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The Director of the Fine Arts Museum of Boston Malcom Rogers gives a press conference during the presentation of the painting 'The Daughters of Edward Darley Bolt' (L) by US painter John Singer Sargent at El Prado museum in Madrid on March 15, 2010. The Prado Museum presents the painting 'The Daughters of Edward Darley Bolt' by US painter John Singer Sargent next to the famous painting 'Las Meninas' by Spaniard Diego Velazquez, in which the American artist was inspired. Boston
BRADENTON, FL - MARCH 14: Pitcher C.C. Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at McKechnie Field on March 14, 2010 in Bradenton, Florida. C.C. Sabathia
New York Yankees' Randy Winn participates in bunting drills, as fellow outfielder Brett Gardner, left, watches during baseball spring training at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Monday, March 1, 2010. Brett Gardner
Former Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra, left, who signed a Red Sox one-day minor league baseball contract, hugs Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek, right, after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at City of Palms Park, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Garciaparra signed the contract to retire as a member of the team. The Red Sox played the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday. Jason Varitek
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi brings the 2009 World Series trophy out to the mound for pregame ceremonies before the Yankees home spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2010. World Series
Boston Red Sox first basemen Kevin Youkilis, left, and Aaron Bates, right, walk back to the club house with second baseman Adrian Beltre, center, at baseball spring training, in Fort Myers, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010. Kevin Youkilis
LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 14: Carlos Pena #23 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on against the Detroit Tigers during the spring training game at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Rays 9-6. Carlos Pena
New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson, right, is greeted by teammate Derek Jeter (2) and Juan Miranda (53) while scoring on a two-run bases loaded single by Yankees Alex Rodriguez in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Fla., Monday, March 8, 2010. Curtis Granderson
JUPITER, FL - MARCH 17: Shortstop Hanley Ramirez #2 of the Florida Marlins prepares to hit against the Atlanta Braves at Roger Dean Stadium on March 17, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. Hanley Ramirez
Florida Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez watches the team work out during spring training at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Florida
New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira, right, watches his third-inning solo home run in front of Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro in a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. Mark Teixeira
Cleveland Brown's president Mike Holmgren, center, speaks with the media following Pro Day at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Cleveland
Boston Red Sox pinch runner Aaron Bates, right, slides out as New York Mets shortstop Alex Cora, left, throws to first to complete a double play in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2. Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Boof Bonser delivers against Boston College, with third baseman Adrian Beltre, right, looking on in the first inning of a baseball spring training game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Adrian Beltre
TEMPE, AZ - MARCH 15: Hideki Matsui #55 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim looks on before a Spring Training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 15, 2010 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Hideki Matsui
BRADENTON, FL - MARCH 14: Infielder Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees turns a double play as infielder Jeff Clement #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates tries to break it up during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at McKechnie Field on March 14, 2010 in Bradenton, Florida. Robinson Cano
Boston Red Sox pitchers Jon Lester, left, John Lackey, center, and Josh Beckett run during conditioning drills during baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. Josh Beckett

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FORT MYERS, FL - MARCH 13: Catcher Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice just prior to the start of the Grapefruit League Spring Training Game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at City of Palms Park on March 13, 2010 in Fort Myers, Florida.

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FORT MYERS, FL - MARCH 13: Catcher Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice just prior to the start of the Grapefruit League Spring Training Game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at City of Palms Park on March 13, 2010 in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez singles off a pitch by Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Maholm in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 13, 2010. The Red Sox defeated the Pirates 3-2.

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Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez singles off a pitch by Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Maholm in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 13, 2010. The Red Sox defeated the Pirates 3-2.

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Boston Red Sox' Victor Martinez, right, beats the throwl to New York Mets catcher Chris Coste to score on a hit by Jeremy Hermidia in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox' Victor Martinez, right, beats the throwl to New York Mets catcher Chris Coste to score on a hit by Jeremy Hermidia in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 07: Catcher Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox blocks this pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at Ed Smith Stadium on March 7, 2010 in Sarasota, Florida.

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SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 07: Catcher Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox blocks this pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at Ed Smith Stadium on March 7, 2010 in Sarasota, Florida.

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Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez hits a double in the third inning against Northeastern University in the Red Sox first baseball spring training game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez hits a double in the third inning against Northeastern University in the Red Sox first baseball spring training game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

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FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 28: : Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox poses during photo day at the Boston Red Sox Spring Training practice facility on February 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida.

