Atlanta Braves' Brooks Conrad (26) gets back safely to first on a pick-off attempt to Washington Nationals first baseman Anderson Hernandez, top, during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-3. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

Atlanta Braves' Brooks Conrad (26) gets back safely to first on a pick-off attempt to Washington Nationals first baseman Anderson Hernandez, top, during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-3.

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  1. New York Mets' Jeff Francoeur, left, is congratulated by teammate Anderson Hernandez, right, after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the Florida Marlins during a baseball game at Land Shark Stadium in Miami, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009.
  2. New York Mets second baseman Anderson Hernandez, right, doubles up Mike Fontenot at second and Geovany Soto at first during the seventh inning of a baseball game and 4-1 Mets win Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
  3. New York Mets shortstop Anderson Hernandez, left, forces out Florida Marlins' Ronny Paulino (29) on a bunt by Josh Johnson in the second inning of a baseball game in Miami, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. Johnson was safe at first.
  4. New York Mets shortstop Anderson Hernandez waits for Atlanta Braves' Nate McLouth before tagging him out trying to steal second base during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in Atlanta.
  5. New York Mets Anderson Hernandez strikes out with two men on base, ending the top of the second inning, next to Atlanta Braves' Brian McCann during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in Atlanta.
  6. New York Mets shortstop Anderson Hernandez, front, reaches out for the throw as Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez steals second base in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Denver on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009.
  7. Atlanta Braves' Brooks Conrad tries to stop his swing as he strikes out to end their baseball game against the Washington Nationals during the 15th inning, Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  8. Atlanta Braves Yunel Escobar, right, sits in the dugout with teammates as they fall behind to the Washington Nationals during the 15th inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  9. Atlanta Braves catcher Clint Sammons sists in the dugout as their baseball game against the Washington Nationals drags on through extra innings, Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  10. 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.
  11. Washington Nationals' Justin Maxwell is caught stealing second by Atlanta Braves second baseman Kelly Johnson during the fifth inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta.
  12. Washington Nationals' J.D. Martin pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.

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