I predict that Ike Davis will participate and win.

And lets see how everyone else fairs at Citi Field.

Friends saw him out partying over all star break last year and he said he was participating

The good ol "Babe-Ruth-diet".

I'm not 100% sure but I think you have to be on the All-Star team to be in the derby.
It's not like the dunk contest or 3 point shooters contest.

I don't think that is true. The appointed captains pick the players they want on their teams.

From the All Star roster. I don't ever remember seeing anyone not on the All Star team competing in the derby

Maybe so I was just thinking of the starting lineups.

Hee Sop Choi 2005

Considering his swing issues I don't know if I want him participating.

That was a one time change to the rules that made the Home Run derby a Countries against Countries thing. It was used to lead up to the first WBC. The 8 contestants were from 8 different countries and Choi was the Korean representative. Other then that I think you have to be on the All Star team to be in the Derby

I think MLB should allow players to compete in the Derby irregardless of All-Star status.

That way, more players can be involved in the festivities.

Its a win-win for all parties involved.

And yes...I think IKE will be on the All-Star team.

I really want to see a Met in the HR derby and Ike would be a good fit. Ike has a chance to make the AS team if he has a 1st half like his 2nd half last year...especially with no Fielder or Pujols in the NL.