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Marlins Giancarlo Stanton Sends Message With Derby Win

Remember when Nuke LaLoosh told Crash Davis* he wanted to announce his presence with authority?

Giancarlo Stanton just did that. Big time. And if there was a bull in the outfield bleachers, you can bet Big G would have won a free steak.

Instead he’ll have to settle for the handsome hardware he’s flashing above, and the title of 2016 Home Run Derby Champion.

Punishing the ball and the ballpark from start to finish, Stanton clubbed a record 61 HR en route to the victory. It was a victory that was a long time coming to, as projections upon his promotion to the majors had the award being renamed after him at this point.