Cleveland Indians' shortstop Gregorio Petit (top) jumps and makes a throw to first base over the Arizona Diamondbacks' runner Geoff Blum during their MLB spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 29, 2012. REUTERS/Darryl Webb (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Arizona Diamondbacks' Gerardo Parra (L) and Geoff Blum (R) signal to baserunner Chris Young not to slide as he scores a run during their MLB spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Scottsdale, Arizona March 16, 2012. REUTERS/Darryl Webb (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox's second baseman Gordon Beckham (top) goes horizontal over the Arizona Diamondbacks' baserunner Geoff Blum after making his throw to the first to complete a double play during their MLB spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Arizona March 16, 2012. REUTERS/Darryl Webb (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez reacts to striking out Arizona Diamondbacks Geoff Blum during the eighth inning in Game 2 in their MLB National League Divisional League Series baseball playoff game in Milwaukee, October 2, 2011. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees batter Chad Huffman beats out an infield ground ball for his first major league hit as Houston Astros first baseman Geoff Blum (R) catches the late throw in the third inning of their MLB inter-league baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, June 13, 2010. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Skip Schumaker (top) forces out Houston Astros' Geoff Blum completing a double play in the fourth inning of the teams' MLB National League game in St Louis April 12, 2010. REUTERS/Peter Newcomb (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Philadelphia Phillies Jimmy Rollins (11) slides safely into third base with a triple as Houston Astros third baseman Geoff Blum (L) mishandles the throw during the fifth inning of National League MLB baseball action in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 30, 2009. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui wipes his forehead as he talks with Astros third baseman Geoff Blum during a break in the fourth inning of their national league baseball game against the New York Mets in Houston July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Mets catcher Brian Schneider tags out Houston Astros baserunner Geoff Blum at home plate in the first inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Houston July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

Houston Astros' Mark Loretta (C) and Hunter Pence (L) hit New York Mets catcher Ramon Castro as they score on their teammate Geoff Blum's single in the ninth inning of their MLB baseball game in Houston August 2, 2008. REUTERS/Donna Carson (UNITED STATES) 

New York Mets catcher Ramon Castro (C) fails to come up with the loose ball as Houston Astros Hunter Pence (R) and Mark Loretta score on teammates Geoff Blum's single in the ninth inning of their MLB baseball game in Houston August 2, 2008. REUTERS/Donna Carson (UNITED STATES) 

New York Mets catcher Ramon Castro (R) cannot come up with the loose ball as Houston Astros' Hunter Pence and Mark Loretta score on their teammate Geoff Blum's single in the ninth inning of their MLB baseball game in Houston August 2, 2008. REUTERS/Donna Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Astros' Lance Berkman (L) and Geoff Blum share a laugh during baseball spring training workouts in Kissimmee, Florida February 27, 2008. REUTERS/Scott Audette (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres Brian Giles hits an RBI double scoring Geoff Blum from second base in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies in their MLB National League Wild Card tiebreaker baseball game in Denver, Colorado October 1, 2007. The run tied the game at 6-6. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres second baseman Geoff Blum commits an error after misplaying a ground ball hit by San Francisco Giants Dave Roberts in the first inning during their MLB National League baseball game in San Francisco, California September 25, 2007. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES) 

New York Mets runner Jose Reyes steals second base as San Diego Padres second baseman Geoff Blum (top) takes the throw in the third inning of their National League baseball game in New York August 22, 2007. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres Geoff Blum (bottom) breaks up a double play as Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Orlando Hudson leaps to make his throw in the ninth inning during their National League baseball game in San Diego, California April 18, 2007. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres' Khalil Greene is congratulated by teammates after he scored on a sacrifice fly by Geoff Blum against the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning of their National League baseball game in San Diego, California, April 9, 2007. REUTERS/Fred Greaves (UNITED STATES) 

Seattle Mariners Ichiro Suzuki catches a fly ball hit by San Diego Padres Geoff Blum during the fifth inning of their spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Peoria, Arizona, March 3, 2007. REUTERS/Jeff Topping (UNITED STATES) 

Fans react as San Diego Padres third baseman Geoff Blum tries to field a fly ball hit by the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning of the MLB National League Division Series baseball game in St. Louis, Missouri October 7, 2006. REUTERS/Peter Newcomb (UNITED STATES) 

Fans react as San Diego Padres third baseman Geoff Blum falls upside down while trying to field a fly ball hit by the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning of the MLB National League Division Series baseball game in St. Louis, Missouri October 7, 2006. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES) 

St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols (R) celebrates in front of San Diego Padres shortstop Geoff Blum after hitting an RBI single during Game 2 of the National League Division Series of their National League Division Series playoff baseball game in San Diego October 5, 2006. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES) 

