381 4760 drrubb john.reiss^2771 Re: Ryan Howard will defend HR Derby crown at the AllStar game even though he isn't playing [Reply to #4762] 7/4/07, 6:37am Personally I love the fact that Ryan Howard is actually going to participate. For some reason, a lot of players forget that the All-Star game is less about their own ego and more about the fans that watch the game. Howard should be not only be allowed to participate, they should give him a spot on the NL roster because he recognizes what this game is all about. [john.reiss from Akron/OH] Replies: 4764