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FILE- In this June 25, 2016, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Cameron Rupp, left, celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. Rupp is a fan favorite in Philadelphia until football season starts. Rupp grew up in Dallas and loves the Cowboys. That doesn't sit well in Philly where Eagles fans are obsessed with hating America's Team. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Philly dilemma: Rupp plays for Phillies, roots for Cowboys

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, left, celebrates with Anthony Rendon after scoring on a single by Bryce Harper during the third inning in Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Dodgers stumbling toward another early playoff exit

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth, left, and manager Dusty Baker share a laugh during baseball batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, in Washington. The Nationals host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Friday. AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Members of ‘08World Series-winning Phillies reunite in NLDS

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth, left, and manager Dusty Baker share a laugh during baseball batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, in Washington. The Nationals host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Friday. AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Members of ‘08 World Series-winning Phillies reunite in NLDS

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals’ Matt Williams praises Stephen Strasburg in win over Phillies

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Phillies' A.J. Burnett pitches during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Burnett strikes out 12, Phillies beat Nationals

By Aaron Bracy - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg (23) argues a reviewed call at home with umpire Tom Hallion (20) in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, June 7, 2014, in Cincinnati. Sandberg was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Aging Phillies appear to be headed nowhere with worst record in NL

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Reid Brignac, right, slides into second base under New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada to advance on a ball hit by A.J. Burnett during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 30, 2014, in Philadelphia. Burnett reached first base and Brignac was safe at second on the throwing error by catcher Travis d'Arnaud. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Young’s error costs Mets in 6-5 loss to Phillies

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Domonic Brown hits a three-run home run off New York Mets starting pitcher Rafael Montero during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 30, 2014, in Philadelphia. At center is catcher Travis d'Arnaud and at right is umpire Cory Blaser. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Brignac’s single in 14th lifts Phils over Mets 6-5

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Cesar Hernandez slides into home plate to score on a single by Ben Revere during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, May 24, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Buchanan, Utley lead Phils over Dodgers

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Tony Gywnn Jr. scores on a ground out by Jimmy Rollins during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phillies rally for 6-5 win over Arizona

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' A.J. Burnett throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Burnett, Phillies shut down Diamondbacks 2-0

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz hits a two-run double during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Dodgers’ pen crumbles in 9th in 7-3 loss to Phils

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz hits a two-run double during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Byrd’s 4 RBIs help Phillies beat Dodgers 7-3

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

Dodgers no match for Lee in 7-0 loss

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, April 21, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phillies’ Lee blanks Dodgers in 7-0 win

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

AP sources: Phillies agree to re-sign Carlos Ruiz

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Phillies’ Ruiz, Howard set for MRI exams

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

**FILE** Philadelphia Union's Carlos Ruiz celebrates his goal in the first half of an MLS soccer game against the New England Revolution in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, July 17, 2011. The Union won 3-0. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

D.C. United pleased to have MLS villain Carlos Ruiz on their side

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times