Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer looks up in the dugout during the singing of "God Bless America" in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the American League division baseball series against the New York Yankees on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, in Minneapolis. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer looks up in the dugout during the singing of "God Bless America" in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the American League division baseball series against the New York Yankees on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, in Minneapolis.

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