New York Yankees' Robinson Cano and Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp have been named 2012 Home Run Derby captains. T- Money, Joey Mac Daddy, and Rappy throw Cano and Kemp back in the mix and take the helms as their own captains for a Home Run Derby draft. Who drafted the better Home Run Derby team?
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PLAYERS:
Adam Dunn,
Jose Bautista,
Robinson Cano,
Matt Kemp,
Kyle Kendrick,
RA Dickey
TEAMS: Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets
TEAMS: Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets
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