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Matt Cain, Giants: He turned in the first perfect game in the 130-year history of the franchise. And let's give a little credit to Melky Cabrera and, especially, Gregor Blanco for the defensive plays that made it possible.

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Alex Rodriguez, Yankees: In three seasons with Texas, he was a three-time All-Star, won an MVP and led the AL in homers all three years. But Texas fans voted Michael Young and Elvis Andrus as the top two shortstops in club history.

Ex-Mariner of the week

Alex Rodriguez, Yankees: A-Rod's grand slam Tuesday against the Braves was his 23rd, tied for the MLB career record with Yankees — and baseball — royalty, Lou Gehrig, who had held the record alone for almost 78 years.

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"But the crazy thing is, in four days, I gotta pitch again." — Giants pitcher Matt Cain, on the excitement surrounding his perfect game against the Astros.