BOSTON - JULY 28: Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jim Rice is congratulated by Nomar Garciaparra #5 of the Oakland Athletics before Rice's number retirement ceremony at Fenway Park July 28, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

BOSTON - JULY 28: Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jim Rice is congratulated by Nomar Garciaparra #5 of the Oakland Athletics before Rice's number retirement ceremony at Fenway Park July 28, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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  1. ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nomar Garciaparra #5 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on September 27, 2009 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Angels won 7-4.
  2. Oakland Athletics' Nomar Garciaparra slides to score against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Garciaparra scored on a base hit by Bobby Crosby.

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  1. ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nomar Garciaparra #5 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on September 27, 2009 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Angels won 7-4.
  2. Oakland Athletics' Nomar Garciaparra slides to score against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Garciaparra scored on a base hit by Bobby Crosby.
  3. A sharp grounder off the bat of Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto gets past Oakland Athletics first baseman Nomar Garciaparra in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 in Minneapolis.
  4. Oakland Athletics' Nomar Garciaparra, right, celebrates his two-run home run with teammate Scott Hairston (12) hit off Seattle Mariners' Ryan Rowland-Smith in the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, in Oakland, Calif.
  5. Oakland Athletics' Nomar Garciaparra reacts to being called out looking as Seattle Mariners catcher Rob Johnson returns the ball to the mound in the ninth inning Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, during a baseball game in Seattle. The Mariners won 5-3.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.

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  15. The casket of Army Lt. Col. Juanita Warman is transported by a horse drawn caisson at her burial services at Arlington National Cemetery, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Warman, 55, of Havre De Grace, Md., was at Fort Hood preparing for deployment to Iraq when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers. She leaves behind two daughters and six grandchildren.
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