The man responsible for saving Mark Buehrle's perfect game and this hastily-written article has declared free agency.

The White Sox announced that center fielder Dewayne Wise is taking this route instead of accepting an assignment to Class-AAA Charlotte.

Wise hit a meager .225 in 84 games for the Sox this year, but will always be remembered for his wall-crashing, ball-juggling gem of a catch that enabled Buehrle to maintain perfection.