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Today in Nationals' History: Ryan Zimmerman gets called up by the Nationals, by Nationals Communications
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Ryan Zimmerman career firsts for Nationals
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Mr. National Ryan Zimmerman is retiring after 17-seasons
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Ryan Zimmerman's Washington Nationals career in photos - The Washington Post
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Washington Nationals: Ryan Zimmerman on track for 2018
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Tough Season, Tougher Guy—VIRGINIA Magazine
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Ryan Zimmerman Reportedly Expected to Re-Sign With Nationals 'Soon
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Nationals announce they are retiring No. 11 for Ryan Zimmerman
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Ryan Zimmerman: Nationals force NLDS Game 5 vs Dodgers - Sports Illustrated
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Ryan Zimmerman retires after 17 years with Nationals
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Popular, productive Ryan Zimmerman retires, set many Nats marks
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Coastal Plain League Alum Ryan Zimmerman Wins World Series with Washington Nationals
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Washington Nationals great Ryan Zimmerman retires from baseball