Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (R) is greeted by catcher Jason Varitek after the Red Sox win over the Baltimore Orioles in their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland June 29, 2009. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (R) is greeted by catcher Jason Varitek after the Red Sox win over the Baltimore Orioles in their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland June 29, 2009.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Michael Aubrey (L) of the Baltimore Orioles scores the winning run of the game as Toronto Blue Jays catcher Rod Barajas looks away in the 11th inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland, October 4, 2009. Aubrey scored on a throwing error by relief pitcher Brandon League.
  8. Baltimore Orioles batter Nick Markakis follows through on his two-run home run off of Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ricky Romero in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland, October 4, 2009.
  9. Baltimore Orioles Robert Andino, center, and Ty Wigginton congratulate Michael Aubrey after scoring the winning run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 5-4.
  10. Baltimore Orioles Lou Montanez bunts for a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 5-4.
  11. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Baltimore.
  12. Baltimore Orioles Brian Roberts steals second base as Toronto Blue Jays Aaron Hill stops the throw in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Baltimore.
  13. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox leaves the dugout after losing 7-6 to 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.
  14. BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates the final out against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Rays 3-1.
  15. BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates the final out against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Rays 3-1.
  16. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox prepares to pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the eighth inning of Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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