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Ryan Zimmerman

Third Baseman
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  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 225 lbs
  • Born: Sep 28, 1984

  • Debut: September 1, 2005

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October 3, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 3-for-5 with an RBI in the Nationals 6-4 win over the Braves on Saturday.

Our View:

Zimm is having by far his best fantasy campaign, hitting .291 with 33 homers and 106 RBI. He set career highs in all three categories in 2009.

October 1, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-4 with an RBI, in addition to scoring the winning run in the ninth inning, as Washington beat the Braves 2-1 in Atlanta.

Our View:

If he can pick up five RBI in the Nationals' three remaining games, he will tie his career high of 110 from his rookie season of 2006.

September 27, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman socked his 32nd home run on Sunday, further extending his career-best total, but couldn't prevent the Nats from getting swept by the Braves, as Atlanta won 6-3 in ten innings in Washington.

Our View:

With 32 home runs and 101 RBI this season, Zimmerman has established himself as an elite choice at third base for 2010.

September 23, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman's three-run home run brought him to an even 100 RBI on the season on Wednesday, and also helped the Nationals to a 5-4 win over the Dodgers at home.

Our View:

The 100-RBI season is the second of his young, and sure to be long and productive, career.

September 20, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman started a ninth inning rally with an RBI double, but that's about all the Nats could get going on Sunday, as the Mets won 6-2 at home.

Our View:

Zimmerman is now just three RBI away from his second 100-RBI campaign.

September 18, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-4 with a single and a two-run homer off Mike Pelfrey in Friday's 6-5 win at New York.

Our View:

Zimmerman crushed his third homer of September, and reached 30 in a season for the first time in his career. He needs four more RBI to reach 100.

September 6, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman showed again on Sunday why he is the future of the Nationals franchise, smoking a game-winning two run home run off of Leo Nunez to lead the Nats to a 5-4 comeback win over the Marlins. He finished the day 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI.

Our View:

Zimmerman looks long past his early career injury demons, and should be one of the first two or three third baseman off the board next season.

September 2, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-4 on Wednesday and collected exactly half of the Nationals total hits in a 7-0 loss to the Padres.

Our View:

Zimm is coming off a red hot month of August, where he popped seven homers, drove in 23 runs and hit a blistering .350. He now has three hits in two September games and remains on a roll.

August 27, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman extended his career high home run total to 27 on Thursday, as the Nationals won 5-4 at Wrigley Field to take two out of three from the reeling Cubs.

Our View:

Zim has now hit safely in 19 out of 24 games this month, and is looking like a top five third baseman for next season.

August 26, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-3 on Wednesday for his tenth multi-hit game of August, but the Nationals still got blown at 9-4 at Wrigley Field.

Our View:

Zimmerman has hit safely in 18 of the Nationals 23 games this month, and with 86 RBI on the season, looks poised for his first 100-RBI effort since 2006.

August 19, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman recorded a double and a triple in the Nationals' loss to the Rockies on Wednesday. Zimmerman also drove in two in the Nats' failed comeback attempt.

Our View:

Zimmerman remains an excellent fantasy player on a team that doesn't have many of them. He has been hitting all season, and there is no reason to believe he will slow down. Zimmerman has finally had the kind of season that many have expected from him since he was called up.

August 13, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman got one of only two Nats hits off of Bronson Arroyo on Thursday night, extending his hitting streak to 16 games in the process.

Our View:

Zimmerman is no stranger to long hitting streaks, and his current one is one of the only things Nats fans have to look forward to as the season winds down. After winning eight straight games, the team has scored just three runs in its current three-game losing streak.

August 9, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman's three hits and three runs helped the Nationals to a 9-2 over Arizona on Sunday, a three game sweep and their eighth straight win.

Our View:

Zimmerman has gone 14-for-26 during the streak (.538). He has made a great case this season to be one of the first third baseman drafted next year.

August 6, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman's big day helped the Nationals sweep the Marlins on Thursday. The star third baseman went 4-for-4 with a home run and three RBI as the Nats won 12-8 at home.