St. Louis Cardinals Scott Rolen slides into second base with a double under the tag of San Diego Padres Geoff Blum in the fourth inning during Game 1 of their National League Division Series playoff baseball game in San Diego, October 3, 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols (5) reaches second base safely as San Diego Padres Geoff Blum can't hold onto the ball on a throwing error by Padres catcher Josh Bard in the fifth in their National League baseball game in St. Louis, Missouri September 26, 2006. REUTERS/Peter Newcomb (UNITED STATES) 

St. Louis Cardinals Scott Rolen (27) is forced out on a fielders choice at second by San Diego Padres Geoff Blum in the fourth inning of their National League baseball game in St. Louis, Missouri September 26, 2006. REUTERS/Peter Newcomb (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres Adrian Gonzalez slaps hands with teammate Geoff Blum (R) after scoring on a Ben Johnson triple in the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during National League baseball game in San Diego, California, September 22, 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres' shortstop Geoff Blum chases down a 4th inning single by Arizona Diamondbacks Conor Jackson during their National League game in San Diego, California September 19, 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres Todd Walker (L) congratulates teammate Geoff Blum after Blum scored in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during their National League Baseball game in Los Angeles September 18, 2006. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jake Peavy (R) is restrained by teammate Geoff Blum (C) after exchanging words with Los Angeles Dodgers players in the first inning of their National League Baseball game in Los Angeles September 18, 2006. Home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom (L) watches. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres' Geoff Blum (R) slides in safe at second base with a double after Cincinnati Reds shortstop Rich Aurilia was unable to handle the throw during the second inning of play in their MLB baseball game at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 13, 2006. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres' Todd Walker (R) is congratulated by Geoff Blum after scoring from a hit by Russell Branyan in the third inning of their National League baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, California, September 10, 2006. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES) 

San Francisco Giants' Shea Hillenbrand (L) tries to break up a double play by San Diego Padres' Geoff Blum in the fourth inning of their National League baseball game in San Francisco, California, September 10, 2006. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres Terrmel Sledge (C) is congratulated by Geoff Blum (L) and Adrian Gonzalez after hitting a two run homerun in the seventh inning of a National League baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, California, September 9, 2006. The Giants beat the Padres 5-4. REUTERS/Kimberly White(UNITED STATES) 

San Francisco Giants Randy Winn (R) steals second base past San Diego Padres Geoff Blum in the first inning of a National League game in San Francisco, California, September 8, 2006. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES) 

Colorado Rockies' Kazuo Matsui (16) is out at second base on a third inning double play by San Diego Padres shortstop Geoff Blum during a National Baseball League game in San Diego, California, September 6, 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake(UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Reds' Edwin Encarnacion steals second in the sixth inning as San Diego Padres shortstop Geoff Blum (L) has trouble with the throw during their National League baseball game in San Diego September 2, 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

New York Mets baserunner Jose Reyes dodges a ground ball hit by teammate Paul Lo Duca as San Diego shortstop Geoff Blum runs in in the first inning in their MLB game at Shea Stadium in New York August 9, 2006. REUTERS/Jeff Zelevansky (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Padres' Geoff Blum (27), who scored in the 14th inning, is jumped on by his teammates Eric Young (R) and Dave Roberts (L) after their baseball game against New York Mets in San Diego April 21, 2006. The Padres defeated the Mets 2-1. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

San Diego Padres' Geoff Blum (27), who scored in the 14th inning, is jumped on by his teammates Eric Young (R) and Dave Roberts after their baseball game against New York Mets in San Diego April 21, 2006. The Padres defeated the Mets 2-1. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

New York Mets pitcher Chad Brasford (L) walks off as San Diego Padres Geoff Blum (27), who scored in the 14th inning, is mobbed by his teammates Dave Roberts (C) and Eric Young (R) after their baseball game in San Diego April 21, 2006. The Padres defeated the Mets 2-1. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

San Diego Padres Geoff Blum (27) scores in the 14th inning and is jumped on by his teammates Eric Young (R) and Dave Roberts (L) as the Padres defeated the New York Mets 2-1 in San Diego April 21, 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

(L to R) 2005 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox Aaron Rowand, Geoff Blum, and Joe Crede, make their way up LaSalle Street atop a double-decker bus during their victory parade in Chicago, October 28, 2005. The White Sox won the best-of-seven series against the Houston Astros four games to none. REUTERS/John Gress 

(L to R) 2005 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox A.J. Pierzynski, Aaron Rowand, Geoff Blum, Journey singer Steve Perry, White Sox Joe Crede, and Jermaine Dye sing "Don't Stop Believin'" after their victory parade in Chicago, October 28, 2005. The White Sox won the best-of-seven series against the Houston Astros four games to none. REUTERS/John Gress 

