In this file photo, Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona, left, hugs former Red Sox manager Don Zimmer who was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame prior to a baseball game between the Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 17, 2010. The Associated Press

Boston Red Sox manager Don Zimmer, right, argues with plate umpire Terry Cooney in the first inning of a game at Anaheim Stadium, Tuesday, July 10, 1979, Anaheim, Calif. Brian Downing of the California Angels was at bat with the bases loaded, Cooney said a Bob Stanley pitch hit Downing on the belt, walking him and forcing in a run. Zimmer disagreed, vigorously. The Associated Press

Boston Red Sox manager Don Zimmer shouts instructions to his team during game against the Baltimore Orioles game at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass., Sunday, July 3, 1977. The Associated Press File Photo

New York Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer lies on the ground after Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez pushed him away in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Tampa Bay Devil Rays special advisor Don Zimmer leans against the batting cage before a baseball game between the Devil Rays and Boston Red Sox, Friday night Sept. 21, 2007 in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Associated Press File Photo

A banner honoring Tampa Bay Rays senior baseball advisor Don Zimmer hangs inside Tropicana Field during the fifth inning of an interleague baseball game between the Rays and the Miami Marlins Wednesday in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Associated Press

In this Sept. 1, 2010 file photo, Tampa Bay Rays special advisor Don Zimmer looks on during a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays in St. Petersburg, Fla.

In this Sept. 30, 1978 file photo, former Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams, left, points as he chats with Red Sox manager Don Zimmer about players on the field, prior to game with the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston.