In this Aug. 18, 2009, photo, Texas Rangers shortstop Omar Vizquel(notes) gets ready to throw to first after fielding a ball during a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Arlington, Texas. The 42-year-old Vizquel agreed Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, to one-year contract worth nearly $1.4 million with the Chicago White Sox to add depth, experience and perhaps advice to a young infield.

Minnesota Twins baseball player Joe Mauer(notes). (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Steve Senne, File)

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer(notes), center, and his family poses for a photograph after a news conference about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer(notes) hugs his mother Theresa Mauer before speaking to the media about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer(notes) speaks about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2009 file photo, Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr.(notes) is carried around the field by Ryan Langerhans(notes), left, and Matt Tuiasosopo(notes), right, after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Seattle. According to contract figures obtained by The Associated Press on Monday Nov. 23, 2009, Griffey's deal signed this month to return to his original team for one more season as a 40-year-old calls for a $2.35 million base salary for 2010.

Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer(notes) hits a double in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers during their MLB American League Cental Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota in this October 6, 2009 file photo. Mauer received 27 of 28 first-place votes to win the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award on November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes/Files (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)

Graphic profiles the 2009 American League Most Valuable Player; includes top vote-getters

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Joe Mauer(notes) #7 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during batting practice before Game One of the ALDS against the New York Yankees during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. It was announced that Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins was picked for the American League Most Valuable Player Award November 23, 2009. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Joe Mauer(notes) #7 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during batting practice before Game One of the ALDS against the New York Yankees during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. It was announced that Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins was picked for the American League Most Valuable Player Award November 23, 2009. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Joe Mauer(notes) #7 of the Minnesota Twins at bat against the New York Yankees in Game One of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. It was announced that Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins was picked for the American League Most Valuable Player Award November 23, 2009. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 30: Catcher Joe Mauer(notes) #7 of the Minnesota Twins in the dugout before taking on the Detroit Tigers during the game on September 30, 2009 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. It was announced that Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins was picked for the American League Most Valuable Player Award November 23, 2009. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

FILE - This is an Oct. 1, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer(notes) being congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a Jason Kubel(notes) sacrifice fly during the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

FILE - This is an Oct. 4, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer(notes) acknowledges the crowd before a baseball game, in Minneapolis. Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

FILE - This is an Oct. 6, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer(notes) celebrating with fans after the Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-5 in 12 innings in a baseball game in Minneapolis. Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

FILE - This is a June 25, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer(notes) during a baseball game in Milwaukee. Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

FILE - This is an Aug. 13, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer(notes) hitting a three-run homer against the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

FILE - This is a 2009 file photo showing Minnesota Twins baseball player Joe Mauer(notes). Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana(notes), of Venezuela, shakes hands with 104-year old Emilio "Millito" Navarro, the first Puerto Rican to play baseball in the U.S. Negro Leagues in San Juan, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Santana and Navarro attended the invitation by Mets player Carlos Beltran(notes) to participate in the first fundraising event for the "Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy" that will cost around $10 million and will be both a baseball academy and a school with many academics facilities.

New York Mets' Carlos Beltran(notes), left, shares a joke with Puerto Rican artist Marc Anthony, right, as Mets pitcher Johan Santana(notes), second right, and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez(notes) look on in San Juan, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Beltran invited fellow players and friends to participate in the first fundraising event for his "Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy" that will cost around $10 million and will be both a baseball academy and a school with many academics facilities.

New York Mets' Carlos Beltran(notes), left, Puerto Rican artist Marc Anthony, center, and Mets pitcher Johan Santana(notes) pose for a photo in San Juan, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Beltran invited fellow players and friends to participate in the first fundraising event for his "Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy" that will cost around $10 million and will be both a baseball academy and a school with many academics facilities.

New York Mets' Carlos Beltran(notes), right, holds a bat while talking with Puerto Rican artist Marc Anthony, second right, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez(notes), second left, and Mets pitcher Johan Santana(notes) in San Juan, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Beltran invited fellow players and friends to participate in the first fundraising event for his "Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy" that will cost around $10 million and will be both a baseball academy and a school with many academics facilities.

Toronto Blue Jays starter Roy Halladay(notes) throws to first to retire Boston Red Sox's Joey Gathright(notes) on a grounder to the mound during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Elise Amendola)

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2009, file photo, Chicago Cubs reliever John Grabow(notes) reacts during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, from the Chicago Cubs.