Our View:

Looks like that shoulder is doing just fine. Zim would probably be a darkhorse MVP candidate this season if the team he was on wasn't so, so bad.

August 5, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman homered in his return to the lineup on Wednesday, helping the Nats beat the Marlins 5-4 at home.

Our View:

Zimmerman proved again on Wednesday that he's a gamer, and a cornerstone player for years to come.

August 5, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman is back in the Nationals lineup on Wednesday after sitting out Tuesday with shoulder soreness, according to MLBlogs.com.

Our View:

Zim's a workhorse, and should be ready to go on Wednesday. Get one of the Nats' lone bright spots back in your lineup as soon as possible.

August 4, 2009

Updating a previous report, Nationals' third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is not in Tuesday's lineup due to a minor shoulder injury, according to the Washington Post. Zimmerman is being listed as day-to-day by the team.

Our View:

The shoulder injury isn't serious, and Zimmerman told the media that he could play if he had to, but that it would be beneficial to give it a night off. He shouldn't be out for long, so Zim owners shouldn't have anything to worry about.

August 4, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman is not in the Nationals lineup on Tuesday, according to MASN.

Our View:

No reason has yet been given for the absence. Willie Harris will take his spot in the field, while Josh Willingham will bat third.

August 1, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in tonight's 11-6 loss at Pittsburgh. He hit a double and two singles.

Our View:

Zimmerman is riding a six-game hitting streak, with seven RBI over the span. He raised his batting average to .291 tonight as well.

July 31, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 1-for-3 with a solo homer off Ross Ohlendorf in tonight's 5-4 loss at Pittsburgh.

Our View:

He closes out July with seven homers, and now has 20 for the season. The rising star should remain a solid source for power.

July 30, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman's three run, fourth inning home run drove in all the Nationals runs on Thursday, as the hapless Nats lost 7-3 in Milwaukee. They are now 32-70 on the season.

Our View:

Without Zimmerman, the Nationals would probably be 22-80 this season. His production on an awful team has been impressive.

July 29, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman was 2-for-3 with two RBI on Wednesday, but it went for naught, as the Nationals lost a battle of ineffective starting pitching 7-5 in Milwaukee.

Our View:

Despite playing on the worst team in baseball, Zimmerman keeps further establishing himself as one of the top third basemen in baseball. Don't let him fall too far next year.

July 26, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman was 3-for-4 with a homer, three RBI and four runs scored in the Nationals' 13-1 thrashing of the Padres on Saturday.

Our View:

Zimm was hitting just .203 in July coming into Saturday's game, but he's now homered in two straight and has five hits in his last two games. He's come back down to Earth since the hitting streak, but is still a productive fantasy option at the hot corner.

July 24, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in tonight's 6-2 loss to the Padres at Nationals Park. He hit a single and a solo homer off Mat Latos.

Our View:

Zimmerman hit his third homer of July, and his 16th of 2009. The rising star should remain a solid source for power among fantasy third basemen.

July 24, 2009

The Nationals' current winning percentage, .295, is the fourth worst in the major leagues since World War II, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss.

Our View:

Amazingly, they are currently on pace to post a worst record than the 51-111 2004 Arizona Diamondbacks. They are not yet on pace to be as bad as the 2003 Tigers, however, who went 43-119 for a .265 winning percentage. Obviously, the Nats will likely be sellers at the deadline, and if Ryan Zimmerman loses some of his protection in the lineup, namely Adam Dunn or Josh Willingham, he could see his production slip in the second half. Despite his wealth of talent and solid statistics, he could be a candidate to sell outside of keeper leagues for this reason.

July 18, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 1-for-3 with a single and two RBI in tonight's 6-5 loss to the Cubs at Nationals Park.

Our View:

Zimmerman has 10 RBI in 12 games in July, despite a poor .192 average over 52 at-bats. He has 55 RBI for the season, and leads the Nats with 102 hits and 59 runs scored.

July 16, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off Kevin Gregg in tonight's 6-2 loss to the Cubs at Nationals Park.

