Alexei Ramirez (aloft) and Jermaine Dyeof the Chicago White Sox celebrate.

In this Aug. 23, 2008, file photo, Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera points to the location where the ball landed in left field as he rounds second base after hitting a home run in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo. Cabrera hit an AL-high 37 homers, finished third in the league with 127 RBIs and hit nearly .300 while playing almost every game.

In this Sept. 14, 2008, file photo, Detroit Tigers shortstop Edgar Renteria bobbles a ball hit by Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez during a baseball game in Chicago. The Tigers finished the year competing only for the dubious distinction of being baseball's biggest bust. The team has decided not to exercise its option to bring back Renteria, choosing to give him $3 million instead of $11 million to return.

Chicago White Sox left fielder DeWayne Wise is unable to catch a double by Detroit Tigers' Brandon Inge during the fifth inning of their baseball game in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. The White Sox's 8-2 win set up a one-game playoff Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins for the AL Central title.

Detroit Tigers' Ryan Raburn (25) celebrates in the dugout with teammates after he scored on a double by Brandon Inge during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. The White Sox's 8-2 win set up a one-game playoff Tuesday with the Minnesota Twins for the AL Central title.

Chicago White Sox's DeWayne Wise, right, steals second base as Detroit Tigers second baseman Ryan Raburn waits for the ball during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. The White Sox won 8-2.

Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto talks with reporters after leaving the baseball clubhouse, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008 in Minneapolis as the team prepared to leave for Chicago for a tie-breaker against the Chicago White Sox to determine the winner of the American League Central Division after the White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-2 Monday in Chicago.

Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko, right, greets DeWayne Wise outside the dugout after Wise scored on a wild pitch by Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Armando Galarraga during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. The White Sox won 8-2.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Freddy Garcia, center, holds his neck as he talks with teammates catcher Dusty Ryan, left, and first baseman Miguel Cabrera during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. Garcia left the game with tightness in his right shoulder shortly after.

Chicago White Sox shortstop Orlando Cabrera, left, hugs center fielder Alexei Ramirez after Chicago's 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. Ramirez's sixth-inning grand slam helped set the stage for a one-game playoff with the Minnesota Twins for the AL Central title.

Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez reacts to his grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.

Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez celebrates his grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.

Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez follows through on his grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.

Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez follows through on a grand slam that scored Jermaine Dye, Paul Konerko, and Ken Griffey Jr., during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.

Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez reacts to his grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.

Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, right, celebrates with Alexei Ramirez after Ramirez's grand slam in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.

Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, right, celebrates with Alexei Ramirez after Ramirez's grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.

Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez is lifted by Jermaine Dye after Ramirez's grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. Also watching from the dugout are Jim Thome (25), and DeWayne Wise (31).

Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko, left, hugs Alexei Ramirez after Ramirez's grand slam that scored Jermaine Dye, Ken Griffey Jr. and Konerko, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.

Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko, left, hugs Alexei Ramirez after Ramirez's grand slam home run that scored Jermaine Dye, Ken Griffey Jr. and Konerko, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.

Detroit Tigers Brandon Inge catches a foul ball hit by Chicago White Sox Juan Uribe during the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Chicago September 29, 2008. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES)

Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez celebrates his grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.

Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez reacts to his grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.

Chicago White Sox Alexei Ramirez hits a grand slam home run off of the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Chicago September 29, 2008. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES)

An unidentified Chicago White Sox fan holds up a sign in reaction to the stock market plunge, during a baseball game against between the White Sox and the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. A Chicago win would force a tiebreaker meeting against the Minnesota Twins for the AL Central title.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Freddy Garcia delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gavin Floyd delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.