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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 7: Rafael Perez #53 of the Cleveland Indians walks to the dugout against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning on September 7, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Tigers defeated the Indians 8-6.

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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 04: Rafael Perez #53 of the Cleveland Indians throws in the seventh inning during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 4, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Rafael Perez, center, is pulled from the game by manager Manny Acta, left, as catcher Carlos Santana, right, looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 16, 2011, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 6-5.

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Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Rafael Perez, right, tags out Toronto Blue Jays' Adam Lind in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Cleveland.

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PHOENIX, AZ - JUNE 27: Rafael Perez #53 of the Cleveland Indians delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on June 27, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Indians won 5-4.

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DETROIT, MI - JUNE 15: Relief pitcher Rafael Perez #53 of the Cleveland Indians winds up to throw the ball during a MLB game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 15, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. Cleveland won 6-4.

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Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Rafael Perez, right, is congratulated by pitcher Justin Masterson after their 6-4 win over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, June 15, 2011.

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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 8: Rafael Perez #53 of the Cleveland Indians reacts to giving up a run during the tenth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field on June 8, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Twins defeated the Indians 3-2 in extra innings.

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Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Rafael Perez, right, celebrates a win over the Oakland Athletics with catcher Lou Marson during the 12th inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. , Thursday, May 5, 2011. Cleveland won 4-3.

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CLEVELAND - APRIL 30: Rafael Perez #53 of the Cleveland Indians celebrates after completing an inning against the Detroit Tigers during the game on April 30, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 24: Rafael Perez #53 of the Cleveland Indians pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of their game on April 24, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Twins defeated the Indians 4-3.

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Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Rafael Perez (53) delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 24, 2011, in Minneapolis. Perez picked up the loss as Minnesota won 4-3.

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SEATTLE - APRIL 10: Closing pitcher Rafael Perez #53 of the Cleveland Indians pitches the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on April 10, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. The Indians defeated the Mariners 6-4.

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Cleveland Indians closer Rafael Perez, right, shares congratulations with catcher Lou Marson after the Indians beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4 in a baseball game Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Seattle.

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Cleveland Indians closer Rafael Perez throws against the Seattle Mariners in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Seattle. The Indians won 6-4.

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CLEVELAND - APRIL 06: Rafael Perez #53 of the Cleveland Indians pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the game on April 6, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton (32) follows through on a home run swing off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Rafael Perez as catcher Lou Marson, right, looks on in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 7-4.

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CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 24: Catcher Carlos Santana #41 talks to relief pitcher Rafael Perez #53 of the Cleveland Indians after giving up a run during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field on August 24, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 22: Rafael Perez #53 of the Cleveland Indians poses during their photo day at the Cleveland Indians Spring Training Complex on February 22, 2011 in Goodyear ,Arizona.

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Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Rafael Perez laughs during warmups at baseball spring training practice Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta, right, talks to relief pitcher Rafael Perez (53) in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Friday, July 22, 2011, in Cleveland. The White Sox won 3-0.

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Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista runs out a two-RBI double off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Rafael Perez during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Cleveland.

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CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 9: Pitching coach Bruce Walton talks with Carlos Santana #41 and relief pitcher Rafael Perez #53 of the Cleveland Indians during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Progressive Field on July 9, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 2: Manny Acta #11 of the Cleveland Indians replaces Rafael Perez #53 of the Cleveland Indians during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Progressive Field on June 2, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Texas Rangers beat the Cleveland Indians 7-4.

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Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila watches his ball after hitting a one-run sacrifice fly against Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Rafael Perez in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Cleveland. Tigers' Don Kelly scored.