FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2009, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer(notes) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, in Chicago. The Twins picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011 on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Cuddyer hit a career-high 32 home runs to lead the team. He also had 94 RBIs and was sixth in the American League with 73 extra-base hits.

FILE - In this May 20, 2009 file photo, Chicago White Sox third baseman Josh Fields(notes) throws out Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer(notes) during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Chicago. On Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, Fields and White Sox teammate Chris Getz(notes) were traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Mark Teahen(notes).

FILE - In this July 4, 2009, file photo, Chicago White Sox's Jermaine Dye(notes) drives the ball over the center field wall for a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo. The Chicago White Sox have declined the mutual option on veteran right fielder and former World Series MVP Jermaine Dye, clearing the way for him to become a free agent.

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2009 file photo, Chicago White Sox second baseman Chris Getz(notes) throws to first but is unable to get Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez(notes) out during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago. On Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, Getz and White Sox teammate Josh Fields(notes) were traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Mark Teahen(notes). The White Sox expect Teahen to play third base.