PHOENIX - JUNE 28: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim receives a hug from teammate Chone Figgins #9 after Iztruis hit a 2 run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning of the major league baseball game at Chase Field on June 28, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Angels defeated the Diamondbacks 12-8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

PHOENIX - JUNE 28: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim receives a hug from teammate Chone Figgins #9 after Iztruis hit a 2 run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning of the major league baseball game at Chase Field on June 28, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Angels defeated the Diamondbacks 12-8.

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  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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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  14. PHOENIX - SEPTEMBER 20: Manager Jim Tracy of the Colorado Rockies talks with pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez #38 on the mound as Troy Tulowitzki #2 and Jason Giambi #23 look on during the major league baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 20, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 5-1.
  15. PHOENIX - SEPTEMBER 20: Infielder Ian Stewart #9 of the Colorado Rockies in action during the major league baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 20, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 5-1.
  16. PHOENIX - SEPTEMBER 20: Catcher Yorvit Torrealba #8 of the Colorado Rockies pumps his fist after the Rockies got out of seventh inning during the major league baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 20, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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