usatoday.com - 7/10/2008
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The All-Star Game's Home Run Derby has transformed into a big-time TV extravaganza, but that doesn't mean all of the players like to participate. The Derby might be good for the game but not for the swing. Players say the format is too long and the constant swinging for home runs causes bad mechanics that are difficult to shake.
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...With the Mid Summer Classic coming up, one of things that fans look forward to is the Home Run Derby. The players on the other hand, not so much. A lot of players and main stream pundits think the Derby messes with your swing. And the first thing they point out as an example is Bobby Abreu who won it in 2005 with a record 41 jacks - and then went on to only hit 6 in the second half. Not only that, but they think the format is to long. ...
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