Boston Red Sox Jason Bay (44) is greeted at home by teammates Kevin Youkilis, right, and Mike Lowell, left, after hitting a two-run homer off of New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera during the ninth inning of their baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Friday, April 24, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

Boston Red Sox Jason Bay (44) is greeted at home by teammates Kevin Youkilis, right, and Mike Lowell, left, after hitting a two-run homer off of New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera during the ninth inning of their baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Friday, April 24, 2009.

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  1. Boston Red Sox's Mike Lowell, left, shares a laugh with Kevin Youkilis in the dugout after Lowell's two-run home run off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher John Danks during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009 in Chicago.
  2. Boston Red Sox's Jason Bay, left, greets Mike Lowell at home plate after they both scored on Lowell's two-run home run off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher John Danks during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009 in Chicago.
  3. Boston Red Sox's Mike Lowell is congratulated by David Ortiz. left, in the dugout after Lowell's solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009.
  4. Boston Red Sox Mike Lowell reacts to cheering fans as he comes up to bat against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of their baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009. Lowell had previously hit two homers in the game.
  5. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Mike Lowell #25 of the Boston Red Sox runs to first after he hits a RBI single in the eighth 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.
  6. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Mike Lowell #25 of the Boston Red Sox hits a RBI single in the eighth 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.
  7. 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.
  8. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27: Kevin Youkilis #20 of the Boston Red Sox throws out Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees on September 27, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  9. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27: Kevin Youkilis #20 of the Boston Red Sox throws out Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees on September 27, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  10. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Kevin Youkilis #20 of the Boston Red Sox bats against the New York Yankees on September 26, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  11. BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by teammate Kevin Youkils #20 after Pedroia hit the game winning home run against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Pedroia drove in pinch runner Joey Gathright on the play. The Red Sox defeated the Rays 3-1.
  12. BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by Kevin Youkils #20 after Pedroia hit a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.

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