Thursday, July 08, 2010

Hanley Ramirez added to Home Run Derby

NEW YORK (AP) — Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez has been added to the Home Run Derby during the All-Star break.

The 2009 NL batting champion will participate in his first derby on Monday in Anaheim, Calif. He had 13 home runs entering the Marlins' game Thursday night at Arizona.

Ramirez joins Milwaukee's Corey Hart and St. Louis' Matt Holliday from the National League. American League representatives include Detroit's Miguel Cabrera, Boston's David Ortiz and Toronto's Vernon Wells.

One more player from each league is needed to round out the field

The All-Star game is Tuesday night.

The Morning Call

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