Chicago White Sox players (from left) Aaron Rowand, Geoff Blum and Joe Crede wave to cheering fans baseball as confetti drops during a parade for the team in Chicago October 28, 2005. The White Sox four games to none sweep of the Houston Astros in the World Series gave them their first World Series title in 88 years. REUTERS/Frank Polich 

Chicago White Sox's Geoff Blum (R) celebrates with teammate Freddy Garcia (L) after Blum hit a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the 14th inning during Game 3 of Major League Baseball's 2005 World Series in Houston, Texas, October 25, 2005. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES) BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE 

Chicago White Sox Geoff Blum (L) hits a one-run home run in front of Houston Astros catcher Brad Ausmus (R) and umpire Jerry Layne (C) during 14th inning play in Game 3 of Major League Baseball's World Series in Houston, October 25, 2005. REUTERS/Shaun Best 

Chicago White Sox's Geoff Blum runs down the third base line as Houston Astros pitcher Ezequiel Astacio walks across the infield after Blum hit a solo home run against Astacio in the 14th inning during Game 3 of Major League Baseball's 2005 World Series in Houston, Texas, October 25, 2005. The White Sox defeated the Astros 7-5 in 14 innings, the longest game in World Series history. REUTERS/John Gress 

Chicago White Sox Geoff Blum (27) is congratulated by teammates after they defeated the Houston Astros in Game 3 of Major League Baseball's World Series in Houston, October 25, 2005. Blum hit a solo home run in the 14th inning leading the White Sox to a 7-5 victory over the Astros. REUTERS/Shaun Best 

Chicago White Sox's Geoff Blum (R) celebrates with teammate Freddy Garcia after Blum hit a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the 14th inning during Game 3 of Major League Baseball's 2005 World Series in Houston, Texas, October 25, 2005. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson 

Chicago White Sox infielder Geoff Blum pumps his fist on the field after the White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 7-5 in Game 3 of Major League Baseball's 2005 World Series in Houston, Texas, October 25, 2005. The game was the longest in World Series history. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson 

Chicago White Sox's Geoff Blum runs down the first base line as Houston Astros pitcher Ezequiel Astacio stands in the background after Blum hit a solo home run against Astacio in the 14th inning during Game 3 of Major League Baseball's 2005 World Series in Houston, Texas, October 25, 2005. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

Chicago White Sox's Geoff Blum runs down the first base lineafter hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the 14th inning during Game 3 of Major League Baseball's 2005 World Series in Houston, Texas, October 25, 2005. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

Chicago White Sox Geoff Blum watches his solo home run against the Houston Astros in the 14th inning during Game 3 of Major League Baseball's 2005 World Series in Houston, Texas, October 25, 2005. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

Chicago White Sox Geoff Blum hits a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the 14th inning during Game 3 of Major League Baseball's 2005 World Series in Houston, Texas, October 25, 2005. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson 

Chicago White Sox's Geoff Blum (C) hits a one-run home run off of Houston Astros pitcher Ezequiel Astacio (L) as Astros catcher Brad Ausmus (R) and umpire Jerry Layne (2nd-R) watch during 14th inning play in Game 3 of Major League Baseball's World Series in Houston, October 25, 2005. REUTERS/Shaun Best 

Chicago White Sox's Geoff Blum (R) celebrates with teammate Freddy Garcia (L) after Blum hit a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the 14th inning during Game 3 of Major League Baseball's 2005 World Series in Houston, Texas, October 25, 2005. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson 

Chicago White Sox Geoff Blum hits a one-run home run in front of Houston Astros catcher Brad Ausmus (R) and umpire Jerry Layne (C) during 14th inning play in Game 3 of Major League Baseball's World Series in Houston, October 25, 2005. REUTERS/Shaun Best 

Chicago White Sox's Geoff Blum runs down the third base line as Houston Astros pitcher Ezequiel Astacio walks across the infield after Blum hit a solo home run against Astacio in the 14th inning during Game 3 of Major League Baseball's 2005 World Series in Houston, Texas, October 25, 2005. The White Sox defeated the Astros 7-5 in 14 innings, the longest game in World Series history. REUTERS/John Gress 

Chicago White Sox's infielder Geoff Blum (R) and catcher Chris Widger celebrate on the field after defeating the Houston Astros 7-5 in Game 3 of Major League Baseball's 2005 World Series in Houston, Texas, October 25, 2005. Blum hit the game-winning home run in the 14th inning making the game the longest in World Series history. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

Chicago White Sox infielder Geoff Blum celebrates on the field after the White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 7-5 in Game 3 of Major League Baseball's 2005 World Series in Houston, Texas, October 25, 2005. The game was the longest in World Series history. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson