New York Yankees Robinson Cano singles to right field to drive in Hideki Matsui and Shelley Duncan to score as Los Angeles Angels catcher Mike Napoli (L) looks on during the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California, September 23, 2009. Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

New York Yankees Robinson Cano singles to right field to drive in Hideki Matsui and Shelley Duncan to score as Los Angeles Angels catcher Mike Napoli (L) looks on during the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California, September 23, 2009.

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  1. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 02: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees turns a successful double play over Carlos Ruiz #51 in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 2, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  2. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 02: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees turns a successful double play over Carlos Ruiz #51 in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 2, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  3. Robinson Cano (R) and Derek Jeter (2nd L) celebrate with team mates after the Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins during Game 1 of their MLB American League Division Series playoff baseball game in New York October 7, 2009. The Yankees won the game 7-2.
  4. Robinson Cano (L) of the New York Yankees celebrates with team mate Derek Jeter (R) after Cano scored a run in the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins during their MLB American League Division Series playoff baseball game in New York October 7, 2009.
  5. Robinson Cano (L) of the New York Yankees slides in safely as team mate Melky Cabrera (R) looks on in the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins during their MLB American League Division Series playoff baseball game in New York October 7, 2009.
  6. Robinson Cano (L) of the New York Yankees slides in safely as Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer (R) stops the ball in the fourth inning of their MLB American League Division Series playoff baseball game in New York October 7, 2009.
  7. In this image provided by Sports Illustrated, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is shown on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which named him Sportsman of the Year, the magazine announced Monday, Nov. 30, 2009.
  8. In this image provided by Sports Illustrated, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is shown on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which named him Sportsman of the Year, the magazine announced Monday, Nov. 30, 2009.
  9. Wang Chien-min, Taiwanese starting pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball, walks on the stage as he takes part in a fashion show by fellow baseball players to raise funds for the 20 baseball teams based in cities and counties devastated by a deadly typhoon in August, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. Typhoon Morakot triggered the worst flooding in southern Taiwan in 50 years, killing some 700 people.
  10. Wang Chien-min, Taiwanese starting pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball, walks on the stage as he takes part in a fashion show by fellow baseball players to raise funds for the 20 baseball teams based in cities and counties devastated by a deadly typhoon in August, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. Typhoon Morakot triggered the worst flooding in southern Taiwan in 50 years, killing some 700 people.
  11. Wang Chien-min, Taiwanese starting pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, walks on the stage as he takes part in a fashion show by fellow baseball players to raise funds for the 20 baseball teams based in cities and counties devastated by a deadly typhoon in August, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. Typhoon Morakot triggered the worst flooding in southern Taiwan in 50 years, killing some 700 people.
  12. New York Yankees pitcher Wang Chien-Ming (R) of Taiwan and model Yvonne Yao stand on the stage during a charity fashion show in Taipei November 26, 2009. The event on Thursday was held to raise funds for victims of Typhoon Morakot which hit southern Taiwan in August. The Chinese characters read, "Love is great! Baseball Fashion Show."
  13. Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a double in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers during their MLB American League Cental Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota in this October 6, 2009 file photo. Mauer received 27 of 28 first-place votes to win the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award on November 23, 2009.
  14. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, center, and his family poses for a photograph after a news conference about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
  15. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer hugs his mother Theresa Mauer before speaking to the media about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
  16. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer speaks about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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