Minnesota Twins right fielder Michael Cuddyer, center, is escorted off the field by Twins manager Ron Gardenhire,right, and trainer Nick Swartz with a unknown injury to Cuddyer's right hand during the third inning of a baseball game against the the Kansas City Royals, Friday, April 4, 2008, in Minneapolis.
Chicago White Sox's Jim Thome celebrates in front of Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau (33) after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of the American League Central Division tiebreaker baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, in Chicago. The White Sox won 1-0, and will play the Tampa Bay Rays in the first round of the playoffs.