Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek, right, rounds the bases on a home run against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning during a baseball game Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Seattle. Umpire Jim Wolf is seen at left. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek, right, rounds the bases on a home run against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning during a baseball game Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Seattle. Umpire Jim Wolf is seen at left.

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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.
  13. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. is carried around the field by Ryan Langerhans, left, and Matt Tuiasosopo, right, after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Griffey has said he would be interested in playing another season if the team wants him.
  14. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. is carried around the field by Ryan Langerhans, left, and Matt Tuiasosopo, right, after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Griffey has said he would be interested in playing another season if the team wants him.
  15. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. bites his lip as be becomes emotional while walking back onto the field after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  16. Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr., left, and Ichiro Suzuki, right, hug after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.

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