http://www.newsvine.com/cody-rossNewsvine - cody-rossen-usCopyright 2013Sun, 23 Dec 2012 02:47:26 +0000Mon, 20 May 2013 00:34:45 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/22/16093238-ross-diamondbacks-agree-to-26-million-3-yr-dealhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/22/16093238-ross-diamondbacks-agree-to-26-million-3-yr-dealdiamondbacksmlbsportsrossarizona-diamondbackscody-rossSat, 22 Dec 2012 21:49:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2012, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross makes the catch on a fly ball by a Toronto Blue Jays batter during a baseball game in Boston. Ross and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a three-year contract with a club option for 2016. The team announced the deal Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/21/14020719-orioles-miss-big-chance-in-9th-lose-to-boston-2-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/21/14020719-orioles-miss-big-chance-in-9th-lose-to-boston-2-1mlbsportsred-soxoriolesbaltimore-oriolesnew-york-yankeesboston-red-soxjim-thomeal-eastcody-rossmatt-wietersandrew-baileywhen-jim-thomemiguel-gonzalezSat, 22 Sep 2012 02:19:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Baltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters connects on a two-run single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Former professional wrestler George "The Animal" Steele watches as the baseball unravels while throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, right, talks with fans as a Nutcracker ballerina and soldier walk along the first base line prior to a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Former professional wrestler George "The Animal" Steele bites the baseball before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, left, collides with Baltimore Orioles' Mark Reynolds, who is out at second while unsuccessfully trying to break up a double play, during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Danny Valencia, right, celebrates his two-run home run that drove in Mike Aviles (3) in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' J.J. Hardy, top, catches Boston Red Sox's Pedro Ciriaco (77) trying to steal second base in the third inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Mauro Gomez breaks his bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Randy Wolf pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) </p><p>Boston Red Sox's Aaron Cook pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) </p><p>Boston Red Sox's Junichi Tazawa, of Japan, pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Nate McLouth can not make the catch on a double by Boston Red Sox's Scott Podsednik in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Jim Thome watches his ground-rule double that drove in the go-ahead run in the 12th inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. The Orioles won 9-6. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Nate McLouth (9), Endy Chavez (27) and Adam Jones, top, celebrate after defeating the Boston Red Sox 9-6 in the 12th inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado, left, hits an RBI single off a pitch by Boston Red Sox's Felix Doubront as Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, right, looks on in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross hits an RBI double off a pitch by Baltimore Orioles' Luis Ayala allowing Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia to score in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Red Sox won 2-1. Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters looks on at right. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Junichi Tazawa, of Japan, winds up for a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Red Sox won 2-1. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Dylan Bundy winds up for a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Red Sox won 2-1. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Andrew Bailey winds up for a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Jim Thome hits a ground rule double off a pitch by Boston Red Sox's Andrew Bailey in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Red Sox won 2-1. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Mark Reynolds reacts after striking out on a pitch Boston Red Sox's Felix Doubront in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Red Sox won 2-1. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Jim Thome runs to first on his ground rule double off a pitch by Boston Red Sox's Andrew Bailey in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Red Sox won 2-1. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Ryan Flaherty, left, reacts after striking out on a pitch by Boston Red Sox's Andrew Bailey to end the game in the ninth inning as Red Sox catcher Ryan Lavarnway, right, celebrates the Red Sox 2-1 victory at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/19/13974042-red-sox-close-out-worst-home-season-in-47-yearshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/19/13974042-red-sox-close-out-worst-home-season-in-47-yearsmlbsportsred-soxbaltimore-oriolesboston-red-soxbobby-valentinecody-rossjon-lesterclay-buchholztampa-bay-raysandrew-baileyThu, 20 Sep 2012 03:59:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, of Japan, reacts after giving up home runs to Tampa Bay Rays' Jeff Keppinger and Carlos Pena and a double to Jose Molina during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia ducks away from a third-inning inside pitch by Tampa Bay Rays' Chris Archer during a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury, right, tries to avoid the tag by Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Jeff Keppinger after being picked off first base during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, of Japan, delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Boston Red Sox's Clay Buchholz pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine watches the baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)</p><p>Boston Red Sox Jose Iglesias receives a high five from manager Bobby Valentine after scoring in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)</p><p>Boston Red Sox Jose Iglesias receives a high five from teammate Jacoby Ellsbury (2) after hitting a home run the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)</p><p>Members of the Tampa Bay Rays come out to meet B.J. Upton at home plate after he hit the game winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Rays a 7-4 win over the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, left, collides with Baltimore Orioles' Mark Reynolds, who is out at second while unsuccessfully trying to break up a double play, during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Danny Valencia, right, celebrates his two-run home run that drove in Mike Aviles (3) in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' J.J. Hardy, top, catches Boston Red Sox's Pedro Ciriaco (77) trying to steal second base in the third inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Aaron Cook pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) </p><p>Boston Red Sox's Junichi Tazawa, of Japan, pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross hits an RBI double off a pitch by Baltimore Orioles' Luis Ayala allowing Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia to score in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Red Sox won 2-1. Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters looks on at right. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Junichi Tazawa, of Japan, winds up for a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Red Sox won 2-1. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Dylan Bundy winds up for a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Red Sox won 2-1. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Members of the 2004 World Series Championship Boston Red Sox yell "play ball" as they are honored during ceremonies at Fenway Park before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Boston, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price fires one in against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Jeff Keppinger, right, celebrates his three-run homer with Luke Scott and Evan Longoria (3) in the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/14/13871566-hechavarria-homers-as-blue-jays-beat-red-sox-5-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/14/13871566-hechavarria-homers-as-blue-jays-beat-red-sox-5-0mlbsportsred-soxblue-jaysboston-red-soxtoronto-blue-jaysomar-vizquelcody-rosspedro-ciriacomauro-gomezadeiny-hechavarriaSat, 15 Sep 2012 02:59:43 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka throws to a Toronto Blue Jays batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Laffey throws to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays' Brett Lawrie is tagged out at second base by Boston Red Sox shortstop Jose Iglesias under the watchful eye of second base umpire Brian Gorman during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross, right, is congratulated by manager Bobby Valentine after hitting a solo home run off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Carlos Villanueva during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 15,2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays starter Carlos Villanueva pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 15,2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)</p><p>Boston Red Sox pitcher Andrew Bailey and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia celebrate after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays during their baseball game in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia is congratulated by teammates after scoring the game-winning run during ninth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)</p><p>CORRECTS DAY AND DATE - Boston Red Sox's Pedro Ciriaco drives in the game-winning run with an RBI double in the ninth inning of a baseball against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. The Red Sox won 3-2. