Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez steps up to the microphone to answers questions during a news conference prior to playing the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez steps up to the microphone to answers questions during a news conference prior to playing the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension.

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  2. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier talks with reporters in the clubhouse as the team cleans out their lockers at Dodger Stadium, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The Dodgers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies the National League Championship baseball series.
  3. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier talks with reporters in the clubhouse as the team cleans out their lockers at Dodger Stadium, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The Dodgers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies the National League Championship baseball series.
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  6. Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez locker is shown in the clubhouse at Dodger Stadium on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The Dodgers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship baseball series.
  7. Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez looks on from the dugout after the Dodgers lost Game 5 of the National League Championship baseball series 10-4 to the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Philadelphia.
  8. Los Angeles Dodgers players watch from the dugout as the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate winning the National League Championship baseball series Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Phillies defeated the Dodgers 10-4 in Game 5 to win the title and advance to the World Series.
  9. San Diego Padres' David Eckstein follows through on a two-run home run hit off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Jonathan Sanchez during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in San Diego.
  10. San Diego Padres catcher Nick Hundley tags out San Francisco Giants Juan Uribe at the plate during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in San Diego. Uribe tried to score on a single hit by the Giants Ryan Garko.
  11. San Francisco Giants shortstop Juan Uribe, left, tags out San Diego Padres Oscar Salazar, right, during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in San Diego.
  12. San Diego Padres' Kevin Kouzmanoff, right, and teammates look out from the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in San Diego. The Giants won 4-3 in 10 innings.
  13. San Diego Padres pitcher Cesar Ramos delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in San Diego.
  14. San Diego Padres' closer Heath Bell reacts after getting the final out of the Padres 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in San Diego.
  15. San Diego Padres closer Heath Bellin celebrates after striking out San Francisco Giants' Juan Uribe to end the game and preserve the Padres 2-0 victory in a baseball game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in San Diego.
  16. San Diego Padres' Adrian Gonzalez watches his opposite field single that drives in his 99th run of the season in the third inning against the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in San Diego.

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