Some hitters believe the Home Run Derby can hurt their swing: BY JUAN C. RODRIGUEZ | South Florida Sun-Sentinel SAN DIEGO - He didn't say yes immediately. It took some prodding from teammate Robert Andino before Hanley Ramirez nodded in the affirmative. If asked, he would compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday at Yankee Stadium. Double play partner Dan Uggla already has accepted an invitation to represent the National League in the annual long-ball competition. He did so with no reservations. Based on Ramirez's initial reaction to the question, the theory that Derby participation is detrimental to hitting health was not lost on him. He didn't need reminding how three years ago Bobby Abreu had an epic Derby performance at Detroit's Comerica Park after an 18-homer first half. Then with the Phillies, Abreu went deep...
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