Our View:

Zimmerman recorded his 15th homer, surpassing his season total of 2008. He should remain a nice source for power in fantasy leagues.

July 13, 2009

Jim Riggleman will be the interim manager of the Nationals after the firing of Manny Acta, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

The managing change should have minimal fantasy implications, unless Riggleman decides to name a permanent closer.

July 13, 2009

Manny Acta has been fired as manager of the Washington Nationals after two and a half seasons, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

The Nationals are a league worst 26-61 this season, good for an embarrassingly low .299 winning percentage. While things can hardly be blamed on Acta, the Nats have posted an abysmal .385 winning percentage during his tenure, and few can argue with canning a manager with that record, regardless of whose fault it really is.

July 11, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman will miss his second straight game on Saturday, according to The Washington Post.

Our View:

Zimmerman was not out Friday because of a normal day after all, but actually the death of his grandmother caused him to miss the contest. He could be back tomorrow, but with it being the last game before the All-Star break, the team might give him one more day.

July 10, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman has been given his first day off of the season on Friday, according to The Washington Post.

Our View:

Zimmerman has posted only two multiple hit games in June, so a day off should probably do the Nats' All-Star some good. Be sure to get him back in your lineup tomorrow.

July 7, 2009

All-Star Ryan Zimmerman only had one hit Tuesday night, but he made it count, blasting a three run homer off of the Rockies Jason Hammel. Still, the Rox prevailed 5-4 in Denver.

Our View:

After a long hitting streak to start the season, and a long slump to follow it up, Zimmerman has settled into a comfort zone, and is a top-tier third baseman in most formats.

July 1, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 0-for-5 on Wednesday in the Nationals 5-3 loss to the Marlins to snap an eight game hitting streak.

Our View:

After a mini June slump that caused his average to dip below .300 for the first time since April, Zim has again been hitting consistently, and his 0-for-5 day on Wednesday isn't cause for alarm.

June 29, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off Ricky Nolasco in tonight's 4-2 loss at Florida.

Our View:

Zimmerman ended a 13-game skid without a homer, and has 13 for the season. He should remain a nice source for power with the struggling Nationals.

June 25, 2009

Nationals team president Stan Kasten gave manager manager Manny Acta a vote of confidence on Monday, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

And not the bad kind! He says he believes Acta is a "long-term solution" at manager and likened the embattled skipper to Bobby Cox. Doesn't sound like a man the team is about to can.

June 23, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman had only his third multi-hit game since June 4 on Tuesday, going 2-for-3 as the Nats got blown out 11-3 by the Red Sox.

Our View:

Zimmerman has cooled off after his scorching start, but is still a very solid option at third base. It would be shocking if he finished the season batting below .300 or with fewer than 25 home runs.

June 18, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman upped his average five points on Thursday night, picking up three hits and an RBI, as the Nationals shutout the Yankees 3-0 to take two of three at the new Yankee Stadium. It was the first time the Yankees have been shutout in their new $1.5 billion stadium.

Our View:

So the woeful Nats are the first team to silence the Bronx Bombers at baseball's most explosive hitting park. Baseball is a beautiful game, isn't it?

June 13, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman was productive in Saturday's 8-3 loss at Tampa Bay, as he went 1-for-4 with a homer and two RBI.

Our View:

The Nationals only had seven hits in the game. Zimmerman ended an 18-game drought without a homer. He continues to lead Washington with 42 RBI.

June 2, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Giants.

Our View:

Zimmerman was in need of a solid performance, as he only registered one hit over his previous 19 at-bats. He is still hitting .322 for the season.

May 16, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman was 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in the Nationals' 8-5 loss to the Phillies on Saturday.

Our View:

Well the hit streak is no more, but there are still plenty of reasons to watch Ryan Zimmerman. The emerging third baseman is hitting .366 with nine homers and 29 RBI this season and is embarking on the breakout campaign that fantasy owners have been waiting for.

May 15, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman rebounded after losing his hitting streak by going 3-for-6 on Friday in the Nationals' 10-6 extra innings loss. Zimmerman had a double, an RBI, and two runs in the game.

