New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez hits a pitch from starting pitcher Andy Pettitte (L) as the two players on the disabled list played a simulated four-inning "game" prior to the team's MLB American League baseball game with the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York, September 4, 2010. The catcher is Chad Moeller (C). REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles follows through on what proved to be the game winning hit off of New York Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett in the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland June 10, 2010. Yankees catcher Chad Moeller is at right. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett and catcher Chad Moeller (L) walk to the mound after giving up a run to the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto June 4 , 2010.
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Toronto Blue Jays' Aaron Hill attempts to turn a double play over Baltimore Orioles' Chad Moeller during the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto September 23, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASEBALL) 

Toronto Blue Jays' Aaron Hill attempts to turn a double play over Baltimore Orioles' Chad Moeller (R) as Robert Andino (L) is safe at first base during the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto September 23, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels base runner Chone Figgins (C) reaches to touch home plate as he slides in safely while Baltimore Orioles catcher Chad Moeller (R) waits for the late throw during the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball in Baltimore, Maryland August 16, 2009. Home plate umpire Dan Iassogna is at left. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels base runner Juan Rivera (L) slides across home plate safely ahead of the tag from Baltimore (3) rioles catcher Chad Moeller in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland August 16, 2009. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chad Moeller (R) holds up his glove with the baseball in it after tagging out Toronto Blue Jays base runner Alex Rios at home plate in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland May 27, 2009. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

Toronto Blue Jays base runner Alex Rios (R) tries in vain to score as he slides home as Baltimore Orioles catcher Chad Moeller reaches for the throw before tagging Rios out at home plate in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland May 27, 2009. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees runner Melky Cabrera (R) slides home to score as the throw gets away from Baltimore Orioles catcher Chad Moeller in the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, May 20, 2009. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees runner Johnny Damon (L) scores past a late tag by Baltimore Orioles catcher Chad Moeller on a double by Yankees batter Mark Teixeira in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, May 20, 2009. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Chone Figgins (L) reaches to put the tag on Baltimore Orioles base runner Chad Moeller, who was caught in a rundown between third and home plate in the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland April 29, 2009. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chad Moeller (R) reaches to try to tag out Tampa Bay Rays base runner Gabe Gross at home plate in the fourth inning of their American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland, April 12, 2009. Gross had missed touching the plate while trying to score and was eventually tagged out while trying to go back to the plate. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees batter Mark Teixeira follows through on his solo home run off of Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alfredo Simon in the fourth innning of their American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland April 9, 2009. Orioles catcher Chad Moeller is at left. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden hugs Baltimore Orioles catcher Chad Moeller after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Orioles' American League MLB baseball opening day game against the New York Yankees in Baltimore, Maryland April 6, 2009. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL POLITICS IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE) 

New York Yankees relief pitcher Damaso Marte (R) gets a pat on his back from catcher Chad Moeller after he gave up a three-run double to Baltimore Orioles batter Aubrey Huff in the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, July 29, 2008. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES) 

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New York Yankees Chad Moeller is hit by a pitch thrown by Toronto Blue Jays Jesse Litsch (not pictured) during the second inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto, July 12, 2008. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA) 

New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) takes practice cuts in the dugout next to teammate Chad Moeller in the third inning of the Yankees' MLB American League baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, June 2, 2008. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES) 

New York Yankees pitcher Scott Patterson (C) gives the ball to manager Joe Girardi in front of teammates (L to R) Chad Moeller, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and Wilson Betemit (14) after giving up an RBI triple to Minnesota Twins Michael Cuddyer during the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, June 1, 2008. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES) 

Minnesota Twins Michael Cuddyer (5), home plate umpire Chris Tiller (L) and New York Yankees catcher Chad Moeller (C) watch Cuddyer's two-run double off Yankees starting pitcher Darrell Rasner during the first inning of their American League baseball game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis June 1, 2008. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES) 

Minnesota Twins Alexi Casilla (25) and Mike Redmond (C) high five at home in front of New York Yankees catcher Chad Moeller (R) after they scored on a double by teammate Michael Cuddyer during the first inning of their American League baseball game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis June 1, 2008. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES) 

New York Yankees starting pitcher Darrell Rasner (L) talks with catcher Chad Moeller (R) on the mound after he walks Minnesota Twins Jason Kubel to load the bases during the fourth inning of their American League baseball game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis June 1, 2008. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES) 

New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera (L) is greeted by catcher Chad Moeller after picking up his 13th save of the season as the Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles in their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland May 28, 2008. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES) 

New York Yankees catcher Chad Moeller (L) talks to starting pitcher Darrell Rasner after Rasner surrendered a solo home run to Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis and a double to Aubrey Huff in the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland May 26, 2008. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES) 

