WASHINGTON - APRIL 16: Joe Blanton #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

WASHINGTON - APRIL 16: Joe Blanton #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 16, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  1. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Pitching coach Rich Dubee #30 (red jacket) of the Philadelphia Phillies comes out tot he mound to talk with (L-R) Pedro Feliz #7, Chase Utley #26, Joe Blanton #56, Carlos Ruiz #51 against the New York Yankees in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  2. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees slides safely into home plate as he scores on a RBI single hit by Derek Jeter #2 in the top of the fifth inning against catcher Carlos Ruiz #51 (R) of the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  3. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees is hit by a pitch throw by Joe Blanton #56 (not pictured) of the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  4. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Starting pitcher Joe Blanton #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  5. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Starting pitcher Joe Blanton #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  6. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: The Umpire crew huddles up after Alex Rodriguez #13 (not pictured) of the New York Yankees was hit by a pitch thrown by Joe Blanton #56 (L) of the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  7. Washington Nationals' Mike Morse and Pete Orr celebrate their win over the Atlanta Braves during the 15th inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  8. Washington Nationals' Alberto Gonzalez is congratulated at first base by coach Marquis Grissom (9) after hitting in Elijah Dukes for the winning run against the Atlanta Braves during the 15th inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  9. Washington Nationals' Elijah Dukes, left, scores as he passes Atlanta Braves catcher Clint Sammons during the 15th inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  10. Washington Nationals' Alberto Gonzalez hits the game-winning RBI during the 15th inning of their baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  11. Washington Nationals' Elijah Dukes takes his base with a smile after being walked by Atlanta Braves' Boone Logan during the 15th inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Dukes later scored on a hit by Alberto Gonzalez to win 2-1.
  12. Washington Nationals' Alberto Gonzalez enters the dugout after scoring on an RBI by Adam Dunn during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves in their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1 in the 15th inning with a RBI by Gonzalez.
  13. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter dances with the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, during a rally for the baseball team at City Hall in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. The Phillies take on the New York Yankees in the World Series beginning Wednesday in New York.
  14. Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth (R) congratulates teammate Pedro Feliz (7) after scoring on an RBI double by Phillies' Raul Ibanez (Not Pictured), against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning of their Major League Baseball NLCS series in Philadelphia October 21, 2009.
  15. Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher and manager Dallas Green (L) speaks with Phillies manager Charlie Manuel before the Phillies met the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of their Major League Baseball NLCS playoff series in Philadelphia October 21, 2009.
  16. The Philadelphia Phillies Cole Hamels pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of their MLB National League Division Series playoff baseball game in Philadelphia, October 8, 2009.

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