Chicago White Sox starter Francisco Liriano throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oakland Athletics starter Travis Blackley throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick throws his bat after striking out during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oakland Athletics' Derek Norris hits a two-run double against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes, right, celebrates with Jemile Weeks after scoring on a double by Derek Norris during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oakland Athletics starter Travis Blackley wipes his face as catches the ball after Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez hit a double during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago White Sox's Tyler Flowers swings on an RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago White Sox's Kevin Youkilis reacts after striking out during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, left, argues with home plate umpire Bob Davidson during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago White Sox's Kevin Youkilis, right, is congratulated by Adam Dunn after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oakland Athletics' Derek Norris, right, steals second base as Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez applies a late tag during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oakland Athletics starter Travis Blackley, right, listens to pitching coach Curt Young during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago White Sox's Kevin Youkilis (20) is congratulated by manager Robin Ventura, left, and bench coach Mark Parent, right, after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago White Sox's Tyler Flowers hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago White Sox's Tyler Flowers rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run as Oakland Athletics third baseman Brandon Inge (7) looks down during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago White Sox's A.J. Pierzynski watches his RBI single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jemile Weeks, left, throws to first after forcing out Chicago White Sox's A.J. Pierzynski during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. Alexei Ramirez was out at first. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oakland Athletics' Jonny Gomes, right, celebrates with Yoenis Cespedes after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oakland Athletics' Brandon Inge watches his RBI single against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago White Sox's Adam Dunn reacts after striking out during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour, left, catcher Derek Norris, center, and right fielder Josh Reddick celebrate after the Athletics defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-7 in a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago White Sox's Kevin Youkilis reacts after being hit by a pitch by Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. The Athletics won 9-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)