Florida Marlins' Nick Johnson follows through on an RBI single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, in New York. The Marlins won 13-4. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Florida Marlins' Nick Johnson follows through on an RBI single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, in New York. The Marlins won 13-4.

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  1. Florida Marlins shortstop Emilio Bonifacio puts the tag on Philadelphia Phillies' Ben Francisco reaching for the bag on a steal attempt in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Philadelphia.
  2. Florida Marlins starting pitcher Josh Johnson throws in the second inning of a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 7-6.
  3. Florida Marlins' Cameron Maybin looks back as he scores on Ronny Paulino's RBI-double in the first inning of a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Philadelphia.
  4. Florida Marlins' Ronny Paulino breaks his bat hitting and RBI-double in the first inning of a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Philadelphia.
  5. Florida Marlins' Ronny Paulino, left and closer Leo Nunez, right, celebrate after they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 in a baseball game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Philadelphia.
  6. Florida Marlins' Dan Uggla follows through on his RBI-double to score teammate Nick Johnson in the eighth inning of a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Oct. 3 2009, in Philadelphia. The Marlins won 4-3.
  7. A pickoff throw bounces off the glove of Florida Marlins first baseman Nick Johnson, right, as Cincinnati Reds' Darnell McDonald (16) dives safely back to first in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Cincinnati.
  8. Florida Marlins' Nick Johnson, right, rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Todd Wellemeyer, left, during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, in St. Louis.
  9. Florida Marlins' Nick Johnson strikes out against Cincinnati Reds pitcher Arthur Rhodes in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won the game 3-2.
  10. Florida Marlins first baseman Nick Johnson tosses the ball to first for an out after fielding a ground ball by Cincinnati Reds' Matt Maloney in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Cincinnati.
  11. Florida Marlins' Nick Johnson (20) is tagged out by St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Joel Pineiro while running to first on a sacrifice bunt during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in St. Louis.
  12. Florida Marlins' Nick Johnson follows through on an RBI single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, in New York. The Marlins won 13-4.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.

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  2. A woman stands next to her wounded daughter at a hospital after a bomb attack in Baghdad's Sadr City, December 7, 2009. Seven children were killed and 42 others were wounded in a Shi'ite district of Baghdad on Monday when a bomb exploded in their schoolyard, police said.
  3. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Student supporters of opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi (L) scuffle with pro-government students during protests in central Tehran December 7, 2009. Iranian police clashed in Tehran on Monday with opposition demonstrators seeking to renew their challenge to the government six months after a disputed presidential election, witnesses said.
  4. EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Student supporters of opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi (L) scuffle with pro-government students during protests in central Tehran December 7, 2009. Iranian police clashed in Tehran on Monday with opposition demonstrators seeking to renew their challenge to the government six months after a disputed presidential election, witnesses said.
  5. LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Frances Davidson, 67, from London sits in a mock living room in front of the Palace of Westminster during a protest on December 7, 2009 in London, England. Age Concern and Help the Aged are campaigning for a change to the current system of social tariffs offered by energy companies ahead of the Energy Bill that will come to the House of Commons for the second reading.
  6. China's Xu Xin serves to compatriot Zhang Jike in the men's singles table tennis final match at the East Asian Games in Hong Kong December 7, 2009. Xu won the match.
  7. LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07:  Darcey Bussell wears an Audrey Hepburn black Chantilly lace dress worn in the 1966 film 'How to steal a Million' during a photocall to announce an auction of Actress, Audrey Hepburn's couture and accessories on December 7, 2009 in London, England. Around 36 items of Miss Hepburn's clothing, as well as hats, belts and personal letters dating from 1953 to the late 1960s will be auctioned on December 8, 2009 at La Galleria in Pall Mall, London.
  8. LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07:  Darcey Bussell wears an Audrey Hepburn black Chantilly lace dress worn in the 1966 film 'How to steal a Million' during a photocall to announce an auction of Actress, Audrey Hepburn's couture and accessories on December 7, 2009 in London, England. Around 36 items of Miss Hepburn's clothing, as well as hats, belts and personal letters dating from 1953 to the late 1960s will be auctioned on December 8, 2009 at La Galleria in Pall Mall, London.
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  10. LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07:  Darcey Bussell wears an Audrey Hepburn black Chantilly lace dress worn in the 1966 film 'How to steal a Million' during a photocall to announce an auction of Actress, Audrey Hepburn's couture and accessories on December 7, 2009 in London, England. Around 36 items of Miss Hepburn's clothing, as well as hats, belts and personal letters dating from 1953 to the late 1960s will be auctioned on December 8, 2009 at La Galleria in Pall Mall, London.
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  12. Jewish settler girls climb on top of a jeep of the Israeli Civil Administration, as they block the road to prevent the delivery of warrants to freeze construction in the West Bank settlement of Maaleh Levona, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the 10-month halt in most West Bank construction late last month in an attempt to restart peace talks, which broke down a year ago.
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  14. The reigning Formula One Champion Jenson Button, right, is congratulated by Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown as he receives the Richard Seaman Trophy during the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) Annual Awards at a hotel in London, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. The British Grand Prix will continue at Silverstone after Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone and the track's owners agreed to a 17-year deal.
  15. Tibetan exiles participate in a candle light vigil to protest against Chinese government, at Baudhanath Stupa in Katmandu, Nepal, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.
  16. Tibetan exiles participate in a candle light vigil to protest against Chinese government, at Baudhanath Stupa in Katmandu, Nepal, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.