Do you remember all of the ads for the State Farm Call Your Shot contest at the Home Run Derby, featuring David Ortiz? Sounds like this is one that won’t be happening; at least with Ortiz. Big Papi announced yesterday that he will be attending the All-Star game at Yankee Stadium (out of respect for the fans), but will not participate.

So – all you New York Yankees fans that got your panties in a bunch about Ortiz getting to be the highlighted player for this contest can relax. There’s no word yet and who will take the place of Ortiz, however, I’m going to bet on a left-handed hitter and probably someone from the American League.

Who do you think should be the player that has a shot at making a fan’s dream come true?

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Post from: EveryJoe

Big Papi not playing in All-Star game