Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell, right, is congratulated by pitcher Jonathan Papelbon after beating the New York Yankees 16-11 in their MLB baseball game at Fenway Park, Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Boston. Lowell had six RBI's in the game. At rear right is first baseman Kevin Youkilis. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell, right, is congratulated by pitcher Jonathan Papelbon after beating the New York Yankees 16-11 in their MLB baseball game at Fenway Park, Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Boston. Lowell had six RBI's in the game. At rear right is first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

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  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.
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