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In this April 7, 2010, photo, Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Adam LaRoche catches a throw during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Phoenix. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Washington Nationals and free-agent first baseman LaRoche have agreed to a two-year contract, pending a physical. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

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FILE-In this March 15, 2010 file photo, Colorado Rockies Carlos Gonzalez follows through after hitting for a double in a Cactus League spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Tucson, Ariz. The publicist for Gonzalez said Monday Jan. 3, 2011, an $80 million, seven-year contract for the Colorado Rockies outfielder is "practically finalized." (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski,File)

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FILE-This Aug. 18, 2010 file photo shows Colorado Rockies' Miguel Olivo hitting an RBI double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles. The Seattle Mariners have finalized a two-year deal, Monday Jan. 3, 2011, with Olivo, bringing him back to the Pacific Northwest. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson,File)

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Washington Wizards Lester Hudson, left, goes to the basket against Charlotte Bobcats center DeSagana Diop (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, in Washington. The Wizards won 108-75. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Loretta Pride (right) smiles after receiving help from Ivey Coples with selecting numbers for three Mega Millions lottery tickets at the All in One Shop in Greensboro, N.C., on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/News & Record, Jerry Wolford)

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Washington Capitals' Marcus Johansson (90), of Sweden, attempts a shot on Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, in Washington. The Lightning won 1-0 in overtime. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

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Lightning Capitals Ho_Star(4).jpg

Washington Capitals' Marcus Johansson (90), of Sweden, attempts a shot on Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, in Washington. The Lightning won 1-0 in overtime. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

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Nationals LaRoche Bas_Star.jpg

In this April 7, 2010, photo, Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Adam LaRoche catches a throw during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Phoenix. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Washington Nationals and free-agent first baseman LaRoche have agreed to a two-year contract, pending a physical. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

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Georgetown's Henry Sims, bottom, tries to pass the ball under defensive pressure from St. John's Justin Brownlee in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)

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FILE - In a Aug. 28, 2010 file photo, Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi celebrates with teammates during the fourth quarter of a Western Conference semifinal WNBA basketball game against the San Antonio Silver Stars, in San Antonio. A Turkish television report says WNBA star Diana Taurasi's backup doping sample has also tested positive for a banned substance. NTV television did not cite a source for its report Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Turkey's basketball federation did not immediately confirm the report. Taurasi tested positive last month for the stimulant modafinil while playing in Turkey during the WNBA offseason. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

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New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle (26) scrambles for the ball after knocking it from Washington Redskins wide receiver Anthony Armstrong (13) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) tackles New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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New York Giants wide receiver Michael Clayton (83) is chased by Washington Redskins defensive end Jeremy Jarmon (90) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) drags Washington Redskins linebacker Rocky McIntosh (52) into the endzone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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New York Giants center Rich Seubert is carted off the field with a dislocated right kneecap in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) drops the ball as he is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Jonathan Goff (54) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) is congratulated by teammates Brandon Jacobs (27) and Ahmad Bradshaw (44) after Manningham scored a 92-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md.. on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. The Giants won, 17-14. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is protected by Giants guard Chris Snee (76) and offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie (67) as he delivers a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)