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Nationals introduce new manager Dave Martinez - WTOP News
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Official Washington Nationals Website
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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire: AP source – NBC4 Washington
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Washington Nationals' manager Davey Martinez on the Nats' NL Wild Card win - Federal Baseball
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Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats finish 71-91 with 10-9 win over Braves in season finale - Federal Baseball
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Oakland A's on X: Oakland A's agreed to terms with infielder Trevor Plouffe on a one-year contract. Welcome to the green and gold, @trevorplouffe! / X
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Dave Martinez named Washington Nationals' new manager
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2005 Washington Nationals season - Wikipedia
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Ted Lerner, principal owner of Washington Nationals, dies at 97 - WTOP News
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Stephen Strasburg to retire from Washington Nationals
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April 4, 2005: Washington Nationals lose debut game to Phillies – Society for American Baseball Research
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The all-time not-so-good list in Washington Nationals history
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Washington, DC - July 5, 2005 -- Washington Nationals manager Frank Robinson, left, congratulates starting pitcher Esteban Loaiza (21), right, as he removes him for a relief pitcher in the ninth inning