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Washington Nationals News: Joe Ross avoid arbitration; Ryan Zimmerman plans? Juan Soto recruiting efforts + more - Federal Baseball
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Nationals storylines for 2020 season
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Two players for World Series champs Nationals choose not to play due to virus
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Nationals' Joe Ross Expected To Opt Out Of 2020 Season - MLB Trade Rumors
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Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks latest MLB player to opt out of 2020 season
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David Price, Felix Hernandez opt out of 2020 MLB season amid coronavirus pandemic - Athletics Nation
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Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman opting out of 2020 MLB season
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2020 MLB season: Which players are opting out during the pandemic - DraftKings Network
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Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season, citing 'personal health and safety
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Ian Desmond opts out of MLB season in powerful Instagram message - The Washington Post
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Several MLB Players Opting Out of 2020 Season Over Coronavirus Concerns – NBC Chicago
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Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross won't play in 2020