MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 4: Pitcher Carl Pavano #48 of the Minnesota Twins throws against Mitch Maier #35 of the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 4, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is the last regular season home game for the Twins at the Dome. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 4: Pitcher Carl Pavano #48 of the Minnesota Twins throws against Mitch Maier #35 of the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 4, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is the last regular season home game for the Twins at the Dome.

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  1. 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.
  2. MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: Andy Pettitte #46 of the New York Yankees delivers the ball against the Minnesota Twins in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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  1. Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto (L) catches a hit by New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira as Twins outfielder Denard Span watches during the fourth inning of their MLB American League Division Series playoff baseball game in New York, October 9, 2009.
  2. Minnesota Twins outfielders Denard Span, left, and Jason Kubel are shown during an interview on an off day before their American League Division Series Game Two baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  3. Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire speaks to the media during an interview on an off day before their American League Division Series baseball games against the New York Yankees, at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
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  7. MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: Carl Pavano #48 of the Minnesota Twins delivers the ball against the New York Yankees in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  8. MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: Carl Pavano #48 of the Minnesota Twins delivers the ball against the New York Yankees in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  9. MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: Carl Pavano #48 of the Minnesota Twins delivers the ball against the New York Yankees in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  10. MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 4: Pitcher Carl Pavano #48 of the Minnesota Twins throws against the Kansas City Royals during their last game at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 4, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.

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