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Home Run Derby not a big hit with everyone

Baseball Digest Daily found this 7/10/2008 on usatoday.com

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.