Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) waits with third baseman Conor Gillaspie (12) and first baseman Paul Konerko (14) for manager Robin Ventura to remove him while pitching to the New York Yankees in the eighth inning of their MLB American League game at Yankee Stadium in New York September 3, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko speaks to home plate umpire Paul Nauert after striking out in the fourth inning of their American League MLB baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts August 31, 2013. REUTERS/Gretchen Ertl (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish watches the fly ball hit by Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko to drive in a run during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas April 30, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko closes his eyes after swinging and missing a knuckleballl from Toronto Blue Jays pitcher R.A. Dickey in the second inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto April 18, 2013. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill (CANADA - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox Alex Rios celebrates his home run with Paul Konerko (L) against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto April 17, 2013. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko (R) is safe at home plate as Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia reaches to make the tag in the ninth inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto April 16, 2013. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill (CANADA - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko (R) is safe at home plate as Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia reaches to make the tag in the ninth inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto April 16, 2013. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill (CANADA - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Toronto Blue Jays Melky Cabrera (R) catches a fly ball off the bat of Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko to end the third inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto April 15, 2013. REUTERS/Jon Blacker (CANADA - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis (20) shakes hands with teammate Paul Konerko (14) after hitting a homerun against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning of their MLB baseball game in Chicago, September 12, 2012. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko (14) hits a solo homerun against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning of their MLB baseball game in Chicago, August 21, 2012. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (L) runs past Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko (R) after hitting a homerun in the first inning during their MLB American League baseball game in Chicago, August 21, 2012. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATESSPORTS BASEBALL - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) S 

New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano (24) drops the ball trying to make a double-play as Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko (14) slides in during the fifth inning of their MLB baseball game in Chicago, August 20, 2012. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORTS BASEBALL) 

American League All-Stars Paul Konerko (R) and Adam Dunn of the Chicago White Sox talk before the Major League Baseball All-Star Game Home Run Derby in Kansas City, Missouri, July 9, 2012. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)

Texas Rangers Ian Kinsler dives safely back to first base under the tag of Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko, on a pickoff play in the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Chicago, Illinois, July 4, 2012. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis (L) and catcher A.J. Pierzynski watch teammate Paul Konerko bat against Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Francisco Liriano during the fourth inning of their MLB baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis June 25, 2012. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Boston Red Sox center fielder Marlon Byrd (23) dives and misses a ball hit to him by Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko (not pictured) in the fourth inning during their MLB American League baseball game in Chicago, Illinois April 28, 2012. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko (L) slides into home plate under the tag of Detroit Tigers' catcher Alex Avila in the bottom of the sixth inning of their MLB baseball game in Chicago, April 13, 2012. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox Adam Dunn (L) is congratulated by Paul Konerko after hitting a home run against the Texas Rangers in the sixth first inning of their MLB American League opening weekend baseball game in Arlington, Texas April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko looks out to centerfield after hitting a double during their MLB spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Scottsdale, Arizona March 16, 2012. REUTERS/Darryl Webb (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox's players, led by first baseman Paul Konerko (C), head out onto the field during their spring training game with the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona March 9, 2012. REUTERS/Darryl Webb (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta throws off balance to first base to retire Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Chicago, Illinois, July 26, 2011. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox batter Paul Konerko connects on a two-run home run in the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Illinois, July 26, 2011. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox batter Paul Konerko (R) is congratulated by Chicago White Sox designated hitter Adam Dunn after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Chicago, Illinois, July 26, 2011. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka (R) looks to first base after he forces out Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko (14) at second base during the sixth inning of their American League MLB baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, June 16, 2011. Minnesota won 1-0. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox batter Paul Konerko (C) shakes hands with on-deck batter Adam Dunn (32) at the plate after he hit a two-run home run against the New York Yankees in the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York April 26, 2011. Home plate umpire Greg Gibson (R) makes sure Konerko touches the plate. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano reacts as Chicago White Sox batter Paul Konerko (L, rear) circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, April 26, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

