Oakland Athletics center fielder Ryan Sweeney dives for but cannot come up with a fly ball by Cleveland Indians' Ben Francisco for a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 3, 2009, in Cleveland. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Oakland Athletics center fielder Ryan Sweeney dives for but cannot come up with a fly ball by Cleveland Indians' Ben Francisco for a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 3, 2009, in Cleveland.

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  1. Former New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics hall of fame baseball player Reggie Jackson (L) talks with current Yankees player Alex Rodriguez prior to the Yankees' MLB American League baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, California in this August 18, 2009 file photo. Separated by a distance of sixty feet, six inches, Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson and Hall of Fame hitter Jackson were once natural enemies. In retirement, however,the two share a mutual respect, a love of the game and 38 seasons of insight in "Sixty Feet, Six Inches," a collaborative book about baseball at the highest level.
  2. Los Angeles Angels' Ervin Santana works against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Oakland, Calif.
  3. Oakland Athletics shortstop Cliff Pennington, right, prepares his double play throw to first base over Los Angeles Angels' Chone Figgins (9) during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Angels' Bobby Abreu was out at first base.
  4. Los Angeles Angels' Joe Saunders works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Oakland, Calif.
  5. Oakland Athletics' Brad Kilby works against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Oakland, Calif.
  6. Los Angeles Angels pitcher Scott Kazmir throws to the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Oakland, Calif. The Angels beat the Athletics 4-2.
  7. Philadelphia Phillies' Ben Francisco (L), Jayson Werth (C) and manager Charlie Manuel look out from the Phillies' dugout during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees in Game 6 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in New York, November 4, 2009.
  8. Philadelphia Phillies' Ben Francisco tries to catch a foul ball hit by New York Yankees' Nick Swisher during the sixth inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York.
  9. Philadelphia Phillies Jayson Werth (28) and Ben Francisco (L) slaps hands with Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley (R) after defeating the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in Philadelphia, November 2, 2009.
  10. Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth, left, and Ben Francisco, second from left, celebrate with teammate Jimmy Rollins, right, and other teammates after beating the New York Yankees 6-1in Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in New York.
  11. New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada (L) stands at home plate as Philadelphia Phillies Jimmy Rollins (C) and Ben Francisco (R) celebrate on an eighth inning 2 RBI single by Raul Ibanez in Game 1 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in New York, October 28, 2009.
  12. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees turns a double play over a sliding Ben Francisco #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies on a ball hit by Pedro Feliz #7 in the top of the seventh inning of Game One of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 28, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  13. Oakland Athletics' Ryan Sweeney (15) follows through on a bases-clearing double off Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jason Grilli in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Sweeney had three doubles and four RBIs in the 9-0 Athletics win.
  14. Seattle Mariners fans cheer and watch along with Oakland Athletics right fielder Ryan Sweeney the path of Ken Griffey Jr.'s three-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Seattle.
  15. Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter, left, and shortstop Erick Aybar fail to get a glove on a double by Oakland Athletics' Ryan Sweeney during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.
  16. Oakland Athletics designated hitter Jack Cust (32) is congratulated by Ryan Sweeney, left, after he hit a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009.

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