American League starting pitcher Roy Halladay, left, of the Toronto Blue Jays, and American League manager Joe Maddon, of the Tampa Bay Rays, speak during a news conference announcing the lineups for the All-Star baseball game Monday, July 13, 2009, in St. Louis. The All-Star game is set to be played Tuesday in St. Louis. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

American League starting pitcher Roy Halladay, left, of the Toronto Blue Jays, and American League manager Joe Maddon, of the Tampa Bay Rays, speak during a news conference announcing the lineups for the All-Star baseball game Monday, July 13, 2009, in St. Louis. The All-Star game is set to be played Tuesday in St. Louis.

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  1. Dominican Republic's players celebrate after beating Venezuela 7-3 to win the Caribbean Series baseball tournament in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
  2. Dominican Republic's players celebrate after beating Venezuela 7-3 to winning the Caribbean Series baseball tournament in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
  3. Dominican Republic's players Kevin Barker, left, and Dario Veras celebrate during the Caribbean Series baseball final game against Venezuela in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Dominican Republic won 7-3.
  4. Dominican Republic's pitcher Dario Veras celebrates during the Caribbean Series baseball final game against Venezuela in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Dominican Republic won 7-3.
  5. Dominican Republic players celebrate after beating Venezuela 7-3 and winning the Caribbean Series baseball tournament in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
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  7. Venezuela's short stop Gregorio Petit, top, tagg out Dominican Republic's Kevin Barker in the second base and releases the ball to first base to complete a double play during a Caribbean Series baseball game in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
  8. Dominican Republic's pitcher Raul Valdes throws the ball in the first inning during a Caribbean Series baseball game against Venezuela in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
  9. Dominican Republic's Kevin Barker, front left, celebrates with his teammate Wilkin Castillo, front right, after scoring a run during a Caribbean Series baseball game against Venezuela in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
  10. Venezuela's pitcher Ramon Ramirez throws the ball in the first inning during a Caribbean Series baseball game against Dominican Republic in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
  11. Puerto Rico's Luis Figueroa, center, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a run during a Caribbean Series baseball game against Mexico in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
  12. Puerto Rico's Miguel Abreu, right, is tagged out at second base by Mexico's Heber Gomez during a Caribbean Series baseball game in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
  13. Puerto Rico's pitcher Mario Santiago throws the ball in the first inning during a Caribbean Series baseball game against Mexico in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
  14. Mexico's pitcher Pablo Ortega throws the ball to Puerto Rico's Luis Figueroa in the first inning during a Caribbean Series baseball game in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
  15. Puerto Rico's pitcher Mario Santiago throws the ball in the first inning during a Caribbean Series baseball game against Mexico in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
  16. Mexico's pitcher Pablo Ortega throws the ball in the first inning during a Caribbean Series baseball game against Puerto Rico in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.

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  6. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - New York Yankees batter Derek Jeter tips his helmet after he singled against the Tampa Bay Rays to tie Lou Gehrig's record for career hits by a Yankee in the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, September 9, 2009.
  7. Paul Beeston, CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, listens to a question from a fan during the team's "State of the Franchise" event in Toronto on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
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  12. Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning in Game 3 of Major League Baseball's NLCS playoff series in Philadelphia, in this October 18, 2009 file photo. Cliff Lee was moved to Seattle in trades of Cy Young winners, while the Toronto Blue Jays netted a trio of prospects in a pair of blockbuster deals finalized on December 16, 2009. Picture taken October 18, 2009.
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