Who will be participating in this years Major League Baseball Home Run Derby?
The 2008 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby (better known as the State Farm Home Run Derby for sponsorship reasons) will be held on Monday, July 14, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York City. ESPN will televise the event live at 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time with radio being broadcast on ESPN Radio and XM Satellite Radio. The eight participants are Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros, Dan Uggla of the Florida Marlins, Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies, Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers, Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers, Grady Sizemore of the Cleveland Indians, Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays, and Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins. Vladimir Guerrero of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim was originally going to participate to defend his 2007 title, but he ultimately declined to spend time with his family.
