Baltimore Orioles v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 02: Designated hitter Johnny Damon #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays scores in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles on September 2, 2011 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 07: Catcher Kelly Shoppach #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays runs from the dugout to celebrate after outfielder Desmond Jennings #8 of the Rays hits a 10th-inning, game-winning home run against the Texas Rangers September 7, 2011 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays won 5 - 4. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 07: Outfielder B. J. Upton #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates after outfielder Desmond Jennings #8 of the Rays hits a 10th-inning, game-winning home run against the Texas Rangers September 7, 2011 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays won 5 - 4. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: The Tampa Bay Rays celebrate the win against the Boston Red Sox after the game on September 10, 2011 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Steven Kovich/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays signs autographs before the game against the Boston Red Sox on September 10, 2011 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Steven Kovich/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 11: Fans of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate during the singing of God Bless America during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on September 11, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 11: Pitcher James Shields #33 of the Tampa Bay Rays is congratulated after leaving the game in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on September 11, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 04: Infielder Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays is congratulated by manager Joe Maddon #70 and infielder Sean Rodriguez #1 after scoring against the Baltimore Orioles during the game at Tropicana Field on September 4, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 02: Infielder Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays signs an autograph before play against the Baltimore Orioles on September 2, 2011 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Boston Red Sox

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 15: Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays and B.J. Upton #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate a 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park September 15, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 11: Designated hitter Johnny Damon #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays congratulates B.J. Upton #2 after he scored against the Boston Red Sox during the game at Tropicana Field on September 11, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Boston Red Sox

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 17: Joe Maddon #70 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates with pitcher Joel Peralta #62, who earned a save, in a 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park September 17, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 12: Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays signs autographs before the start of the Rays game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 12, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays v Tampa Bay Rays

ST PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Designated hitter Johnny Damon #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays is congratulated after scoring against the Toronto Blue Jays during the game at Tropicana Field on September 23, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays v Tampa Bay Rays

ST PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Pitcher James Shields #33 of the Tampa Bay Rays watches his team against the Toronto Blue Jays during the game at Tropicana Field on September 23, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Infielder Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates with Desmond Jennings #8, Sean Rodriguez #1 and Matt Joyce #20 after their victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field on September 25, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Pitcher James Shields #33 of the Tampa Bay Rays is congratulated after he is replaced against the New York Yankees during the game at Tropicana Field on September 26, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: Infielder Ben Zobrist #18 of the Tampa Bay Rays is congratulated after this home run against the New York Yankees during the game at Tropicana Field on September 27, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: Raymond, the mascot of the Tampa Bay Rays, gets the crowd fired up against the New York Yankees during the game at Tropicana Field on September 27, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Boston Red Sox

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 18: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Tampa Bay Rays slaps high fives with teammates after the final out against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 18, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Rays won the game 8-5. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: Outfielder B.J. Upton #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays questions his third called strike against the New York Yankees during the game at Tropicana Field on September 27, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees - Game One

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: Desmond Jennings #8 of the Tampa Bay Rays runs the bases after his third inning two run home run against the New York Yankees on September 21, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Jose Lobaton #31 celebrates with Kyle Farnsworth #31 of the Tampa Bay Rays after getting the final out against the Toronto Blue Jays during the game on September 24, 2011 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Tampa Bay Rays won 6-2. (Photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Tampa Bay Rays directs his team against the Toronto Blue Jays during the game at Tropicana Field on September 23, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 12: Johnny Damon #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays signs an autograph before the start of the Rays game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 12, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Catcher Kelly Shoppach #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays is congratulated after scoring against the Toronto Blue Jays during the game at Tropicana Field on September 25, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: Catcher Kelly Shoppach #10 and pitcher Kyle Farnsworth #43 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate their team's victory over the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field on September 27, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: Infielder Reid Brignac #15 of the Tampa Bay Rays hugs B.J. Upton #2 after he scored against the New York Yankees during the game at Tropicana Field on September 27, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)