Florida Marlins' Emilio Bonifacio (1) is congratulated by Chris Coghlan, center, after Bonifacio scored on a hit by Cody Ross, while Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann stands nearby during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009. The Marlins won 8-3. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

Florida Marlins' Emilio Bonifacio (1) is congratulated by Chris Coghlan, center, after Bonifacio scored on a hit by Cody Ross, while Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann stands nearby during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009. The Marlins won 8-3.

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  1. Florida Marlins shortstop Emilio Bonifacio puts the tag on Philadelphia Phillies' Ben Francisco reaching for the bag on a steal attempt in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Philadelphia.
  2. Florida Marlins starting pitcher Josh Johnson throws in the second inning of a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 7-6.
  3. Florida Marlins' Cameron Maybin looks back as he scores on Ronny Paulino's RBI-double in the first inning of a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Philadelphia.
  4. Florida Marlins' Ronny Paulino breaks his bat hitting and RBI-double in the first inning of a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Philadelphia.
  5. Florida Marlins' Ronny Paulino, left and closer Leo Nunez, right, celebrate after they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 in a baseball game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Philadelphia.
  6. Florida Marlins' Dan Uggla follows through on his RBI-double to score teammate Nick Johnson in the eighth inning of a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Oct. 3 2009, in Philadelphia. The Marlins won 4-3.
  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. PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (R) listens as Brian McCann's (L) mother, not shown, addresses the media after a tour of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital September 21, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pelosi was in Philadelphia to highlight the urgent need for Congress to pass legislation containing healthcare costs and expanding access to affordable, quality, stable coverage for all Americans.
  14. Washington Nationals pitcher Garrett Mock, right, grabs the ground ball of Atlanta Braves' Brian McCann, left, to throw him out at first during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Atlanta.
  15. Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones, right, celebrates with Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) after their 4-0 win against the Florida Marlins at a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta.
  16. Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez, right, forces out Atlanta Braves' Brian McCann (16) at second base during the fifth inning, on a fielders choice off the bat of Braves' Garret Anderson, not pictured, during a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta.

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