Los Angeles Angels' Juan Rivera (20) slides safely into second base as Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts applies the late tag during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, in Baltimore. Rivera reached second base on error by center fielder Adam Jones. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

Los Angeles Angels' Juan Rivera (20) slides safely into second base as Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts applies the late tag during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, in Baltimore. Rivera reached second base on error by center fielder Adam Jones.

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  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.
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  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. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Bobby Abreu #53 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Vladimir Guerrero #27 walk by catcher Victor Martinez #41 after scoring on a RBI single by Juan Rivera#20 in the eight inning of Game Three of the ALDS against the Boston Red Sox during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  8. ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 27: Juan Rivera #20 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim talks with catcher Landon Powell #35 of the Oakland Athletics after Rivera was hit by a pitch for the second in his first two at bats on September 27, 2009 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Angels won 7-4.
  9. Los Angeles Angels' Vladimir Guerrero, center, greets Angels' Juan Rivera, left, along with Angels' Torii Hunter in the fifth inning after Rivera hit a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Safeco Field in Seattle.
  10. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Juan Rivera #20 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is greeted at the dugout by manager Mike Scioscia and teammates after Rivera hit a two-run single in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  11. Los Angeles Angels (L-R) Juan Rivera, Torii Hunter and Bobby Abreu interact during a pitching change in Game 6 of their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series against the New York Yankees in New York October 25, 2009.
  12. New York Yankees infielder Robinson Cano (C) gets the out at second on Los Angeles Angels Juan Rivera (R) and after Yankees Derek Jeter (L) bobbled the ball on a hit by Angels batter Maicer Izturis in the seventh inning of Game 6 of their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series in New York, October 25, 2009.
  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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