Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan (top) pitches to the Cleveland Indians Shin-Soo Choo of Korea in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts October 2, 2009. Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan (top) pitches to the Cleveland Indians Shin-Soo Choo of Korea in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts October 2, 2009.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, of Japan, tosses in the outfield at Fenway Park Boston, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. The Red Sox host the Los Angeles Angels in Game 3 of the American League division baseball series on Sunday.
  8. Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) of Japan greets teammate and compatriot Junichi Tazawa prior to Game 1 of their American League Division Series playoff baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California October 8, 2009.
  9. Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) of Japan greets teammate John Beckett prior to Game 1 of their American League Division Series playoff baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California October 8, 2009.
  10. Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) of Japan greets teammate and compatriot Junichi Tazawa prior to Game 1 of their American League Division Series playoff baseball game against the Anaheim Angels in Anaheim, California October 8, 2009.
  11. Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) of Japan greets teammate John Beckett prior to Game 1 of their American League Division Series playoff baseball game against the Anaheim Angels in Anaheim, California October 8, 2009.
  12. Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan throws in the outfield during batting practice before Game 1 of their MLB American League Division Series playoff game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California October 8, 2009.
  13. San Francisco Giants Barry Bonds waves to the crowd after leaving the game after batting in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres during their MLB National League baseball game in San Francisco, California in this September 26, 2007 file photo. Bonds was playing his last game as a Giant in San Francisco. The home run record holder will not be returning to Major League Baseball, his agent said on Thursday, effectively confirming the player's retirement. Bonds, who faces charges that he lied to a grand jury about steroid use, has not played in the past two seasons but had never formally retired. His agent Jeff Borris told The San Francisco Chronicle though that he saw no chance of a return for the 45-year-old slugger, who technically is still a free agent.
  14. Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Ni Fu-te delivers to the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan in this October 1, 2009 file photo. A chain of injuries suffered by New York Yankees player Wang Chien-ming has thrust a pair of more obscure Taiwan-born Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers, such as Ni, into the limelight as dejected fans in Taiwan seek someone else to support.
  15. Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kuo Hong-chih of Taiwan faces the San Diego Padres in the 7th inning during their MLB National League baseball game in San Diego, California in this September 29, 2009 file photo. A chain of injuries suffered by New York Yankees player Wang Chien-ming has thrust a pair of more obscure Taiwan-born Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers, such as Kuo, into the limelight as dejected fans in Taiwan seek someone else to support.
  16. Oakland Mayor Ronald Dellums smiles during a news conference at Oakland City Hall in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, to announce three proposed baseball stadium sites in Oakland for the Oakland Athletics following nine months of meetings with Major League Baseball.

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