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. Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

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.

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  2. Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Ni Fu-te delivers to the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan in this October 1, 2009 file photo. A chain of injuries suffered by New York Yankees player Wang Chien-ming has thrust a pair of more obscure Taiwan-born Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers, such as Ni, into the limelight as dejected fans in Taiwan seek someone else to support.
  3. Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kuo Hong-chih of Taiwan faces the San Diego Padres in the 7th inning during their MLB National League baseball game in San Diego, California in this September 29, 2009 file photo. A chain of injuries suffered by New York Yankees player Wang Chien-ming has thrust a pair of more obscure Taiwan-born Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers, such as Kuo, into the limelight as dejected fans in Taiwan seek someone else to support.
  4. Oakland Mayor Ronald Dellums smiles during a news conference at Oakland City Hall in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, to announce three proposed baseball stadium sites in Oakland for the Oakland Athletics following nine months of meetings with Major League Baseball.
  5. Oakland Vice Mayor Ignacio De La Fuente claps his hands during a news conference at Oakland City Hall in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, to announce three proposed baseball stadium sites in Oakland for the Oakland Athletics following nine months of meetings with Major League Baseball.
  6. Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz pose for a photo before the start of his 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Ortiz invited some of his MLB colleagues to raise money to benefit his Children's Fund, which is dedicated to enable children in the Dominican Republic and New England to have access to pediatric care.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Mike Lowell #25 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after scoring a run on a J.D. Drew #7 two-run home run in the fourth 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.
  12. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: (2nd R) J.D. Drew #7 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates (L) Alex Gonzalez #3 and Mike Lowell #25 as (R) Mike Napoli #44 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim looks on after Drew's two-run home run in the fourth inning of Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 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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