2012 World Series

The San Francisco Giants celebrate winning Game 4 of the World Series at Comerica Park Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series.

Cabrera strikes out to end Game 4

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera walks away after striking out to end Game 4 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series.

Theriot scores series-winning run

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Ryan Theriot of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after scoring a run off of Marco Scutaro's RBI single against Phil Coke (40) of the Detroit Tigers in the 10th inning during Game 4 of the World Series at Comerica Park Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series.

Scutaro makes clutch hit in Game 4

San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro hits an RBI single during the 10th inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Detroit Tigers Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series.

Infante gets hit in Game 4

Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante is hit by a pitch during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series.

Blanco makes close grab in Game 3

San Francisco Giants right fielder Gregor Blanco makes a catch near the wall of a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the World Series Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants defeated the Tigers 2-0.

Cabrera looks on in Game 3

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera watches from the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants defeated the Tigers 2-0.

Jackson misses ball in Game 3

Detroit Tigers center fielder Austin Jackson misses the ball hit by San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford during the second inning of Game 3 of the World Series Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants defeated the Tigers 2-0.

Posey protects plate in Game 2

San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey tags out Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder, right, at home plate in the second inning of Game 2 of the World Series Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants shut out the Tigers 2-0.

Detroit Tigers center fielder Austin Jackson (14) misses the ball hit by San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford during the second inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit.

Fielder out at home in Game 2

Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder is tagged out at home plate by San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey during the second inning of Game 2 of the World Series Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants shut out the Tigers 2-0.

Fielder disputes call in Game 2

Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder reacts as home plate umpire Dan Iassogna calls him out on a play at the plate during the second inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants shut out the Tigers 2-0.

Scutaro dives into first in Game 2

San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro dives into first as Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder (28) takes the throw to force him out during the third inning of Game 2 of the World Series Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants shut out the Tigers 2-0.

Infante strikes out in Game 2

Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante reacts after striking out during the sixth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants shut out the Tigers 2-0.

Giants buoy Bumgarner in Game 2

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner reacts after the Detroit Tigers hit into a double play during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants shut out the Tigers 2-0.

Sandoval stars in Giants' Game 1 win

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Pablo Sandoval (48) of the San Francisco Giants hits a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 24, 2012 in San Francisco, California. It was his third home run of the game.

Verlander hit hard in Tigers' Game 1 loss

Detroit Tigers' starting pitcher Justin Verlander, right, reacts after giving up a two run home run to San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval, far left, in the third inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. In the background Sandoval celebrates with Marco Scutaro who scored on the hit.

Peralta goes deep for Detroit

Angel Pagan (16) of the San Francisco Giants can't catch a home run hit by Jhonny Peralta of the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning during Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 24, 2012 in San Francisco, California.

Blanco takes hit away from Fielder

Gregor Blanco (7) of the San Francisco Giants makes a catch for an out on a ball hit by Prince Fielder (28) of the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning during Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 24, 2012 in San Francisco, California.

Zito gets win in Game 1

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Jeremy Affeldt #41 and Barry Zito #75 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after defeating the Detroit Tigers in Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 24, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Giants defeated the Tigers 8-3.

Cabrera goes down on strikes

Miguel Cabrera (24) of the Detroit Tigers reacts after being stuckout by Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning during Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 24, 2012 in San Francisco, California.

Sandoval hits 3 home runs in Game 1

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Pablo Sandoval (48) of the San Francisco Giants point against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 24, 2012 in San Francisco, California.

Verlander struggles in Game 1

Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander reacts after giving up an RBI single to San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro in the third inning, of Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco.

Giants cruise to Game 1 victory

San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval and manager Bruce Bochy celebrate after Barry Zito hit an RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco.

Tigers score in the 6th inning

Austin Jackson (14) of the Detroit Tigers high fives Prince Fielder (28) after scoring a run against Barry Zito of the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning during Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 24, 2012 in San Francisco, California.

Sandoval celebrates with Pagan

Pablo Sandoval (48) of the San Francisco Giants celebrates with teammate Angel Pagan (16) after hitting a two-run home run to left field against Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers in the third inning during Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 24, 2012 in San Francisco, California.

Pablo Sandoval discusses World Series

Pablo Sandoval (48) of the San Francisco Giants answers questions during World Series Media Day at AT&T Park on October 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California.

Barry Zito prepares for Game 1

Starting pitcher Barry Zito (75) of the San Francisco Giants answers questions during World Series Media Day at AT&T Park on October 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Giants take on the Detroit Tigers tomorrow in game one of the World Series.

Justin Verlander prepares for Game 1

Starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) of the Detroit Tigers answers questions during World Series Media Day at AT&T Park on October 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. Verlander will start game one against the San Francisco Giants tomorrow.

Detroit Tigers take batting practice

Brandon Crawford (35) and Barry Zito (75) of the San Francisco Giants watch as the Detroit Tigers take batting practice during World Series Media Day at AT&T Park on October 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California.

Workers prepare for World Series

Workers paint a logo on the field at AT&T Park before workouts for baseball's World Series Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in San Francisco. The Detroit Tigers play the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Miguel Cabrera gets ready for World Series

Miguel Cabrera (24) of the Detroit Tigers looks on during a Tigers team workout during World Series Media Day at AT&T Park on October 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Tigers will face the San Francisco Giants tomorrow in game one.

Giants teammates prepare for Fall Classic

Marco Scutaro (19) and Brandon Belt (9 )of the San Francisco Giants stand in the outfield during World Series Media Day at AT&T Park on October 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California.

Tigers slugger gets ready for Game 1

Prince Fielder (28) of the Detroit Tigers looks on during a Tigers team workout during World Series Media Day at AT&T Park on October 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Tigers will face the San Francisco Giants Wednesday in game one.

Giants manager discusses World Series

Manager Bruce Bochy (15) of the San Francisco Giants answers questions during World Series Media Day at AT&T Park on October 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Giants take on the Detroit Tigers tomorrow in game one of the World Series.

Tigers skipper discusses World Series

Manager Jim Leyland #10 of the Detroit Tigers answers questions during World Series Media Day at AT&T Park on October 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Tigers play the San Francisco Giants Wednesday in game one of the World Series.