Washington Nationals pitcher John Lannan delivers against the New York Mets in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Washington, Tuesday, July 21, 2009. Lannan earned his first career shutout, giving up seven hits as the Nationals won 4-0. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

Washington Nationals pitcher John Lannan delivers against the New York Mets in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Washington, Tuesday, July 21, 2009. Lannan earned his first career shutout, giving up seven hits as the Nationals won 4-0.

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  1. Washington Nationals pitcher John Lannan throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Washington.

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  1. New York Mets starter Nelson Figueroa smiles after he was hit in the face with a shaving cream pie after pitching a complete game shutout to lift the Mets to a 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  2. New York Mets starter Nelson Figueroa waves to fans after his complete-game 4-0 shutout of the Houston Astros in a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  3. New York Mets catcher Josh Thole, left, congratulates starter Nelson Figueroa who pitched a complete game shutout in the Mets 4-0 win over the Houston Astros at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  4. New York Mets greet teammate Angel Pagan, right, after he scored on David Wright's sixth-inning sacrifice fly in their baseball game against the Houston Astros at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens.
  5. New York Mets third base coach Razor Shines, left, stands with Angel Pagan during the Mets' 4-0 shutout victory over the Houston Astros in a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  6. Second base umpire Adrian Johnson, right, signals New York Mets runner Daniel Murphy, center, out as Murphy signals himself safe after trying to stretch a third-inning single into a double in their baseball game against the Houston Astros at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada, left, holds the ball in his ungloved hand.
  7. Washington Nationals starter John Lannan pitches during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Washington. The Nationals won 7-4.
  8. Washington Nationals pitcher John Lannan throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Washington.
  9. Washington Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty talks with pitcher John Lannan on the mound after New York Mets' Daniel Murphy drove in a run during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. The Mets won 3-2.
  10. Washington Nationals starter John Lannan (31) throws a pitch in the first inning in a baseball game against the NewYork Mets at Citi Field in New York, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009.
  11. Washington Nationals' John Lannan delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Miami.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.

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