Ryan Zimmerman

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47), left, and Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (3), right, celebrate together after Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) steals home in the 10th inning on a wild pitch by Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Alfredo Simon (31) to win the game in extra innings, 3-2. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals outfielder Roger Bernadina (2) runs to greet third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) as he scores the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alfredo Simon (31) and catcher Devin Mesoraco (39) can't make the tag as Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) scores the winning run on a wild pitch by Alfredo Simon in the bottom of the 10th inning. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals center fielder Roger Bernadina (2) signals to third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, as catcher Devin Mesoraco (39) can't recover a wild pitch by Alfredo Simon in the bottom of the 10th inning. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) makes a catch on a ball hit by Cincinnati Reds left fielder Ryan Ludwick (48) in the fifth inning. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Ryan Zimmerman crosses home plate on a wild pitch, giving the Nationals a 3-2, 10-inning win in their home opener. Arriving to congratulate Zimmerman is Roger Bernadina. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34), left, Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11), second from left, Washington Nationals left fielder Jason Michaels (12), third from left, and Washington Nationals third baseman Mark Teahen (30), right, watch as Washington Nationals first baseman Michael Morse (38), second from right, takes batting practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) warms up at the start of practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) poses for a portrait during photo day at spring training, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman fields a ground ball during the team's first official spring training full squad workout Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Ryan Zimmerman has set a Saturday deadline for a contract extension to be worked out, and the Washington Nationals are 'hopeful' to get it done. He has two years left on his current deal. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** Washington Nationals third basemen Ryan Zimmerman batted .289 with 12 homeruns and 49 RBI last season in 101 games. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Nationals' catcher (3) Wilson Ramos (center) is welcomed by team mates Ryan Zimmerman (11) (left) and Stephen Lombardozzi (1) (right) after offering remarks to reporters about his recent abduction in front of his family home in Venezuela, in the team's clubhouse in Washington, DC, Friday, November 18, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr. / The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals' catcher (3) Wilson Ramos (right) hugs team mate Ryan Zimmerman (11) (left) after offering remarks to reporters about his recent abduction in front of his family home in Venezuela, in the team's clubhouse in Washington, DC, Friday, November 18, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr. / The Washington Times)