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FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2011 file photo, Maryland head coach Randy Edsall watches action in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, in College Park, Md. Undaunted by the loss of his former starting quarterback and the transfer of several other key players, Edsall looks toward spring practice as a new beginning in his effort to build the Terrapins into a winner. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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Kurt Warner, then Arizona's quarterback, was left dazed after a hit by New Orleans' Bobby McCray during a January 2010 playoff game. The incident occurred during an interception return. (Associated Press)

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Kirk Muller (bottom left) has instilled a new attitude in Carolina after replacing Paul Maurice as coach Nov. 28. "One of his big key focuses is accountability to each other," Hurricanes defenseman Jamie McBain said. (Associated Press)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) sits on the bench after leaving the game at the top of the third inning during a spring training game against the Astros at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Sunday, March 4, 2012. The Nationals lost to the Asros 10-2. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) is pulled by Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5), second from right, at the top of the third inning during a spring training game against the Astros at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Sunday, March 4, 2012. The Nationals lost to the Asros 10-2. Also pictured is Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (3), right. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) pitches against the Houston Astros during a spring training game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Sunday, March 4, 2012. The Nationals lost to the Asros 10-2. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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9 year old Jimmy McCrae of Palm Bay, Fla., waits for players to arrive to sign his baseball before the Washington Nationals play the Houston Astros during a spring training game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Sunday, March 4, 2012. The Nationals lost to the Asros 10-2. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals center fielder Roger Bernadina (2) is congratulated for scoring by Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5), second from right, and others as the Washington Nationals play the Houston Astros during spring training at the Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, March 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals center fielder Roger Bernadina (2) scores in the fifth inning as the Washington Nationals play the Houston Astros during spring training at the Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, March 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) runs to second base in the second inning as the Washington Nationals play the Houston Astros during spring training at the Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, March 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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An owl who built its nest on top of a bank of lights in right field watches game action as the Washington Nationals play the Georgetown Hoyas during a spring training exhibition game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Left to right: General Manager and Executive Vice President of baseball operations of the Washington Nationals Mike Rizzo, Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5), and Principal Owner of the Washington Nationals Mark D. Lerner chat together as the Washington Nationals play the Georgetown Hoyas during a spring training exhibition game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) warms up as he gets ready to bat as the Washington Nationals play the Georgetown Hoyas during a spring training exhibition game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Burnett (17) throws with his 3 year old son, Sebastian, in the outfield during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Thursday, March 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34), left, Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11), second from left, Washington Nationals left fielder Jason Michaels (12), third from left, and Washington Nationals third baseman Mark Teahen (30), right, watch as Washington Nationals first baseman Michael Morse (38), second from right, takes batting practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) warms up at the start of practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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A Casey at the Bat statue based on a baseball poem written in 1888 by Ernest Thayer looms over Space Coast Stadium where the Washington Nationals practice during spring training, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals catcher Jhonatan Solano (23), left, takes batting practice in the early morning hours before the Washington Nationals practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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A member of the grounds crew waters the infield in the early morning hours before the Washington Nationals practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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A security guard walks through the dugout in the early morning hours before the Washington Nationals practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)