Boston Red Sox Jason Varitek, right, is congratulated by teammate J.D. Drew after his grand slam off New York Yankee starter A.J. Burnett in the fourth inning of their MLB baseball game at Fenway Park, Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Boston. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

Boston Red Sox Jason Varitek, right, is congratulated by teammate J.D. Drew after his grand slam off New York Yankee starter A.J. Burnett in the fourth inning of their MLB baseball game at Fenway Park, Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Boston.

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  1. 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 in Boston, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009.
  2. 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, Oct. 11, 2009.
  3. Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek, right, pats Jed Lowrie, second from right, after Lowrie's grand slam that brought home Varitek, George Kottaras, second from left, and Joey Gathright, behind center, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Boston.
  4. A fan holds up a puppet while the Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek warms up on deck in the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts October 2, 2009.
  5. Cleveland Indians catcher Kelly Shoppach (L) stands at home plate as Boston Red Sox Jason Varitek scores in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts October 2, 2009.
  6. Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek (33) is unable to make a catch in the stands on a foul ball by Cleveland Indians' Luis Valbuena (1) during the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Oct. 2, 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.
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  14. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 27: AJ Burnett #34 of the New York Yankees talks to members of the media before the World Series workouts on October 27, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  15. New York Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett (R) gets hit in the face with some of the "shaving cream pie" he is slapping on the face of batter Juan Miranda after the rookie hit an infield single to drive in the winning run and beat the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York September 29, 2009. Burnett has been applying the "pie" to the face of all batters who hit a game winning hit in the last inning of the game.
  16. New York Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett (R) gets hit in the face with some of the "shaving cream pie" he is slapping on the face of batter Juan Miranda after the rookie hit an infield single to drive in the winning run and beat the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York September 29, 2009. Burnett has been applying the "pie" to the face of all batters who hit a game winning hit in the last inning of the game.

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