I love watching the Home Run Derby.

One thing that happens during the Derby is that it spotlights players that those of us who follow the game closely may know, but aren't big stars outside their home towns yet. Tonight, Alex Rios of the Blue Jays and Matt Holliday of the Rockies both put on quite an exhibition.

I have also been enjoying watching Giants Hall of Famer Willie McCovey hanging out on the field and seemingly having a grand old time watching the proceedings. I would have loved to see McCovey in a contest like this during his prime.