KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 6: Yuniesky Betancourt #3 of the Kansas City Royals catches a fly ball against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on September 6, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 6: Yuniesky Betancourt #3 of the Kansas City Royals catches a fly ball against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on September 6, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

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  1. Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer, right, breaks up a double play-attempt by Kansas City Royals shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt in the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, in Minneapolis. Twins' Delmon Young hit into the play.
  2. KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 10: Yuniesky Betancourt #3 of the Kansas City Royals completes a double play as Marcus Thames #33 of the Detroit Tigers slides in on September 10, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals won 7-4.

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  1. KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 6: Yuniesky Betancourt #3 of the Kansas City Royals catches a fly ball against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on September 6, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
  2. Kansas City Royals' Yuniesky Betancourt (3) is congratulated by Miguel Olivo, center, and Alberto Callaspo (13) after Betancourt hit a three-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 4-1.
  3. Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer, right, breaks up a double play-attempt by Kansas City Royals shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt in the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, in Minneapolis. Twins' Delmon Young hit into the play.
  4. Kansas City Royals shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt (3) throws to first after forcing out New York Yankees' Johnny Damon in the fifth inning of the Royals' 4-3 victory over the Yankees in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 in New York. Mark Teixeira was out at first.
  5. Kansas City Royals shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt, back, throws to first over Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer to complete a double play in the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Jason Kubel was out at first on the play. The Royals won 4-1.
  6. Kansas City Royals' Yuniesky Betancourt hits a three-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Alberto Callaspo and Miguel Olivo also scored on the home run.
  7. Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler reacts after striking out to end the sixth inning with the bases loaded against the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. The Twins won 12-4, clinching a tie for the lead in the American League Central Division. The Twins will host Detroit for a Tuesday playoff game.
  8. Kansas City Royals' Yasuhiko Yabuta throws against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 13-4.
  9. Kansas City Royals left fielder Willie Bloomquist makes a futile attempt for the ball along with fans as Minnesota Twins' Jason Kubel hits his second three-run home run of the game in the third inning Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis.
  10. Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon rounds second base after hitting a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 13-4.
  11. Kansas City Royals shortstop Luis Hernandez reaches to tag Minnesota Twins' Denard Span, right, on a steal in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. Umpire Tim Timmons stands left. Span was safe.
  12. Kansas City Royals shortstop Luis Hernandez tags out Minnesota Twins' Denard Span, right, on an attempted steal in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. Umpire Tim Timmons stands left.
  13. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Bobby Abreu #53 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim reacts after he hits a RBI double in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Angels defeated the Red Sox 7-6 to advance to the ALCS.
  14. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Closer Brian Fuentes #40 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on the mound in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox to win Game Three and the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Angels defeated the Red Sox 7-6.
  15. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: (M) Gary Matthews Jr. #24 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and his teammates run out onto the field after the Angels defeated the Boston Red Sox 7-6 in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  16. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Bobby Abreu #53 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits a RBI double in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Angels defeated the Red Sox 7-6 to advance to the ALCS.

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