Cano among initial six chosen for HR Derby

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07/06/2010 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano was among six players chosen initially for this year's All-Star Home Run Derby, to be held next Monday in Anaheim.

Other players to commit from the American League are Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers, David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox and Vernon Wells of the Toronto Blue Jays. The two National League participants thus far are Corey Hart of the Milwaukee Brewers and Matt Holliday of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cano, Hart and Wells will be in the competition for the first time. Ortiz was in the event from 2004-06, while Cabrera (2006) and Holliday (2007) also have experience.

The remaining competitors will be announced when they are confirmed.

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