Chicago White Sox's Scott Podsednik (22) runs past Kansas City Royals catcher Miguel Olivo to score after White Sox's Jim Thome reached on a fielding error during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, July 3, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 31 months ago

Chicago White Sox's Scott Podsednik (22) runs past Kansas City Royals catcher Miguel Olivo to score after White Sox's Jim Thome reached on a fielding error during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, July 3, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo.

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