The Washington Nationals franchise third baseman Ryan Zimmerman has apparently told the team's front office exactly what it would take to sign him long-term, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.com. Rosenthal indicates that negotiations are "fluid" but "within reach." This is a significant development, because as Rosenthal notes, Zimmerman has said he doesn't want to prevent the Nats from making other signings key to the team's success.
This is an unique situation from what we're seeing with the Prince Fielder saga as it contiues to develop. Ryan Zimmerman seems willing to lock himself down early in his career to remain with the Nationals for his entire professional career. Meanwhile, Prince Fielder has chosen to remain on the market nearly 3 months into free agency, letting other chips fall into place to increase his financial value. Zimmerman and Fielder are both 27 years old, which further reiterates their differences in personality....
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