SB Nation Detroit - Miguel Cabrera Eliminated In 2nd Round Of 2010 MLB Home Run Derbyhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48919/detroit-fave.png2010-07-12T21:55:26-04:00http://detroit.sbnation.com/rss/stream/13302392010-07-12T21:55:26-04:002010-07-12T21:55:26-04:002010 MLB Home Run Derby: Miguel Cabrera Eliminated In 2nd Round
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<p>Miguel Cabrera only managed to hit five home runs in the second round of the 2010 MLB Home Run Derby, bringing his overall total to 12 dingers. Since David Ortiz got all the way up to 21 home runs and Corey Hart hit 13 in the first round, Cabrera has been eliminated.</p>
<p>Although he couldn't get to the finals, Cabrera definitely showed off his power to all fields. He was crushing the ball to left, center and right, which is why he's such a dangerous hitter in real games.</p>
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<p>Miguel Cabrera hit seven homers during the first round of the 2010 MLB Home Run Derby to advance to round No. 2. Cabrera hit the least amount of homers of the four players advancing, but his seven were good enough to move on. Here are the standings after one round in Anaheim:</p>
<p>Corey Hart: 13 HR</p>
<p>Hanley Ramirez: 9 HR</p>
<p>David Ortiz: 8 HR</p>
<p><b>Miguel Cabrera: 7 HR</b></p>
<p>The players who have been eliminated are Matt Holliday (5 HR), Nick Swisher (4 HR), Vernon Wells (2 HR) and Chris Young (1 HR).</p>
<p>Cabrera may have hit only seven homers during the first round, but he was absolutely crushing the ball. His longest home run went 485 feet, and a couple others went nearly as long.</p>
<p>Because Cabrera did hit the least amount of homers of the four players that advanced, he will have to bat second in the second round. He won't have to bat first because he was the last batter of the first round, so hopefully fatigue won't play a factor, as Cabrera will need to hit quite a few home runs in the second round to have a shot at advancing to the finals.</p>
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<p>The 2010 MLB Home Run Derby takes place tonight at 8 p.m. out in Anaheim, California. One of this year's contestants is Detroit's <span>Miguel Cabrera</span>, who is currently tied for second in Major League Baseball for home runs hit this season. Out of the eight contestants in the Home Run Derby, Cabrera has the most home runs, as <span>Jose Bautista</span>, the league leader, is not participating.</p>
<p>Here are the eight players competing in this year's Home Run Derby:</p>
<p><span>Miguel Cabrera</span> (<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/DET">Tigers</a>)</p>
<p><span>Corey Hart</span> (<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/MIL">Brewers</a>)</p>
<p><span>Matt Holliday</span> (<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/STL">Cardinals</a>)</p>
<p><span>David Ortiz</span> (<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/BOS">Red Sox</a>)</p>
<p><span>Hanley Ramirez</span> (<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/FLA">Marlins</a>)</p>
<p><span>Nick Swisher</span> (<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/NYY">Yankees</a>)</p>
<p><span>Vernon Wells</span> (<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/TOR">Blue Jays</a>)</p>
<p><span>Chris Young</span> (<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/ARI">Diamondbacks</a>)</p>
<p>This is the second time Cabrera will have participated in the Home Run Derby in his career. In 2006 in Pittsburgh, Cabrera came in third place, hitting a total of 15 homers. This year he will look to win the whole thing, as he is the favorite for many people. At the very least, he ought to do better than <span>Brandon Inge</span>'s performance in the Home Run Derby a year ago. Inge didn't hit a single home run and <a href="http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2010/07/tigers_brandon_inge_jokes_migu.html">joked with Cabrera</a> about how he has big shoes to fill.</p>
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<p>"You got big shoes to fill, homie," Inge said. "Let’s see if you can beat zero homers."<br><br>Cabrera hardly acknowledged the remark.<br><br>"I just set the table for you," Inge said.</p>
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<p>I would hope Cabrera out-performs Inge, as I am also hoping Miggy takes home the trophy tonight.</p>
<p>You can watch the 2010 MLB Home Run Derby on ESPN and ESPN3.com.</p>
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