The Manny Watch is on for Chicago's South Side. Manny Ramirez was placed on waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the White Sox were awarded the claim that reportedly gives them exclusive bargaining rights for the slugger.

The White Sox and Dodgers have until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to complete a trade, which Ramirez would have to approve. The Dodgers also could let him go -- with his consent -- in which case the White Sox would simply assume his salary.

Or, Los Angeles could keep Ramirez and try to make a run at the playoffs with him.

Chicago general manager Kenny Williams refused to talk about Ramirez.

Second baseman Dustin Pedroia said his injured left foot is not healing quickly and that surgery may be required. Pedroia will have additional tests when the Red Sox return home from a road trip in one week, at which time a decision on surgery will be made.

Outfielder Jason Bay said he has not felt any symptoms from a concussion for the first time since he was injured in late July and hopes he can return to the field this season. He said he knows he is facing a lengthy rehabilitation process and that there might not be enough time to get into game shape.

Pitcher Yovani Gallardo and clubhouse attendant Alex Sanchez were robbed at gunpoint early Friday, hours after Gallardo pitched in a loss to the Dodgers. An armed man approached the two in a supermarket parking lot demanding money and jewelry and that Sanchez was hit in the head.

Minnesota acquired left-handed reliever Brian Fuentes from the Angels for a player to be named later. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said they will use this former closer as a set-up reliever for closer Matt Capps.

The moment is still frozen in time: Hank Aaron rounding the bases after hitting his record 715th home run when, suddenly, two young fans ran up from behind to pat him on the shoulder. Aaron reunited with the two before the Braves opened a three-game series against the Marlins. Britt Gaston and Cliff Courtenay were only 17 when they jumped from the stands at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta and caught up with a startled Aaron as he rounded second base. They were arrested trying to get away, but the charges were dropped the next morning.

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