PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Starting pitcher Joe Blanton #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Starting pitcher Joe Blanton #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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  1. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Pitching coach Rich Dubee #30 (red jacket) of the Philadelphia Phillies comes out tot he mound to talk with (L-R) Pedro Feliz #7, Chase Utley #26, Joe Blanton #56, Carlos Ruiz #51 against the New York Yankees in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  2. Umpire Joe West talks to Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton after he hit New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez in the first inning in Game 4 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in Philadelphia November 1, 2009.
  3. PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Joe Blanton #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies rubs his head as he talks with catcher Carlos Ruiz #51 (L) and Chase Utley #26 against the Colorado Rockies in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park on October 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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  1. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Pitching coach Rich Dubee #30 (red jacket) of the Philadelphia Phillies comes out tot he mound to talk with (L-R) Pedro Feliz #7, Chase Utley #26, Joe Blanton #56, Carlos Ruiz #51 against the New York Yankees in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  2. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees slides safely into home plate as he scores on a RBI single hit by Derek Jeter #2 in the top of the fifth inning against catcher Carlos Ruiz #51 (R) of the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  3. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees is hit by a pitch throw by Joe Blanton #56 (not pictured) of the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  4. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Starting pitcher Joe Blanton #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  5. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Starting pitcher Joe Blanton #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  6. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: The Umpire crew huddles up after Alex Rodriguez #13 (not pictured) of the New York Yankees was hit by a pitch thrown by Joe Blanton #56 (L) of the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  7. Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Ni Fu-te delivers to the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan in this October 1, 2009 file photo. A chain of injuries suffered by New York Yankees player Wang Chien-ming has thrust a pair of more obscure Taiwan-born Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers, such as Ni, into the limelight as dejected fans in Taiwan seek someone else to support.
  8. Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kuo Hong-chih of Taiwan faces the San Diego Padres in the 7th inning during their MLB National League baseball game in San Diego, California in this September 29, 2009 file photo. A chain of injuries suffered by New York Yankees player Wang Chien-ming has thrust a pair of more obscure Taiwan-born Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers, such as Kuo, into the limelight as dejected fans in Taiwan seek someone else to support.
  9. TOKYO - DECEMBER 10: An employee of the traditional doll maker Togyoku displays 'kawaribina' or news related dolls which are produced each year depicting the most relevant news story of the year during the press preview on December 10, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The dolls feature New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui.
  10. TOKYO - DECEMBER 10: An employee of the traditional doll maker Togyoku displays 'kawaribina' or news related dolls which are produced each year depicting the most relevant news story of the year during the press preview on December 10, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The dolls feature New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter dances with the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, during a rally for the baseball team at City Hall in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. The Phillies take on the New York Yankees in the World Series beginning Wednesday in New York.
  14. Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth (R) congratulates teammate Pedro Feliz (7) after scoring on an RBI double by Phillies' Raul Ibanez (Not Pictured), against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning of their Major League Baseball NLCS series in Philadelphia October 21, 2009.
  15. Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher and manager Dallas Green (L) speaks with Phillies manager Charlie Manuel before the Phillies met the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of their Major League Baseball NLCS playoff series in Philadelphia October 21, 2009.
  16. The Philadelphia Phillies Cole Hamels pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of their MLB National League Division Series playoff baseball game in Philadelphia, October 8, 2009.

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