BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox reacts in the ninth inning after allowing a hit to Erick Aybar #2 of 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox reacts in the ninth inning after allowing a hit to Erick Aybar #2 of 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.

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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 - OCTOBER 11: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox leaves the dugout after losing 7-6 to 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.
  8. BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates the final out against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Rays 3-1.
  9. BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates the final out against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Rays 3-1.
  10. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox prepares to pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the eighth inning of Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  11. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being taken out of the game after blowing a save in the ninth inning against 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. The Angels defeated the Red Sox 7-6.
  12. Boston Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon sits in the dugout after they lost the game, after he gave up the go-ahead two-run single to Los Angeles Angels Vladimir Guerrero during the ninth inning of their MLB American League Division Series playoff baseball game in Boston, October 11, 2009.
  13. Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar (L) protests second base umpire Jerry Layne's ruling that Aybar did not touch the bag with his foot on a double play attempt against the New York Yankees in the tenth inning in Game 2 of Major League Baseball's ALCS playoff series in New York, October 17, 2009.
  14. Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar (L) throws over the top of New York Yankees baserunner Melky Cabrera (R) in a double play effort in the tenth inning in Game 2 of Major League Baseball's ALCS playoff series in New York, October 17, 2009. Second base umpire Jerry Layne (not in photo) ruled that Aybar did not touch the bag with his foot and ruled Cabrera safe at second, nullifying the double play.
  15. Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar (C) jumps between second baseman Howie Kendrick (R) and New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez (L) after throwing to first base to complete a double play during the fourth inning in Game 6 of their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series in New York, October 25, 2009.
  16. Erick Aybar (top) of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim jumps over Alex Rodriguez (13) of the New York Yankees to start the double play that ended the fourth inning in Game 6 of their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series in New York, October 25, 2009.

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