Our View:

Zimm didn't let the loss of his hitting streak get him down. Although it is over, expect him to keep hitting as the season goes on. Don't be surprised if he has another long streak before the year is over. He is that good.

May 13, 2009

Well, it's over. Ryan Zimmerman's hitting streak officially ended Wednesday after he went 0-for-3 with two walks in the Nationals' 6-3 win over the Giants.

Our View:

Zimm couldn't solve Barry Zito or the Giants' pen on Wednesday. Still he had a great run. Hopefully this doesn't go to his head and send him into a slump, but we have come to expect more out of Zimmerman than that. Besides, he's seeing beach balls this season.

May 13, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman was 2-for-5 on Tuesday night and extended his hitting streak to 30 games in the Nationals' 9-7 loss to the Giants.

Our View:

Zimm didn't have to wait long as the streak continued with a first inning single off Matt Cain. He's got his average up to .364 and is having by far his most impressive season as a big leaguer. All eyes will be fixed on him as he tries to chase history this season.

May 10, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman extended his hitting streak to 28 games as he went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored as the Nationals fell to the Diamondbacks 10-8 on Sunday.

Our View:

Zimmerman is half way to Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak. The third baseman is hitting .336/.387/.568 on the season and is having his best year as a pro.

May 10, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman extended his hitting steak to 27 games in his last at-bat of the night Saturday. It happened to be a game winning home run that vaulted the Nationals to a 2-1 win over Arizona.

Our View:

Zimm's streak is very impressive, but so are all of his numbers this season. He has six homers, 21 RBI and is hitting .336. Hitting streak aside, he's finally churning out the fantasy season owners have been waiting for for what seems like decades.

May 4, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman had a huge night at the dish on Monday, going 4-for-4 with two doubles, three runs, and two RBI.

Our View:

Zimmerman has now hit in 22 straight games, and he is finally living up to his potential. He is a strong option in all leagues, but we will see if he can stay healthy all season.

May 2, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-4 with a double and a run on Saturday. He extended his hitting streak to 21 games.

Our View:

Zimmerman also pushed his season average over .300 in this contest. He is off to an excellent start and should continue to produce as long as he stays healthy.

April 27, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman cracked two home runs, drew two walks, scored three times, and recorded three RBI as the Nationals fell 13-11 to the Phillies.

Our View:

Zimmerman had just two home runs entering the game. He has been a solid producer from the hot corner to start the season and as long as he remains healthy, we like his odds of having a nice season in Washington. He currently has a 15-game hitting streak.

April 26, 2009

Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman went 1-for-4 on Sunday against the Mets and extended his hitting streak to 15 games.

Our View:

You'd expect a guy with a 15-game hitting streak in April to be batting above .284, but we'll take it nonetheless. If the guys in front of Zimm were producing more, this cornerstone would probably look pretty darn good right now.

April 19, 2009

The Washington Post reports that the Nationals have signed third baseman Ryan Zimmerman to a five-year, $45 million contract extension.

Our View:

Zimmerman already has an injury history which makes this deal a risk. When healthy, he can be a slid contributor, but he's only slightly above average compared with other starters at the hot corner.

April 17, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman is nearing a long-term extension with the Nationals, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

Our View:

Zimmerman is only hitting .243 so far, but has two homers and eight RBI over eight games. He has a bright future ahead of him, and is worthy of an extension with Washington.

April 11, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman hit his first home run of the season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough as the Nationals fell to the Braves 5-3 and remain winless.

Our View:

Zimmerman has gotten off to a slow start once again this season, but it was nice to see him hit one out of the yard. Fantasy owners have been expecting big things from Zimm for years and are perennially crossing their fingers, hoping this is the year.

April 3, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman was 2-for-3 with two RBI against the Orioles on Friday.

Our View:

Despite an unimpressive spring, the 24-year-old Zimmerman should still be among the top 10 third basemen taken in all drafts.

