Chicago White Sox's Scott Linebrink (71), Paul Konerko (14) and A.J. Pierzynski celebrate a 5-0 baseball win over the Kansas City Royals, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

Chicago White Sox's Scott Linebrink (71), Paul Konerko (14) and A.J. Pierzynski celebrate a 5-0 baseball win over the Kansas City Royals, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo.

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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. NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Scott Linebrink #71 of the Chicago White Sox wipes his face after pitching against the New York Yankees during their game on August 30, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  8. Chicago White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers (L) and closer pitcher Scott Linebrink celebrate their victory over the Detroit Tigers during their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan October 2, 2009.
  9. Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Scott Linebrink watches the ball leave the ballpark after he gave up a three-run home run to New York Yankees batter Mark Teixeira in the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, August 30, 2009.
  10. New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, left, congratulates teammate Mark Teixeira, right, after his seventh-inning, three-run home run off Chicago White Sox reliever Scott Linebrink in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in New York.
  11. Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, left, and New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira, right, watch his seventh-inning, three-run home run off Chicago reliever Scott Linebrink in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in New York.
  12. Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Scott Linebrink reacts after giving up a three-run home run to New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira in a 8-3 loss to the Yankees in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in New York.
  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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