#yourHRDerby: The fans speak

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The Home Run Derby has long been one of the most highly anticipated events of the Major League Baseball season. Fans tune in to see who will hit the most and the longest home runs, and this year's event at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City will be no different.

The Derby has featured awesome power displays and memorable performances. But as the event prepares for its 27th edition on Monday, July 9, what would the fans like to see?

Each day leading up to the Home Run Derby, ESPN.com will solicit fan reaction about the event using Twitter (hashtag #yourHRDerby) and Facebook (ESPN Baseball Tonight). The top five fan responses to each question will be posted on this page.

Sunday's question

Two-part question: Who will win the derby? Who will hit the longest homer?
We want to hear from you! On Twitter, respond using the hashtag #yourHRDerby. A selection of the best responses will be posted.

Predictions: Fielder wins it, @JoeyBats19 will hit BY FAR the longest though. #yourHRDerby

— Josh Roberts (@ImTh4tGuy) July 8, 2012

Bautista will hit one to St. Louis #yourHRDerby

— Chris Bourdages (@Rightwingmania) July 8, 2012

#yourHRDerby put on your souveneir batting helmet to protect you you from the #Angels #Trumbombs!

— Tony ... (@Art4BerryRod) July 9, 2012

@ESPN_MLB #yourHRDerby I think @carlosbeltran15 will be the winner, but the longest shot will come by Trumbo bat.

— Leinad Colón (@leinad15) July 8, 2012

#yourHRDerby @RobinsonCano will win the HRDerby & Prince Fielder will hit longest HR.

— TheSusanGailNYY (@TheSusanGailNYY) July 8, 2012

Friday's question

If a non-All-Star could compete in this year's Derby, who would you pick?
Here are some of the best responses:

@ESPN_MLB Cant turn down the raw power of Carlos Pena. You dont have to worry about a .200 avg when your goals to drop bombs #yourHRDerby

— Jimmy Crespo (@J_Cresp) July 6, 2012

A non-All-Star in the Derby? How about Mike Moustakas. The man crushes. His average HR distance is crazy. @Royals @ESPN_MLB #yourHRDerby

— Aaron B (@Ern_Blush) July 6, 2012

@ESPN_MLB #yourHRDerby Nelson Cruz hits them farther than anyone.

— DFW SportsNerd (@DFWSportsNerd) July 6, 2012

#yourHRDerby Bryce Harper

— Chris Gio ¾ (@ChrisGio21) July 6, 2012

@ESPN_MLB I would pick @Chrisdavis_19 the dude had a broken bat HR...that's strength!!! #yourHRDerby

— John Weiss (@dcowboys4life24) July 6, 2012

@ESPN_MLB Edwin Encarnacion #yourHRDerby

— Chris Ewanik (@ChrisEwanik) July 6, 2012

Thursday's question

Which all-time ballpark either is or would have been best suited for a Home Run Derby?
Here are some of the best responses:

@ESPN_MLB #yourHRDerby would be best at the Polo Grounds... As long as guys remember to pull the ball.

— Jordan Mayblum (@JordanRMayblum) July 5, 2012

Exposition Park, 400 at the corners 450 to center, a true test of power. #yourHRDerby

— Tanner Gestes (@sweeTgestes) July 5, 2012

@ESPN_MLB #yourHRDerby is great American ballpark.. Ball just flies off the bat there, would love to see a derby there.

— Brady Lucas (@Brady_Lucas50) July 5, 2012

@ESPN_MLB #yourHRDerby at wrigly field duh! Hr derby is about hitting em out and wrigly can handle that

— Andy Boyd (@Suckamcee) July 5, 2012

Wednesday's question

Who would make up your all-time Home Run Derby foursome?
Here are some of the best responses:

#yourHRDerby: Hamilton, Griffey, Aaron, Ruth. Can't do Big Mac/Bonds for this competition (PEDs), should be in hall though

— necusocbas (@necusocbas) July 5, 2012

All-time HR Derby foursome? 1920 Babe Ruth, 1921 Babe Ruth, 1927 Babe Ruth, 1928 Babe Ruth. #YourHRDerby

— Nick Druga II (@NickSilly) July 5, 2012

Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson, Adam Dunn, and Mickey Mantle #yourHRderby

— Joey Priftis (@Jpriftis7) July 4, 2012

All-Time Homerun Derby 4some..Griffey Jr, Bonds, McGwire, A-Rod. #yourHRDerby

— Chad Maldonado (@Maldster300) July 4, 2012

mickey mantle, bo jackson, cecil fielder, jose canseco #yourHRDerby

— johnny (@pantera33) July 4, 2012

All-time? Griffey Jr, Mantle, Ruth, J Foxx #yourHRDerby

— Derrick Brannon (@dbran5) July 4, 2012

Ken Griffey Jr., Ken Griffey Sr., Cecil Fielder, and Prince Fielder. #yourHRDerby

— Tino H (@Tino_Hdz) July 4, 2012

Tuesday's question

What rules would you change to make the Derby better?
Here were some of the best responses:

Use metal bats!Who doesn't want to see 600 ft homeruns?#dingercamp #yourHRDerby

— Daniel Hoover (@hoovdan) July 4, 2012

If fans can vote for participants for the ASG, which actually matters, then why not the Home Run Derby? #yourHRDerby

— Zachary J. Loesl (@mmm9731) July 3, 2012

The winner should be the person who hit the most homeruns, not the most homeruns in the third round. yw Josh Hamilton. #yourHRderby

— Anthony Santigate (@asantigateESPN) July 3, 2012

#yourHRderby Hitters take way too many pitches and drag the event out.Get an umpire to call balls and strikes.2 strikes is an out.

— S (@sspillane05) July 3, 2012

@ESPN_MLB Eliminate HR Derby, replace w speed relay around the bases, throwing competitions at targets from infield & from OF #yourHRDerby

— Gary (@2Charms) July 3, 2012

Any major leaguer could hit a Homerun. Why not make it interesting. Let fans compete against them or call their shot!? #yourHRDerby

— Jose Delatorre (@dahhkidd_J23) July 3, 2012

Monday's question

Who is this year's biggest Home Run Derby snub?
The overwhelming sentiment at #yourHRDerby was that AL captain Robinson Cano should have picked hometown All-Star Billy Butler, but here are five responses:

Billy Butler should be in #YourHRDerby. He's hit more than Fielder and it's in his ballpark. This city deserved something to cheer for.

— Ryan Standefer (@rstandefer) July 3, 2012

@ESPN_MLB Edwin Encarnacion...Dude is killing the ball. #yourHRDerby

— Brandon Strain (@bstrain05) July 2, 2012

@espn_mlb Ryan Braun is biggest snub. NLHome Run Leader! #yourHRDerby

— Brandon Macki (@sMACKi21) July 2, 2012

@ESPN_MLB Dunn ... He can hit them to the moon #yourHRderby

— James Molinari (@Dathotwawta) July 2, 2012

@thejoshhamilton and #BryceHarper should've been in the HR Derby! #yourHRDerby

— Tyler Williams (@tylerwilliams48) July 2, 2012

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