Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez, right, throws to first after forcing out Minnesota Twins' Alexi Casilla (25) at second base during the third inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009. Denard Span was out at first. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez, right, throws to first after forcing out Minnesota Twins' Alexi Casilla (25) at second base during the third inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009. Denard Span was out at first.

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  1. Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis, left, tags Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez, right, out at home as he attempts to score on White Sox's Chris Getz fly ball to right in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif.
  2. Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez, right, jumps over Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis on a double play ball by the Angels' Bobby Abreu during the third inning of an MLB baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Sept. 11, 2009.
  3. CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 5: Alexei Ramirez #10 of the Chicago White Sox makes an off balance throw to record the out in the 6th inning preserving Gavin Floyd's perfect game against the Boston Red Sox on September 5, 2009 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Red Sox 5-1. Floyd had a perfect game for 5 2/3 innings.
  4. CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 5: Alexei Ramirez #10 of the Chicago White Sox makes an off balance throw to record the out in the 6th inning preserving Gavin Floyd's perfect game against the Boston Red Sox on September 5, 2009 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Red Sox 5-1. Floyd had a perfect game for 5 2/3 innings.
  5. CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 5: Alexei Ramirez #10 of the Chicago White Sox fields a ground ball and then made an off balance throw to record the out in the 6th inning preserving Gavin Floyd's perfect game against the Boston Red Sox on September 5, 2009 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Red Sox 5-1. Floyd had a perfect game for 5 2/3 innings.
  6. Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez, right, throws to first after forcing out Minnesota Twins' Alexi Casilla (25) at second base during the third inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009. Denard Span was out at first.
  7. Detroit Tigers Adam Everett bunts to first against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan October 4, 2009.
  8. Detroit Tigers starter pitcher Justin Verlander delivers to the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan October 4, 2009.
  9. 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.
  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. Minnesota Twins second baseman Alexi Casilla swings before Game 1 of the American League division baseball series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009.
  14. Minnesota Twins' Carlos Gomez (C) celebrates at home plate after scoring the winning run on a single by Alexi Casilla in the 12th inning during their MLB American League Central Division playoff baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Minneapolis, Minnesota October 6, 2009. The Twins won the game 6-5 to advance to the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees. Twins' Matt Tolbert is at left and at right is Mike Redmond.
  15. Minnesota Twins Alexi Casilla is mobbed by his teammate as they celebrate after Casilla singled for the winning hit in the 12th inning during their MLB American League Central Division playoff baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 6, 2009. The Twins won the game 6-5 to advance to the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.
  16. Minnesota Twins' Alexi Casilla blasts a single which scored Carlos Gomez with the winning run in the 12th inning during their MLB American League Central Division playoff baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Minneapolis, Minnesota October 6, 2009. The Twins won the game 6-5 to advance to the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.

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