Houston Astros' Geoff Blum and San Diego Padres catcher Eliezer Alfonzo watch Blum's RBI single in the fourth inning in a baseball game Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in San Diego. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

Houston Astros' Geoff Blum and San Diego Padres catcher Eliezer Alfonzo watch Blum's RBI single in the fourth inning in a baseball game Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in San Diego.

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  10. San Diego Padres' Kevin Kouzmanoff, right, and teammates look out from the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in San Diego. The Giants won 4-3 in 10 innings.
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  14. Philadelphia Phillies' Raul Ibanez, left, rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Houston Astros pitcher Tim Byrdak, bottom, as third baseman Geoff Blum looks on in the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Phillies clinched the NL East title.
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  16. St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Julio Lugo, top, throws to first base to complete a double play as Houston Astros' Geoff Blum (27) slides into second base during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 in Houston. Hunter Pence was out at first.

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