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Oakland Athletics' Brian Fuentes, center, walks back to the mound as Arizona Diamondbacks' Kelly Johnson, right, runs the bases after Johnson hit a two run home run during the eighth inning of an interleague baseball game Friday, July 1, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.

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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 19: Brian Fuentes #57 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the ninth inning during a MLB baseball game June 19, 2011 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Athletics won the game 2-1.

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Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Brian Fuentes reacts during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, June 9, 2011. The White Sox won 9-4.

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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 03: Brian Fuentes #57 of the Oakland Athletics delivers a pitch to Carl Crawford of the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning on June 3, 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Brian Fuentes adjusts his cap after giving up a go-ahead two-run single to Boston Red Sox's Carl Crawford during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, June 3, 2011.

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Oakland Athletics' Brian Fuentes works against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 29, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.

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ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 25: Chuck Liddell, the American mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion, speaks with releiver Brian Fuentes #57 of the Oakland Athletics prior to the start of the baseball game against Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel...

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ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 23: Brian Fuentes #57 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Los Angeles Angeles of Anaheim in the eighth inning at Angel Stadium on May 23, 2011 in Anaheim, California.

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Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Brian Fuentes throws to the Los Angeles Angels during the eigth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. , Monday, May 23, 2011.

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Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren, left, comes out to talk to relief pitcher Brian Fuentes, center, on the mound after the San Francisco Giants' Emmanuel Burriss singled during the 10th inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, May 20, 2011. San Francisco won the game...

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Oakland Athletics pitcher Brian Fuentes stands on the mound in the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Oakland, Calif. , Wednesday, May 18, 2011. The Twins won 5-4 in 10 innings.

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Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Brian Fuentes (57) and teammate Kevin Kouzmanoff (5) celebrate the Athletics' 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game, Sunday, May 8, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Brian Fuentes throws in the ninth inning during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 6, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo. The Athletics won 3-2.

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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 03: Brian Fuentes #57 of the Oakland Athletics is taken out of the game by manager Bob Geren after he gave up three runs to the Cleveland Indians in the ninth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on May 3, 2011 in Oakland, California.

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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 1: Brian Fuentes #57 of the Oakland Athletics comes in to pitch, taking the ball from manager Bob Geren #17 in the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers during a MLB baseball game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum May 1, 2011 in Oakland, California. The Athletics...

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OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 29: Brian Fuentes #57 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers during a MLB game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum April 29, 2011 in Oakland, California. The Athletics won the game 3-1.

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Oakland Athletics' Brian Fuentes works against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 29, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.

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Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Brian Fuentes (57) and catcher Landon Powell share congratulations after the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 5-2 in a baseball game Sunday, April 24, 2011, in Seattle.

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Oakland Athletics players Brian Fuentes (57), Andrew Bailey (40), Craig Breslow (56), and Bobby Cramer (26) stand on the baseline with members of the military as part of "Salute to Armed Forces Night," prior to a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, April 23, 2011, in Seattle...

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Oakland Athletics' Brian Fuentes, left, waits for Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera to run the bases after Cabrera hit a home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 15, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.

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Oakland Athletics' relief pitcher Brian Fuentes throws against the White Sox in the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in Chicago. The Athletics beat the White Sox 7-4 in 10 innings.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 10: Closer Brian Fuentes #57 of the Oakland Athletics throws against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of their game on April 10, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Athletics defeated the Twins 5-3.

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Oakland Athletics pitcher Brian Fuentes, right, pats catcher Landon Powell on the back after getting final out against the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Minneapolis. Oakland won 5-3.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 9: Brian Fuentes #57 of th Oakland Athletics pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning of their game on April 9, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Athletics defeated the Twins 1-0.

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Oakland Athletics' Brian Fuentes pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Athletics defeated the Twins 1-0.