Tyler Clippard

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Washington Nationals pitcher Tyler Clippard speaks with Washington Times Editor David S. Jackson at the newspaper's reception at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington on Saturday, April 27, 2013. (Andrew S. Geraci/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals pitchers Gio Gonzalez (right) and Tyler Clippard (center left) pose for a photo at the newspaper's reception at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington on Saturday, April 27, 2013. (Andrew S. Geraci/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitchers Tyler Clippard (36), left, and Matt Purke (50), right, talk together at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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This is a 2013 photo of Tyler Clippard of the Washington Nationals baseball team. This image reflects the Nationals active roster as of Feb. 20, 2013 when this image was taken.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Fans cheer as Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (36) reacts after striking out the side in the eight inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Tyler Clippard signs autographs Oct. 10, 2012, prior to Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals player Tyler Clippard signs autographs before the Nats host the St. Louis Cardinals for game three of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park in Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals player Tyler Clippard signs autographs before the Nats play the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park in Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals player Tyler Clippard takes the field before the Nats play the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park in Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Tyler Clippard pitched the eighth inning on Monday for the first time since May 20. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** Washington Nationals' relief pitcher Tyler Clippard records his 30th save of the season against the Chicago Cubs during their baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (36) reacts after giving up the game winning home run in the ninth inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (36) pitches in the ninth inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (36) reacts after the final out in the ninth inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (36) reacts in the dugout after the game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)