Closing pitcher J.J. Putz (lert) and catcher Jamie Burke of the Seattle Mariners celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees 2-1 on May 13, 2007, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Wash. (Otto Greule Jr / Getty Images)

Catching Up with a Backstop

Closing pitcher J.J. Putz (lert) and catcher Jamie Burke of the Seattle Mariners celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees 2-1 on May 13, 2007, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Wash.

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