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Houston Astros' manager Brad Mills, left, argues a call with home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom, right, during a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, in Houston.

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Umpire Gary Cederstrom signals home run as New York Yankees batter Derek Jeter passes him after he hit a solo home run, his 3000th career hit, against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, July 9, 2011.

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 24: Homeplate umpire Gary Cederstrom calls Matt Wieters #32 of the Baltimore Orioles (not pictured) safe at home as catcher Ramon Hernandez #55 of the Cincinnati Reds looks on at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 24, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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DENVER, CO - JUNE 19: Homeplate umpire Gary Cederstrom oversees the action between the Detroit Tigers and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 19, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.

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DENVER, CO - JUNE 19: Homeplate umpire Gary Cederstrom calls Brennan Boesch #26 of the Detroit Tigers safe at home as he scores as pitcher Rex Brothers #49 of the Colorado Rockies is unable to handle the throw after a passed ball to catcher Matt Pagnozzi of the Rockies with Alex Avila...

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Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel (L) continues to argue with umpire Gary Cederstrom (C) after being ejected by umpire Alan Porter (R) during the sixth inning of their National League MLB baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 12, 2011.

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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols yells at home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom after striking out during the sixth inning of Game 6 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols complains to home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom after being called out on strikes during the sixth inning of play against the Texas Rangers in Game 6 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 27, 2011.

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Philadelphia Phillies' starting pitcher Roy Halladay speaks with umpire Gary Cederstrom during the first inning of Game 5 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoff game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Philadelphia October 7, 2011.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins (front) reacts to a call by umpire Gary Cederstrom during the fourth inning of Game 5 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs against St. Louis Cardinals in Philadelphia, October 7, 2011.

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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins talks with home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom about his ground out during the third inning of baseball's Game 5 of the National League division series with the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay talks with home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom during the first inning of baseball's Game 5 of the National League division series with the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, left, talks with home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom during the first inning of baseball's Game 5 of the National League division series Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 in Philadelphia.

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HOUSTON - AUGUST 06: Manager Brad Mills #2 of the Houston Astros argues with home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom after Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers was called safe on a close play at home in the third inning at Minute Maid Park on August 6, 2011 in Houston, Texas.

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 24: Catcher Ramon Hernandez #55 and manager Dusty Baker #12 of the Cincinnati Reds argue a call with homeplate umpire Gary Cederstrom during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 24, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 24: Catcher Matt Wieters #32 of the Baltimore Orioles looks to homeplate umpire Gary Cederstrom after tagging out Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds trying to score for the third out during the twelfth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 24, 2011 in Baltimore,...

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 24: Manager Dusty Baker #12 of the Cincinnati Reds talks with homeplate umpire Gary Cederstrom before the start of the Reds game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 24, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 24: Nick Markakis #21 of the Baltimore Orioles follow his hit as catcher Ramon Hernandez #55 of the Cincinnati Reds and homeplate umpire Gary Cederstrom look on at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 24, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke talks with home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom as New York Yankees' Jorge Posada trots toward home plate in front of Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Yankee...

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 24: Catcher Ramon Hernandez #55 of the Cincinnati Reds and umpire Gary Cederstrom look on as Derrek Lee #25 of the Baltimore Orioles follows his walk off home run to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in the twelfth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 24, 2011...

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 24: Catcher Ramon Hernandez #55 (C) of the Cincinnati Reds shows the ball in his glove as umpire Gary Cederstrom calls Matt Wieters #32 (L) of the Baltimore Orioles safe at home during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 24, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland...

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 24: Manager Dusty Baker #12 of the Cincinnati Reds argues a call with homeplate umpire Gary Cederstrom during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 24, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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DENVER, CO - JUNE 19: Manager Jim Tracy #4 of the Colorado Rockies submits a lineup change to homeplate umpire Gary Cederstrom as the Rockies face the Detroit Tigers at Coors Field on June 19, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.

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HOUSTON - JUNE 15: Manager Brad Mills #2 of the Houston Astros talks with home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom after Carlos Lee was called out on strikes at Minute Maid Park on June 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas.

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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 6: Ron Gardenhire #35 of the Minnesota Twins argues a call with umpire Gary Cederstrom #38 during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on June 6, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Twins defeated the Indians 6-4.