ANAHEIM, Calif. -- I've heard of a game finding a guy. But a series? I mean, did A.J. Pierzynski go out and register this in his name, like some Internet domain? In the wonderful history of postseason baseball non-marquee players have had significant one-time-only roles, either coming up with big hits (Bernie Carbo), big catches (Al Gionfriddo), big pitching stints ... (Full article: 1015 words)

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