Taiwanese star pitcher Wang Chien-ming, who plays for the New York Yankees, poses during his press conference following his arrival in Taipei, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan.

Taiwanese star pitcher Wang Chien-ming, who plays for the New York Yankees, poses during media during his press conference following his arrival in Taipei, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. At left is a host at the press conference.

Taiwanese star pitcher Wang Chien-ming, who plays for the New York Yankees, listens to questions from media during his press conference following his arrival in Taipei, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan.

Taiwanese star pitcher Wang Chien-ming, who plays for the New York Yankees, demonstrates a training exercise to media during his press conference following his arrival in Taipei, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. At left is a host at the press conference.

Matt Holliday(notes) will garner a lot of attention, but will he get the $100 million deal he wants?

This is an Aug. 28, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum(notes) works against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ben Margot, File)

Former Toronto Blue Jays player Roberto Alomar recognizes the crowd as he is honoured prior to the Blue Jays AL home opener against the Boston Red Sox in Toronto, Friday April 4, 2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) smiles at the conclusion of his press conference after winning the National League Cy Young Award at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Lincecum won the award for the second straight year, emerging from one of the tightest votes in the history of the honor to become the first repeat winner since Randy Johnson(notes).

Tim Lincecum(notes) forced to address pot arrest as he's honored with Cy Young award.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) ponders a reporter's question during a news conference after winning the National League Cy Young Award, at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Lincecum won the award for the second straight year, emerging from one of the tightest votes in the history of the honor to become the first repeat winner since Randy Johnson(notes).

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) pauses while reading a statement apologizing for his recent marijuana arrest during a news conference at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Lincecum won the National League Cy Young Award for the second straight year, emerging from one of the tightest votes in the history of the honor to become the first repeat winner since Randy Johnson(notes).

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) smile during a news conference after winning the National League Cy Young Award at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Lincecum won the award for the second straight year, emerging from one of the tightest votes in the history of the honor to become the first repeat winner since Randy Johnson(notes).

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) smiles during a news conference after winning the National League Cy Young Award at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Lincecum won the award for the second straight year, emerging from one of the tightest votes in the history of the honor to become the first repeat winner since Randy Johnson(notes).

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2009, file photo, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aaron Heilman(notes) works against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Denver. The Cubs traded Heilman on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, to the Arizona Diamondbacks for two minor league prospects. Chicago gets 24-year-old left-hander Scott Maine and 23-year-old infielder Ryne White.

SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 30: Tim Lincecum(notes) #55 of the San Francisco Giants stands in the dugout before their game against the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park on August 30, 2009 in San Francisco, California. According to reports, Tim Lincecum has one his second National League Cy Young Award in as many years. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

DENVER - AUGUST 23: (FILE PHOTO) Starting pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) #55 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 23, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. According to reports, Tim Lincecum has one his second National League Cy Young Award in as many years. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Graphic shows season statistics of the 2009 NL Cy Young winner

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) talks with reporters on a conference call after winning the National League Cy Young Award at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Lincecum won the award for the second straight year, emerging from one of the tightest votes in the history of the honor to become the first repeat winner since Randy Johnson(notes).

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) gestures while talking with reporters on a conference call after winning the National League Cy Young Award at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Lincecum won the award for the second straight year, emerging from one of the tightest votes in the history of the honor to become the first repeat winner since Randy Johnson(notes).

Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, left, talks to the media after the annual baseball owners meeting, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Chicago.

Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts talks to the media after the annual baseball owners meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Chicago.

Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig talks to the media after the annual baseball owners meeting, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Chicago.

Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig talks to the media after the annual baseball owners meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Chicago.

FILE - This is a July 18, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke(notes) delivering during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, in Kansas City, Mo. Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, beating out Felix Hernandez(notes) after a spectacular season that was short on wins but long on domination.

This is an Aug. 28, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum(notes) works against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

FILE - This is a June 29, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) throwing during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, in St. Louis. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

FILE - This is a 2009 file photo showing Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke(notes). Greinke has won the American League Cy Young Award, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, beating out Felix Hernandez(notes) after a spectacular season that was short on wins but long on domination.

This is an Oct. 1, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum(notes) innaction against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a baseball game in San Francisco. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

FILE - This is a 2009 file photo showing San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes). Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

FILE - This is a Sept. 27, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke(notes) in a baseball game, in Kansas City, Mo. Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, beating out Felix Hernandez(notes) after a spectacular season that was short on wins but long on domination.

This is a July 17, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) throws in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a baseball game in Pittsburgh. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

FILE - This is an Aug. 19, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke(notes) delivering a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning during, a baseball game in Chicago. Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, beating out Felix Hernandez(notes) after a spectacular season that was short on wins but long on domination.

This is an Aug. 1, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum(notes) reacting after getting Philadelphia Phillies' Raul Ibanez(notes) to fly out for the third out of the ninth inning of a baseball game, in San Francisco. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

FILE - This is a Sept. 8, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum(notes) during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

This is an Aug. 28, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum(notes) works against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

This is an Oct. 1, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum(notes) innaction against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a baseball game in San Francisco. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

FILE - This is a Sept. 8, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum(notes) during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

This is an Aug. 1, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum(notes) reacting after getting Philadelphia Phillies' Raul Ibanez(notes) to fly out for the third out of the ninth inning of a baseball game, in San Francisco. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

FILE - This is a June 29, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) throwing during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, in St. Louis. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

This is a July 17, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) throws in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a baseball game in Pittsburgh. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

FILE - This is a 2009 file photo showing San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes). Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

FILE - Texas Ranger owner Tom Hicks looks at a television screen in his box during the baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Arlington, Texas, in this April 8, 2008 file photo. Hicks said Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 he is putting together a group of local investors, including Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, for a bid that would enable him to keep majority ownership of the team. Proposals to buy the Rangers are due Friday.

FILE - In this March 3, 2009 photo, USA manager Davey Johnson watches warm up before a exhibition spring baseball game against the New York Yankees in Tampa, Fla. Johnson has joined the front office of the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009. The 66-year-old Johnson will work as a senior adviser to general manager Mike Rizzo.

Graphic profiles 2009 AL and NL Managers of the Year

FILE - This is an Aug. 8, 2009, file photo showing Chicago Cubs manager Lou Pinella, left, joking with Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy before the teams face off in a baseball game in Denver. Tracy won the NL Manager of the Year award, Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, and Los Angeles Angels skipper Mike Scioscia was selected for the AL honor.

FILE - This is a Sept. 16, 2009, file photo showing Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia arguing a call with second base umpire Tim Timmons after shortstop Erick Aybar(notes) mishandled the ball for a missed catch error in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. Scioscia won the AL Manager of the Year award Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, and Jim Tracy of Colorado was selected for the NL honor.

FILE - This is a March 13, 2009, file photo showing Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia waving during a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Tempe, Ariz. Scioscia won the AL Manager of the Year award Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, and Jim Tracy of Colorado was selected for the NL honor.

FILE - This is an Aug. 13, 2009, file photo showing Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy flashing signals to coaches as the Rockies play the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver. Tracy won the NL Manager of the Year award, Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, and Los Angeles Angels skipper Mike Scioscia was selected for the AL honor

FILE - This is an oct. 22, 2009, file photo showing Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia reacting after a two-run scoring hit by Torii Hunter(notes) during the first inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship baseball series against the New York Yankees, in Anaheim, Calif. Scioscia won the AL Manager of the Year award Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, and Jim Tracy of Colorado was selected for the NL honor.

FILE - This is an Oct. 7, 2009, file photo showing Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy greeting his players during introductions prior to the start of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the Philadelphia Phillies, in Philadelphia. Tracy won the NL Manager of the Year award, Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, and Los Angeles Angels skipper Mike Scioscia was selected for the AL honor.

FILE - This is an Oct. 10, 2009, file photo showing Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia speaking to the media at Fenway Park Boston. Scioscia won the AL Manager of the Year award Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, and Jim Tracy of Colorado was selected for the NL honor.

FILE - This is a June 16, 2009, file photo showing Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy before facing the Tampa Bay Rays in an interleague baseball game in Denver. Tracy won the NL Manager of the Year award, Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, and Los Angeles Angels skipper Mike Scioscia was selected for the AL honor.

FILE - This is a 2009 file photo showing Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia. Scioscia won the AL Manager of the Year award Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, and Jim Tracy of Colorado was selected for the NL honor.

FILE - This is a 2009 file photo showing Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy. Tracy won the NL Manager of the Year award, Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, and Los Angeles Angels skipper Mike Scioscia was selected for the AL honor.

The Yankees got a lot out of Johnny Damon(notes); do they risk another long-term deal?

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 1997, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Sandy Alomar Jr.(notes) hits a single in Game 5 of the baseball World Series in Cleveland. The Indians' popular former All-Star catcher has been hired by new Cleveland manager Manny Acta as the team's first-base coach. Alomar had spent the past two seasons as a catching instructor for the New York Mets. He will also mentor Cleveland's catchers.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke(notes). (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Paul Beaty, File

Former New York Mets second baseman Wally Backman talks during a news conference after his introduction as manager of the New York Mets' Brooklyn Cyclones farm team in the New York-Penn League, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009 in New York. Backman, who spent nine of 14 major league seasons with the Mets, managed the Arizona Diamondbacks in November 2004 and was fired four days later. He also managed the South Georgia Peanuts of the independent South Coast League in 2007.

Former New York Mets second baseman Wally Backman talks during a news conference after his introduction as manager of the New York Mets' Brooklyn Cyclones farm team in the New York-Penn League, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009 in New York. Backman, who spent nine of 14 major league seasons with the Mets, managed the Arizona Diamondbacks in November 2004 and was fired four days later. He also managed the South Georgia Peanuts of the independent South Coast League in 2007.

Former New York Mets second baseman Wally Backman walks the field after his introduction as manager of the New York Mets' Brooklyn Cyclones farm team in the New York-Penn League, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009 in New York. Backman, who spent nine of 14 major league seasons with the Mets, managed the Arizona Diamondbacks in November 2004 and was fired four days later. He also managed the South Georgia Peanuts of the independent South Coast League in 2007.

Former New York Mets second baseman Wally Backman poses during a news conference after his introduction as manager of the New York Mets' Brooklyn Cyclones farm team in the New York-Penn League, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009 in New York. Backman, who spent nine of 14 major league seasons with the Mets, managed the Arizona Diamondbacks in November 2004 and was fired four days later. He also managed the South Georgia Peanuts of the independent South Coast League in 2007.

Former New York Mets second baseman Wally Backman talks during a news conference after his introduction as manager of the New York Mets' Brooklyn Cyclones farm team in the New York-Penn League, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009 in New York. Backman, who spent nine of 14 major league seasons with the Mets, managed the Arizona Diamondbacks in November 2004 and was fired four days later. He also managed the South Georgia Peanuts of the independent South Coast League in 2007.

Former New York Mets second baseman Wally Backman talks during a video taping after his introduction as manager of the New York Mets' Brooklyn Cyclones farm team in the New York-Penn League, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009 in New York. Backman, who spent nine of 14 major league seasons with the Mets, managed the Arizona Diamondbacks in November 2004 and was fired four days later. He also managed the South Georgia Peanuts of the independent South Coast League in 2007.

Graphic highlights 2009 season for the AL Cy Young Award winner; includes how writers voted and a look at other top runner-ups.

Former New York Mets' Wally Backman smiles during a news conference after his introduction as the new manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones minor league baseball team, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in New York.

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 17: (FILE PHOTO) Zack Greinke(notes) #23 of the Kansas City Royals pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the game on June 17, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Greinke was named as the 2009 American League Cy Young Award winner. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 17: (FILE PHOTO) Starting pitcher Zack Greinke(notes) #23 of the Kansas City Royals pitches just prior to the start of the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 17, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Greinke was named as the 2009 American League Cy Young Award winner. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 20: (FILE PHOTO) Zack Greinke(notes) #23 of the Kansas City Royals watches from the dugout during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 20, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Greinke was named as the 2009 American League Cy Young Award winner. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey(notes), right, smiles beside A's general manager Billy Beane during a baseball news conference on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Bailey was selected as the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, Nov. 16.

Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey(notes), left, smiles beside A's manager Bob Geren during a baseball news conference on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Bailey was selected as the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, Nov. 16.

Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey(notes) smiles during a baseball news conference on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Bailey was selected as the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, Nov. 16.

Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey(notes) smiles during a baseball news conference on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Bailey was selected as the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, Nov. 16.

FILE - This is a Sept. 27, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke(notes) in a baseball game, in Kansas City, Mo. Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, beating out Felix Hernandez(notes) after a spectacular season that was short on wins but long on domination.

FILE - This is an Aug. 19, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke(notes) delivering a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning during, a baseball game in Chicago. Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, beating out Felix Hernandez(notes) after a spectacular season that was short on wins but long on domination.

FILE - This is a July 18, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke(notes) delivering during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, in Kansas City, Mo. Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, beating out Felix Hernandez(notes) after a spectacular season that was short on wins but long on domination.