DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 16: A general view from field level at Comerica Park showing the scoreboard during the game between the Kansas City Royals against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 16, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Royals defeated the Tigers 3-2 in 10 innings. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 16: A general view from field level at Comerica Park showing the scoreboard during the game between the Kansas City Royals against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 16, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Royals defeated the Tigers 3-2 in 10 innings.

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  1. Todd Tompkins, 34, of Pinckney, Mich., looks onto Comerica Park before the Detroit Tigers-Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball game in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. The worst recession since World War II appears to have barely dented America's passion for sports. Though there's evidence fans are buying less expensive seats and cheaper beer, they're still opening their wallets and going to games.
  2. The tarp sits on Comerica Park during a rain shower prior to a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.
  3. DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 1: Orlando Cabrera #18 of the Minnesota Twins bats against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on October 1, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Twins defeated the Tigers 8-3 as Cabrera drove in three runs.
  4. DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 1: Orlando Cabrera #18 of the Minnesota Twins bats against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on October 1, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Twins defeated the Tigers 8-3 as Cabrera drove in three runs.
  5. DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 1: Scott Baker #30 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on October 1, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Twins defeated the Tigers 8-3.
  6. DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 1: General view of the scoreboard as Nate Robertson #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on October 1, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Twins defeated the Tigers 8-3.
  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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