7/11: HR Derby Open Thread

Tonight the world will experience big strapping men hitting small white objects a long ways, with no regard for the other two true outcomes. Seattle Mariners' second baseman Robinson Cano will be participating, as will old frienemy Mark Trumbo and honorary/future Mariner Corey Seager.

The Rules, as per MLB.com:

Single-elimination tournament in which the winner of each matchup advances and the loser of each matchup is eliminated.

If the second batter hits more home runs than the first batter in any matchup, he will be declared the winner and not attempt to hit additional home runs.

Four minutes per batter for each round. Clock starts with the release of the first pitch. In the first round and semifinals, each batter is entitled to one 45-second timeout. In the finals, each batter is entitled to two 45-second timeouts.

Thirty seconds of bonus time will be awarded for two home runs that each equal or exceed 440 feet.

Ties in any round will be broken by a 60-second swing-off with no stoppage of time or additional time added. If a tie remains after the swing-off, batters will engage in successive three-swing swing-offs until there is a winner.

The Bracket:

(1) Mark Trumbo vs (8) Corey Seager
(4) Robinson Cano vs (5) Giancarlo Stanton

(2) Todd Frazier vs (7) Carlos Gonzalez
(3) Adam Duvall vs (6) Wil Myers

The Details:

5 pm PST, ESPN and MLB.com

The Picks:

Mark Trumbo -- David, Jake, Peter
Todd Frazier -- Grant
Adam Duvall - Scott G., Eric
Robinson Cano - Kate
Giancarlo Stanton -- Nathan, Jose, Anders
Wil Myers -- Patrick
Carlos Gonzalez -- Zach

The Poll: