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. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

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.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  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. DETROIT - AUGUST 30: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game at Comerica Park on August 30, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Rays 4-3.
  14. DETROIT - AUGUST 30: Justin Verlander #35 and Brandon Inge #15 of the Detroit Tigers high-five after the victory against the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park on August 30, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Rays 4-3.
  15. DETROIT - AUGUST 30: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers walks to the bullpen before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park on August 30, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Rays 4-3.
  16. DETROIT - AUGUST 30: Manager Jim Leyland #10 of the Detroit Tigers talks with pitcher Justin Verlander #35 before removing him at the start of the 9th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game at Comerica Park on August 30, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Rays 4-3.

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