Reggie at home in Yankee Stadium. Big Papi, too

 
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Live blogging the Home Run Derby

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Hamilton hits record 28 HRs in Derby's 1st round

Josh Hamilton has hit a record 28 homers in the first round of the All-Star Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium. The Texas Rangers' slugger, back from drug and alcohol addiction that derailed his career, broke Bobby Abreu's mark for one round with a dazzling display of power Monday night.
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For Derby, Hamilton calls on old friend | MLB.com: News

2008 All-Star Game NEW YORK -- The 71-year-old man, slightly stooped from a few thousand too many batting practice pitches, crossed from the tunnel into the dugout and briefly recoiled like a possum who'd wandered under a sun lamp. Walking into the ...
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Jonathan Papelbon says he should close All-Star Game instead of Mo

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Reggie Jackson, Big Papi at home in Yankee Stadium for All-Star game

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Reggie at home in Yankee Stadium. Big Papi, too
Reggie Jackson might be as well known for his Hall of Fame-sized ego as he is for knocking mammoth home runs in October.