New York Yankees catcher Chad Moeller (L) tags out Seattle Mariners runner Jose Vidro at the plate in the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, May 23, 2008. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES) 

Seattle Mariners center fielder Ichiro Suzuki misses catching a hit by New York Yankees batter Chad Moeller and two runs scored in the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, May 23, 2008. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES) 

Seattle Mariners center fielder Ichiro Suzuki misses catching a hit by New York Yankees batter Chad Moeller and two runs scored in the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, May 23, 2008. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES) 

Seattle Mariners center fielder Ichiro Suzuki misses catching a hit by New York Yankees batter Chad Moeller and two runs scored in the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, May 23, 2008. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES) 

Detroit Tigers Edgar Renteria slides head-first into home-plate to beat the tag of New York Yankees catcher Chad Moeller during the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan May 9, 2008. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES) 

Detroit Tigers Ryan Raburn is safe on play at home plate as New York Yankees catcher Chad Moeller (L) catches a throw during the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, May 9, 2008. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (UNITED STATES) 

Baltimore Orioles base runner Brian Roberts (R) dives safely into third base as New York Yankees third baseman Morgan Ensberg has the throw from catcher Chad Moeller (not shown) bounce away during the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland April 20, 2008. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES) 

Baltimore Orioles batter Nick Markakis tosses his bat after striking out against New York Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte in the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland April 20, 2008. Behind Markakis, heading back to the dugout, is Yankees catcher Chad Moeller. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES) 

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (2nd, L) stands on the pitchers' mound with players Chad Moeller (L), Alex Rodriguez (behind Girardi), Jason Giambi (25), Derek Jeter (2nd, R) and Robinson Cano (R) during a pitching change in the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Maryland April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES) 

Baltimore Orioles base runner Kevin Millar (L) slides home safely as New York Yankees catcher Chad Moeller looks on during the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES) 

Boston Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo makes a throwing error trying to turn a double play over the head of New York Yankees catcher Chad Moeller (R), allowing two Yankees runs to score, during the fifth inning of their MLB American League Baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York April 16, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES) 

New York Yankees pitcher Andy Petitte (C) hands catcher Chad Moeller a ball during the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida April 15, 2008. REUTERS/Scott Audette (UNITED STATES) 

Colorado Rockies' Kazuo Matsui (R) of Japan hits an RBI single driving in Yorvit Torrealba as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Chad Moeller (L) looks on during the third inning of an MLB National League baseball game in Los Angeles, California September 26, 2007. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES) 

Colorado Rockies' Yorvit Torrealba (R) scores on a hit by Kazuo Matsui as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Chad Moeller (L) gets a late throw during the third inning of an MLB National League baseball game in Los Angeles, California September 26, 2007. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES) 

Cleveland Indians baserunner Eduardo Perez (33) scores before Milwaukee Brewers catcher Chad Moeller (L) can apply a tag in the third inning of interleague baseball play in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 18, 2006. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres baserunner Khalil Greene (L) scores on Vinny Castillo's single to centerfield before Milwaukee Brewers catcher Chad Moeller (R) can apply the tag in the sixth inning of Major League Baseball (MLB) action in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 7, 2006. REUTERS/Ron Bloede (UNITED STATES) 

Washington Nationals batter Alfonso Soriano (L) and Milwaukee Brewers catcher Chad Moeller (R) watch Soriano's sixth inning grand slam home run off relief pitcher Joe Winkelsas during MLB action in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 4, 2006. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson (UNITED STATES) 

San Francisco Giants batter Barry Bonds stands at home plate and watches his pop up that was caught by Milwaukee Brewers catcher Chad Moeller and ended the Giants ninth inning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 3, 2006. Bonds, who needs two home runs to tie Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time home run list, was hitless in the Giants 2-0 win over the Brewers. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson 

New York Mets right fielder Xavier Nady drops a hit by Milwaukee Brewers batter Chad Moeller in the fourth inning of the baseball game in New York, April 15, 2006. The ball popped out of his glove when he hit the ground and Moeller was safe. Milwaukee won 8-2. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine 

New York Mets right fielder Xavier Nady dives to catch a hit by Milwaukee Brewers batter Chad Moeller in the fourth inning in New York, April 15, 2006. The ball popped out of his glove when he hit the ground and Moeller was safe. Milwaukee won 8-2. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine 

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mark Mulder walks back to the mound in the second inning after Milwaukee Brewers batter Chad Moeller hit a three run home run at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin September 24, 2005. The Brewers scored seven runs on seven hits, a walk, and a hit batter in the inning before Mulder was removed from the game. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson 

