St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Brian Barden fields a ground ball hit by Washington Nationals' Cristian Guzman in the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington Saturday, May 2, 2009. Barden the throw to first for the out. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Brian Barden fields a ground ball hit by Washington Nationals' Cristian Guzman in the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington Saturday, May 2, 2009. Barden the throw to first for the out.

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