American League All-Stars designated hitter Kansas City Royals Billy Butler (16) took off his hat and saluted the crowd as he was introduced during Tuesday's Major League Baseball's All-Star Game on July 10, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. JOHN SLEEZER/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) leaps into the air as he rounds the bases in celebration after hitting the game winning home run in the ninth inning for a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels during Saturday's baseball game on September 15, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie (33) throws in the first inning during Saturday's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on September 15, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Members of the Armed Forces joined with Kansas City Royals players for the National Anthem as Air Force A-10 planes fly overhead on Armed Forces Day before Saturday's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on September 15, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
A Kansas City Royals fan displays a mock $100 bill with Billy Butler's face on it in honor of his 100th career home run that he hit in the second inning during Friday's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on September 14, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Bruce Chen (52) throws in the sixth inning during Friday's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on September 14, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) reacts in disbelief that his tag of Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler (5) wasn't in time on a triple by Kinsler in the 10th inning during Thursday's baseball game on September 6, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer (35) celebrated his solo home run in the seventh inning to tie the game during Thursday's baseball game against the Texas Rangers on September 6, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler (16) gets a towel thrown over his head by Alex Gordon after scoring from first base on a double by Salvador Perez in the fifth inning during Tuesday's baseball game against the Texas Rangers on September 4, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Mustard won the hotdog race after ketchup tripped closing in on the finish line during Sunday's baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins on September 2, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Wyatt Clark, 9, of Raytown, Mo, put his Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas giveaway antlers over his rally cap in the ninth inning during Saturday's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on September 1, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The rally cap didn't help as the Royals went on to loose, 3-1, in the first game of a double header. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas (8) falls to the ground after running into Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder (28) for an out on a close play at first to end the sixth inning during Wednesday's baseball game on August 29, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
during Wednesday's baseball game on August 1, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
The Kansas City Royals players posed for a fun group picture for team photographer Chris Vleisides after having their formal team picture taken before Wednesday's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on August 29, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder (28) smiles after Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler (16) says something to him at first after hitting an RBI single in the first inning during Tuesday's baseball game on August 28, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals owner David Glass (left) and president of the team Dan Glass, before Tuesday's baseball game on August 28, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4), right fielder Jeff Francoeur (21) and center fielder Lorenzo Cain (6) celebrate the teams 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox during Sunday's baseball game on August 19, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Trent Born, 10, from Pittsburgh, Ks, watched batting practice before Sunday's baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox on August 19, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon (4) scores before the tag from Chicago White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers (17) on a double by Billy Butler in the third inning during Saturday's baseball game on August 18, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar (2) celebrates with Billy Butler (16) after scoring on a double by Alex Gordon in the first inning during Saturday's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on August 18, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
during Friday's baseball game on August 17, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer (35) goes down after bouncing a foul ball off his foot in the second inning in front of Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris (36) during Thursday's baseball game on August 16, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland (56) is congratulated by catcher Salvador Perez (13) after closing out the ninth inning to help the team with a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics during Wednesday's baseball game on August 15, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
The Kansas City Royals mascot Sluggerr waves goodbye to Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (32) as he is relieved in the seventh inning during Wednesday's baseball game on August 15, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Sporting KC player Kei Kamara tries on a baseball glove as player Chance Myers looks on in the dugout before Tuesday's baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics on August 14, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Jeff Francoeur (21) receives a shaving cream pie in the face from Alex Gordon (4) after Francoeur put the ball into play that scored Eric Hosmer from third on a throwing error by Texas Rangers' Mike Olt to end the game in the 10th inning during Sunday's baseball game on August 5, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Jeff Francoeur (21) ends up under Jarrod Dyson and Alcides Escobar in celebrations after the teams 7-6 win over the Texas Rangers during Sunday's baseball game on August 5, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Francoeur hit into the game winning play that scored Eric Hosmer from third on a throwing error by Texas Rangers third baseman Mike Olt in the 10th inning. