Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman, top, turns the double-play as Atlanta Braves' Nate McLouth (13) is out at second on a grounder by Martin Prado during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-3. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman, top, turns the double-play as Atlanta Braves' Nate McLouth (13) is out at second on a grounder by Martin Prado during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-3.

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  1. Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, center, is congratulated by teammate Josh Willingham, right, after driving-in Cristian Guzman, left, with a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York, Friday, Sept. 18, 2009.
  2. Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, left, is congratulated by teammate Adam Dunn, right, after driving-in Cristian Guzman, center, with a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York, Friday, Sept. 18, 2009.
  3. Washington Nationals Cristian Guzman connects for a two run double against the Atlanta Braves during the 10th inning of their baseball game Saturday Oct. 3, 2009, in Atlanta.
  4. Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman (15) throws the ball to third as he chases Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino (8) during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Washington. Victorino was out at third on the play. The Phillies won 6-5.
  5. Washington Nationals' Cristian Guzman (15) slides home to score on a single by Adam Dunn as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Paul Bako, left, waits for the ball during the frist inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Washington.
  6. Washington Nationals' Justin Maxwell (30) celebrates with Cristian Guzman (15) after Maxwell scored the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly by Pete Orr as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin (55) walks away during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-4.
  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. Atlanta Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar, top, turns a double play at second base as Washington Nationals' Willie Harris, bottom, tries to slide under him as Braves' Martin Prado, right, looks on during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Atlanta.
  14. Florida Marlins' Cameron Maybin (24) is forced out at second as Atlanta Braves second baseman Martin Prado, top, tries to turn a double on a fielder's choice off the bat of Marlins' Hanley Ramirez, not pictured, during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta.
  15. Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones (10), right, and Martin Prado (14) center, celebrate after they both scored on a hit by teammate Omar Infante against the Washington Nationals in the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. On the left is Nationals catcher Jamie Burke (32), Braves won 6-3.
  16. Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez, top, delivers against Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado, bottom, in the first inning of a baseball game in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009.

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