St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan throws to first base to force out Milwaukee Brewers' Frank Catalanotto as second baseman Julio Lugo backs up the play during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in St. Louis. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan throws to first base to force out Milwaukee Brewers' Frank Catalanotto as second baseman Julio Lugo backs up the play during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in St. Louis.

More Photos of

Explore Photos of Related Topics

  1. Tony La Russa, right, speaks as St. Louis Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt, Jr., left, listens during a news conference announcing La Russa will return for a 15th season as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, and that former Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire will become hitting coach, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in St. Louis.
  2. Tony La Russa, right, shakes hands with St. Louis Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt, Jr., bottom, left, as general manager John Mozeliak, top left, looks on during a news conference announcing La Russa will return for a 15th season as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, and that former Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire will become hitting coach, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in St. Louis.
  3. ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Skip Schumaker #55 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts to Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers stealing second base in the third inning of Game Three of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri.
  4. ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: James Loney #7 of the St. Louis Cardinals fields a ground ball against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri.
  5. ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Tony La Russa #10 manager of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during Game Three of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri.
  6. ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs the bases after hitting a two run home run in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Three of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri.
  7. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter is congratulated by Troy Glaus (8), Skip Schumaker (55), and Brendan Ryan, right, after he hit a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Kip Wells in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Cincinnati.
  8. St. Louis Cardinals' Brendan Ryan, left, congratulates pinch-hitter Ryan Ludwick as he crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of the Cardinals' 6-3 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009.
  9. St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan (R) makes the throw to first closing the double play after tagging out Colorado Rockies Troy Tulowitski during their MLB baseball game in Denver, Colorado September 25, 2009.
  10. St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan (L) tags out Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones between third base and home plate in the fifth inning of their MLB National League game in St Louis, September 12 2009.
  11. St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan, left, prepares to tag out Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones after Jones was caught between third and home during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in St. Louis.
  12. St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan is doused by teammates during a National League Central division title celebration following the team's 6-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Denver.
  13. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Julio Lugo #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  14. Los Angeles Dodgers Mark Loretta (R) celebrates after his pinch hit single scored the winning run as St. Louis Cardinals Julio Lugo heads for the dugout at the end of their MLB National League Division Series playoff baseball game in Los Angeles, October 8, 2009.
  15. Los Angeles Dodgers Mark Loretta (L) celebrates after his pinch hit single scored the winning run as St. Louis Cardinals Julio Lugo (R) heads for the dugout at the end of their MLB National League Division Series playoff baseball game in Los Angeles, October 8, 2009.
  16. Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Ronnie Belliard (L) fails to tag St. Louis Cardinals baserunner Julio Lugo (R), who stole second base in the seventh inning during their MLB National League Division Series playoff baseball game in Los Angeles, October 8, 2009.

Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: Singer Sean Kingston attends the launch of VEVO, a music-video website, at Skylight Studio on December 8, 2009 in New York City.
  2. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: Rapper 50 Cent speaks onstage at the launch of VEVO, the world's premiere destination for premium music video and entertainmentat Skylight Studio on December 8, 2009 in New York City.
  3. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: Rapper 50 Cent speaks onstage at the launch of VEVO, the world's premiere destination for premium music video and entertainmentat Skylight Studio on December 8, 2009 in New York City.
  4. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: Singer Allison Iraheta attends the launch of VEVO, a music-video website, at Skylight Studio on December 8, 2009 in New York City.
  5. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: Speaker Ciara speaks onstage at the launch of VEVO, the world's premiere destination for premium music video and entertainmentat Skylight Studio on December 8, 2009 in New York City.
  6. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: Singer Allison Iraheta attends the launch of VEVO, a music-video website, at Skylight Studio on December 8, 2009 in New York City.
  7. Ottawa Senators' captain Daniel Alfredsson jumps to avoid a shot on Montreal Canadiens' goalie Jaroslav Halak during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa December 8, 2009.
  8. Ottawa Senators' Alexei Kovalev (R) tries to control the puck after being knocked down by Montreal Canadiens' Hal Gill during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa December 8, 2009.
  9. Ottawa Senators' goalie Brian Elliott turns away as Montreal Canadiens' Mike Cammalleri (L), Roman Hamrlik, Tomas Plekanec and Marc-Andre Bergeron celebrate Andrei Kostitsyn's (R) goal during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa December 8, 2009.
  10. Toronto Raptors Hedo Turkoglu puts up a shot against Minnesota Timberwolves Al Jefferson (L) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, December 8, 2009.
  11. Taronga Zoo raptor keeper and trainer Matthew Kettle releases a Peregrine falcon in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 during a flight training exercise. The young male falcon needed flight training after surgery for a broken wing and once his muscle is regained he will be released back into the wild in the Hunter Valley region where originally rescued.
  12. Taronga Zoo raptor keeper and trainer Erin Stone hold a meat bait as a Peregrine falcon tries to catch it in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 during a flight training exercise. The young male falcon needed flight training after surgery for a broken wing and once his muscle is regained he will be released back in the Hunter Valley region where originally rescued.
  13. A Peregrine falcon eats his catch in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 during a flight training exercise. The young male falcon needed flight training after surgery for a broken wing and once his muscle is regained he will be released back into the wild in the Hunter Valley region where originally rescued.
  14. Australian photojournalist Nigel Brennan speaks to the media in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009. Brennan spoke publicly after being released following a 15-month ordeal after being held captive in Somalia.
  15. Australian photojournalist Nigel Brennan arrives to speak to the media in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009. Brennan spoke publicly after being released following a 15-month ordeal after being held captive in Somalia.
  16. A Peregrine falcon eats his catch in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 during a flight training exercise. The young male falcon needed flight training after surgery for a broken wing and once his muscle is regained he will be released back into the wild in the Hunter Valley region where originally rescued.