BOSTON - AUGUST 22: Manager Terry Francona congratulates Kevin Youkilis #20 of the Boston Red Sox on a good game (Youkilis had two home runs and five runs batted in) against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on August 22, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox won 14-1. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

BOSTON - AUGUST 22: Manager Terry Francona congratulates Kevin Youkilis #20 of the Boston Red Sox on a good game (Youkilis had two home runs and five runs batted in) against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on August 22, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox won 14-1.

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  4. Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein, right, and manager Terry Francona speak to media at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 one day after the Red Sox were eliminated in the baseball American League Division Series by the Los Angeles Angels.
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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.
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  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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