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/03/13642948-millwood-ackley-lead-mariners-past-red-sox-2-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/03/13642948-millwood-ackley-lead-mariners-past-red-sox-2-1mlbsportsred-soxmarinersboston-red-soxseattle-marinerskevin-millwoodcody-rossjason-vargasryan-lavarnwayMon, 3 Sep 2012 23:04:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Jason Vargas throws against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox pitching coach Randy Niemann, center, talks with catcher Ryan Lavarnway, left, and starting pitcher Clay Buchholz in the fouth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz throws against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox Cody Ross his a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox Ryan Lavarnway, right, is congratulated by third base coach Jerry Royster on Lavarnway's home run against the Seattle Mariners in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester throws against the Seattle Mariners in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan stands on the mound with catcher Miguel Olivo and waits to be relieved after giving up two home runs to the Boston Red Sox in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan throws against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Casper Wells, right, slides safely into third base as Boston Red Sox third baseman Pedro Ciriaco waits for the ball in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Kevin Millwood throws to a Boston Red Sox batter in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley, left, waits for the ball as Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury steals second base in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Mike Carp, left, smiles back at Eric Thames after the pair scored against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Aaron Cook prepares to head onto the field during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Aaron Cook throws to a Seattle Mariners batter in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/24/13464546-dice-k-sharp-in-return-red-sox-beat-royals-5-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/24/13464546-dice-k-sharp-in-return-red-sox-beat-royals-5-1mlbsportsred-soxroyalsboston-red-soxkansas-city-royalsdaisuke-matsuzakajames-loneycody-rossjon-lesterjacoby-ellsburytony-abreupedro-ciriacoSat, 25 Aug 2012 02:17:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester, right, walks off the mound as Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer, left, rounds third base on a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game in Boston, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Kansas City Royals' Bruce Chen pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, follows through on a two-run single in front of Kansas City Royals' Brayan Pena in the first inning of a baseball game in Boston, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Boston, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Kansas City Royals' Bruce Chen, left, throws to first base for the out on a ground ball by Boston Red Sox's Pedro Ciriaco, right, in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar (2) and Jarrod Dyson (1) head to the dugout after scoring on a two-run double by Alex Gordon in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez walks into the Dodgers before the Dodgers' baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, in Los Angeles. Gonzalez was acquired from the Boston Red Sox in a nine-player trade. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas, right, watches his two-run triple in front of Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>London Olympic medalists, foreground from left, Kayla Harrison, Aly Raisman, Tina Charles and Asjha Jones throw out ceremonial first pitches before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's James Loney, right, hits an RBI-single off a pitch from Kansas City Royals' Will Smith as Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, looks on in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross hits a double RBI single off a pitch by Kansas City Royals' Luke Hochevar in the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Kansas City Royals' Jarrod Dyson, bottom, steals second base as Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia tries to get his glove on the ball in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Kansas City Royals' Luke Hochevar delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury runs toward first base as he pops out on a pitch by Kansas City Royals' Francisley Bueno in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. The Red Sox won 8-6. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/09/13207409-lester-gets-easy-win-red-sox-rout-indians-14-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/09/13207409-lester-gets-easy-win-red-sox-rout-indians-14-1mlbsportssoxindiansred-soxboston-red-soxcleveland-indianscody-rossjon-lesterubaldo-jimenezclay-buchholzbrent-lillibridgezack-mcallisterFri, 10 Aug 2012 02:29:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Jason Donald pumps his fist after completing a double play to get Carl Crawford out at second base in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. Pedro Ciriaco was out at third. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia tosses his bat after striking out against Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine watches from the dugout in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Jason Donald, right, is congratulated by third base coach Steve Smith after Donald hit a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley hits a sacrifice fly against Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Andrew Miller in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. Asdrubal Cabrera scored. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Junichi Tazawa delivers in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia hits an RBI single off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Chris Seddon in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in Cleveland. Mike Aviles scored. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians catcher Lou Marson, right, tags out Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia, left, who was trying to score on a double by Adrian Gonzalez in the fourth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach McAllister delivers in the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)</p><p>Boston Red Sox shortstop Mike Aviles, right, leaps over Cleveland Indians' Brent Lillibridge after forcing him out on a fielder's choice in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Carl Crawford rounds third base while scoring on a double by Dustin Pedroia against the Cleveland Indian in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers against the Cleveland Indians in the second inning of a baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)</p><p>Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber delivers against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo, of South Korea, throws the ball back to the infield after a double by Boston Red Sox's Carl Crawford in the second inning of a baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)</p><p>Boston Red Sox' Adrian Gonzalez hits a two-run home run against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)</p><p>Cleveland Indians catcher Lou Marson, left, watches Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury, right, hit a two-RBI double in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/16/12776888-ross-3-run-hr-in-9th-wins-it-for-red-soxhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/16/12776888-ross-3-run-hr-in-9th-wins-it-for-red-soxmlbsportssoxred-soxwhite-soxchicago-white-soxboston-red-soxdavid-ortizadrian-gonzalezkevin-youkiliscody-rosscody-ross'kevin-youkilis'Tue, 17 Jul 2012 01:59:15 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox's Adrian Gonzalez watchs the flight of his three-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, July 16, 2012. At left is White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Chicago White Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis tips his batting helmet to fans as he receives a standing ovation during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, July 16, 2012. Youkilis returned to Fenway, where he was a member of the 2004 and 2007 World Series Champion teams, for the first time since being traded. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Adrian Gonzalez, right, is congratulated by Carl Crawford on his three-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, July 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Carl Crawford watches the flight of a fly out to center during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, July 16, 2012. Crawford returned to the line up after being on the 60-day disabled list. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Kevin Youkilis hits a three-run home run off a pitch by Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Alex Rios slides out at second on a steal attempt as Boston Red Sox shortstop Mike Aviles, right, makes the play in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester steps on the mound as Chicago White Sox's Kevin Youkilis, right, advances toward home after hitting a three-run home run off a pitch by Lester in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Kevin Youkilis throws to first in an attempt to retire Boston Red Sox's Carl Crawford in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Alejandro De Aza, right, swings at a pitch by Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester as Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, left, looks on in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko watches the flight of his double hit off a pitch by Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester in the first inning of a baseball game in Boston, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross follows through on a three-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Boston, Wednesday, July 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross, right, celebrates his three-run home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Boston, Wednesday, July 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Pedro Hernandez leaves the field after being taken out in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Wednesday, July 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, right, slides but can't make the play on a single by Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, July 19, 2012. At left is left fielder Carl Crawford. