Texas Rangers relief pitcher Frank Francisco delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, in Minneapolis. Francisco picked up his 19th save as the Rangers won 3-0. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Frank Francisco delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, in Minneapolis. Francisco picked up his 19th save as the Rangers won 3-0.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan speaks at a media availability,Tuesday, Oct, 6, 2009. Texas. Ryan doesn't expect the team owner's effort to sell at least part of the baseball team to have any adverse effect on offseason plans.
  8. Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan speaks at a media availability,Tuesday, Oct, 6, 2009. Texas. Ryan doesn't expect the team owner's effort to sell at least part of the baseball team to have any adverse effect on offseason plans.
  9. Seattle Mariners shortstop Josh Wilson, left, and Texas Rangers' Julio Borbon look back to find that Borbon was called out on a steal attempt during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Mariners won 4-3.
  10. Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki watches his single against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  11. Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez pitches to the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  12. Texas Rangers starter Scott Feldman wind up to deliver a pitch to the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  13. Texas Rangers catcher Ivan Rodriguez, right, and relief pitcher Frank Francisco, left, congratulate each other following their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 3-2.
  14. Texas Rangers relief pitcher Frank Francisco reacts following the last out against the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning of a baseball game , Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 3-2.

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