Washington Nationals

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Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28) hugs his two sons after Washington Nationals clinching National League East, sending them into the playoffs at Nationals Ballpark, Washington, D.C., Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) gets a huge cheer from the crowd as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals left fielder Mark DeRosa (7), left, and Washington Nationals left fielder Michael Morse (38), center, heads to the locker room as the the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche (25) kisses his daughter Montana as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28), right, throws beers on Washington Nationals fans in right field as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals left fielder Mark DeRosa (7), left, and Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34), center, celebrate with their teammates as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals second baseman Stephen Lombardozzi (1) gets covered in beer as he and teammates celebrate as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11), center, celebrates with his teammates as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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The Washington Nationals celebrate in their locker room after clinching National League East, sending them into the playoffs at Nationals Ballpark, Washington, DC., Monday, October 1, 2012.(Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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The Washington Nationals celebrate in their locker room after clinching National League East, sending them into the playoffs at Nationals Ballpark, Washington, DC., Monday, October 1, 2012.(Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Fans celebrate after the Washington Nationals clinching National League East, sending them into the playoffs at Nationals Ballpark, Washington, DC., Monday, October 1, 2012.(Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28), left, and Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34), right, smile as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28) celebrate after clinching division champ with a lose to the Philadelphia Phillies but win by Pittsburg Pirates over the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Ballpark, Washington, DC., Monday, October 1, 2012.(Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5) watches from the dugout as the Washington Nationals play the Philadelphia Phillies. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5), left, and Owner Mark Lerner. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Edwin Jackson (33), left, and Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47), right, watch as the Washington Nationals play the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)