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia connects for a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, July 19, 2012. Pedroia was activated from the disabled list prior to the game. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Comedienne Joan Rivers walks up the stairs of the dugout prior to a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/22/12365892-ross-homers-twice-in-bostons-9-4-win-over-braveshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/22/12365892-ross-homers-twice-in-bostons-9-4-win-over-bravesmlbbravessportssoxred-soxatlanta-bravesboston-red-soxfenway-parkjosh-beckettcody-rosskevin-youkilis'jair-jurrjensfranklin-moraleswill-middlebrooksSat, 23 Jun 2012 03:35:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia looks to throw to first after forcing out Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, June 22, 2012. Dan Uggla was safe at first. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Matt Diaz tosses the bat as he grounds out, driving in Freddie Freeman during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, June 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Fans applaud Roger†Clemens, in white cap, as he was shown on the screen in center field during a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, June 22, 2012. Clemens, a former pitcher in the majors, was acquitted on all charges earlier in the week by a jury that decided he didn't lie to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, June 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday June 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, June 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, June 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' David Ross, right, looks to the field as Boston Red Sox's Will Middlebrooks, center, celebrates his solo home run with Cody Ross (7) in the third inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, June 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Daniel Nava begins to slide as he scores on a hit by Dustin Pedroia in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Boston, Saturday, June 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross, left, and Ryan Kalish celebrate after scoring on an RBI single by Daniel Nava in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Boston, Saturday, June 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Daniel Nava, right, scores on a hit by Dustin Pedroia as Atlanta Braves' David Ross waits for the throw in the second inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, June 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Franklin Morales pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Boston, Saturday, June 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Randall Delgado pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Saturday, June 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Adrian Gonzalez (28) can not make the play after fielding a single by Atlanta Braves' Michael Bourn, right, in the third inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, June 23, 2012. Boston's Franklin Morales is at center. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis, foreground, tips his batting helmet as fans applaud in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Boston, Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis breaks his bat on a single in the second inning of an interleague baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Boston, Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross, right, celebrates his two-run home run in the fifth inning of an interleague baseball game in against the Atlanta Braves Boston, Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross, right, celebrates his three-run home run that also drove in Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia (15) in the fourth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Boston, Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Eric Hinske, right, watches his two-run triple in front of Boston Red Sox's Kelly Shoppach in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Mike Minor pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Mike Minor, left, looks to the outfield as Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross rounds third base on a three-run home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis, left, hugs teammate Dustin Pedroia as Youklis comes off the field after hitting a triple and being replaced with a pinch runner in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Boston, Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/16/11739982-cody-ross-has-4-rbis-red-sox-beat-rays-5-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/16/11739982-cody-ross-has-4-rbis-red-sox-beat-rays-5-3mlbsportssoxred-soxtampa-bayboston-red-soxrayscody-rossluke-scotttampa-bay-raysjeremy-hellicksonfelix-doubrontwill-rhymesThu, 17 May 2012 02:52:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays' Luke Scott watches his sixth-inning sacrifice fly off Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Andrew Miller during a baseball game Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Matt Joyce scored on the play. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce, left, scores ahead the throw to Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Joyce scored on a sacrifice fly by Luke Scott. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz reacts after getting hit on the leg with a ground ball by Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Buchholz stayed in the game. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Will Rhymes, right, is helped to a cart after collapsing at first base during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rhymes had been hit by a pitch from Boston's Franklin Morales. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, left, and a trainer, right, look at Will Rhymes after he was hit by an eighth-inning pitch from Boston Red Sox reliever Franklin Morales during a baseball game Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rhymes later collapsed at first base and was taken from the field. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Will Rhymes gets hit with an eighth-inning pitch by Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Franklin Morales during a baseball game Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rhymes collapsed at first and had to be taken off the field. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, kneeling at right, watches as the training staff tends to Will Rhymes after he collapsed at first base in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rhymes had been hit by a pitch from Boston's Franklin Morales. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays first base coach George Hendrick (25) holds Will Rhymes after he collapsed at first base in the eighth inning during a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rhymes had been hit with a pitch by Boston's Franklin Morales. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross follows the flight of his third-inning home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore during a baseball game on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront delivers in the first inning to the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia, left, and David Ortiz celebrate after scoring on an eighth-inning single by teammate Cody Ross off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher J.P. Howell during a baseball game Thursday, May 17, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Mike Aviles, center, is restrained by first base coach Alex Ochoa after being called out on strikes by home plate umpire Dan Bellino during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday, May 17, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Aviles was ejected. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Boston Red Sox's Mike Aviles, right, screams at home plate umpire Dan Bellino after being called out on strikes during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday, May 17, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton ducks away from a fifth-inning inside pitch from Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront during a baseball game on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays special advisor Don Zimmer, left, talks with Gerry Hunsicker, the Rays' senior vice-president of baseball operations, as they watch batting practice before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, May 17, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/10/11648207-salty-has-5-rbis-red-sox-beat-indians-12-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/10/11648207-salty-has-5-rbis-red-sox-beat-indians-12-1mlbsportssoxindiansred-soxboston-red-soxfenway-parkcleveland-indiansjarrod-saltalamacchiajosh-beckettcody-rossdustin-pedroiafelix-doubrontFri, 11 May 2012 02:36:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett wipes his head in the dugout after being taken out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Josh Beckett pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer</p><p>Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett, second from right, hands the ball to manager Bobby Valentine, left, and leaves the game as catcher Kelly Shoppach, second from left, and Adrian Gonzalez (28) watch in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Jack Hannahan, right, watches his two-run home run in front of Boston Red Sox catcher Kelly Shoppach in the second inning of a baseball game in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Derek Lowe pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Jack Hannahan, right, celebrates his two-run home run that drove in Michael Brantley (23) as Boston Red Sox catcher Kelly Shoppach, rear, watches in the second inning of a baseball game in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer</p><p>Boston Red Sox players and coaches line up in tribute to public address announcer Carl Beane during a memorial ceremony before a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012. Beane died Wednesday after having a heart attack while driving. