Detroit Tigers' Ramon Santiago (39) slides safely into second as he advances on a fielder's choice past the tag of Kansas City Royals shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Curtis Granderson was safe at first. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Detroit Tigers' Ramon Santiago (39) slides safely into second as he advances on a fielder's choice past the tag of Kansas City Royals shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Curtis Granderson was safe at first.

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  1. Detroit Tigers shortstop Ramon Santiago (L) and first baseman Miguel Cabrera wait for the game to resume after a bench clearing incident against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan October 1, 2009.
  2. Minnesota Twins' Matt Tolbert, right, is tagged out by Detroit Tigers shortstop Ramon Santiago, left, while trying to steal second base in the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.
  3. Detroit Tigers shortstop Ramon Santiago, left, turns the ball after getting a force-out on Minnesota Twins' Delmon Young (21) on a double play in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Detroit. Twins' Jose Morales hit into the play.
  4. MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 06: Shortstop Ramon Santiago #39 of the Detroit Tigers fields a ground ball during the American League Tiebreaker game against the Minnesota Twins on October 6, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  5. Detroit Tigers' shortstop Ramon Santiago (39) can't hang on to the ball as Minnesota Twins' Alexi Casilla (25) steals second during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 in Minneapolis. The Twins won 3-0.
  6. Detroit Tigers' Ramon Santiago (39) slides safely into second as he advances on a fielder's choice past the tag of Kansas City Royals shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Curtis Granderson was safe at first.
  7. Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski addresses the media during a news conference in Detroit, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, two days after the baseball team's season ended in Minnesota.
  8. Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski addresses the media during a news conference in Detroit, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, two days after the team's season ended in Minnesota.
  9. Detroit Tigers base runner Miguel Cabrera (L) is forced out at home by Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer on a ground ball by Tigers' Brandon Inge with the bases loaded in the twelfth inning during their MLB American League Central Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota October 6, 2009.
  10. Detroit Tigers' batter Brandon Inge hits an RBI single scoring his teammmate Don Kelly against the Minnesota Twins in the 10th inning during their MLB American League Central Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota October 6, 2009.
  11. Detroit Tigers' catcher Gerald Laird (R) tags out Minnesota Twins' Alexi Casilla (L) at home plate to end the 10th inning during their MLB American League Central Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota October 6, 2009. Home plate umpire Randy Marsh is at right and Twins' Denard Span is at rear.
  12. Detroit Tigers' catcher Gerald Laird (L) celebrates after tagging out Minnesota Twins' Alexi Casilla (C) at home plate to end the 10th inning during their MLB American League Central Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 6, 2009. The other players are Tigers' pitcher Fernando Rodney (L) and at is Twins' Denard Span (rear R). Home plate umpire Randy Marsh is at right.
  13. Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler reacts after striking out to end the sixth inning with the bases loaded against the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. The Twins won 12-4, clinching a tie for the lead in the American League Central Division. The Twins will host Detroit for a Tuesday playoff game.
  14. Kansas City Royals' Yasuhiko Yabuta throws against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 13-4.
  15. Kansas City Royals left fielder Willie Bloomquist makes a futile attempt for the ball along with fans as Minnesota Twins' Jason Kubel hits his second three-run home run of the game in the third inning Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis.
  16. Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon rounds second base after hitting a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 13-4.

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