order of team Home Runs hit in 2007.

First up … the Kansas City Royals – Quick some one tell ESPN’s Rob Neyer (subscription required)!

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