Los Angeles Dodgers' Russell Martin is congratulated by teammates Orlando Hudson, left, and Matt Kemp, second from right, as manager Joe Torre looks on after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of their Major League Baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. AP Photo logo AP Photo 30 months ago

Los Angeles Dodgers' Russell Martin is congratulated by teammates Orlando Hudson, left, and Matt Kemp, second from right, as manager Joe Torre looks on after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of their Major League Baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles.

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