Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez, left, celebrates with Scott Podsednik after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of an interleague baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, June 28, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez, left, celebrates with Scott Podsednik after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of an interleague baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, June 28, 2009.

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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 White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez bobbles a grounder hit by Detroit Tigers' Magglio Ordonez for an error in the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 in Detroit. No play was attempted on Ordonez at first base.
  4. Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez slides in safely at home against the Seattle Mariners in the seventh inning Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, during a baseball game in Seattle. Ramirez and Chris Getz scored on a single by A.J. Pierzynski on the play.
  5. Cleveland Indians' Trevor Crowe (26) steals second base as Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez makes the late tag in the third inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Cleveland.
  6. Chicago White Sox's Carlos Quentin, left, celebrates with Alexei Ramirez after hitting a three-run home run against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. The White Sox won 8-4.
  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. Chicago Cubs' Sam Fuld celebrates with third base coach Mike Quade after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  14. Chicago Cubs' left fielder So Taguchi watches Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Young's three RBI home run in the fourth inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  15. Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher Miguel Montero, left, tags out Chicago Cubs' Sam Fuld during a rundown between home plate and third base in the third inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  16. Chicago Cubs' left fielder So Taguchi drops a fly ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' Chad Tracy in the third inning during a baseball game against the at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.

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