Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo, left, of Korea, is congratulated by teammates Orlando Hudson, center, and Ronnie Bellirad, right, after Kuo was able to get out Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts to end the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, in Phoenix. The Dodgers won 5-4. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo, left, of Korea, is congratulated by teammates Orlando Hudson, center, and Ronnie Bellirad, right, after Kuo was able to get out Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts to end the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, in Phoenix. The Dodgers won 5-4.

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  1. Los Angeles Dodgers' Orlando Hudson is congratulated upon returning to the dugout after he scored the tying run in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in San Diego.
  2. Los Angeles Dodgers' Orlando Hudson connects to drive the ball into the right field alley for a triple in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres during a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in San Diego. Hudson scored the tying run moments later on an infield grounder.
  3. Los Angeles Dodger Orlando Hudson (13) is forced out at second base by Pittsburgh Pirates Delwyn Young (48) in the first inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 28, 2009.
  4. Los Angeles Dodgers' Orlando Hudson (13) lies on the ground after he was injured running to first base against the Washington Nationals, as first base coach Mariano Duncan (35) checks on him during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Washington. Hudson left the game. The Nationals won 5-4.
  5. Los Angeles Dodgers Orlando Hudson hits a solo home run in the fifth inning of play against the Philadelphia Phillies during Game 5 of their Major League Baseball NLCS playoff series in Philadelphia October 21, 2009.
  6. Pinch hitter Los Angeles Dodgers' Orlando Hudson hits a solo home run against Philadelphia Phillies' Cole Hamels during the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship baseball series Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 5-4 to take a 3-1 lead in the series.
  7. Hong-Chih Kuo, Major League Baseball pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 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.
  8. Hong-Chih Kuo, Major League Baseball pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 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.
  9. Philadelphia Phillies Jayson Werth (above) runs the bases after his solo home run in the seventh inning as Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo stands below in Game 5 of their Major League Baseball NLCS playoff series in Philadelphia, October 21, 2009.
  10. Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth celebrates his solo home run against Los Angeles Dodgers' Hong-Chih Kuo in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship baseball series Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Philadelphia.
  11. Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth swings on a pitch to hit a solo home run against Los Angeles Dodgers' Hong-Chih Kuo in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship baseball series Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Philadelphia.
  12. Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo of Taiwan adjusts his cap as Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth crosses the plate in the 7th inning after hitting s solo home run during Game 5 of their Major League Baseball NLCS playoff series in Philadelphia, October 21, 2009.
  13. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre leaves the dugout in an empty Dodger Stadium on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The Dodgers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship baseball series.
  14. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier talks with reporters in the clubhouse as the team cleans out their lockers at Dodger Stadium, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The Dodgers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies the National League Championship baseball series.
  15. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier talks with reporters in the clubhouse as the team cleans out their lockers at Dodger Stadium, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The Dodgers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies the National League Championship baseball series.
  16. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier talks with reporters in the clubhouse as the team cleans out their lockers at Dodger Stadium, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The Dodgers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies the National League Championship baseball series.

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