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)
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)
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (36) comes in to close the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game of a doubleheader against Los Angeles Dodgers at National Park,Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals won 3-1. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)
Tyler Clippard pitched the eighth inning on Monday for the first time since May 20. (Associated Press)
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)
** 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)
** 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)
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)
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)