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia follows through on a single in the seventh inning inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz delivers to Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, left, successfully blocks home plate as Cleveland Indians' Jack Hannahan (9) tries to score on a single by Jason Kipnis in the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez coils as he delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Ryan Sweeney, right, is congratulated by Adrian Gonzalez after scoring on a hit by Dustin Pedroia in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Daniel Nava dives into home plate to score on a hit by Cody Ross in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Alfredo Aceves, right, and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia celebrate after getting Cleveland Indians' Johnny Damon to fly out with two runners on to end a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 11, 2012. Aceves earned a save in the Red Sox's 7-5 win. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Felix Doubront pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Boston, Saturday, May 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia hits an RBI double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Boston, Saturday, May 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, watches his RBI double in front of Cleveland Indians' Lou Marson in the third inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, May 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox first base coach Alex Ochoa (36) reaches out to Cody Ross as Ross rounds the bases on a solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Boston, Saturday, May 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Zach McAllister pitches in the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Saturday, May 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront, right, reacts after fielding the ball on a ground out by Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana, left, to retire the side in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, May 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox closer Alfredo Aceves, right, and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians 4-1 in a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, May 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Will Middlebrooks, right, is welcomed to home plate by teammate Daniel Nava, left, after hitting a home run off a pitch by Cleveland Indians Justin Masterson in the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, May 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Justin Masterson delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, May 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Daniel Bard delivers a pitch to the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, May 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Mike Aviles, left, steals second base as Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, right, is unable to get his glove on the ball in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston on Sunday, May 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox pitching coach Bob McClure, left, speaks with Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard, right, as catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, center, looks on after Bard allowed walks in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, May 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Cleveland Indians catcher Carlos Santana, left, speaks with pitcher Dan Wheeler, right, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, in Boston on Sunday, May 13, 2012. The Red Sox defeated the Indians 12-1. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia, right, is welcomed to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Cleveland Indians' Dan Wheeler in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston on Sunday, May 13, 2012. The Red Sox defeated the Indians 12-1. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/23/11361461-red-sox-bullpen-hangs-on-for-7-6-win-over-twinshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/23/11361461-red-sox-bullpen-hangs-on-for-7-6-win-over-twinsmlbsportssoxred-soxtwinsboston-red-soxminnesota-twinsdavid-ortizjosh-beckettcody-rossmike-avilesTue, 24 Apr 2012 03:39:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, right, waits for the throw as Minnesota Twins' Josh Willingham scores on a two-run double by Ryan Doumit in the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 23, 2012, in Minneapolis. Shortstop Mike Aviles was charged with an error on the throw. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, left, can't handle the throw from shortstop Mike Aviles as Minnesota Twins' Josh Willingham scores on a two-run double by Ryan Doumit in the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 23, 2012, in Minneapolis. Aviles was charged with an error. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer bobbles the ball as Boston Red Sox' Dustin Pedroia, background, returns to first after his RBI single drove in Mike Aviles in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 23, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Twins' Danny Valencia, background, watches as Boston Red Sox' Cody Ross rounds third after his ninth inning home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Matt Capps in a baseball game Monday, April 23, 2012, in Minneapolis. Ross also had a two-run home run in the seventh as the Red Sox won 6-5. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Twins center fielder Denard Span, left, makes a falling catch of a shallow fly ball off the bat of Boston Red Sox' Kevin Youkilis in the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 23, 2012, in Minneapolis. Backing up Span is right fielder Ryan Doumit. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett yells toward plate umpire Adrian Johnson over a call as he leaves the field in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game, Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Twins pitcher Nick Blackburn throws against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Twins' Chris Parmelee goes down after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch from Boston Red Sox pitcher Justin Thomas in the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Minneapolis. Parmelee left the game. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, left, stands by as trainers attend to Chris Parmelee, who was hit in the helmet by a pitch from Boston Red Sox's Justin Thomas in the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Minneapolis. Parmelee left the game. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, left, is held up momentarily by plate umpire Gary Cederstrom after Twins' Chris Parmelee went down as he was hit in the helmet by a pitch from Boston Red Sox's Justin Thomas in the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Minneapolis. Parmelee left the game. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Twins pitcher Liam Hendriks throws to the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Mike Aviles rounds the bases after his three-run home run in the second inning against the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Star Tribune, Jeff Wheeler) ST. PAUL OUT MINNEAPOLIS-AREA TV OUT MAGS OUT</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/18/10746561-buchholz-solid-as-red-sox-beat-rays-8-4http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/18/10746561-buchholz-solid-as-red-sox-beat-rays-8-4mlbsportsred-soxboston-red-soxrayscody-rossclay-buchholztampa-bay-raysSun, 18 Mar 2012 20:23:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays starter Matt Moore delivers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Port Charlotte, Fla., Sunday, March 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox' Cody Ross rounds third on his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays starter Matt Moore, right, during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Sunday, March 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox' Alex Hassan, right, reaches first as Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Carlos Pena tries to get a glove on the ball during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Sunday, March 18, 2012. Rays third baseman Evan Longoria was charged with a throwing error on the play. