Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu breaks his bat as he grounds out to second during the seventh inning of their Major League Baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, July 2, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu breaks his bat as he grounds out to second during the seventh inning of their Major League Baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, July 2, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif.

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  1. Los Angeles Angels rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart's locker sits untouched in the Angels locker room on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. Adenhart was killed in a car accident last April. After a season that began with a tragedy and ended in bittersweet defeat for the Los Angeles Angels, manager Mike Scioscia was left thinking about what his team accomplished and what it left undone during perhaps his longest year in baseball.
  2. Los Angeles Angels infielder Chone Figgins (R) sits in the dugout watching the New York Yankees celebrate after the Yankees defeated the Angels to win the Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series and advance to the World Series in New York, October 25, 2009.
  3. Los Angeles Angels infielder Chone Figgins (R) sits in the dugout watching the New York Yankees celebrate after the Yankees defeated the Angels to win the Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series and advance to the World Series in New York, October 25, 2009.
  4. New York Yankees celebrate as Los Angeles Angels batter Gary Matthews Jr. (C) walks away from home plate after they defeated the Angels in their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series in New York, October 25, 2009.
  5. New York Yankees celebrate as Los Angeles Angels batter Gary Matthews Jr. (C) walks away from home plate after they defeated the Angels in their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series in New York, October 25, 2009.
  6. Los Angeles Angels infielder Chone Figgins sits alone in the dugout watching the New York Yankees celebrate after the Yankees defeated the Angels to win the Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series and advance to the World Series in New York, October 25, 2009.
  7. New York Yankees' pitcher Mariano Rivera shows his Key to the City after receiving it during the World Series victory celebration at City Hall in New York, November 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series.
  8. New York Yankee Hideki Matsui (L) receives a Key to the City from Mayor Michael Bloomberg during the World Series victory celebration at City Hall in New York, November 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series.
  9. New York Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez (R) and singer Jay-Z celebrate as they ride up lower Broadway November 6, 2009 during a victory parade in New York. The Yankees won their 27th Major League Baseball title with a 7-3 victory over defending champion Philadelphia.
  10. New York Yankees' pitcher AJ Burnett (top R) returns teammate Alex Rodriguez's (R) hat during the World Series victory celebration at City Hall in New York, November 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series.
  11. New York Yankees' pitcher Andy Pettitte waves after receiving a Key to the City during the World Series victory celebration at City Hall in New York, November 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series.
  12. New York Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez (R) and singer Jay-Z celebrate as they ride up lower Broadway November 6, 2009 during a victory parade in New York. The Yankees won their 27th Major League Baseball title with a 7-3 victory over defending champion Philadelphia.
  13. Michael Aubrey (L) of the Baltimore Orioles scores the winning run of the game as Toronto Blue Jays catcher Rod Barajas looks away in the 11th inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland, October 4, 2009. Aubrey scored on a throwing error by relief pitcher Brandon League.
  14. Baltimore Orioles batter Nick Markakis follows through on his two-run home run off of Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ricky Romero in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland, October 4, 2009.
  15. Baltimore Orioles Robert Andino, center, and Ty Wigginton congratulate Michael Aubrey after scoring the winning run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 5-4.
  16. Baltimore Orioles Lou Montanez bunts for a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 5-4.

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  4. Venezuela's security forces avoid being pictured while chasing smugglers close to the Tachira river that connects Venezuela with Colombia, in San Antonio, Venezuela, on November 9, 2009. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday urged his military leaders to prepare 'for war' and to ready citizens to 'defend the homeland' as tensions mount over fractious ties with neighboring Colombia. The comments come at a tense time for the region as Colombia signs a controversial military agreement with the United States to let US forces use seven military bases in Colombia for anti-drug operations. Chavez has repeatedly voiced deep fears of US encroachment in the region.
  5. A smuggler carries a washbowl on his way to the Tachira river that connects Venezuela with Colombia, in San Antonio, Venezuela, on November 9, 2009. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday urged his military leaders to prepare 'for war' and to ready citizens to 'defend the homeland' as tensions mount over fractious ties with neighboring Colombia. The comments come at a tense time for the region as Colombia signs a controversial military agreement with the United States to let US forces use seven military bases in Colombia for anti-drug operations. Chavez has repeatedly voiced deep fears of US encroachment in the region.
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  7. US golfer Tiger Woods walks past a packed gallery during his first practice round for the Australian Masters at the Kingston Heath golf course -- his first tournament in Australia for 11 years -- in Melbourne on November 10, 2009. Woods is reportedly being paid three million US dollars to play in this week's European Tour co-sanctioned event. All 25,000 tickets for each of the four days of the tournament were sold out early last month.
  8. Tiger Woods of the U.S. smiles on the fairway during a practice session ahead of this week's Australian Masters golf tournament in Melbourne November 10, 2009.
  9. Ivory products are displayed at an antique store in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou October 16, 2009. A passion for ivory ornaments such as these is what helped decimate African and Asian elephant populations until a 1989 ban on ivory trade. Today, China's economic rise, and along with it a seemingly insatiable appetite for status symbols by its nouveau riche, has spurred demand for African ivory. Picture taken October 16, 2009.
  10. Tiger Woods of the U.S. watches the ball during a practice session ahead of this week's Australian Masters golf tournament in Melbourne November 10, 2009.
  11. Tiger Woods from the U.S. hits an approach shot during a practice round before the Australian Masters golf tournament at Kingston Heath Golf Club, Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.
  12. Tiger Woods from the U.S. plays a practice round before the Australian Masters golf tournament at Kingston Heath Golf Club, Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.
  13. Tiger Woods from the U.S. plays a practice round before the Australian Masters golf tournament at Kingston Heath Golf Club, Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.
  14. Tiger Woods, right, of the U.S. gestures with caddy Steve Williams during a practice round before the Australian Masters golf tournament at Kingston Heath Golf Club, in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.
  15. Benfica's Pablo Aimar, right, from Argentina challenges Naval's Nicolas Godemeche from France, during their Portuguese League soccer match Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at Benfica's Luz stadium in Lisbon. Benfica won 1-0.
  16. Benfica's players celebrate their victory over Naval, with Javi Garcia from Spain at right, during their Portuguese League soccer match Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at Benfica's Luz stadium in Lisbon. Garcia scored the only goal in Benfica's 1-0 victory.