St. Louis Cardinals baserunner Mark Grudzielanek (12) scores before Milwaukee Brewers catcher Chad Moeller (L) can make the tag in the eighth inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 9, 2005. Grudzielanek scored from second base on Scott Seabol's base hit. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson AF/YH 

Minnesota Twins Glenn Williams (16) avoids the tag of Milwaukee Brewers catcher Chad Moeller (L), as he scores in the sixth inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 26, 2005. Williams scored on Juan Castro's fielders choice with Brewer first baseman Wes Helms making the throw to Moeller, as the Twins defeated the Brewers 5-2. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson AF/AH 

New York Yankees baserunner Tino Martinez (L) is tagged out at home plate by Milwaukee Brewers catcher Chad Moeller (R) in the fourth inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 8, 2005. Martinez attempted to score from second base on Rey Sanchez's base hit. REUTERS/Ron Bloede AF/VP 

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Chad Moeller (foreground) chases down a wild pitch thrown by relief pitcher Tommy Phelps as Washington Nationals batter Carlos Baerga (rear) looks on, in the sixth inning at RFK Stadium in Washington, May 19, 2005. Nationals baserunner Vinny Castilla scored on the play from third base, contributing to a 3-2 Washington win over Milwaukee. REUTERS/Gary Cameron GAC 

Milwaukee Brewers baserunner Geoff Jenkins (5) is tagged out by St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Scott Rolen (R) in the second inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin April 15, 2005. Rolen then threw to first base to force out batter Chad Moeller to complete a double play. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson AF 

San Francisco Giants baserunner Barry Bonds (L) scores before Milwaukee Brewers catcher Chad Moeller (R) can tag him out in the fourth inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 14, 2004. Bonds is attempting to hit home run number 700, a feat accomplished by only Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron. Bonds scored from second base on Marruis Grissom's two RBI single. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson AF 

San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds reacts after a swinging strike two against Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Doug Davis in the first inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 14, 2004. Bonds ended the first inning popping up to Brewers shortstop Bill Hall. Bonds is attempting to hit home run number 700, a feat accomplished by only Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron. The Brewers catcher is Chad Moeller. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson AF 

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Chad Moeller (L) and Philadelphia Phillies batter Bobby Abreu (R) watch Abreu's two run home run in the sixth inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin August 20, 2004. The home run with Jimmy Rollins on base gave the Phillies a two run lead, as the Phillies attempt to end a seven game losing streak. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson AF/JDP 

Seattle Mariners' Randy Winn (R) is congratulated by on base teammate John Olerud (5) after hitting a two-run home run off Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Mike Adams in the ninth inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 17, 2004. Catcher Chad Moeller (Rear) looks on. The Mariners defeated the Brewers 6-3. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson AF 

Montreal Expos pitcher Sun-woo Kim from Korea releases a pitch to Milwaukee Brewers batter Chad Moeller in the third inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 13, 2004. Kim with a 2-0 record coming into the game and a 1.24 ERA lasted four and two thirds inn. ings giving up nine hits and seven earned runs. The Brewers went on to defeat the Expos 7-4 for a three game sweep. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson AF 

Milwaukee Brewers hitter Chad Moeller hits a sacrifice fly ball to center field scoring Lyle Overbay with the lead run from third base off Montreal Expos pitcher Sun-woo Kim in the fourth inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 13, 2004. The Brewers went on to defeat the Expos 7-4 for a three game sweep. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson AF 

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson (2) forces out Milwaukee Brewers base runner Chad Moeller (21), but the relay to first base was not in time in the fifth inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 2, 2004. The Pirates went on to defeat the Brewers 4-3 in eleven innings for a three game sweep. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson AF/AC 

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Wily Mo Pena was unable to catch a deep fly ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers batter Chad Moeller for a bases loaded triple in the fifth inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin April 27, 2004. Moeller hit a single in the seventh inning off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher John Riedling to complete the cycle with a home run in the second inning, and a double in the fourth inning. The last Brewer to hit for the cycle was Paul Molitor in 1991. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson AF/HK 

Milwaukee Brewers baserunner Chad Moeller (21) comes into third base standing with a bases loaded triple in the in the fifth inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin April 27, 2004. Moeller hit a single in the seventh inning off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher John Riedling to complete the cycle with a home run in the second inning and a double in the fourth inning. Reds third baseman is Brandon Larson. The last Brewer to hit for the cycle was future hall of famer Paul Molitor in 1991. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson AF 

Milwaukee Brewers' baserunner Chad Moeller (21) is out on the front end of a double play turned by St. Louis Cardinals' shortstop Edgar Renteria, in the third inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 25, 2004. The Cards went on to win, 5-2. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson AF/HB