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. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

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.

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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 - 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.
  4. 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.
  5. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Joey Gathright #23 of the Boston Red Sox is celebrates with teammate David Ortiz #34 after scoring on a RBI single by Mike Lowell #25 in the eighth inning of Game Three of the ALDS against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  6. Boston Red Sox Mike Lowell hits an RBI single to score Joey Gathright during the eighth inning of their MLB American League Division Series playoff baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Boston, October 11, 2009.
  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.
  12. 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.
  13. Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski addresses the media during a news conference in Detroit, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, two days after the baseball team's season ended in Minnesota.
  14. Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski addresses the media during a news conference in Detroit, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, two days after the team's season ended in Minnesota.
  15. Detroit Tigers base runner Miguel Cabrera (L) is forced out at home by Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer on a ground ball by Tigers' Brandon Inge with the bases loaded in the twelfth inning during their MLB American League Central Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota October 6, 2009.
  16. Detroit Tigers' batter Brandon Inge hits an RBI single scoring his teammmate Don Kelly against the Minnesota Twins in the 10th inning during their MLB American League Central Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota October 6, 2009.

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