選手にとっては天国、ファンにとっては地獄?メジャーリーグのお金の話

ニューヨーク・ヤンキースの中心選手としてオールスターゲームにも5度選出されているロビンソン・カノ二塁手。ヤンキースとの契約が今シーズンで終了するため、その動向に注目が集まっていましたが、アメリカの複数のメディアは12月6日、カノ選手が10年総額約240億円でシアトル・マリナーズに移籍することで合意したと伝えました。
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ニューヨーク・ヤンキースの中心選手としてオールスターゲームにも5度選出されているロビンソン・カノ二塁手。ヤンキースとの契約が今シーズンで終了するため、その動向に注目が集まっていましたが、アメリカの複数のメディアは12月6日、カノ選手が10年総額約240億円でシアトル・マリナーズに移籍することで合意したと伝えました。

ドミニカ共和国出身のカノ選手は2001年にヤンキースと契約。2005年にメジャーに昇格すると、そこからはスター街道を駆け上がり、今シーズン終了時までに1649安打、204本塁打、通算打率3割9厘という素晴らしい記録を残しています。この時期にメジャーリーグの大物選手が高額契約を勝ち取って、他球団に移籍することは決して珍しい話ではありませんが、今回の移籍劇はいくつかの点で野球ファンを驚かせました。

現在31歳のカノ選手が守備と打撃の両方で高いパフォーマンスを41歳になるまで維持できるのかには疑問の声も上がっており、ヤンキースよりも選手層が薄いマリナーズでは、長期的に考えてニューヨーク時代ほどの活躍は無理だとの指摘も。カノ選手の移籍を取りまとめたのは、有名ラッパーのジェイZが立ち上げたスポーツマネージメント会社で、ジェイZ本人が代理人資格を取得したことも話題になりました。

昔からメジャーリーガーはこれだけの大金を手にしていたのでしょうか?

ボストン・レッドソックスのレジェンドともいえる存在で、「最後の4割打者」としても知られ、19年間のキャリアで521本のホームランを放ったテッド・ウイリアムズの例を見てみましょう。1950年の時点でウイリアムズの年俸は12万5000ドルに達しており、当時のメジャーリーグでは他に例を見ない最高給でした。

ライバル球団のヤンキースで活躍したジョー・ディマジオの1950年の年俸ですら10万ドルの時代。同時期にボストン・ブレーブス(現アトランタ・ブレーブス)で活躍したピッチャーのウォーレン・スパーンは1951年に22勝をあげ、3年連続で20勝以上をマークしたにもかかわらず、1952年の年俸は2万5000ドルでした。ウイリアムズの12万5000ドルがいかに特別な額であったかが想像できます。

1950年のアメリカで12万5000ドルはどれくらいの価値があったのでしょう?住宅販売価格の平均が8450ドルで、新車販売価格の平均は1500ドルでした。この年の労働者の平均年収が3200ドルですので、年俸12万5000ドルのウイリアムズは一般人の約39倍となるサラリーを手にしていたことになります。

2013年シーズン、MLBで最も高いサラリーを得ていたのはヤンキースのアレックス・ロドリゲス選手で、年俸額は実に2900万ドルでした。米社会保障庁によると、2012年のアメリカ人労働者の平均年収は約4万4300ドル。数字だけでいえば、ロドリゲス選手は一般人の約654倍のサラリーを得たことになります。アメリカでは有名企業のCEOの年収と一般社員の年収の格差が問題視されていますが、有名アスリートにもこの問題は当てはまりますね。

選手の年俸が上昇するのに比例して、ファンの財布から出ていく観戦費用も天井知らずの状態です。スポーツのマーケティングを専門とするTMR社はファン・コスト・インデックスという独自の調査方法を用いて、4人家族で野球観戦した場合にかかる費用を導き出しています。メジャーリーグで最も観戦費用が高いとされるボストン・レッドソックスを例に出すと、2007年に約280ドルだった家族4人での平均観戦費用は、2013年には約336ドルにまで上昇しています。アメリカにおける野球が「気楽に楽しめる娯楽」という時代はすでに終焉を迎えたのかもしれません。

