Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko breaks a bat as he makes the final out against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko breaks a bat as he makes the final out against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.

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  2. 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.
  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.
  4. 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.
  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. Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko yells at home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi after Konerko was called out on strikes during the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Chicago.
  8. Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko singles off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Justin Masterson to drive in a run in the sixth inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Cleveland. The White Sox won 1-0.
  9. Chicago White Sox's Carlos Quentin, right, celebrates with Jermaine Dye, left, and Paul Konerko after Quentin's grand slam off Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 in Chicago. Alexei Ramirez also score on the play.
  10. Chicago White Sox's Carlos Quentin, hits a grand slam off Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta scoring Alexei Ramirez, Jermaine Dye, and Paul Konerko during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 in Chicago.
  11. Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko breaks a bat as he makes the final out against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.
  12. Seattle Mariners left fielder Ryan Langerhans reaches for and catches a fly ball hit by Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko during the second inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.
  13. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. is carried around the field by Ryan Langerhans, left, and Matt Tuiasosopo, right, after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Griffey has said he would be interested in playing another season if the team wants him.
  14. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. is carried around the field by Ryan Langerhans, left, and Matt Tuiasosopo, right, after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Griffey has said he would be interested in playing another season if the team wants him.
  15. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. bites his lip as be becomes emotional while walking back onto the field after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  16. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr., left, and Ichiro Suzuki, right, hug after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.

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