Kansas City Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo, left, throws to first for the double play hit into by Chicago White Sox's Gordon Beckham (not shown) after forcing out Chris Getz (17) at second during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 3, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Kansas City Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo, left, throws to first for the double play hit into by Chicago White Sox's Gordon Beckham (not shown) after forcing out Chris Getz (17) at second during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 3, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  10. Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen talks to the media before the start of their MLB American League baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Michigan October 4, 2009.
  11. Chicago White Sox catcher Ramon Castro, left, is sent flying by Detroit Tigers' Gerald Laird, right, trying to score from third base in the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Detroit.
  12. Detroit Tigers Gerald Laird, left, collides with Chicago White Sox catcher Ramon Castro during the eigth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Laird was attempting to score from third after tagging up on teammate Placido Polanco's fly-out but was called out.
  13. Kansas City Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo, left, talks to Royals reliever Kyle Farnsworth in the ninth inning of the Royals' 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in New York.
  14. Kansas City Royals' Yuniesky Betancourt (3) is congratulated by Miguel Olivo, center, and Alberto Callaspo (13) after Betancourt hit a three-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 4-1.
  15. Kansas City Royals' Yuniesky Betancourt hits a three-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Alberto Callaspo and Miguel Olivo also scored on the home run.
  16. Kansas City Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo (13) holds up from throwing to first after getting the force out at second on Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto (8) in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Denard Span was safe at first on the fielder's choice.

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