March 30, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman hit his first home run of the spring on Monday as the Nationals fell to the Tigers 3-2. It was his only hit in three at-bats.

Our View:

While some are looking for a bounce back season for Zimmerman, his spring numbers leave a lot of hopes left unfulfilled. In 49 at-bats, he is hitting just .204 with two doubles and a home run.

March 12, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman was 1-for-3 with a pair of RBI Thursday in a 6-2 loss to the Braves. His double accounted for all the Nationals' offense and bumped his average to .348.

Our View:

Zimmerman looks healthy this spring and is putting up quality numbers thus far, but it's going to take a lot for fantasy owners to forget what he put them through last season. Cross your fingers for a bounce back campaign.

March 4, 2009

Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-3 with an RBI against the Mets in Wednesday's exhibition game. He's hitting .300 this spring, but has yet to show any real power.

Our View:

Zimmerman aggravated a lot of fantasy owners last season, but is still a very talented player and could be a sneaky late round pick at third base.

March 1, 2009

The Washington Post reports that Nationals general manager Jim Bowden resigned Sunday morning. "It is an emotional decision that saddens me, but one that I feel is in the best interests of the two things I love most-baseball and the Washington Nationals."

Our View:

The reasons for Bowden's sudden resignation are unclear, but it is expected his involvement with the unveiling of pitcher Carlos David Alvarez Lugo's real identity and age has something to do with it. The organization has yet to name Bowden's successor, even on an interim basis.

February 26, 2009

The Nationals have fired former major-league pitcher Jose Rijo, who was serving as a special assistant to general manager Jim Bowden, for his involvement in signing a Dominican Republican shortstop who lied about his age and name, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

A former World Series MVP, Rijo is credited with discovering Esmailyn Gonzalez at his Dominican baseball academy in 2006. Nearly three years after the Nationals gave the shortstop a $1.4 million signing bonus, it was reported that Gonzalez, who was 16 at the time of the signing, is actually 23-year-old Carlos David Alvarez Lugo.

February 24, 2009

The Washington Post reports that the Nationals would like to get rid of GM Jim Bowden, and are waiting for reports on whether or not he has any involvement in a scheme that saw scouts and others skim signing bonuses from Latin American prospects.

Our View:

Bowden is still under investigation, and an embarrassing episode took place under his watch in which his special assistant, Jose Rijo, signed a prospect for $1.4 million, only to find out he was four years older than once thought. Rijo has taken a leave of absence.

February 22, 2009

Nationals GM Jim Bowden is being investigated for any involvement in skimming signing bonuses from Latin American prospects, according to the AP.

Our View:

The FBI is doing the investigation, and Bowden's dealings as far back as 1994 are being examined.

February 21, 2009

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman still wants to sign a multi-year deal with the team before Opening Day, reports the Washington Post. "We have a good young team, a good core group of young guys, and that's the key," said Zimmerman, who recently signed a one-year deal to avoid arbitration. "You have to build a core of four to five guys and fill in the pieces of the puzzle around that."

Our View:

Zimmerman, who as recently as the end of last season said he was unsure of committing long-term to an organization that could be a perennial loser, admitted that Washington's recent offseason moves have helped quell his concerns.

February 20, 2009

The Nationals have avoided salary arbitration with Ryan Zimmerman by inking the infielder to a one-year deal, according to the Associated Press. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Our View:

Zimmerman's 2008 season was spoiled by a torn labrum in his left shoulder, but he finished strong with five homers in September. He looks to be a solid value pick for 2009.

January 23, 2009

Nationals GM Jim Bowden said at a team luncheon Friday that the team and third baseman Ryan Zimmerman are involved in ongoing negotiations on a long-term deal, according to the Washington Post. Bowden said that recent contracts signed by players such as Nick Markakis and Kevin Youkilis would provide the framework for Zimmerman's deal.

Our View:

If there's one player the Nationals can build a successful franchise around, it's Zimmerman, who currently makes $465,000. Zimmerman is the face of the organization and thus will presumably recieve a significant amount of money to stay in D.C. for some time, if not the rest of his career.

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