Houston Astros' Lance Berkman, center, sits in the dugout during their 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in Cincinnati. Berkman was scratched from the original starting lineup with back and hip problems. Manager Cecil Cooper said Berkman may not play again until Friday. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Houston Astros' Lance Berkman, center, sits in the dugout during their 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in Cincinnati. Berkman was scratched from the original starting lineup with back and hip problems. Manager Cecil Cooper said Berkman may not play again until Friday.

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