Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra takes off his batting gloves after taking light batting practice prior to a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 27, 2004.

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Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra takes off his batting gloves after taking light batting practice prior to a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 27, 2004.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra takes off his batting gloves after taking light batting practice prior to a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 27, 2004.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra takes off his batting gloves after taking light batting practice prior to a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 27, 2004.

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