Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, breaks his bat as Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver pitches during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. Ortiz was thrown out at first on the play. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, breaks his bat as Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver pitches during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. Ortiz was thrown out at first on the play.

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  3. Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, left, breaks his bat as Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver pitches during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. Ortiz was thrown out at first on the play.
  4. Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, breaks his bat as Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver pitches during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. Ortiz was thrown out at first on the play.
  5. Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, celebrates with Dustin Pedroia (15) after Ortiz hit a three-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo.
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  7. Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a double in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers during their MLB American League Cental Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota in this October 6, 2009 file photo. Mauer received 27 of 28 first-place votes to win the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award on November 23, 2009.
  8. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, center, and his family poses for a photograph after a news conference about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
  9. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer hugs his mother Theresa Mauer before speaking to the media about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
  10. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer speaks about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
  11. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer speaks about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
  12. National League starting pitcher Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants throws a pitch in the first inning against the American League All Stars during their Major League Baseball's All-Star game in St. Louis, in this July 14, 2009 file photo. Lincecum won the MLB National League Cy Young award on November 19, 2009 for the second consecutive season. Lincecum, who had a 15-7 record with a 2.48 ERA, beat out St. Louis Cardinals pitchers Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright for the award.
  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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