Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona, right, and catcher George Kottaras (16) look on as pitcher Josh Beckett leaves the game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning during abaseball game Thursday, April 30, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona, right, and catcher George Kottaras (16) look on as pitcher Josh Beckett leaves the game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning during abaseball game Thursday, April 30, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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  1. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: (R) Kevin Youkilis #20 of the Boston Red Sox shakes hands with manager Terry Francona during player introductions before taking on 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 - OCTOBER 11: (L-R) Manager Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim shakes hands with Terry Francona of the Boston Red Sox before Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  3. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Mike Scioscia #14 manager of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Terry Francona #47of the Boston Red Sox shake hands before Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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  6. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Terry Francona #47 manager of the Boston Red Sox argues a call with the home plate umpire that Mike Napoli #44 was hit by a pitch in the second inning of Game Three of the ALDS against against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  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.
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  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.
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