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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, left, talks with manager Charlie Manuel before the Phillies' exhibition baseball game with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, April 2, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Drew Storen racked up 43 saves in 2011, his first full season as the Nationals' closer. He'll start this season on the disabled list, but he's expected back soon. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Gio Gonzalez's childhood pursuits often led him to a baseball diamond. His youthful passion paid off when he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round in the 2004 amateur draft. (Gonzalez family)
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Tyler Clippard was converted to a reliever in 2009. Two seasons later he was named to the National League All-Star team. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Matt Purke (50) pitches against Georgetown University during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Third baseman Anthony Rendon (seen here), the sixth overall pick in 2011, and Matt Purke, taken in Round 3, are two of the Nationals' top prospects starting the season at Single-A Potomac.
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Forwards Terrence Jones and Anthony Davis share a victory hug after Kentucky claimed its eighth national title. Davis is expected to declare for the NBA draft, where he likely would be the No. 1 pick.s
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De'Onte Arnett was once a heralded defensive line recruit, but he is now penciled in as Maryland's starting guard this spring. (Maryland Athletics)
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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the New York Mets in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Wednesday, March 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera delivers a warm-up pitch before the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, March 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Washington Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann delivers against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, April 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera delivers a warm-up pitch before the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, March 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay delivers a warmup pitch before facing the Toronto Blue Jays during their spring training baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Saturday, March 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Michal Neuvirth allowed three goals on 26 shots Monday in the Capitals' loss at the Lightning. (Associated Press)
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Kentucky head coach John Calipari, center, celebrates with his team after it won the NCAA championship game against Kansas on Monday, April 2, 2012, in New Orleans. Kentucky won 67-59. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Kentucky players celebrate their NCAA tournament championship against Kansas on Monday, April 2, 2012, in New Orleans. Kentucky won 67-59. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos celebrates his goal as referee Kelly Sutherland signals against the Washington Capitals on Monday, April 2, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won 4-2. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth, center, of the Czech Republic, looks for a shot between teammate John Carlson, left, and Tampa Bay Lightning's Brett Connolly during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 2, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Talk radio host Michael Savage has a sixth political book due in stores on Tuesday. (Image from William Morrow)
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Washington's Trevor Booker (left), shown against New Jersey on March 21, is in a walking boot, the result of an injury suffered in Friday night's win over Philadelphia. (Associated Press)
