Oakland Athletics third baseman Bobby Crosby, left, waits for the throw as Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer slides safely into third on a two-run single by Michael Cuddyer in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 in Minneapolis. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Oakland Athletics third baseman Bobby Crosby, left, waits for the throw as Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer slides safely into third on a two-run single by Michael Cuddyer in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 in Minneapolis.

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  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire speaks to the media during a news conference at Yankee Stadium Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 in New York. The Twins take on the New Yankees in Game 2 of an American League division baseball series on Friday.
  12. Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto throws out New York Yankees' Robinson Cano in the sixth inning during their MLB American League Division Series playoff baseball game in New York October 7, 2009.
  13. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Joe Mauer #7 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.
  14. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Joe Mauer #7 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.
  15. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Joe Mauer #7 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.
  16. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Joe Mauer #7 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.

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