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Video of Nats minor leaguer dressed as Santa, proposing to his cheerleader girlfriend.

Found December 13, 2011 on Nationals Enquirer: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Doug Slaten,  Ben Graham,  Bryce Harper
TEAMS: Washington Nationals

While the Washington Nationals Hot Stove continues to burn white-hot (when Doug Slaten news is big news, you know you're in trouble) we'd be remiss if we didn't say *something* about Nats minor leaguer Ben Graham dressing up as Santa and proposing to his girlfriend (a Tenessee Titans cheerleader) this past Sunday. Bryce Harper approves, so we do to: (via DC Sports Bog and @NationalsPR) Befriend the Nats Enquirer on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.  
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