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. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

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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  1. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Pitcher Josh Beckett #19 and David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox watch as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim celebrate thier 7-6 victory in Game Three to win the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  2. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during batting practice before Game Three of the ALDS against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  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.
  6. Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, celebrates with Dustin Pedroia (15) after Ortiz hit a three-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo.
  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 - SEPTEMBER 13: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by teammate Kevin Youkils #20 after Pedroia hit the game winning home run against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Pedroia drove in pinch runner Joey Gathright on the play. The Red Sox defeated the Rays 3-1.
  14. BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox heads for home after his two run homer in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
  15. BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox hits a two run homer in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
  16. BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Matt Garza #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after giving up a two run homer in the eighth inning to Dustin Pedroia of the Boston Red Sox on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Rays 3-1.

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