San Francisco Giants' Travis Ishikawa swings for a three run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks' Jon Rauch during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, in San Francisco. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

San Francisco Giants' Travis Ishikawa swings for a three run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks' Jon Rauch during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, in San Francisco.

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  1. Former San Francisco Giants baseball player Barry Bonds, right, accompanied by publicist Lisa Nitta, left, waves during his arrival at the opening ceremonies for the Presidents Cup golf competition in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009.
  2. San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean answers questions during a news conference Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in San Francisco.
  3. Brian Sabean, general manager of the San Francisco Giants baseball team, ponders a question during a news conference Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in San Francisco.
  4. Bruce Bochy, manager of the San Francisco Giants baseball team, gestures during a news conference Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in San Francisco.
  5. San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean, left, and manager Bruce Bochy ponder questions during a news conference Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in San Francisco.
  6. San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval celebrates after the Giants beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 in the 10th inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in San Diego.
  7. Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, right, celebrates with Jon Rauch after the Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-5 in 12 innings in a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis. The Twins advanced to the playoffs.
  8. Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto is lifted by a teammate as Jon Rauch, right, watches after the Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-5 in innings in a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis. The Twins advanced to the playoffs.
  9. Minnesota Twins' Jon Rauch, Jesse Crain and Joe Nathan, from left, celebrate after a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers onTuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 6-5 in 12 innings, and advanced to the playoffs.
  10. Minnesota Twins pitcher Jon Rauch walks back to the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Toronto Blue Jays' John McDonald during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009.
  11. Arizona Diamondbacks' center fielder Chris Young misses a fly ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Koyie Hill in the fifth inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  12. Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher Miguel Montero catches a foul ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot in the fifth inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  13. Chicago Cubs' left fielder So Taguchi watches Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Young's three RBI home run in the fourth inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  14. Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman Augie Ojeda, left, reacts after his throw to first base after forcing out Chicago Cubs' Jeff Baker, right, at second base in the third inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  15. Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher Miguel Montero, left, tags out Chicago Cubs' Sam Fuld during a rundown between home plate and third base in the third inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  16. Arizona Diamondbacks' starter Doug Davis delivers a pitch in the first inning during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.

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  2. Australia's Scott Hend, right, and Stuart Appleby walk onto the 4th green in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 during the 3rd round of the Australian Open golf tournament. Hend is third behind Adam Scott in second and Appleby as the leader.
  3. Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant watches his game winning shot go in with no time left during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 108-107.
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