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Umpire Jeff Nelson, center, holds back Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez, right, after he hit Atlanta Braves batter Yunel Escobar (not shown) with a pitch and the benches cleared in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 24, 2009, in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Reds pitchers Edinson Volquez, left, and Johnny Cueto ride in the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade, Monday, April 6, 2009, in Cincinnati. The Reds host the New York Mets in Monday's season opener.

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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, May 16, 2009 in San Diego.

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Cincinnati Reds' Edinson Volquez of the Dominican Republic looks up after spinning and falling while laying down a sacrifice bunt during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. The Reds defeated the Marlins 7-0.

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Cincinnati Reds' Edinson Volquez of the Dominican Republic delivers a pitch against the Florida Marlins during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami.

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Cincinnati Reds starter Edinson Volquez pitches against the Houston Astros in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Cincinnati. Volquez earned the win, pitching eight shutout innings and allowing only one hit as the Reds won 3-0.

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Cincinnati Reds starter Edinson Volquez pitches against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez delivers against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 24, 2009, in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez pitches against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 24, 2009, in Cincinnati.

Dominican Republic pitcher Edinson Volquez sits alone after his team was defeated by the Netherlands in their Pool D game of the World Baseball Classic at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan March 10, 2009.

Dominican Republic pitcher Edinson Volquez sits in the dugout after the Netherlands beat them 2-1 in their Pool D World Baseball Classic game in San Juan March 10, 2009.

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Dominican Republic's pitcher Edinson Volquez reacts after losing 2-1 to the Netherlands after a World Baseball Classic game in San Juan ,Tuesday, March 10, 2009.

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Dominican Republic's starter Edinson Volquez throws against Netherlands during their World Baseball Classic game in San Juan, Saturday, March 7, 2009. Netherlands stunned Dominicans beating them 3-2.

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Dominican Republic's pitcher Edinson Volquez throws against Yurendell DeCaster of the Netherlands, on the first day of the Pool D competition in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, in San Juan, Saturday, March 7, 2009.

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FILE - In this May 16, 2009 file photo,Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego. Volquez is expected to miss a year after having reconstructive surgery on his right elbow.

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Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Edinson Volquez stands on the mound after walking St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Duncan during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, June 1, 2009, in St. Louis. Volquez pitched only one inning before being replaced by Mike Lincoln.

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Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Edinson Volquez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, June 1, 2009, in St. Louis. Volquez pitched only one inning before being replaced by Mike Lincoln.

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Cincinnati Reds starter Edinson Volquez pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 10, 2009, in Cincinnati.

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Houston Astros' Michael Bourn tosses his helmet back to the dugout after striking out to Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez in the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Cincinnati.

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Atlanta Braves' Jeff Francoeur, right, is congratulated after hitting a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds starter Edinson Volquez in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 24, 2009, in Cincinnati. Atlanta won 4-3.

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Atlanta Braves' Yunel Escobar (19) looks away as he is held back after being hit by a pitch from Cincinnati Reds starter Edinson Volquez and the benches cleared in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 24, 2009, in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) tags out Atlanta Braves' Jordan Schafer (24) in the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 24, 2009, in Cincinnati. Pitcher Edinson Volquez (36) looks on.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks gets hit in the face by the Cincinnati Reds' pitcher Edinson Volquez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 13, 2009, in Milwaukee.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Corey Hart is congratulated by teammates after his three-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds' pitcher Edinson Volquez during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, April 13, 2009, in Milwaukee.

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Cincinnati Reds' pitcher Edinson Volquez fires to the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 13, 2009, in Milwaukee.