Boston Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky poses with his bat before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the MLB American League baseball game between the Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, September 28, 2009. Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

Boston Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky poses with his bat before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the MLB American League baseball game between the Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, September 28, 2009.

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  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. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - New York Yankees batter Derek Jeter tips his helmet after he singled against the Tampa Bay Rays to tie Lou Gehrig's record for career hits by a Yankee in the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, September 9, 2009.
  8. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Minnesota Twins batter Justin Morneau fouls a ball off his cheek during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto September 9, 2009.
  9. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 01: 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Derek Jeter (L) and Former MLB player Cal Ripken, Jr. attend the 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Celebration at The IAC Building on December 1, 2009 in New York City.
  10. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Los Angeles Angels players celebrate with the jersey of their late teammate Nick Adenhart, who died in a car crash, after defeating the Texas Rangers in their MLB baseball game to clinch the American League West title in Anaheim, California, September 28, 2009.
  11. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - New York Yankees player Derek Jeter (C) celebrates as he holds the World Series trophy with teammates (L-R) A.J. Burnett, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera and Robinson Cano after the Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 to win the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in New York, November 4, 2009.
  12. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 01: Commissioner of Major League Baseball Bud Selig attends the 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Celebration at The IAC Building on December 1, 2009 in New York City.
  13. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - New York Yankees batter Derek Jeter tips his helmet after he singled against the Tampa Bay Rays to tie Lou Gehrig's record for career hits by a Yankee in the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, September 9, 2009.
  14. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Minnesota Twins batter Justin Morneau fouls a ball off his cheek during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto September 9, 2009.
  15. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Los Angeles Angels players celebrate with the jersey of their late teammate Nick Adenhart, who died in a car crash, after defeating the Texas Rangers in their MLB baseball game to clinch the American League West title in Anaheim, California, September 28, 2009.
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