Vlad has decided to sit out the home run derby to take the chance to "recharge his batteries" over the all star break. i think this is a great decision on his part because it seemed that last year the derby took its toll on vlad and his power stroke. the home run derby should still be pretty exciting with all the young power hitters taking part in it. i dont know about the rest of you, but i watch the home run derby every year and always enjoy it because it looks like its just the games premier power hitters having fun and launching balls into the stands, not to mention having the chance to see vlad and GA win it.