BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 15: Daisuke Matsuzaka #18 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on September 15, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Rays 3-1. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 15: Daisuke Matsuzaka #18 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on September 15, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Rays 3-1.

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  1. BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 15: Daisuke Matsuzaka #18 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on September 15, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Rays 3-1.
  2. Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, of Japan, tosses in the outfield at Fenway Park Boston, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. The Red Sox host the Los Angeles Angels in Game 3 of the American League division baseball series on Sunday.
  3. Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) of Japan greets teammate and compatriot Junichi Tazawa prior to Game 1 of their American League Division Series playoff baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California October 8, 2009.
  4. Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) of Japan greets teammate John Beckett prior to Game 1 of their American League Division Series playoff baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California October 8, 2009.
  5. Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) of Japan greets teammate and compatriot Junichi Tazawa prior to Game 1 of their American League Division Series playoff baseball game against the Anaheim Angels in Anaheim, California October 8, 2009.
  6. Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) of Japan greets teammate John Beckett prior to Game 1 of their American League Division Series playoff baseball game against the Anaheim Angels in Anaheim, California October 8, 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. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Bobby Abreu #53 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim reacts after he hits a RBI double in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox 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 to advance to the ALCS.
  14. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Closer Brian Fuentes #40 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on the mound in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox to win Game Three and 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.
  15. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: (M) Gary Matthews Jr. #24 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and his teammates run out onto the field after the Angels defeated the Boston Red Sox 7-6 in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  16. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Bobby Abreu #53 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits a RBI double in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox 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 to advance to the ALCS.

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