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Joey Meneses, Lane Thomas power Nationals by Brewers at trade deadline - The Washington Post
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Washington Nationals news & notes: CJ Abrams and ground balls/line drives; Alex Call getting opportunity + more - Federal Baseball
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CJ Abrams blasts two homers as Nats handle Pirates
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The value of power/speed and premium defense puts CJ Abrams in rare air!
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Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams making a strong first impression - Federal Baseball
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CJ Abrams blasts two homers as Nats handle Pirates
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CJ Abrams' tiebreaking double lifts Nationals over Royals
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Grading the 2023 Washington Nationals: position player edition
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ST. LOUIS, MO - JULY 15: Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) catches a fly ball for an out during the first game of a MLB doubleheader between the Washington Nationals and
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Third base will have some competition in Spring Training!
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Abrams homers twice, Corbin pitches into the seventh as Nationals ease past Pirates 6-2 - ABC News
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Washington Nationals: CJ Abrams is a Work in Progress, but He's Slowly Improving