PHOENIX - JUNE 28: Relief pitcher Jon Rauch #57 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts after giving up a solo home run to Jeff Mathis #5 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the eighth inning of the major league baseball game at Chase Field on June 28, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Angels defeated the Diamondbacks 12-8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

PHOENIX - JUNE 28: Relief pitcher Jon Rauch #57 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts after giving up a solo home run to Jeff Mathis #5 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the eighth inning of the major league baseball game at Chase Field on June 28, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Angels defeated the Diamondbacks 12-8.

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  2. Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher Miguel Montero catches a foul ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot in the fifth inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  3. Chicago Cubs' left fielder So Taguchi watches Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Young's three RBI home run in the fourth inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  4. Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman Augie Ojeda, left, reacts after his throw to first base after forcing out Chicago Cubs' Jeff Baker, right, at second base in the third inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  5. Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher Miguel Montero, left, tags out Chicago Cubs' Sam Fuld during a rundown between home plate and third base in the third inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  6. Arizona Diamondbacks' starter Doug Davis delivers a pitch in the first inning during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  7. Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, right, celebrates with Jon Rauch after the Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-5 in 12 innings in a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis. The Twins advanced to the playoffs.
  8. Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto is lifted by a teammate as Jon Rauch, right, watches after the Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-5 in innings in a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis. The Twins advanced to the playoffs.
  9. Minnesota Twins' Jon Rauch, Jesse Crain and Joe Nathan, from left, celebrate after a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers onTuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 6-5 in 12 innings, and advanced to the playoffs.
  10. Los Angeles Angels batter Jeff Mathis (R) celebrates at second base with teammate Brandon Mathis after hitting a game-winning double that scored the Angels' Howard Kendrick (not pictured) in the eleventh inning against the New York Yankees as teammate Brandon Woods in Game 3 of their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series in Anaheim, California, October 19, 2009.
  11. Los Angeles Angels pitcher Joe Saunders (R) leaves the game, as manager Mike Scioscia (C) makes changes while catcher Jeff Mathis (L) looks on, after walking in a run against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning in Game 6 of their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series in New York, October 25, 2009.
  12. Manager Mike Scioscia (R) stands with his catcher Jeff Mathis on the pitchers mound with the infield of (L to R) Erick Aybar , Howard Kendrick, Kendry Morales (19), and Chone Figgins (9) during a pitching change after starting pitcher Joe Saunders was pulled from the game in the fourth inning in Game 6 of their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series in New York, October 25, 2009.
  13. New York Yankees Johnny Damon (2nd L) hits a two run single off Los Angeles Angels pitcher Joe Saunders (L) in front of Angels catcher Jeff Mathis (R) and umpire Dale Scott (2nd R) during the fourth inning in Game 6 of their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series in New York, October 25, 2009.
  14. Los Angeles Angels Jeff Mathis (R) slaps hands with teammate Torii Hunter (L) after scoring his team's first run against the New York Yankees during the third inning in Game 6 of their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series in New York, October 25, 2009.
  15. Bobby Abreu of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim watches his RBI single in the third inning scoring Jeff Mathis against the New York Yankees in Game 6 of their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series in New York, October 25, 2009.

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