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FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 28: : Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox poses during photo day at the Boston Red Sox Spring Training practice facility on February 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida.

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FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox poses during photo day at the Boston Red Sox Spring Training practice facility on February 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida.

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FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox poses during photo day at the Boston Red Sox Spring Training practice facility on February 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida.

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FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox poses during photo day at the Boston Red Sox Spring Training practice facility on February 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida.

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FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox poses during photo day at the Boston Red Sox Spring Training practice facility on February 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida.

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FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox poses during photo day at the Boston Red Sox Spring Training practice facility on February 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida.

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FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox poses during photo day at the Boston Red Sox Spring Training practice facility on February 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida.

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FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox poses during photo day at the Boston Red Sox Spring Training practice facility on February 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida.

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FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox poses during photo day at the Boston Red Sox Spring Training practice facility on February 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida.

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Boston Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez swings in the batting cage at baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez swings in the batting cage at baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox pitcher John Lackey, left, and catcher Victor Martinez shake hands after a pitching session at baseball spring training on the first day of pitchers and catchers workouts, in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox pitcher John Lackey, left, and catcher Victor Martinez shake hands after a pitching session at baseball spring training on the first day of pitchers and catchers workouts, in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez, right, leans on pitcher Jon Lester, while pitcher Joe Nelson stands in background during baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., Friday, Feb. 19, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez, right, leans on pitcher Jon Lester, while pitcher Joe Nelson stands in background during baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., Friday, Feb. 19, 2010.

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"The areas of his game that need to get better are just the experience of catching"


Mark Shapiro Mar 18 2010 10:49 PM from CBS Sports

"It's no secret to them, it's no secret to us, it's no secret to Dave [Dombrowski, the GM] ... We have to look at those guys."


Jim Leyland Mar 18 2010 9:08 PM from Sports Illustrated

"Manny has brought a consistent, positive energy to our spring and team ... His belief in our team, talent, and city have been felt on and off the field throughout our camp."


Mark Shapiro Mar 18 2010 1:22 PM from Coshocton Tribune

"He’s a tough at-bat ... I know for sure that righties don’t want to face him. He’s got good stuff. Besides that, he’s a tremen-dous kid."


Manny Acta Mar 18 2010 9:52 AM from The Medina County Gazette

"It’s very important for him as a starting pitcher ... You have to go through the lineup three times. With two pitches, that’s tough."


Manny Acta Mar 18 2010 9:52 AM from The Medina County Gazette

"It’s something that’s always in the back pocket"


Justin Masterson Mar 18 2010 9:52 AM from The Medina County Gazette

"I think, mentally, it’s a good place to be"


Justin Masterson Mar 18 2010 9:52 AM from The Medina County Gazette

"It’s been that way my whole (big league) career"


Justin Masterson Mar 18 2010 9:52 AM from The Medina County Gazette

"He seems to be commanding his fastball a little bit more"


Mike Cameron Mar 18 2010 5:46 AM from New York Daily News

"That's a big-time American League East team ... To do that is good. I was glad to see it."


Jerry Manuel Mar 18 2010 5:46 AM from New York Daily News
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FORT MYERS, FL - MARCH 13: Catcher Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice just prior to the start of the Grapefruit League Spring Training Game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at City of Palms Park on March 13, 2010 in Fort Myers, Florida.

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FORT MYERS, FL - MARCH 13: Catcher Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice just prior to the start of the Grapefruit League Spring Training Game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at City of Palms Park on March 13, 2010 in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez singles off a pitch by Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Maholm in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 13, 2010. The Red Sox defeated the Pirates 3-2.

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Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez singles off a pitch by Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Maholm in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 13, 2010. The Red Sox defeated the Pirates 3-2.

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Boston Red Sox' Victor Martinez, right, beats the throwl to New York Mets catcher Chris Coste to score on a hit by Jeremy Hermidia in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox' Victor Martinez, right, beats the throwl to New York Mets catcher Chris Coste to score on a hit by Jeremy Hermidia in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 07: Catcher Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox blocks this pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at Ed Smith Stadium on March 7, 2010 in Sarasota, Florida.

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SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 07: Catcher Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox blocks this pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at Ed Smith Stadium on March 7, 2010 in Sarasota, Florida.

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Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez hits a double in the third inning against Northeastern University in the Red Sox first baseball spring training game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

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Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez hits a double in the third inning against Northeastern University in the Red Sox first baseball spring training game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

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