Do the Chicago White Sox watch AND1 Mixtapes before games?
Based on some of the plays they make, you'd have to at least consider it a possibility.
Last year's play of the year took place on Opening Day, when Mark Buehrle flipped a ball in foul territory through his legs to Paul Konerko to record an out at first base. It stood as the play of the year in 2010.
On Wednesday night, Konerko made his bid to make that claim for 2011.
With two outs in the bottom of the 10th and the White Sox up 6-4, Torii Hunter popped up a bunt short of first base. It was trouble right off the bat. Konerko charged but looked to have no play. That's when he scooped the ball with both hands and threw a Magic Johnson-esque behind-the-back pass to pitcher Matt Thornton, who grabbed it with his bare hand and narrowly beat Hunter to the first base bag.
It's going to take something special to top that one for play of the year.
Photo(s) of the day
Will this hold up as the play of the year in Major League Baseball? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Screen shots from MLB.com. Click here to watch the video.
Quote of the day
"I apologize for the way it happened, but I knew that this opportunity was once in a lifetime."
–LeBron James, apologizing to Cleveland for "The Decision" almost exactly 10 months after making it
Tweet of the day
There's a positive spin for everything.
Video of the day
Who knew tennis balls could be so frightening?
