Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski (L) and closer pitcher Matt Thornton celebrate their victory over the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan October 3, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski (L) and closer pitcher Matt Thornton celebrate their victory over the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan October 3, 2009.

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  1. Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski (L) and closer pitcher Matt Thornton celebrate their victory over the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan October 3, 2009.
  2. Seattle Mariners rookie Adam Moore, right, makes his major league debut at the plate, grounding out, in the third inning as Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, left, looks on, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, during a baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle.
  3. CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 7: Catcher A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox catches the baseball in foul territory for an out against the Boston Red Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 7, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Red Sox 5-1.
  4. CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 7: Matt Thornton #37 celebrates with A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox after the game against the Boston Red Sox on September 7, 2009 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Red Sox 5-1.
  5. Chicago White Sox's Mark Kotsay, right, celebrates with Carlos Quentin, center, and A.J. Pierzynski after they defeated the Boston Red Sox 12-2 in a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009.
  6. Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, right, tags out Chicago Cubs' Jake Fox at home plate off a throw by right fielder Dewayne Wise during the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Fox was trying to score from second base in a hit by Jeff Baker.
  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. Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a double in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers during their MLB American League Cental Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota in this October 6, 2009 file photo. Mauer received 27 of 28 first-place votes to win the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award on November 23, 2009.
  14. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, center, and his family poses for a photograph after a news conference about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
  15. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer hugs his mother Theresa Mauer before speaking to the media about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
  16. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer speaks about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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