Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon, right, celebrates with catcher Jason Varitek after the Red Sox's 4-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game, Monday, June 29, 2009, in Baltimore. Papelbon earned his 132nd career save, tying Bob Stanley for the most in Red Sox history. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon, right, celebrates with catcher Jason Varitek after the Red Sox's 4-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game, Monday, June 29, 2009, in Baltimore. Papelbon earned his 132nd career save, tying Bob Stanley for the most in Red Sox history.

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  1. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox leaves the dugout after losing 7-6 to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  2. BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates the final out against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Rays 3-1.
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  4. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox prepares to pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the eighth inning of Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  5. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being taken out of the game after blowing a save in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Angels defeated the Red Sox 7-6.
  6. Boston Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon sits in the dugout after they lost the game, after he gave up the go-ahead two-run single to Los Angeles Angels Vladimir Guerrero during the ninth inning of their MLB American League Division Series playoff baseball game in Boston, October 11, 2009.
  7. Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona talks with the media during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, ahead of the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  8. Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell warms up during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  9. Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia fields a ball during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  10. Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz tightens a knot on his glove during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  11. Boston Red Sox right fielder J.D. Drew waits to hit during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  12. Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia waits to hit during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  13. Michael Aubrey (L) of the Baltimore Orioles scores the winning run of the game as Toronto Blue Jays catcher Rod Barajas looks away in the 11th inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland, October 4, 2009. Aubrey scored on a throwing error by relief pitcher Brandon League.
  14. Baltimore Orioles batter Nick Markakis follows through on his two-run home run off of Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ricky Romero in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland, October 4, 2009.
  15. Baltimore Orioles Robert Andino, center, and Ty Wigginton congratulate Michael Aubrey after scoring the winning run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 5-4.
  16. Baltimore Orioles Lou Montanez bunts for a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 5-4.

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