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross watches the flight of his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays starter Matt Moore during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Sunday, March 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Tampa Bay Ray's Matt Joyce dives back safely on a pickoff attempt during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Port Charlotte, Fla., Sunday, March 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, right, congratulates Josh Kroeger on his solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Sunday, March 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/01/24/10221629-of-cody-ross-agrees-to-sign-with-red-soxhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/01/24/10221629-of-cody-ross-agrees-to-sign-with-red-soxmlbsportsred-soxrosscody-rossred-sox-rossTue, 24 Jan 2012 06:53:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/13/7736879-beltran-hits-2-homers-to-reach-300-giants-beat-sdhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/13/7736879-beltran-hits-2-homers-to-reach-300-giants-beat-sdmlbpadressportsgiantsworld-seriessan-francisco-giantssan-diego-padrescarlos-beltranorlando-hudsoncody-rossmark-derosatim-lincecumpablo-sandovalTue, 13 Sep 2011 05:24:15 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants' Carlos Beltran hits a two-run home run off of San Diego Padres starting pitcher Aaron Harang in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Eric Surkamp works against the San Diego Padres in the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres starting pitcher Aaron Harang works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval, right, celebrates with Eli Whiteside (22) after Sandoval scored on Justin Christian's single off San Diego Padres pitcher Cory Luebke in the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Justin Christian singles off of San Diego Padres pitcher Cory Luebke to score Pablo Sandoval in the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres manager Bud Black yells from the dugout in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Jason Bartlett (8) hits a two-run double off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Guillermo Mota in the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. At left is Giants catcher Eli Whiteside. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Mark DeRosa singles to score Cody Ross off of San Diego Padres relief pitcher Brad Brach in the 12th inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. The Giant won 3-2 in 12 innings. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Mark DeRosa, top right, celebrates with Pablo Sandoval, top left, after singling to score Cody Ross off of San Diego Padres relief pitcher Brad Brach in the 12th inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. The Giant won 3-2 in 12 innings. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Mark DeRosa (7) celebrates after singling past San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson, left, to score Cody Ross off of pitcher Brad Brach in the 12th inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. The Giants won 3-2 in 12 innings. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Carlos Beltran, rear, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mat Latos, foreground, in the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. It was Beltran's 300th career home run and his second home run of the day. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Carlos Beltran, right, celebrates with Aubrey Huff after hitting a solo home run off of San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mat Latos in the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. It was Beltran's 300th career home run and his second home run of the day. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Carlos Beltran hits a solo home run off of San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mat Latos during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. It was Beltran's 300th career home run and his second home run of the day. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Carlos Beltran, left, celebrates his solo home run off of San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mat Latos in front of catcher Luis Martinez during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum works against the San Diego Padres during the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/15/6861451-upton-homers-in-10th-d-backs-beat-giants-3-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/15/6861451-upton-homers-in-10th-d-backs-beat-giants-3-2diamondbacksmlbsportsgiantssan-franciscosan-francisco-giantsarizona-diamondbacksnl-westcody-rosssantiago-casillajustin-uptonmadison-bumgarnerWed, 15 Jun 2011 05:04:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants' Matt Cain (18) kicks dirt on the mound as teammate Pablo Sandoval looks in at Cain during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross, right, takes a lead off second base after hitting a two-run double, as Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew looks on during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Xavier Nady, middle, reaches for a bunt hit by San Francisco Giants' Matt Cain (18) as Diamondbacks' Josh Collmenter (55) looks on during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Phoenix. Cain earned a sacrifice on the play as a run scored. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval, right, and Aubrey Huff celebrate their runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Collmenter adjusts his hat as he gives up three runs to the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew, left, tags out San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford in a rundown during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Matt Cain throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning of an baseball game Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Collmenter throws against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew, right, forces out San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval (48) at second base during the first inning of an MLB baseball game Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres, left, gets a high-five from teammate Aubrey Huff after scoring a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Madison Bumgarner throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of an MLB baseball game on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pat Burrell, front, slides safely into third base with a triple as Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts is unable to come up with the ball during the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton, right, makes a diving catch on a ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres as teammates Kelly Johnson and Xavier Nady (22) nearly collide with Upton during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 15, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts dives but is unable to come up with a throw by Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero on a steal attempt by San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Phoenix. Ross scored on the throwing error by Montero. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Young, right, shakes hands with coach Matt Williams (9) as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Ian Kennedy throws to the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval, right, celebrates his run scored against the Arizona Diamondbacks with teammate Brandon Crawford during the ninth inning of an MLB baseball game Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval shouts in celebration as he scores a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning of an MLB baseball game Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Ryan Vogelsong throws to the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew is unable to come up with a ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross during the fifth inning of an MLB baseball game Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton, top, celebrates with teammates after hitting a game-winning home run against the San Francisco Giants during the 10th inning of an MLB baseball game Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks defeated the Giants 3-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton tosses his helmet away as he rounds the bases after hitting a game-winning home run against the San Francisco Giants during the 10th inning of an MLB baseball game Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks defeated the Giants 3-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks players and coaches mob teammate Justin Upton after his game-winning home run against the San Francisco Giants during the 10th inning of an MLB baseball game Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks defeated the Giants 3-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/04/6787702-lincecum-gets-pounded-in-giants-10-2-loss-to-redshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/04/6787702-lincecum-gets-pounded-in-giants-10-2-loss-to-redsmlbsportsgiantssan-franciscosan-francisco-giantscy-youngsan-francisco-giants'cody-rosstim-lincecummadison-bumgarnerSun, 5 Jun 2011 00:59:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin throws to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, June 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) throws to the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, June 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, right, turns a double play over Colorado Rockies' Chris Nelson (10) during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, June 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Jonathan Sanchez works against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jordan Zimmermann works against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Rick Ankiel (24) scores as San Francisco Giants catcher Chris Stewart waits for the ball during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, June 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>CORRECTS TEJADA'S POSITION TO THIRD BASEMAN, NOT SHORTSTOP - San Francisco Giants third baseman Miguel Tejada, left, catches a pop up hit by Cincinnati Reds' Scott Rolen in front of shortstop Brandon Crawford during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, June 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants center fielder Cody Ross (13) loses his bat while striking out against the Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto in the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, June 9, 2011. At left is Reds catcher Ramon Hernandez. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds left fielder Jonny Gomes (31) singles off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner to score Scott Rolen in the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, June 9, 2011. At left is Giants catcher Eli Whiteside. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean, right, hugs Cincinnati Reds shortstop Edgar Renteria (16), who played last year for the Giants, during a ceremony to present Renteria with a World Series ring before a baseball game between the two teams in San Francisco, Thursday, June 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres (56) is tagged out by Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) while trying to steal second base in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, June 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) works against the Cincinnati Reds in the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, June 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds shortstop Paul Janish, right, jumps over San Francisco Giants' Bill Hall (29) during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in San Francisco. Hall was forced out at second base, as Giants' Emmanuel Burriss was safe at first base. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto runs to first base after bunting on a pitch from San Francisco Giants' Guillermo Mota during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in San Francisco. Votto was safe at first. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Scott Rolen swings for a sacrifice fly off San Francisco Giants' Guillermo Mota that scored a run during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy, left, removes pitcher Tim Lincecum from the baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning Saturday, June 11, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips, left, scores on a wild pitch from San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum (55) during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford jumps over Cincinnati Reds' Ryan Hanigan (29) after completing a double play during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in San Francisco. Paul Janish was out at first base. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Ryan Hanigan follows through on an RBI-single off San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Mike Leake pitches to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/04/6783220-vogelsong-torres-lead-giants-over-rockies-2-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/04/6783220-vogelsong-torres-lead-giants-over-rockies-2-1mlbsportsgiantsrockiessan-franciscosan-francisco-giantscolorado-rockiesmatt-caincody-rosstroy-tulowitzkijhoulys-chacinandres-torresryan-vogelsongSat, 4 Jun 2011 04:54:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants' Freddy Sanchez (21) and Nate Schierholtz celebrate after both scored on Cody Ross' double against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Colorado Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) catches a fly ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Eli Whiteside in the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki (2) doubles off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain in the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain works against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin throws to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, June 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) throws to the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, June 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, right, turns a double play over Colorado Rockies' Chris Nelson (10) during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, June 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong (32) throws to the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, June 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong (32) throws to the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, June 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jason Hammel throws to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, June 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/19/6672300-bumgarner-gets-first-win-beating-dodgers-3-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/19/6672300-bumgarner-gets-first-win-beating-dodgers-3-1mlbsportsdodgersgiantsdodger-stadiumlos-angelessan-franciscolos-angeles-dodgerssan-francisco-giantscody-rossfreddy-sanchezmadison-bumgarnerThu, 19 May 2011 05:32:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants' Miguel Tejada celebrates after hitting an RBI-single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Fans sit in a mostly empty section as they watch the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Police Department cadet Christian Ibarra holds flyers as he hands them out at the entrance to Dodger Stadium prior to the Dodgers' baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Los Angeles. Authorities are still seeking information on two men suspected of beating Giants fan Bryan Stow on the Dodgers' opening day. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Police Department cadet Christian Ibarra hands out flyers at the entrance to Dodger Stadium prior to the Dodgers' baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Los Angeles. Authorities are still seeking information on two men suspected of beating Giants fan Bryan Stow on the Dodgers' opening day. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws to the plate during the first inning of the Giants' baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Miguel Tejada celebrates after hitting an RBI-single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Fans sit in a mostly empty section as they watch the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Police Department cadet Christian Ibarra holds flyers as he hands them out at the entrance to Dodger Stadium prior to the Dodgers' baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Los Angeles. Authorities are still seeking information on two men suspected of beating Giants fan Bryan Stow on the Dodgers' opening day. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Police Department cadet Christian Ibarra hands out flyers at the entrance to Dodger Stadium prior to the Dodgers' baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Los Angeles. Authorities are still seeking information on two men suspected of beating Giants fan Bryan Stow on the Dodgers' opening day. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws to the plate during the first inning of the Giants' baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Madison Bumgarner swings on a double as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Rod Barajas, left, and home plate umpire D.J. Reyburn watch during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Madison Bumgarner is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a sacrifice fly by Freddy Sanchez during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Aubrey Huff breaks his bat as he grounds out during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier makes a catch on a ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Aubrey Huff during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Miguel Tejada, right, steals second under the tag of Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Jamey Carroll during the eighth inning of their baseball game, Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/11/6621974-cain-schierholtz-lead-giants-to-6th-straight-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/11/6621974-cain-schierholtz-lead-giants-to-6th-straight-windiamondbacksmlbsportsgiantssan-francisco-giantsarizona-diamondbacksmatt-cainaubrey-huffcody-rosstim-lincecumnate-schierholtzandres-torresWed, 11 May 2011 04:55:03 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum watches a throw to the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum works against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants second basenman Freddy Sanchez hops over Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew after throwing to first to complete a double play in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in San Francisco. Miguel Montero was out at first base. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Juan Miranda, left, is tagged out by San Francisco Giants second baseman Freddy Sanchez during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy works against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Ian Kennedy follows through on a pitch to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross, right, celebrates his game winning hit with teammate Mark DeRosa (7) in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres watches his RBI-double off Arizona Diamondbacks' Juan Gutierrez during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Miguel Tejada, right, calls for time after sliding with a double against Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Kelly Johnson during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in San Francisco. Tejada scored later in the inning. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Armando Galarraga (59) reaches to make the tag without the ball on San Francisco Giants' Aaron Rowand during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in San Francisco. Rowand scored on a wild pitch by Galarraga. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Henry Blanco, right, is congratulated by Armando Galarraga after Blanco hit a home run off San Francisco Giants' Jonathan Sanchez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Armando Galarraga pitches to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Gerardo Parra, right, scores as San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey catches the throw during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in San Francisco. Parra scored on a single by Henry Blanco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Armando Galarraga works against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew watches his RBI-single off San Francisco Giants' Jonathan Sanchez during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Jonathan Sanchez works against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Jonathan Sanchez works against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks, including Ryan Roberts, right, and Justin Upton, second from right, wait in the dugout to congratulate Henry Blanco, not seen, after Blanco hit a home run off San Francisco Giants' Jonathan Sanchez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Matt Cain is brushed back by a pitch thrown by Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Hudson while attempting to bunt during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 12, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Hudson works against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 12, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres watches his RBI-double off Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Hudson during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 12, 2011, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://avalanchedogs.