Detroit Tigers left fielder Andy Dirks (12) swings during the MLB

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Detroit Tigers left fielder Andy Dirks (12) swings during the MLB Baseball game between the Pittsburg Pirates and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. Tom

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Detroit Tigers left fielder Andy Dirks (12) swings during the MLB Baseball game between the Pittsburg Pirates and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. Tom

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August 07, 2012: Detroit Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks (12) at bat during MLB game action between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers

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Detroit Tigers left fielder Andy Dirks (12) swings during the MLB Baseball game between the Pittsburg Pirates and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. Tom

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