Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez, top right, celebrates his grand slam that drove in Brian Anderson, obscured left, Jason Bay (44) and Dustin Pedroia, right, in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Boston. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez, top right, celebrates his grand slam that drove in Brian Anderson, obscured left, Jason Bay (44) and Dustin Pedroia, right, in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Boston.

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  1. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Cacther Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox sits in the dugout after losing to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 7-6 in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  2. Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez hits an RBI single to score Jacoby Ellsbury in the fourth inning of Game 2 of their American League Division Series playoff baseball game in Anaheim, California October 9, 2009.
  3. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox touches home plate to force out Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees on September 26, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  4. BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox hits an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
  5. CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 7: First baseman Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox swings his bat to hit the baseball against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 7, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Red Sox 5-1.

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  1. Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez, left, and Kevin Youkilis walk to the bus at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 as the team travels to the West Coast for Game 1 of their baseball division series against the Los Angeles Angels.
  2. Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez, top right, celebrates his grand slam that drove in Brian Anderson, obscured left, Jason Bay (44) and Dustin Pedroia, right, in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Boston.
  3. Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez, right, is congratulated by teammate Rocco Baldelli (5) after scoring on a double by Jason Bay during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
  4. Boston Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez (R) looks away as Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind (C) celebrates his two-run homerun with Aaron Hill during the first inning of their American League MLB baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts September 29, 2009.
  5. Boston Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez, right, reacts as Toronto Blue Jays' Aaron Hill, left, celebrates with Adam Lind after Lind's two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009.
  6. The Toronto Blue Jays Lyle Overbay (35), Edwin Encarnacion (obscured) and Rod Barajas (R) celebrate over Boston Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez (C) after Barajas hit a three-run home run in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts September 28, 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 Red Sox's Jason Bay, right, celebrates with Dustin Pedroia (15) after Bay hit a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo.
  14. Boston Red Sox's Jason Bay speaks to the media in the clubhouse at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 one day after the Red Sox were eliminated in baseballs American League Division Series by the Los Angeles Angels.
  15. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Jason Bay #44 of the Boston Red Sox catches a Torii Hunter #48 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim fly ball in the third inning of Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  16. Boston Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay speaks to the media while his daughter Addison shields her eye from the bright lights 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.

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