Chicago White Sox's Gordon Beckham, back, is tagged out by Kansas City Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo as he tries to stretch a single in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Chicago White Sox's Gordon Beckham, back, is tagged out by Kansas City Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo as he tries to stretch a single in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  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.
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  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. Kansas City Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo, left, talks to Royals reliever Kyle Farnsworth in the ninth inning of the Royals' 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in New York.
  8. Kansas City Royals' Yuniesky Betancourt (3) is congratulated by Miguel Olivo, center, and Alberto Callaspo (13) after Betancourt hit a three-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 4-1.
  9. Kansas City Royals' Yuniesky Betancourt hits a three-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Alberto Callaspo and Miguel Olivo also scored on the home run.
  10. Kansas City Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo (13) holds up from throwing to first after getting the force out at second on Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto (8) in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Denard Span was safe at first on the fielder's choice.
  11. Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto (8) beats the tag by Kansas City Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo (13) to steal second during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo.
  12. Boston Red Sox left fielder Brian Anderson, front, and center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury try to field a ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Alberto Callaspo in the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Callaspos picked up a single on the play.
  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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