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Highlights: The Red Sox honored Johnny Pesky on his 90th birthday by having him throw out the first pitch. Instead of the typical off-target toss to home practiced by many a blood donor of the game, Pesky rolled the ball to Jason Varitek. Full Article at Sports Blogs

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    David Ortiz – David Ortiz SOURCE: ESPN 2 months ago
  2. I've maybe heard that song more than almost anyone on our team ... But it's not like walking off the field knowing you can't play another game. It's not like after we lost to Tampa last year in Game 7, knowing we didn't have another game left to play. Honestly? I love playing (the Yankees). It's what ba...
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  1. Boston Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the MLB American League baseball game between the Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts September 28, 2009.
  2. BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 28: Boston Red Sox great Johnny Pesky shares a laugh with David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox during a ceremony where Pesky's No. 6 was retired prior to a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park September 28, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  3. BOSTON - APRIL 08: David Ortiz (L) of the Boston Red Sox and Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky walk to center field to raise the 2007 World Series banner during pre-game ceremonies before the Red Sox MLB baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on April 8, 2008 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
  4. FT. MYERS, FL - MARCH 7: Legend Johnny Pesky and infielder Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox share a laugh in the dugout before the start of the Grapefruit League Spring Training game against the Minnesota Twins on March 7, 2008 at City of Palms Park in Ft. Myers, Florida.
  5. Boston Red Sox right fielder J.D. Drew, right, is congratulated by teammates Jason Varitek, left, and Kevin Youkilis , second from left, after hitting a home run in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the American League division baseball series against the Los Angeles Angels in Boston, Sunday, Oc...
  6. CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 7: Mark Kotsay #30 of the Chicago White Sox is tagged out at home plate by Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox as home plate umpire Mark Carlson #48 watches the play in the third inning on September 7, 2009 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois.

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