Washington Nationals' Josh Willingham, left, safely tags home plate past Cincinnati Reds' catcher Ryan Hanigan, right, after a Ryan Zimmerman single in the eighth inning during a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, in Cincinnati. The Nationals won 5-4. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

Washington Nationals' Josh Willingham, left, safely tags home plate past Cincinnati Reds' catcher Ryan Hanigan, right, after a Ryan Zimmerman single in the eighth inning during a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, in Cincinnati. The Nationals won 5-4.

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  2. Cincinnati Reds' Ryan Hanigan, right, is safe at third ahead of the tag by Houston Astros third baseman Geoff Blum in the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, in Cincinnati. Hanigan advanced on a bunt by Bronson Arroyo.
  3. Colorado Rockies' Jason Giambi, right, follows the flight of his long fly-out as Cincinnati Reds catcher Ryan Hanigan, left, looks on in the eighth inning of the Rockies' 5-1 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. Giambi hit a double to drive in two runs in the third inning.
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  5. Cincinnati Reds catcher Ryan Hanigan catches a foul ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. Chicago won 5-2.
  6. Cincinnati Reds' Ryan Hanigan and pitcher Francisco Cordero celebrate their 7-5 win over the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Chicago.
  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. Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips, right, is congratulated by manager Dusty Baker, left, after the Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 in a baseball game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Cincinnati.
  14. Cincinnati Reds Scott Rolen, left, slides safely into third past Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Andy LaRouche, right, for a RBI-triple in the fifth inning during a baseball game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Cincinnati. The Reds won 6-0.
  15. Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips, right, watches his RBI-double off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Donnie Veal in the fifth inning during a baseball game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Cincinnati. Pirates catcher Robinson Diaz, left, looks on. The Reds won 6-0.
  16. Cincinnati Reds third base coach Mark Berry drops to the ground while dodging a line drive foul ball from Reds' batter Brandon Phillips in the third inning during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Cincinnati.

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