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	Desmond, Nats may talk contract in offseason Oct 17, 2012 MLB.com It would not come as a surprise if shortstop Ian Desmond and the Nationals' front office talked about a contract extension sometime this offseason.
	Johnson hopes to return as Nats' skipper in '13 Oct 17, 2012 ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com With there being a feeling of "unfinished business," Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Tuesday he'd like to return as the team's manager next season.

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