A two-run home run hit by Chicago White Sox batter Paul Konerko lands in the stands out of reach of New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) in the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, April 26, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox batter Paul Konerko follows through as he hits a two-run home run against the New York Yankees in the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, April 26, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Tampa Bay Rays' Sean Rodriguez (L) dives back to first base under a pickoff throw to Chicago White Sox' Paul Konerko during the first inning of an American League MLB baseball game in St. Petersburg, Florida, April 19, 2011. REUTERS/Steve Nesius (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle (L) talks with first baseman Paul Konerko in the sixth inning of the MLB American League baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, Ohio April 1, 2011. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk(UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox Carlos Quentin (R) high fives Paul Konerko after scoring in the fourth inning of the MLB American League baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, Ohio April 1, 2011. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk(UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko reacts after striking out in the second inning during a MLB spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Surprise, March 10, 2011. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko sits in the dugout before a MLB spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Glendale, March 3, 2011. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko watches his single off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Carl Pavano during the first inning of their American League baseball game in Minneapolis August 19, 2010. Konerko had five hits and four RBIs in the game. Chicago won 11-0. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko smiles as he leaves the field after the White Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins 11-0 in their MLB American League baseball game in Minneapolis August 19, 2010. Konerko had five hits and four RBI in the game. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL HEADSHOT) 

Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko hits a two-RBI double off Minnesota Twins pitcher Glen Perkins that scores White Sox's Juan Pierre and Omar Vizquel during the eighth inning of their American League baseball game in Minneapolis August 19, 2010. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko watches his RBI single off Minnesota Twins pitcher Carl Pavano that scores team-mate Alex Rios during the seventh inning of their American League baseball game in Minneapolis August 19, 2010. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan, August 4, 2010. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox batter Paul Konerko (R) connects on an RBI single in front of Washington Nationals' catcher Wil Nieves (L) in the first inning of their Interleague MLB baseball game in Washington, June 20, 2010. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox batter Paul Konerko hits a two-run single against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning of their Interleague MLB baseball game in Washington, June 20, 2010. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko (C) collides with catcher A.J. Pierzynski (L) while catching a pop-up hit by Toronto Blue Jays batter Alex Gonzalez during the eighth inning of their American League baseball game in Chicago, Illinois, May 9, 2010. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko watches his three-run home run off New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York April 30, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

New York Yankees' Nick Swisher leaps but can't catch a home run hit by Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko over the right field wall during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York April 30, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES) 

New York Yankees' Nick Swisher leaps but can't catch a home run hit by Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko over the right field wall during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York April 30, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox baserunner Carlos Quentin (L) congratulates Paul Konerko after he hit a two-run home run against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of their MLB American League Opening Day baseball game in Chicago, Illinois, April 5, 2010. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox baserunners (L-R) Corky Miller, Paul Konerko and Brian Anderson congratulate batter Alexei Rameriz at home plate after hitting a grand-slam during the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Chicago, Illinois, April 25, 2009. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL) 

Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko (R) is congratulated by third base coach Jeff Cox after Konerko's fourth inning home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during Game 4 of their MLB American League Divisional Series playoff baseball game in Chicago, October 6, 2008. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES) 

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett (R) leaps as he unsuccessfully tries for a double play in the 2nd inning after forcing Chicago White Sox runner Paul Konerko during Game 4 of their MLB American League Divisional Series playoff baseball game in Chicago, October 6, 2008. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago White Sox' Ken Griffey Jr. and Paul Konerko celebrate after scoring on a base hit by Dewayne Wise in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during Game 3 of their MLB American League Divisional Series playoff baseball game in Chicago, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago White Sox batter Alexei Ramirez (R) celebrates with teammate Paul Konerko after he hit a grand slam against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Chicago, Illinois September 29, 2008. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES) 

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Scott Baker (R) throws against Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko (L) during the second inning of their American League baseball game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis September 23, 2008. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko reacts to a knee injury while playing the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Chicago September 9, 2008. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko reacts to a knee injury while playing the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Chicago September 9, 2008. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko (R) scores on Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek during the fifth inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Chicago August 10, 2008. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago White Sox Ken Griffey Jr. (R) smiles at teammate Paul Konerko as they wait for batting practice before their American League baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Illinois, August 5, 2008. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago White Sox Bobby Jenks (45) and Paul Konerko (14) congratulate teammate Joe Crede after he hit the game winning run off of the New York Yankees during the ninth inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Chicago April 24, 2008. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago White Sox's Orlando Cabrera (R) scores from second base on Paul Konerko's double to right as Cleveland Indians catcher Kelly Shoppach waits for the ball in the seventh inning of their MLB American League game in Cleveland, Ohio March 31, 2008. REUTERS/Ron Kuntz (UNITED STATES) 

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis (L) tries to block a bad throw as Chicago White Sox baserunner Paul Konerko scores during the third inning of their American League baseball game in Chicago, Illinois, September 14, 2007. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago White Sox Juan Uribe (C) celebrates at home-plate with Jermaine Dye (L) and Paul Konerko after hitting a grand-slam home run against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan August 3, 2007. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES) 

New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada (L) misses the ball tagging Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko at home plate in the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, August 2, 2007. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES)