David Aardsma was the Mariners unsung hero saving 38 games in his first season as a closer

April 12, 2009; Oakland, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Rob Johnson (left) celebrates with pitcher David Aardsma (right) after the game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Mariners defeated...

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 12: David Aardsma #53 of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the game against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland...