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There is a good lineup of big boppers in tonights All-Star Home Run Derby on ESPN. The lineup for the National league is Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers, Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals, Ryan Howard of the Phillies and Miguel Cabrera of the Florida Marlins. Cabrera withdrew because of a jammed shoulder and his replacement has not been announced yet. Finally, the American League roster is made of Alex Rios of the Toronto Blue Jays, Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins, Vladimir Guerrero of the Los Angeles Angels, and Magglio Ordonez of the Detroit Tigers.

Typically aren’t only All-Stars in the home run derby? Ryan Howard isn’t an All-Star. Perhaps because he won it last year, he is able to try to repeat his title? I think underrated player, Matt Holiday should replace Miggy for the final roster spot on the NL Squad. David Wright or Derrek Lee could also fill in for the last spot.

With all that side here are my thoughts on what’s going happen:

1st Round

P. Fielder   9
A. Pujols   6
R. Howard   10
Mystery Hitter   4
M. Ordonez   3
J. Morneau   6
A. Rios   2
V. Guerrero   8

2nd Round

P. Fielder   11
R. Howard   6
J. Morneau   4
V. Guerrero   9

Finals

P. Fielder   7
V. Guerrero   6

Winner: Prince Fielder

Much like Ryan Howard’s first Home Run Derby, Fielder is going to achieve the same success that Howard had last season. Next up for Fielder the All-Star MVP? Check in tomorrow to see who I think will be the MVP and which team will win the game.

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