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/25/6526314-viral-video-keenan-cahill-performs-dynamite-with-sf-giants-brian-wilson-cody-ross-no-pepper-playinghttp://avalanchedogs.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/25/6526314-viral-video-keenan-cahill-performs-dynamite-with-sf-giants-brian-wilson-cody-ross-no-pepper-playingsan-francisco-giantsbrian-wilsoncody-rossthe-beardkennan-cahillMon, 25 Apr 2011 18:10:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/24/6337574-nlcs-mvp-ross-strains-calf-out-3-weeks-for-giantshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/24/6337574-nlcs-mvp-ross-strains-calf-out-3-weeks-for-giantsmlbsportsgiantsoutrosssan-francisco-giantscody-rossThu, 24 Mar 2011 23:44:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants right fielder Cody Ross limps off the field with aid of a trainer during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Ariz., Wednesday, March 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/12/6256096-ross-burrell-homer-for-giants-in-win-over-dodgershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/12/6256096-ross-burrell-homer-for-giants-in-win-over-dodgersmlbsportsdodgersgiantslos-angeles-dodgerssan-francisco-giantspat-burrellcody-rossSat, 12 Mar 2011 23:35:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross, right, is greeted by teammate Pat Burrell, left, after hitting a home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tim Redding during the fourth inning of their spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Saturday, March 12, 2011. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Brian Wilson, top, throws against Los Angeles Dodgers' Trayvon Robinson, bottom, during the sixth inning of their spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Saturday, March 12, 2011. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/18/5872174-playoff-star-ross-reaches-1-yr-deal-with-giantshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/18/5872174-playoff-star-ross-reaches-1-yr-deal-with-giantsmlbsportsgiantsworld-seriesrosscody-rossTue, 18 Jan 2011 22:03:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/10/18/5312619-halladay-comes-through-to-send-nlcs-back-to-phillyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/10/18/5312619-halladay-comes-through-to-send-nlcs-back-to-phillymlbphilliessportsgiantsnlcsworld-seriesroy-oswaltsan-franciscosan-diegosan-francisco-giantsnational-leaguebarry-bondsphiladelphia-philliesnl-westroy-halladayjuan-uribematt-caincharlie-manuelaubrey-huffcody-rosscole-hamelstim-lincecumbuster-poseycitizens-bank-parkpablo-sandovalmadison-bumgarnerMon, 18 Oct 2010 23:58:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel speaks to reporters Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, in San Francisco. Game 3 of baseball's NL championship series between the Phillies and the San Francisco Giants is scheduled for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel talks to reporters Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, in San Francisco. Game 3 of baseball's NL championship series between the Phillies and the San Francisco Giants is scheduled for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy speaks at a news conference in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 18, 2010. Game 3 of baseball's NL championship series between the Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies is scheduled for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels speaks during a news conference in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 18, 2010. Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series between the Phillies and the San Francisco Giants is scheduled for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain speaks during a news conference in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 18, 2010. Game 3 of baseball's NL championship series between the Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies is scheduled for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Phiiadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley practices in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 18, 2010. Game 3 of baseball's NL championship series between the Phillies and the San Francisco Giants is scheduled for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel watches practice in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 18, 2010. Game 3 of baseball's NL championship series between the Phillies and San Francisco Giants is scheduled for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, right, and first baseman Ryan Howard watch batting practice Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, in San Francisco. Game 3 of baseball's NL championship series between the Phillies and the San Francisco Giants is scheduled for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, bottom left, throws during batting practice Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, in San Fracisco. Game 3 of baseball's NL championship series between the Phillies and the San Francisco Giants is scheduled for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley fields ground ball during batting practice Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, in San Francisco. Game 3 of baseball's NL championship series between the Phillies and the San Francisco Giants is scheduled for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels smiles during batting practice Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, in San Francisco. Game 3 of baseball's NL championship series between the Phillies and the San Francisco Giants is scheduled for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws during the second inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p><p>Former San Francisco Giants player Barry Bonds acknowledges the crowd before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p><p>Former San Francisco Giants player Barry Bonds acknowledges the crowd before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p><p>Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz watches as San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross hits a run-scoring single during the fourth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross hits a run-scoring single during the fourth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Edgar Renteria is congratulated after scoring from second on a hit by Cody Ross during the fourth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pat Burrell is congratulated by teammates after scoring from third on a hit by Aubrey Huff during the fourth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, left, and right fielder Jayson Werth nearly collide as Utley catches a pop up hit by San Francisco Giants' Juan Uribe during the fourth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross hits a run-scoring single during the fourth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Raul Ibanez reacts after striking out during the fourth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) </p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ezra Shaw, Pool) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ezra Shaw, Pool) </p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws during the third inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>A large flag is seen during the national anthem before Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross reacts in front of Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz after striking out front during the sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p><p>Planes do a fly over AT&T Park before Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) </p><p>The San Francisco Giants watch some fireworks during the national anthem before Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Edgar Renteria is congratulated by Aubrey Huff (17) after scoring from second on a hit by Cody Ross during the fourth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain shake hands with catcher Buster Posey after the seventh inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross (13) is congratulated by teammates after Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. The Giants won 3-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) </p><p>San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Brian Wilson throws during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. The Giants won 3-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino holds his head down in the dugout during the eighth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard reacts after striking out during the eighth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels sits in the dugout during the sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey watches his run scoring single with Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins reacts after being caught stealing during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Freddy Sanchez reacts after scoring a run during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton throws during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton throws during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton wipes his face during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton looks down during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Freddy Sanchez (21) is congratulated at the dugout after scoring a run from third on a hit by Buster Posey during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton throws during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Freddy Sanchez (21) is congratulated by Cody Ross after scoring a run from third on a hit by Buster Posey during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton wipes his head after giving up a run during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey tags Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard after Hoard struck out during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval reacts after hitting a two-run scoring double during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross (13) and Pat Burrell react at home after scoring on a double by Pablo Sandoval during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval reacts after hitting a two-run scoring double during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey tags out Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. Ruiz tried to score from second on a hit by Shane Victorino.