Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia, catcher Chris Iannetta, first baseman Mark Trumbo and second baseman Howie Kendrick wait as pitcher J.C. Gutierrez enters the game against the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas September 29, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Texas Rangers Alex Rios bats as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta catches in the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas September 29, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Toronto Blue Jays Brett Lawrie walks back to the dugout in front of Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta after striking out to end their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto September 12, 2013. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill (CANADA - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels' closing pitcher Ryan Brasier (R) and catcher Chris Iannetta shake hands after beating the Toronto Blue Jays in their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto September 10, 2013. REUTERS/Jon Blacker (CANADA - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels' Chris Iannetta hits a two run home run off Toronto Blue Jays' Chad Jenkins in the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto September 10, 2013. REUTERS/Jon Blacker (CANADA - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Umpire Larry Vanover (L) signals safe as New York Yankees runner Chris Stewart scores past Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (R) in the second inning of their MLB American League game at Yankee Stadium in New York, August 14, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees runner Chris Stewart scores past Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) in the second inning of their MLB American League game at Yankee Stadium in New York, August 14, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees batter Robinson Cano drops his bat after he singled to drive in a run in front of Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) in the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, August 14, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta reacts at home plate after he could not tag out New York Yankees runner Chris Stewart in the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, August 14, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez hits a double in front of Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (R) in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, August 14, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees batter Alfonso Soriano hits a grand-slam home run in front of Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (R) in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, August 14, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees batter Alfonso Soriano and Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (R) pause to watch the ball after he hit a grand-slam home run in the first inning of their MLB American League game at Yankee Stadium in New York, August 14, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez reacts after he struck out as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) holds the ball in the fifth inning of their MLB American League game at Yankee Stadium in New York, August 13, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (R) watches as Toronto Blue Jays' J.P. Arencibia (L) slides and rolls into home to score as the throw to the plate from left field is offline in the ninth inning during their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California August 4, 2013. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (17) watches as Toronto Blue Jays' J.P. Arencibia (9) slides into home to score as the throw to the plate from left field is offline in the ninth inning during their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California August 4, 2013. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Los Angeles Angels' Chris Nelson (L) high fives J.B. Shuck after both score on a double by team mate Chris Iannetta (not pictured) against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California August 2, 2013. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)

Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Colby Rasmus (28) leaps, but the ball goes over his glove for a two-run double hit by Los Angeles Angels' Chris Iannetta (not pictured) in the fourth inning during their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California August 2, 2013. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion (R) throws his helmet back to the dugout after striking out to end the fourth inning as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) heads to his dugout during their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California August 1, 2013. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara of Japan reacts as Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols singles to drive in Chris Iannetta and J.B. Shuck (all three players not pictured) in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels during an MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California July 6, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Boston Red Sox's Daniel Nava (L) scores on a sacrifice fly by Brock Holt as the ball gets past Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta as home plate umpire Tim Timmons (C) looks on during the second inning of an MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California July 6, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Boston Red Sox's Daniel Nava (R) scores on a sacrifice fly by Brock Holt past Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta as home plate umpire Tim Timmons (L) looks on during the second inning of an MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California July 6, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) can only watch as New York Yankees' Robinson Cano scores on a fly ball hit by Yankees' Vernon Wells (not pictured) in the eighth inning during their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California June 16, 2013. The Yankees won the game 6-5. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees' Lyle Overbay (back) scores as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (17) fails to catch the ball on a throw from the outfield on an RBI base hit by New York Yankees shortstop Jayson Nix (not pictured), in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California June 16, 2013. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees designated hitter Travis Hafner (R) and Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) watch Hafner's three-run home run in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California June 16, 2013. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees' Lyle Overbay (R) scores as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (17) cannot catch the ball on a throw from the outfield, on an RBI base hit by New York Yankees shortstop Jayson Nix (not pictured), in the third inning, during their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California June 16, 2013. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels' Chris Iannetta hits a single to score Mark Trumbo for the go ahead run against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California June 14, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki (R) fouls out in front of Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta to end the top of the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California June 14, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees' Robinson Cano (R) reacts to flying out in front of Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) during the eighth inning of an MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California June 14, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Oakland Athletics' John Jaso (5) hits a three-run home run with Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) looking on, in the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California April 9, 2013. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Texas Rangers Geovany Soto sprints home on the hit by Ian Kinsler as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta waits for the throw in the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas April 7, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels Chris Iannetta (R) is congratulated by Erick Aybar (front L), Albert Pujols (back L) and Josh Hamilton (32) after sacrificing to score Mark Trumbo (not pictured) in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers in their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas April 6, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels Josh Hamilton (C) celebrates with Chris Iannetta (L) and Ernesto Frieri after the Angels beat the Texas Rangers in their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas April 6, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Texas Rangers Adrian Beltre (R) talks with home plate umpire Wally Bell as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) listens during the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas April 6, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Scott Downs stands on the mound as catcher Chris Iannetta returns to home plate after a conference against the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning of their MLB American league baseball game in Arlington, Texas April 5, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Texas Rangers' Craig Gentry slides safely into home for the winning run on the single by Ian Kinsler (not pictured) as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta is unable to control the ball in the eighth inning of their MLB American league baseball game in Arlington, Texas April 5, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels' Chris Iannetta is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run against the Texas Rangers in the second inning of their MLB american league baseball game in Arlington, Texas April 5, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels' Chris Iannetta is congratulated by Mike Trout after hitting a home run against the Texas Rangers in the second inning of their MLB american league baseball game in Arlington, Texas April 5, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels' Chris Iannetta (17) hits a two run single against the Cincinnati Reds in the 13th inning of play of their opening day Interleague MLB baseball game at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 1, 2013. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ernesto Frieri celebrates with catcher Chris Iannetta (R) after defeating the Cincinnati Reds in 13th inning of play 3-1, during their opening day Interleague MLB baseball game at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 1, 2013. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus (R) slides into home plate for a run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta waits for the throw in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas September 30, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish gets congratulations from the bench after striking out Los Angeles Angels' Chris Iannetta (not pictured) to end the eighth inning of their MLB baseball game in Anaheim, California September 20, 2012. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish pumps his fist to his chest after striking out Los Angeles Angels' Chris Iannetta to end the eighth inning of their MLB baseball game in Anaheim, California September 20, 2012. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish reacts after throwing a pitch to Los Angeles Angels' Chris Iannetta during the eighth inning of their MLB baseball game in Anaheim, California September 20, 2012. The umpire made the call that it was a ball, not a pitch. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz (L) slides in to score, as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (17) gets in a tag late with Angels starting pitcher Zack Greinke (23) looking on during the fifth inning of their MLB baseball game in Anaheim, California September 20, 2012. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dan Haren (C) is taken out of the game by manager Mike Scioscia (L) as catcher Chris Iannetta looks on during the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, California September 10, 2012. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels Chris Iannetta and Andrew Romine celebrate after scoring against the Texas Rangers in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas August 1, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dan Haren (24) leaves the pitching mound after he gives up the ball to Angels manager Mike Scioscia (L) as Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (R) watches during the fourth inning of their American League MLB baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, May 8, 2012. Minnesota won 5-0. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Minnesota Twins Trevor Plouffe scores past Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta on a sacrifice fly by teammate Erik Komatsu off Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dan Haren during the fourth inning of their American League MLB baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, May 8, 2012. Minnesota won 5-0. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels closing pitcher Jason Isringhausen (55) celebrates with catcher Chris Iannetta (L) after the Angels defeat the Minnesota Twins 8-3 in their American League MLB baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, May 7, 2012. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (17) runs off the field with Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista (R) flipping his bat after being called out on strikes to end the seventh inning of their MLB baseball game in Anaheim, California May 6, 2012. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) backs up third baseman Maicer Izturis (R) on a bunt by Tampa Bay Rays' Elliot Johnson during the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in St. Petersburg, Florida, April 25, 2012. REUTERS/Steve Nesius (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (R) talks on the mound with starter C.J. Wilson during the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game in St. Petersburg, Florida, April 25, 2012. REUTERS/Steve Nesius (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Tampa Bay Rays' Carlos Pena (23) steals second base on a bad throw from catcher Chris Iannetta to Los Angeles Angels' Howie Kendrick (R) during the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game in St. Petersburg, Florida, April 25, 2012. REUTERS/Steve Nesius (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (R) reaches for a high throw as Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria (L) scores on B.J. Upton's sacrifice fly to left field during the sixth inning of their MLB baseball game in St. Petersburg, Florida April 24, 2012. REUTERS/Steve Nesius (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees batter Mark Teixeira drops his bat as he hits an RBI double in front of Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, April 15, 2012. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Minnesota Twins closing pitcher Matt Capps celebrates after Los Angeles Angels batter Chris Iannetta grounds out to third base to end their American League MLB baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, April 12, 2012. Minnesota won 10-9. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Hisanori Takahashi (21) speaks with Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) as he pitches against Minnesota Twins' Chris Parmelee (not pictured), the only batter he faced, during the seventh inning of their American League MLB baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, April 11, 2012. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver (36) looks to first base with Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) after he gave up a hit to Minnesota Twins batter Danny Valencia (not pictured) during the seventh inning of their American League MLB baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, April 11, 2012. Weaver left the game after the hit. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (L) throws out Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer, after striking out by Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver (36) during the third inning of their MLB baseball game in Anaheim, California April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Dodgers' second baseman Adam Kennedy (top) rests on top of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim's baserunner Chris Iannetta after making a throw to first base during their game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona March 12, 2012. REUTERS/Darryl Webb (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)