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Zimmermann gets $24M, 2-year deal from Nationals

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond follows the flight of his single against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Denver, Thursday, June 13, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nats Ian Desmond an ‘undeserving’ big leaguer?

By Chase Hughes - CSNwashington.com

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (27) scratches his head as he talks with shortstop Ian Desmond during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, in Chicago. Shortly after the conversation Zimmermann gave up a three-run home run to the Cubs' Dioner Navarro. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

With most of Nationals’ needs met, only in-house decisions remain this winter

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

After a balky beginning, Strasburg and Nationals settle in to defeat Marlins

Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon (4) is congratulated by manager Ned Yost, left, and Billy Butler, right, after hitting a home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Dan Haren in the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Nationals rally to tie Royals, then lose it with some shaky defense

By Doug Tucker - Associated Press

Wearing a Washington Grays Negro Leagues throwback uniform, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Jordan Zimmermann in vintage form as Nationals down Royals

By Doug Tucker - Associated Press

Harper, Desmond return to Nationals’ lineup

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, left, follows through after hitting a go-ahead grand slam off Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Michael Stutes in the 11th inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Philadelphia. Washington won 6-2 in 11 innings. At right is Carlos Ruiz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Freddie Freeman wins Final Vote, but Ian Desmond’s All-Star path not totally blocked yet

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann delivers against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, July 6, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper, Jordan Zimmermann are NL All-Stars, Desmond on final player ballot

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Wilson Ramos comes out of the dugout to acknowledge the fans after his three-run homer during the seventh inning of an MLB National League baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Washington. The Nationals won 8-5. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wilson Ramos back with a bang to lead Nats’ fireworks

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25) is greeted by Ian Desmond (20) and teammates after hitting a solo home run off of New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler in the second inning of a baseball game at Citi Field on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Nationals blast Mets, reach halfway point with a bang

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Strasburg, Nationals beat Rockies 2-1

By BENJAMIN STANDIG - Associated Press