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Jayson Werth, long the shaggy-haired soul of the Nationals, retires at 39 - The Washington Post
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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth defers 2016 money
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Phillies World Champion Jayson Werth retires, what's his legacy in Philadelphia?
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Looking back at the late-blooming career of Jayson Werth - Beyond the Box Score
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Jayson Werth has made his presence felt throughout Washington Nationals - The Washington Post