Boston Red Sox David Ortiz, right, sits on the bench next to Boston Red Sox staff member, Ino Guerrero, during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, May 15, 2009, in Seattle. The Sox finally benched their slumping slugger on Friday night. Manager Terry Francona left the five-time All-Star out of the lineup for the series opener at Seattle, a day after he went 0-for-7 and stranded 12 base runners--tying a team record--in an extra-inning loss at the Los Angeles Angels. AP Photo logo AP Photo 33 months ago

Boston Red Sox David Ortiz, right, sits on the bench next to Boston Red Sox staff member, Ino Guerrero, during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, May 15, 2009, in Seattle. The Sox finally benched their slumping slugger on Friday night. Manager Terry Francona left the five-time All-Star out of the lineup for the series opener at Seattle, a day after he went 0-for-7 and stranded 12 base runners--tying a team record--in an extra-inning loss at the Los Angeles Angels.

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