With eight weeks remaining in the 2010 regular season, tight races still exist for five of Major League Baseball’s six division titles and both Wild Card slots. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen thinks this late-season excitement is great for the game.”Those races and the Wild Card,2010 FIFA World Cup Jerseys, baseball got better and more interesting with the fans,” Guillen said. “It has more stuff to talk about. That’s a good thing.” The Orioles, who the White Sox played in Monday’s series finale, have something to play for, as Guillen explained, aside from just pride. Their success against the White Sox helps the Twins. Wholesale MLB Baltimore Orioles Jerseys The White Sox had the same feeling during the final weekend of the 2009 campaign, winning two of three in Detroit, despite being eliminated, and helping to produce a one-game playoff between the Tigers and Twins. Every team would love to build a 10-game lead and cruise to the postseason. Being part of this exciting time becomes fun for even the most seasoned of veterans. “A goal every year coming out of Spring Training is to play meaningful games in September,” White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski said. “It’s what you play for, what you strive for in the big leagues. It’s fun.”BALTIMORE — Gordon Beckham plans to be back at second base for the White Sox by the time John Danks makes the first pitch of Wednesday night’s game against Minnesota at U.S. Cellular Field. As for Tuesday’s important series opener with the Twins, Beckham seemed unsure if his moderate right groin strain would allow him to return after missing Monday night’s series finale at Camden Yards.”I’ve just got to see how it feels,” said Beckham, who termed Monday more as a treatment day then a day to test the injury. “It definitely felt better. I’m a little more sore today than I was yesterday. “Yesterday it just kind of hurt a little bit.Shorey began his career with Leyton Orient, but shot to prominence during his time at Reading.He has two England caps to his name and earned a high-profile move to Aston Villa in 2008.Hopefully I’ll be back in there tomorrow.”Beckham suffered the injury while diving to keep Josh Bell’s single on the infield in the second inning of Sunday’s 4-3 loss. He then jumped up and threw out Jake Fox at the plate. MLB JERSEYS Brent Lillibridge replaced Beckham at second and figures to be there until Beckham returns.Lateral movement is more of an issue for Beckham than simply running straight. But Beckham and manager Ozzie Guillen agree an extra day of rest for the second baseman is better than rushing him back only to lose him for a few weeks during the playoff push. “I’d rather sit out another game here to make sure I’m healthy and ready to go the rest of the time,” said Beckham, who has hit .386 in his past 25 games to raise his season batting average from .205 to .251. “Tuesday might be a little optimistic more than realistic. Cheap MLB Jerseys If not tomorrow, then I would assume Wednesday,FIFA World Cup Jerseys, for sure.” “With Gordon, I will wait to see how he is moving around and how he feels,” Guillen said.White Sox closer Bobby Jenks was deemed available for Monday’s series finale in Baltimore by manager Ozzie Guillen.”Bobby, he told me he can go,” Guillen said. “If he’s not pitching in the game, he will throw a side bullpen session.” Jenks last pitched in Detroit on Thursday afternoon, when he allowed a game-tying, two-out home run to Ryan Raburn in the White Sox eventual 6-4 win over the Tigers. He felt tightness in his back Friday, leading to Guillen using J.J. Putz in the closer’s role on Saturday.Guillen did not say in what role Jenks would be used if needed on Monday. Guillen had said previously that Jenks would need an outing to work his way back into the closer’s spot after the nagging back injury.During his past 12 appearances entering Monday’s series finale against the Orioles, White Sox reliever Scott Linebrink has given up just one earned run in 12 innings. And the right-handed veteran feels a difference on the mound. “White Sox catcher Ramon Castro kind of confirmed it yesterday,” Linebrink said. “He said I had a good downward plane on the fastball. “I would attribute a lot of it to some mechanical things we’ve been talking about.Zoltan Gera’s agent has done little to curb speculation surrounding his client’s future at Fulham. The Hungarian is reported to be interesting several clubs across Europe, having enjoyed a productive six-year stint in England.I’ve been getting myself in a better position to throw, I’m more balanced. I’ve been able to be more consistent with my delivery and pitches.” And with that increased consistency, Linebrink hopes the White Sox will count on him for late-inning situations when needed. The right-hander came to the club as one of the game’s premier setup men on a four-year, $19 million contract prior to the 2008 campaign.