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Washington has made it known that they want to keep their 2005 first-round pick. The deal would begin this year, nullifying the one-year, $3.325 million contract Zimmerman signed with the Nationals in February, and will continue through the 2013. |
The Nationals and third baseman Ryan Zimmerman appear close to a five-year, $45 million extension, according to a source close to the situation.