NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Nick Punto #8 of the Minnesota Twins makes the catch on a pop up as teammate Denard Span #2 watches while playing against the New York Yankees in Game Two of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Nick Punto #8 of the Minnesota Twins makes the catch on a pop up as teammate Denard Span #2 watches while playing against the New York Yankees in Game Two of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

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  1. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Nick Punto #8 of the Minnesota Twins makes the catch on a pop up as teammate Denard Span #2 watches while playing against the New York Yankees in Game Two of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  2. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Nick Punto #8 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during batting practice before Game One of the ALDS against the New York Yankees during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  3. Minnesota Twins Nick Punto dives for a hard grounder off the bat of New York Yankees Melkey Cabrera but can't make the play to first base during the third inning of their MLB American League Division Series playoff baseball game in Minneapolis October 11, 2009. Cabrera singled on the play.
  4. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (R) celebrates after tagging out Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto at third base as umpire Phil Cuzzi makes the call during eighth inning in their MLB American League Division Series playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, October 11, 2009. Punto was called out after trying get back to the bag after attempting to score on a single by teammate Denard Span.
  5. Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto grimaces after diving for a hard grounder off the bat of New York Yankees' Melkey Cabrera but can't make the play to first base during third inning in their MLB American League Division Series playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, October 11, 2009. Cabrera singled on the play.
  6. Minnesota Twins Nick Punto dives for a hard grounder off the bat of New York Yankees Melkey Cabrera but can't make the play to first base during the third inning of their MLB American League Division Series playoff baseball game in Minneapolis October 11, 2009. Cabrera singled on the play.
  7. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez gestures during a news conference at the National Baseball Stadium in Santo Domingo December 6, 2009. Rodriguez is visiting the Dominican Republic to attend personal events, local media reported.
  8. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez speaks during a news conference at the National Baseball Stadium in Santo Domingo December 6, 2009. Rodriguez is visiting the Dominican Republic to attend personal events, local media reported.
  9. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (L) speaks with Ronnie Belliard of the Dominican baseball team Tigres del Licey after a news conference at the National Baseball Stadium in Santo Domingo December 6, 2009. Rodriguez is visiting the Dominican Republic to attend personal events, local media reported.
  10. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (R) signs caps for fans after a news conference at the National Baseball Stadium in Santo Domingo December 6, 2009. Rodriguez is visiting the Dominican Republic to attend personal events, local media reported.
  11. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (L) signs a ball for a player of the Dominican baseball team Tigres del Licey after a news conference at the National Baseball Stadium in Santo Domingo December 6, 2009.
  12. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez attends a news conference at the National Baseball Stadium in Santo Domingo December 6, 2009. Rodriguez is visiting the Caribbean country to attend personal events, local media reported.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire speaks to the media on an off day before the Twins American League Division Series baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.

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