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New York Gov. David Paterson, left, leaves his midtown office, Friday, March 5, 2010 in New York. Paterson is facing allegations that he and his staff interfered in a domestic violence case involving a top governor's aide. Also, a state ethics panel has accused him of seeking and accepting World Series tickets from the New York Yankees last year despite a gift ban, then lying to the panel about it.

New York Gov. David Paterson arrives at his midtown office, Friday, March 5, 2010 in New York. Paterson is facing allegations that he and his staff interfered in a domestic violence case involving a top governor's aide. Also, a state ethics panel has accused him of seeking and accepting World Series tickets from the New York Yankees last year despite a gift ban, then lying to the panel about it.

New York Gov. David Paterson arrives at his midtown office, Friday, March 5, 2010 in New York. Paterson is facing allegations that he and his staff interfered in a domestic violence case involving a top governor's aide. Also, a state ethics panel has accused him of seeking and accepting World Series tickets from the New York Yankees last year despite a gift ban, then lying to the panel about it.

New York Gov. David Paterso arrives at his midtown office, Friday, March 5, 2010 in New York. Paterson is facing allegations that he and his staff interfered in a domestic violence case involving a top governor's aide. Also, a state ethics panel has accused him of seeking and accepting World Series tickets from the New York Yankees last year despite a gift ban, then lying to the panel about it.

New York Gov. David Paterson speaks to reporters as he arrives at his midtown office, Friday, March 5, 2010 in New York. Paterson is facing allegations that he and his staff interfered in a domestic violence case involving a top governor's aide. Also, a state ethics panel has accused him of seeking and accepting World Series tickets from the New York Yankees last year despite a gift ban, then lying to the panel about it.

New York Gov. David Paterson speaks to reporters as he arrives at his midtown office, Friday, March 5, 2010 in New York. Paterson is facing allegations that he and his staff interfered in a domestic violence case involving a top governor's aide. Also, a state ethics panel has accused him of seeking and accepting World Series tickets from the New York Yankees last year despite a gift ban, then lying to the panel about it.

New York Gov. David Paterson arrives at his midtown office, Friday, March 5, 2010 in New York. Paterson is facing allegations that he and his staff interfered in a domestic violence case involving a top governor's aide. Also, a state ethics panel has accused him of seeking and accepting World Series tickets from the New York Yankees last year despite a gift ban, then lying to the panel about it.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, left, and New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi greet each other at the plate before the two World Series teams met for their spring training baseball game at Brighthouse Field in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 4, 2010.

Philadlphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, left, chats with New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi during pre-game warm-ups before the two 2009 World Series teams met in a spring training baseball game at Brighthouse Field in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 4, 2010.

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 3: Manager Joe Girardi #28 of the New York Yankees carries the World Series trophy before play against the Pittsburgh Pirates March 3, 2010 at the George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 3: Manager Joe Girardi #28 of the New York Yankees carries the World Series trophy before play against the Pittsburgh Pirates March 3, 2010 at the George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.

New York Gov. David Paterson answers questions during a news conference in Albany, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Paterson, trying to hold onto office in the face of one scandal, was accused Wednesday of violating state ethics laws when he sought and obtained free Yankees tickets for the 2009 World Series and then may have lied about his intention to pay for them, according to a state report.

Chief of Staff Larry Schwartz, left, holds the door for Gov. David Paterson at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. New York Gov. David Paterson, trying to hold onto office in the face of one scandal, was accused Wednesday of violating state ethics laws when he sought and obtained free Yankees tickets for the 2009 World Series and then may have lied about his intention to pay for them, according to a state report.

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi brings the 2009 World Series trophy out to the mound for pregame ceremonies before the Yankees home spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

NewYork Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, left, balances the 2009 World Series trophy atop Yogi Berra's head during pregame ceremonies prior to the during Yankees home opener spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter, left, balances the 2009 World Series trophy atop Yogi Berra's head as Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson watches during pregame ceremonies prior to the during Yankees home opener spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

From left, New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, guest instructors Tino Martinez, and Goose Gossage, shortstop Derek Jeter and Hall of Famers Yogi Berra and Reggie Jackson pose with the 2009 World Series trophy during pregame ceremonies prior to the Yankees home opener spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

Old time Yankees watch as New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, second from left, and Yankee captain Derek Jeter carry the World Series trophy from the mound following a pregame ceremony before th Yankees home spring training baseball opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2010. From left are Bernie Williams, Joe Giardi, Tino Martinez, Goose Gossage, Derek Jeter, Yogi Berra, Ron Guidry, Reggie Jackson, Gene Michael and Mickey Rivers.

Wearing his World Series ring, Florida Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria leans against a fence as he watches his team work out during spring training baseball Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in Jupiter, Fla. With the smallest payroll in the majors last year, the Marlins won 87 games and finished six games behind eventual league champion Philadelphia in the NL East. Visiting spring training to watch the first full-squad workout, Loria said the 2009 Marlins underachieved.

Wearing his World Series ring, Florida Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria leans against a fence as he watches his team work out during spring training baseball on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in Jupiter, Fla. With the smallest payroll in the majors last year, the Marlins won 87 games and finished six games behind eventual league champion Philadelphia in the NL East. Visiting spring training to watch the first full-squad workout, Loria said the 2009 Marlins underachieved.