Washington Nationals

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Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche watches his solo home run in the second inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Zach Duke throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson gives a thumbs up as he is announced onto the field during opening ceremonies of Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park in Washington on Oct. 10, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (right) gestures March 6, 2012, while talking to umpire Larry Vanover during a spring training game between the Nationals and Atlanta Braves in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Nationals won, 5-2. (Associated Press)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (left) congratulates pitcher Edwin Jackson on April 14, 2012, after the Nationals' home victory over the Cincinnati Reds, 4-1. (Associated Press)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (far left) looks on June 22, 2012, with team coaches and umpire Brian O'Nora as starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws a pitch after being hit by a ball in the sixth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. (Associated Press)

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**FILE** Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson celebrates Sept. 20, 2012, after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-1, at Nationals Park in Washington. The Nationals clinched a postseason bid with the win. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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**FILE** Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (in red) joins the team in listening Oct. 11, 2012, to the National Anthem before Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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**FILE** Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (second from right) talks Feb. 29, 2012, with Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores (26) during spring training at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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**FILE** Washington Nationals center fielder Roger Bernadina (2) is congratulated March 3, 2012, by Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (second from right) and teammates after scoring a run during a spring training game against the Houston Astros at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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**FILE** Washington Nationals second baseman Stephen Lombardozzi (1) high-fives Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson before the Nationals' 2012 home opener against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park in Washington on April 12, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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**FILE** Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson talks to the media during a press conference at Nationals Park on Oct. 9, 2012. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson watches Oct. 10, 2012, from the dugout in the ninth inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park in Washington. The Cardinals won, 8-0. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) signs autographs for fans before 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) poses for a portrait during photo day at spring training, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) shares a laugh with a teammate as the Washington Nationals plays the Georgetown Hoyas during spring training exhibition game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)