Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bats in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers during the game on June 12, 2010 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Pirates 4-3. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v Chicago Cubs
Octavio Dotel #29 of the Pittsburgh Pirates points to the sky after getting a save against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 30, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Pirates defeated the Cubs 2-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v Chicago Cubs
Octavio Dotel #29 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the 9th inning on his way to a save against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 30, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Pirates defeated the Cubs 2-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v St. Louis Cardinals
Garrett Jones #46 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts to fouling a pitch off his leg against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on August 1, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals beat the Pirates 9-1. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Reds v Pittsburgh Pirates
Ryan Hanigan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds looks on as manager John Russell #7 and the training staff check on Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates after he was hit in the head by a pitch thrown by Mike Leake #44 during the game on August 3, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Reds v Pittsburgh Pirates
Ryan Hanigan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds checks on Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates after he was hit in the head by a pitch thrown by Mike Leake #44 during the game on August 3, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Reds v Pittsburgh Pirates
Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds attempts to turn the double play over Lastings Milledge #85 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on August 3, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v Houston Astros
Home plate umpire Alan Porter grabs his head as catcher Chris Snyder #19 looks on after he was hit in the head by the bat of Carlos Lee of the Houston Astros in the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park on August 15, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Porter left the game. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v Houston Astros
Home plate umpire Alan Porter (L) is checked out by Houston Astros head trainer Nathan Lucero (C) after he was hit in the head by the bat of Carlos Lee of the Houston Astros during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Minute Maid Park on August 15, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Looking on is crew chief Jerry Layne. Porter left the game. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
St Louis Cardinals v Pittsburgh Pirates
Ross Ohlendorf #49 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the St Louis Cardinals during the game on August 23, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
St Louis Cardinals v Pittsburgh Pirates
Daniel McCutchen #34 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the St Louis Cardinals during the game on August 25, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves v Pittsburgh Pirates
Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates safely steals second base as the ball is thrown past Omar Infante #4 of the Atlanta Braves during the game on September 6, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves v Pittsburgh Pirates
Neil Walker #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds third base after hitting a two run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the game on September 6, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pirates beat the Braves 3-1. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves v Pittsburgh Pirates
Nate McLouth #24 of the Atlanta Braves slides safely into second base in front of Ronny Cedeno #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on September 6, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pirates beat the Braves 3-1. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves v Pittsburgh Pirates
Neil Walker #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is congratulated by third base coach Tony Beasley at third base after hitting a two run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the game on September 6, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pirates beat the Braves 3-1. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v Cincinnati Reds
Orlando Cabrera #2 of the Cincinnati Reds tags out Neil Walker #18 of the Pittsburg Pirates during the game at Great American Ball Park on September 11, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v Cincinnati Reds
Joel Hanrahan #52 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is congratulated by Ryan Doumit #41 after the Pirates 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark on September 12, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v Cincinnati Reds
Neil Walker #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is congratulated by Ryan Doumit #41 after the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 at Great American Ball Park on September 12, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Mets
Paul Maholm #28 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the New York Mets on September 15, 2010 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Mets
Henry Blanco #4 of the New York Mets is unable to tag Chris Snyder #19 of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who ran in a two run double hit by Andrew McCutchen (not seen) in the fourth inning on September 15, 2010 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Mets
Ike Davis #29 of the New York Mets slides safely into home while Chris Snyder #19 of the Pittsburgh Pirates watches in the fourth inning on September 15, 2010 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
St Louis Cardinals v Pittsburgh Pirates
Jose Tabata #31 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a two run triple against the St Louis Cardinals during the game on September 21, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
St Louis Cardinals v Pittsburgh Pirates
Jose Tabata #31 of the Pittsburgh Pirates grabs his hat and glove before heading out onto the field during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals on September 21, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images
St Louis Cardinals v Pittsburgh Pirates
Tyler Greene #27 of the St Louis Cardinals turns the double play on Ryan Doumit #41 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on September 23, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
St Louis Cardinals v Pittsburgh Pirates
Skip Schumaker #55 of the St Louis Cardinals tags out Ronny Cedeno #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on September 23, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
St Louis Cardinals v Pittsburgh Pirates
Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates misses a fly ball in the outfield during the game against the St Louis Cardinals on September 23, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
St Louis Cardinals v Pittsburgh Pirates
Joe Martinez #48 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the St Louis Cardinals during the game on September 23, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
St Louis Cardinals v Pittsburgh Pirates
Pedro Ciriaco #16 of the Pittsburgh Pirates turns a double play against the St Louis Cardinals during the game on September 23, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
St Louis Cardinals v Pittsburgh Pirates
Justin Thomas #65 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the St Louis Cardinals during the game on September 23, 2010 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v Cincinnati Reds
Chan Ho Park #61 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark on September 12, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)