Seattle Mariners' Mike Carp hits a two-run RBI single in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers in a MLB baseball game, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Safeco Field in Seattle. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Seattle Mariners' Mike Carp hits a two-run RBI single in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers in a MLB baseball game, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Safeco Field in Seattle.

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  1. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. is carried around the field by Ryan Langerhans, left, and Matt Tuiasosopo, right, after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Griffey has said he would be interested in playing another season if the team wants him.
  2. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. is carried around the field by Ryan Langerhans, left, and Matt Tuiasosopo, right, after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Griffey has said he would be interested in playing another season if the team wants him.
  3. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. bites his lip as be becomes emotional while walking back onto the field after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  4. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr., left, and Ichiro Suzuki, right, hug after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  5. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. watches his single against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  6. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. waves to the crowd after his last at-bat of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers, in the eighth inning Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Seattle. The Mariners won 4-3. Griffey has said he would be interested in playing another season if the team wants him.
  7. Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan speaks at a media availability,Tuesday, Oct, 6, 2009. Texas. Ryan doesn't expect the team owner's effort to sell at least part of the baseball team to have any adverse effect on offseason plans.
  8. Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan speaks at a media availability,Tuesday, Oct, 6, 2009. Texas. Ryan doesn't expect the team owner's effort to sell at least part of the baseball team to have any adverse effect on offseason plans.
  9. Seattle Mariners shortstop Josh Wilson, left, and Texas Rangers' Julio Borbon look back to find that Borbon was called out on a steal attempt during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Mariners won 4-3.
  10. Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki watches his single against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  11. Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez pitches to the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  12. Texas Rangers starter Scott Feldman wind up to deliver a pitch to the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  13. Texas Rangers' Taylor Teagarden hits a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning of a MLB baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 7-4.
  14. Seattle Mariners pitcher Mark Lowe throws down the rosin bag before being pulled in the eighth inning of a MLB baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rangers beat the Mariners 7-4.
  15. Texas Rangers' Esteban German, left, is greeted by Rangers' Marlon Byrd after German scored to tie the game in the eight inning of a MLB baseball game, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Safeco Field in Seattle.
  16. Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki, right, walks to the dugout as Texas Rangers catcher Taylor Teagarden returns the ball after Suzuki struck out in the seventh inning of a MLB baseball game, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Safeco Field in Seattle.

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