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Texas Rangers player Josh Hamilton gives his testimony during Saturday's Faith and Family Night on August 4, 2012, following the baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre (29) is tagged out by Kansas City Royals second baseman Chris Getz (17) on a rundown in the third inning during Saturday's baseball game on August 4, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) walks through the outfield after running sprints before Friday's baseball game against theKansas City Royals on August 3, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar (2) celebrates his game winning single to score Eric Hosmer in the 11th inning during Thursday's baseball game against the Cleveland Indians on August 2, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Cleveland Indians left fielder Johnny Damon (33) runs back to the dugout after delivering the lineup before Wednesday's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on August 1, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Yuniesky Betancourt (11) is congratulated by Mike Moustakas (8) after hitting a solo home run in the 9th inning during Sunday's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on July 22, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Cody Williams throws out the first pitch before Sunday's baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins on July 22, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Williams threw out the first pitch as a recognition for Variety Children's Charity of Greater Kansas City. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Minnesota Twins' Alexi Casilla (12) is called out after being chased back to third by Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) on a fielders choice hit into by Denard Span in the seventh inning during Saturday's baseball game on July 21, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Minnesota Twins' Jamey Carroll (8) had already advanced to third where Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) looked on. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Former Negro League players (from left) Ulysses Hollimon, Diego Segui, Earnest Johnson, Jesse Rogers and Bob Motley are introduced before Saturday's baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins on July 21, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Saturday's game was a salute to the Negro Leagues with both teams wearing replica Negro League uniforms. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler (16) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the 9th inning to give the team a 8-7 win over the Seattle Mariners during Wednesday's baseball game on July 18, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler (16) celebrates on a home run in the 9th inning to give the team a 8-7 win over the Seattle Mariners during Wednesday's baseball game on July 18, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) teeters on the railing as Seattle Mariners' Michael Saunders (55) comes in to help after Moustakas missed a foul ball over the dugout in the sixth inning during Wednesday's baseball game on July 18, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Fans move away from the two run home run ball of Seattle Mariners' Michael Saunders (55) in the fifth inning during Tuesday's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on July 17, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) celebrates his solo home run in the third inning during Monday's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on July 16, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez (57) looks over the ball in the second inning during Monday's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on July 16, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar (2) is doused by teammates Salvador Perez (13) and Jarrod Dyson (1) after the teams 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox where Escobar had two home runs during Saturday's baseball game on July 14, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) tags out Chicago White Sox's Orlando Hudson (5) trying to score at the plate on a single by A.J. Pierzynski in the 9th inning during Friday's baseball game on July 13, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain (6) celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a two run triple by Alcides Escobar in the 8th inning during Friday's baseball game on July 13, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Bruce Chen (52) and catcher Salvador Perez (13) wipe their faces during a visit to the mound after giving up two home runs in the third inning during Friday's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on July 13, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Fans battled for a home run ball during Monday's Home Run Derby competition on July 9, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. \u\/The Kansas City Star
Jon Hamm of "Mad Men" smiled as he tagged Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel out at second during Sunday's All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game on July 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. JOHN SLEEZER/The Kansas City Star
Bo Jackson (left) and Kansas head coach Bill Self slapped hands during Sunday's All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game on July 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. JOHN SLEEZER/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) blocks the plate and tags out Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist (18) trying to score on a hit by Will Rhymes (10) in the 8th inning during Wednesday's baseball game on June 27, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Yuniesky Betancourt (11) points back to the dugout after hitting a two run double in the fifth inning during Wednesday's baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 27, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) tags out Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist (18) at the plate trying to score on a fielders choice hit into by Sean Rodriguez in the second inning during Wednesday's baseball game on June 27, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Missouri Mayor Sly James smiles after singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," during the seventh inning stretch during Tuesday's baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays on June 26, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals catcher Brayan Pena (27) couldn't hold onto the ball as Tampa Bay Rays' Carlos Pena (23) scored on a sacrifice fly by Hideki Matsui in the first inning during Tuesday's baseball game on June 26, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer (35) celebrates his 8th inning solo home run during Monday's baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 25, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Luis Mendoza (39) walks off the field after being relieved in the