...Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan. Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers 06APRIL2009: New York Mets' pitcher J.J. Putz against the Cincinnati Reds in their opening day MLB baseball game at Great American Ball Park...

FLUSHING, NY - MAY 13: J. J. Putz of the New York Mets pitches during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field...

...baseball Sunday, March 1, 2009, in Port. St. Lucie, Fla New York Mets relief pitcher J.J. Putz throws during a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Sunday, March 1, 2009, in...

Mar 7, 2009; Toronto, ON, Canada; USA pitcher J.J. Putz (23) celebrates with catcher Brian McCann (16) after defeating Canada during first round pool play at...

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 07: J.J. Putz #23 of the USA celebrates the win over Canada during the 2009 World Baseball Classic Pool...

Mar 7, 2009; Toronto, ON, Canada; USA pitcher J.J. Putz (23) celebrates with catcher Brian McCann (16) after defeating Canada during first round pool play at...

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 07: J.J. Putz #23 of the USA celebrates the win over Canada during the 2009 World Baseball Classic Pool...

...15, 2009, in Port. St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) New York Mets pitcher J.J. Putz throws in the bullpen during baseball spring training Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in Port. St. Lucie...

SEATTLE - JULY 23: Pitcher J.J. Putz #20 of the Seattle Mariners pitches during a MLB baseball game against the Boston Red Sox...

...Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Detroit Tigers v Seattle Mariners SEATTLE - MAY 31: J.J. Putz of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Safeco Field in...

SEATTLE - MAY 31: J.J. Putz of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Safeco Field in...

SEATTLE - JULY 23: Pitcher J.J. Putz #20 of the Seattle Mariners pitches during a MLB baseball game against the Boston Red Sox...

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SEATTLE - JULY 20: J.J. Putz #20 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Cleveland Indians on July 20, 2008 at Safeco...

...examined by a trainer after being hit by a pitch thrown by Seattle Mariners closer J.J. Putz in the ninth inning in an MLB baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rays...