Vlad bows out of Home Run Derby
Published 7/9/2008 by Shawn Shroyer at Major League Baseball News
Vladimir Guerrero has pulled his name out of the list of contestants for this year's State Farm Home Run Derby. Guerrero said he would defend his title, but has decided to rest and spend the All-Star break with his family instead.
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