2013 ワールドシリーズ特集
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 (L) and Junichi Tazawa #36 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate with the trophy following a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Jon Lester #31 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with his son Hudson after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with David Ross #3 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Fans react after the Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Ryan Dempster #46 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates on the field after a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with his son Kazuma after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with his son Kazuma after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox stands on stage after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: David Ross #3 of the Boston Red Sox holds up the World Series trophy after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The Boston Red Sox celebrate with the trophy after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Jon Lester #31 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with his son Hudson and wife Farrah Stone Johnson after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Manager John Farrell #53 of the Boston Red Sox holds up the World Series trophy after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with manager John Farrell #53 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox is awarded the MVP trophy following a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: David Ross #3 of the Boston Red Sox holds up the World Series trophy after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with David Ross #3 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with David Ross #3 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with his son Kazuma after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with David Ross #3 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with David Ross #3 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Kevin Siegrist #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches to Stephen Drew #7 of the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning of Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Boston Red Sox fans hold up a sign as the Red Sox take on the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Shane Victorino #18 of the Boston Red Sox hits a three run double in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Stephen Drew #7 of the Boston Red Sox hits a home run in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on against the Boston Red Sox during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: John Lackey #41 of the Boston Red Sox pitches to Matt Carpenter #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning of Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Jonny Gomes #5 of the Boston Red Sox slides safely into home plate as Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals tries to make the play during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Jonny Gomes #5 of the Boston Red Sox slides safely into home plate as Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals tries to make the play during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Lance Lynn #31 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Shane Victorino #18 of the Boston Red Sox hits against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Jonny Gomes #5 of the Boston Red Sox slides safely into home plate as Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals tries to make the play during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Fans cheer as John Lackey #41 of the Boston Red Sox leaves the mound in the seventh inning during Game Six of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Shane Victorino #18 celebrates with Brian Butterfield #13 of the Boston Red Sox after hitting a three run double in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Michael Wacha #52 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox looks on against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Michael Wacha #52 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after a home run in the fourth inning by Stephen Drew #7 of the Boston Red Sox during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Fans cheer as John Lackey #41 of the Boston Red Sox leaves the mound in the seventh inning during Game Six of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Jonny Gomes #5 of the Boston Red Sox slides safely into home plate as Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals tries to make the play during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Jonny Gomes #5 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after scoring in the third inning on a hit by Shane Victorino #18 against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Jonny Gomes #5 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after scoring in the third inning on a hit by Shane Victorino #18 against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Jonny Gomes #5 of the Boston Red Sox slides safely into home plate as Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals tries to make the play during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Michael Wacha #52 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Boston Red Sox during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Junichi Tazawa #36 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning of Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Junichi Tazawa #36 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning of Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Junichi Tazawa #36 of the Boston Red Sox reacts against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning of Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with David Ross #3 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with David Ross #3 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with David Ross #3 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with David Ross #3 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Vendors are seen outside Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with David Ross #3 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game Six(65 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game Six(67 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game Six(68 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game Six(69 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Fans walk outisde Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game Six(71 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with his son Kazuma after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(72 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Vendors are seen outside Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game Six(73 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with David Ross #3 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(74 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Fans walk outisde Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(75 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Fans pose for a picture outside Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(76 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Manager Mike Matheny #22 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before Game One of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(77 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before Game One of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(78 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Fans go through security outisde Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(79 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Fans walk outisde Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(80 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Fans walk outisde Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(81 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Fans walk outisde Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(82 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Fans go through security outisde Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(83 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Merchandise for sale outside Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(84 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Merchandise for sale outside Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(85 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: A general view of batting practice before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(86 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during batting practice before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(87 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Statues are seen outside Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(88 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Merchandise for sale outside Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(89 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Fans walk outisde Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(90 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: A fan holds a sign before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(91 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: A fan holds a sign before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(92 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: A statue is seen outside Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(93 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Fans pose for a picture outside Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(94 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Merchandise for sale outside Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(95 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Manager manager John Farrell #53 speaks with David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox before Game One of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(96 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before Game One of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(97 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Manager John Farrell #53 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during batting practice before Game One of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(98 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Jarrod Saltalamacchia #39 of the Boston Red Sox stands on the field before Game One of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(99 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before Game One of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(100 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Manager John Farrell #53 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before Game One of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(101 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Junichi Tazawa #36 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before Game One of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(102 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox throws before Game One of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(103 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: A statue is seen outside Fenway Park before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(104 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: A general view of batting practice before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(105 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Former player Hideki Matsui looks on before Game One of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(106 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Manager Mike Matheny #22 of the St. Louis Cardinals holds a baseball during batting practice before Game One of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(107 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: The St. Louis Cardinals stretch before Game One of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(108 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before Game One of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(109 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Jonny Gomes #5 and Ryan Dempster #46 of the Boston Red Sox talk during batting practice before Game One of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game One(110 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Jason Motte #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before Game One of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RBOSTON - OCTOBER 23: Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz and Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina watch the flight of his seventh inning two run home run. The Boston Red Sox hosted the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park for Game One of the 2013 Major League Baseball World Series, Oct. 23, 2013. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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BOSTON - OCTOBER 23: Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester fires in the first inning. The Boston Red Sox hosted the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park for Game One of the 2013 Major League Baseball World Series, Oct. 23, 2013. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after his two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 1 of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brad Mangin/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Junichi Tazawa #36 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning of Game One of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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RBOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Junichi Tazawa #36 (L) and Koji Uehara #19 (R) of the Boston Red Sox stand in the bullpen in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game One of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the 2013 World Series on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brad Mangin/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: A general view of Game One of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
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RBOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 in Game One of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
World Series - St Louis Cardinals v Boston Red Sox - Game Six(119 of119)
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)