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey tags out Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. Ruiz tried to score from second on a hit by Shane Victorino. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey tags out Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. Ruiz tried to score from second on a hit by Shane Victorino. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Juan Uribe reacts in front of Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard (6) after hitting a game-winning sacrifice fly during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. The Giants won to 6-5 to take a 3-1 lead in the series.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Juan Uribe (5) is swarmed by teammates after hitting a game-winning sacrifice fly during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. The Giants won to 6-5 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Juan Uribe hits a game-winning sacrifice fly during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. The Giants won to 6-5 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz sits on the bench after Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. The Giants won to 6-5 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Juan Uribe hits a game-winning sacrifice fly during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. The Giants won to 6-5 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Aubrey Huff reacts with teammates Cody Ross and Andres Torres, right, after scoring from third on a sacrifice fly by Juan Uribe during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. The Giants won to 6-5 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Juan Uribe reacts after hitting a game-winning sacrifice fly during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. The Giants won 6-5 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Juan Uribe hits a game-winning sacrifice fly during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. The Giants won to 6-5 to take a 3-1 lead in the series.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Juan Uribe watches his game-winning sacrifice fly during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. The Giants won to 6-5 to take a 3-1 lead in the series.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins is tagged out by San Francisco Giants shortstop Edgar Renteria during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Aubrey Huff reacts with teammates after scoring from third on a sacrifice fly by Juan Uribe during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. The Giants won to 6-5 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross lays down after being forced out at second on a double play during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino hits a run-scoring single during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) covers home as San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres scores from second on a hit by Aubrey Huff during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Raul Ibanez (29) is safe at third with San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval covering on a bunt by Roy Halladay during the third inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz is hit by a pitch during the third inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino claps in front of San Francisco Giants second baseman Freddy Sanchez after advancing to second on a throwing error during the third inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. Two runs scored on the play. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Fans go after a foul ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Juan Uribe during the second inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay wipes his face during the second inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Home plate umpire Jeff Nelson talks to San Francisco Giants' Pat Burrell after Burrell struck out and yelled at Philadelphia Phillies' Roy Halladay during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres slides into third with Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco covering during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. Torres advanced from first on a hit by Freddy Sanchez. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley tosses the ball to second base to force out San Francisco Giants' Freddy Sanchez on a ball hit by Buster Posey during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. Sanchez was forced out at second and Andres Torres scored on the play. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley drops the ball while attempting to tag out San Francisco Giants' Freddy Sanchez on a ball hit by Buster Posey during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. Sanchez was forced out at second and Andres Torres scored on the play. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres (56) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring from third on a fielders choice hit by Buster Posey during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay wipes his face after the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Willie Mays throws out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo (54) shakes hands with Willie Mays after Mays threw out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey (28) watches as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz talks to starting pitcher Roy Halladay during the sixth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay adjusts his hat in the rain during the fifth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross hits a run-scoring double during the fourth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco tags out San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross (13) as he tries to advance to third on a ball hit by Pablo Sandoval during the fourth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross reacts after being thrown out at third base during the fourth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum sits in the dugout during the fourth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Charlie Manuel watches from the dugout during the third inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Placido Polanco hits a run-scoring single during the third inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth hits a home run during the ninth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff dives for a throw as Philadelphia Phillies' Ben Francisco is safe at first during the ninth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge (54) celebrates with catcher Carlos Ruiz after Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. The Phillies won 4-2 and the Giants lead the series 3-2. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge reacts after getting San Francisco Giants' Travis Ishikawa to strike out and end the ninth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. The Phillies won 4-2 and the Giants lead the series 3-2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz (51) celebrates with Jayson Werth after Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. The Phillies won 4-2 and the Giants lead the series 3-2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff dives for a throw as Philadelphia Phillies' Ben Francisco is safe at first during the ninth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins (11), left to right, Raul Ibanez, Chase Utley (26), Shane Victorino and Ryan Howard (6) celebrate after Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. The Phillies won 4-2 and the Giants lead the series 3-2. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge (54) celebrates with catcher Carlos Ruiz after Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. The Phillies won 4-2 and the Giants lead the series 3-2. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross tosses his helmet in front of Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz after Ross struck out during the eighth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay throws during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Raul Ibanez (29) is safe at third with San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval covering on a bunt by Roy Halladay during the third inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>The San Francisco Giants Cody Ross, left, and Buster Posey, watch the action during the ninth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series, against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. The Phillies won 4-2 and the Giants lead the series 3 games to 2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval makes a throwing error on a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Ben Francisco during the ninth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum reacts after Philadelphia Phillies' Ross Gload hit into a double play during the seventh inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p>