Getty Images 8 months ago

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 7: Melky Cabrera #53 of the Kansas City Royals is greeted by Mike Aviles #13 after scoring a run in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Kauffman Stadium on June 7, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

Kansas City Royals Mike Aviles heads to third after hitting a triple to score Eric Hosmer in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during their MLB American League baseball game in Kansas City, Missouri, June 6, 2011.

AP Photo 8 months ago

Kansas City Royals second baseman Mike Aviles, top, throws to first for the double play hit into by Minnesota Twins' Drew Butera, after forcing Jason Repko (18) out at second during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 5, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

AP Photo 8 months ago

Minnesota Twins' Alexi Casilla, bottom right, beats the tag by Kansas City Royals second baseman Mike Aviles, top, during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 5, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

Getty Images 8 months ago

BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 26: Catcher Craig Tatum catches a bunt hit by Mike Aviles #13 of the Kansas City Royals (not pictured) in foul territory for an out during the eighth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 26, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.

AP Photo 9 months ago

Kansas City Royals Mike Aviles (13) is congratulated by manager Ned Yost (3), Matt Treanor (15), Mitch Maier (12), batting coach Kenvin Seitzer (36), and Melky Cabrera after scoring on a single by Chris Getz, not pictured, in the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles...

AP Photo 9 months ago

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (10) slides into second with a double under Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Aviles, right, during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 24, 2011, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 5-3.

AP Photo 9 months ago

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles argues a call with first base umpire Angel Campos after he was picked off at first during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

AP Photo 9 months ago

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles, right, is picked off on first by Texas Rangers first baseman Chris Davis during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

AP Photo 9 months ago

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles disputes a call by first base umpire Mark Wegner after he was picked off on first during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

AP Photo 9 months ago

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles (13) scores on a throwing error by New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.

AP Photo 9 months ago

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles hits a sacrifice fly to drive in the winning run in the ninth inning during a baseball game against the Oakland AThletics, Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-3.

AP Photo 9 months ago

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles (13) steals second base as Baltimore Orioles shortstop Robert Andino (11) handles the catcher's throw during the first inning of a Major League Baseball game in Kansas City, Mo. , Thursday, May 5, 2011.

Getty Images 9 months ago

KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 03: Catcher Matt Wieters #32 of the Baltimore Orioles tags out Mike Aviles #13 of the Kansas City Royals at home plate during the game on May 3, 2011 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

AP Photo 9 months ago

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

AP Photo 9 months ago

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles (13) crosses the plate after hitting a three run home run to score Matt Treanor (15) and Mitch Maier (12) during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

AP Photo 9 months ago

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles (13) beats the tag by Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Hughes to steal second base during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

AP Photo 9 months ago

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles runs back to first base beating the throw by Minnesota Twins shortstop Alexi Casilla after getting caught off base during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo. Aviles was safe in the pick off attempt.

AP Photo 9 months ago

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles is out at second as Minnesota Twins second baseman Michael Cuddyer overthrows first base for an error to advance Melky Cabrera during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

Getty Images 10 months ago

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 24: Mike Aviles #13 of the Kansas City Royals steals second base against Andres Blanco #3 of the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on April 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.

Getty Images 10 months ago

KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 21: Catcher Carlos Santana #41 of the Cleveland Indians tags out Mike Aviles #13 of the Kansas City Royals at home plate during the 9th inning of the game on April 21, 2011 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

AP Photo 10 months ago

Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana, right, beats the tag by Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Aviles, left, to advances to third on a single by Travis Hafner during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

Kansas City Royals Mike Aviles reacts after striking out to end the seventh inning during the Cleveland Indians win in their MLB American League baseball game in Kansas City, Missouri, April 18, 2011.

AP Photo 10 months ago

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles (13) reacts after striking out during the seventh inning of a major league baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Monday, April 18, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.

AP Photo 10 months ago

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles, left, is tagged out by Seattle Mariners first baseman Justin Smoak (17) as he is picked off at first during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 16, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.