Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez, right, is out at first base as Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Mark Loretta reaches for the throw during the fourth inning of an interleague baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, June 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez, right, is out at first base as Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Mark Loretta reaches for the throw during the fourth inning of an interleague baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, June 25, 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. Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez looks back as he scores the winning run on a hit by A.J. Pierzynski agaisnt the Oakland Athletics in the 13th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Chicago. The White Sox defeated the Athletics 4-3.
  6. Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez reacts to the call as Oakland Athletics' Rajai Davis steals second base during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Chicago.
  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. Los Angeles Dodgers' Mark Loretta (5) is congratulated by Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, left, after Loretta drove in the winning run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won 3-2.
  14. Los Angeles Dodgers' Mark Loretta warms up before Game 5 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Philadelphia.
  15. Los Angeles Dodgers' Mark Loretta warms up before Game 3 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Philadelphia.
  16. Los Angeles Dodgers' Mark Loretta warms up before Game 3 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Philadelphia.

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