KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 4: Relief pitcher Joakim Soria #48 the Kansas City Royals throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox on April 4, 2007 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Red Sox defeated the Royals 7-1. Getty Images logo Getty Images 32 months ago

KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 4: Relief pitcher Joakim Soria #48 the Kansas City Royals throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox on April 4, 2007 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Red Sox defeated the Royals 7-1.

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  1. Kansas City Royals closer Joakim Soria, right, embraces catcher John Buck after the Royals defeated the New York Yankees 4-3 in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in New York.
  2. Kansas City Royals catcher Miguel Olivo and closer Joakim Soria hug after a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 5-1.
  3. Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Joakim Soria, right, gets a hug from catcher Miguel Olivo after getting the final out in the 12th inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, in Cleveland. Soria got the save in Kansas City's 2-1 win.
  4. Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler reacts after striking out to end the sixth inning with the bases loaded against the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. The Twins won 12-4, clinching a tie for the lead in the American League Central Division. The Twins will host Detroit for a Tuesday playoff game.
  5. Kansas City Royals' Yasuhiko Yabuta throws against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 13-4.
  6. Kansas City Royals left fielder Willie Bloomquist makes a futile attempt for the ball along with fans as Minnesota Twins' Jason Kubel hits his second three-run home run of the game in the third inning Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis.
  7. Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon rounds second base after hitting a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 13-4.
  8. Kansas City Royals shortstop Luis Hernandez reaches to tag Minnesota Twins' Denard Span, right, on a steal in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. Umpire Tim Timmons stands left. Span was safe.
  9. Kansas City Royals shortstop Luis Hernandez tags out Minnesota Twins' Denard Span, right, on an attempted steal in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. Umpire Tim Timmons stands left.
  10. Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona talks with the media during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, ahead of the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  11. Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell warms up during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  12. Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia fields a ball during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  13. Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz tightens a knot on his glove during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  14. Boston Red Sox right fielder J.D. Drew waits to hit during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  15. Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia waits to hit during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.

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