fifth inning during Saturday's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 23, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City native and Senior PGA Tour golfer Tom Watson throws out the first pitch before Saturday's baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals on June 23, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Comedians in town for the 2012 Big Slick Celebrity Poker Tournament gathered to sing during the seventh inning stretch at Friday's baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals on June 22, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Brayan Pena (27) gets the Gatorade shower from Alex Gordon (4) after getting the game winning hit for a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers during Thursday's baseball game on June 14, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Mitch Maier (12) and Jarrod Dyson (1) celebrate after both scored on a hit by Brayan Pena in the 9th inning for a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers during Thursday's baseball game on June 14, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer (35) is congratulated after hitting a two run home run in the sixth inning during Thursday's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on June 14, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost is ejected by home plate umpire Dan Iassogna in the fourth inning during Thursday's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on June 14, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Thursday's baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers on June 14, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Luke Hochevar (44) throws in the first inning during Thursday's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on June 14, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler (16) is tagged out at the plate by Milwaukee Brewers catcher George Kottaras (9) trying to score on a hit by Jeff Francoeur to end the sixth inning during Wednesday's baseball game on June 13, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals catcher Humberto Quintero (33) tags out Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun (8) at the plate trying to score on a sacrifice fly by Taylor Green to Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon in the seventh inning during Tuesday's baseball game on June 12, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) warms up by throwing a football before the teams batting practice and Tuesday's baseball game on June 12, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas (8) squeezes his helmet in frustration after popping out to end the fifth inning during Wednesday's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on June 6, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler (16) shatters his bat on a single in the 8th inning that advanced Johnny Giavotella to third during Tuesday's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on June 5, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer (35) is congratulated after scoring on a single by Brayan Pena in the second inning during Tuesday's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on June 5, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon (4) is tagged out trying to steal second by Minnesota Twins shortstop Brian Dozier (20) in the second inning during Tuesday's baseball game on June 5, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Will Smith (53) looks to first in the first inning during Monday's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on June 4, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals catcher Brayan Pena (27) holds onto the ball at the plate for the out on Oakland Athletics' Adam Rosales (17) trying to score on a foul catch and throw from Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon to end the top of the fifth during Sunday's baseball game on June 3, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer (35) celebrates his second inning solo home run during Sunday's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on June 3, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar (2) leaps over Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson (20) after forcing him out at second, but not completing the double play on Oakland Athletics' Adam Rosales in the second inning during Sunday's baseball game on June 3, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals second baseman Johnny Giavotella (9) couldn't hold onto the ball as Oakland Athletics' Collin Cowgill (12) reached second on a single by Josh Reddick in the first inning during Sunday's baseball game on June 3, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Luke Hochevar (44) throws in the first inning during Thursday's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on May 17, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas (8) ends the 8th inning with a broken bat pop up during Wednesday's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on May 16, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Sluggerrr runs across the dugout celebrating with fans after Kansas City Royals' Humberto Quintero hit a two run single in the fifth inning during Wednesday's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on May 16, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals catcher Brayan Pena (27) hugs relief pitcher Jonathan Broxton (51) after closing out the ninth inning for a 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox during Wednesday's baseball game at Kauffman Stadium on May 9, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Jeff Francoeur (21) is tagged out at home by Boston Red Sox catcher Kelly Shoppach (10) on a bunt by Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar in the seventh inning during Tuesday's baseball game at Kauffman Stadium on May 8, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals second baseman Chris Getz (17) forces out Boston Red Sox's Nick Punto (5) at second, and watches his error to pass by first base allowing Adrian Gonzalez to score and Ryan Sweeney to be safe at first in the fourth inning during Tuesday's baseball game at Kauffman Stadium on May 8, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) makes a sliding catch for the third out of the seventh inning on Boston Red Sox's Kelly Shoppach during Monday's baseball game on May 7, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, left, and Darnell McDonald joke around as they take part in warm up exercises before Monday's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on May 7, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Boston Red Sox's Mike Aviles visits with Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar and Mitch Maier before Monday's baseball game on May 7, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals right fielder Jeff Francoeur (21) makes a sliding catch for the third out on New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira to end the top of the sixth inning during Saturday's baseball game at Kauffman Stadium on May 5, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter (2) is congratulated by Chris Stewart (19) after Jeter's two run home run in the seventh inning during Friday's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on May 4, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon (4) breaks his bat on a grounder for an out in the sixth inning during Friday's baseball game against the New York Yankees on May 4, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
