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Former Brewers first baseman Eric Thames signs with Nationals
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Eric Thames - Wikipedia
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Eric Thames - Wikipedia
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Eric Thames - Wikipedia
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Nationals decline 2021 options on Adam Eaton, Anibal Sanchez
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Eric Thames reaches boiling point near end of frustrating 2020
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Eric Thames, on A's minor-league deal, eyes return to majors
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Eric Thames, former Bellarmine star, retired from MLB
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