Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett works against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett works against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 in Anaheim, Calif.

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  1. National League starting pitcher Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants throws a pitch in the first inning against the American League All Stars during their Major League Baseball's All-Star game in St. Louis, in this July 14, 2009 file photo. Lincecum won the MLB National League Cy Young award on November 19, 2009 for the second consecutive season. Lincecum, who had a 15-7 record with a 2.48 ERA, beat out St. Louis Cardinals pitchers Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright for the award.
  2. Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke warms up before the start of their MLB inter-league baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Kansas City, Missouri, in this June 17, 2009 file photo. Greinke received 25 out of 28 votes to become the MLB 2009 American League Cy Young winner.
  3. Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke delivers a pitch against Baltimore Orioles in the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland in this July 29, 2009 file photo. Greinke received 25 out of 28 votes to become the MLB 2009 American League Cy Young winner.
  4. Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan in this July 8, 2009 file photo. Greinke received 25 out of 28 votes to become the MLB 2009 American League Cy Young winner.
  5. Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey, left, smiles beside A's manager Bob Geren during a baseball news conference on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Bailey was selected as the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, Nov. 16.
  6. Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey, right, smiles beside A's general manager Billy Beane during a baseball news conference on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Bailey was selected as the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, Nov. 16.
  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. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Pitcher Josh Beckett #19 and David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox watch as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim celebrate thier 7-6 victory in Game Three to win the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  14. CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 7: Josh Beckett #19 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Chicago White Sox on September 7, 2009 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Red Sox 5-1.
  15. CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 7: Josh Beckett #19 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Chicago White Sox on September 7, 2009 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Red Sox 5-1.
  16. CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 7: Josh Beckett #19 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Chicago White Sox on September 7, 2009 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Red Sox 5-1.

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