Minnesota Twins' Matt Macri, left, and teammate Joe Mauer (7) congratulate Alexi Casilla on his two-run homer against Detroit Tigers during the third inning of their Major League Baseball game on Saturday, May 24, 2008, in Detroit. AP Photo logo AP Photo 20 months ago

Minnesota Twins' Matt Macri, left, and teammate Joe Mauer (7) congratulate Alexi Casilla on his two-run homer against Detroit Tigers during the third inning of their Major League Baseball game on Saturday, May 24, 2008, in Detroit.

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