New York Yankees bench coach Tony Pena before Friday's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 4, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) fields and throws out New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez at first to end the ninth inning for a 4-3 win over the Yankees during Thursday's baseball game at Kauffman Stadium on May 3, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar (2) forces out New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson (14) at second and completes the double play on Mark Teixeira at first in the ninth inning during Thursday's baseball game at Kauffman Stadium on May 3, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals second baseman Chris Getz (17) went deep into the hole but couldn't make the throw in time on a single by Toronto Blue Jays' Adam Lind in the second inning during Monday's baseball game at Kauffman Stadium on April 23, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (10) leaps over Kansas City Royals' Jason Bourgeois (30) on a dive back to first base on a high throw from the pitcher in the 8th inning during Sunday's baseball game at Kauffman Stadium on April 22, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler (16) is brushed back by a pitch from Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Drew Hutchison in the fifth inning during Saturday's baseball game at Kauffman Stadium on April 21, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Former Royals Willie Aiken throws out the first pitch before Saturday's baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays at Kauffman Stadium on April 21, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar (2) gets his helmet lifted off his head by Salvador Perez as he is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two run home run in the third inning during Wednesday's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on April 18, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Brayan Pena (27) pumps his fist next to Detroit Tigers second baseman Ryan Raburn (25) after hitting a double in the seventh inning during Tuesday's baseball game on April 17, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Aaron Crow (43) pitches in the 8th inning during Monday's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on April 16, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer couldn't make the catch on a foul ball hit by Cleveland Indians' Shelley Duncan in the third inning during Sunday's baseball game on April 15, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jack Hannahan (9), right, and Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy (23) exchange words as both teams benches cleared for the second time after Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Jeanmar Gomez hit Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas with a pitch in the third inning during Saturday's baseball game on April 14, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Buy this image Jack Grisolano, 3, from Leawood, Ks, looked over a broken bat given to him by Kansas City Royals Tony Abreu during Sunday's spring training workout in Surprise, Az, on February 26, 2012. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals catcher Brayan Pena (27) used an oversized glove to try and catch the first pitch toss from the teams mascot Sluggerrr who was celebrating his birthday before Saturday's baseball game against the Cleveland Indians on April 14, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals' Jarrod Dyson (1) sprints out of the batter box on a bunt single during Thursday's spring training intra-squad game in Surprise, Az, on March 1, 2012. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Buy this image Fans crowded around Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame player George Brett to get autographs following Saturday's first day of full squad workouts at spring training in Surprise, Az, on February 25, 2012. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) tips his hat to the crowd after coming out of the game in the fourth inning during Wednesday's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on October 3, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (24) is mobbed by teammates chanting "MVP, MVP," as they celebrated in the clubhouse following their 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals to clinch the AL Central Division Title following Monday's baseball game on October 1, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Valverde (46) celebrates the teams 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals to win the division title during Monday's baseball game on October 1, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
The newest member of the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame, George Toma, is introduced at a pre-game ceremony as he enters the field lined by current players before Friday's baseball game against the Cleveland Indians on September 21, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zack Greinke (13) throws in the fifth inning during Tuesday's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 12, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Zack Greinke (23) throws in the first inning during Saturday's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on September 15, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Medal of Honor recipient Donald E. Ballard, from Kansas City, throws out the first pitch on Armed Forces Day before Saturday's baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Angels on September 15, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
Army Specialist Wes Wooten makes a surprise visit and rushes into the arms of his sister Mataya Wooten, from Maryville, Mo, during a pre-game Armed Forces Day celebration before Saturday's baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Angels on September 15, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Wooten was stationed in Afghanistan before making the trip to Kansas City for the celebrations. John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star
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