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    Eric Thames

    EricThames

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    • Birthdate
      10/11/1986
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    • Birthplace
      Santa Clara, CA
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      Pepperdine
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      Nationals decline '21 options for Eaton, Sanchez

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        Nats increase depth with deals for Cabrera, Thames

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          Source: Nationals add 1B Thames for 1 year, $4M

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