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The deal includes a full no-trade clause. The extra six seasons are worth $100 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no financial terms were revealed publicly. "Its nice that its done," Zimmerman said at a news conference at the clubs spring training stadium in Viera, Fla. "Its where I want to be. Its where Ive always wanted to be." He already was signed for 2012 and 2013, with $26 million remaining on the five-year, $45 million contract he got at the start of the 2009 season. Hes now guaranteed $126 million over the next eight seasons, and there is a club option for 2020. "I love pressure. I dont think people get these kinds of contracts that dont want to be in pressure situations. Ever since Ive been here, Ive wanted to be the guy thats up last in the ninth inning," Zimmerman said. "Ive wanted to be the guy that everyone looks to. Ive wanted to be the so-called leader. I relish being that guy. I love it. I wouldnt have it any other way." He grew up not from the nations capital in Virginia Beach, Va., and his parents still live there. The two sides talked late into the night Saturday, making enough progress for the 27-year-old Zimmerman to extend a self-imposed deadline that coincided with that days start of official full-squad workouts. He wanted to get a deal completed now or postpone talks until after the season so his contract situation wouldnt be a distraction in the clubhouse for the Nationals, who are hoping to finally be competitive in the NL East. Washington finished third in the division in 2011, the franchises best showing since moving from Montreal. Zimmerman was the teams first draft pick after the Expos became the Nationals before the 2005 season -- he was taken No. 4 overall that year after playing college baseball at Virginia -- and he quickly emerged as Washingtons best player. Hes been an NL All-Star, and also collected Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards. Last season, Zimmerman was limited by injuries to 395 at-bats over 101 games. He hit .289 with 12 homers, 21 doubles and 49 RBIs. For his career, Zimmerman has a .288 batting average, 128 homers, 214 doubles, 498 RBIs, a .355 on-base percentage and . Seth Joyner Authentic Jersey. 479 slugging percentage, and hes considered one of the top defensive third basemen in the majors. Hes also emerged as one of the leaders of the team in the clubhouse. "In my opinion, its just another indication the organization is moving in the right direction," shortstop Ian Desmond said. "To lock up a guy and show loyalty to your franchise player ... and to see Zim be happy at home, and not to have to worry about that any more, its going to be nice. Im happy for him. We definitely need him." More than a dozen Nationals teammates showed up for Sundays news conference. "Its great for them to come, obviously, to show their support. Thats one of the reasons why I want to stay here," Zimmerman said. "I want to be with these guys for a long time." The average annual value of Zimmermans extension is $16.7 million; the average for the eight years works out to $15.75 million. Zimmerman is one of six major leaguers signed through at least 2019, joining Albert Pujols of the Angels, Prince Fielder of the Tigers, Troy Tulowitzki of the Rockies, Ryan Braun of the Brewers and Matt Kemp of the Dodgers. When Stan Kasten was team president, the Nationals had a policy against giving players no-trade clauses. But they added such a clause when they signed outfielder Jayson Werth to a $126 million, seven-year contract as a free agent last off-season. And now theyve done it for Zimmerman. "Id rather not give a no-trade than give a no-trade because it gives me more flexibility. But for players like this, if its give a no-trade or not have the player, thats a pretty easy decision," general manager Mike Rizzo said. Rizzo said the no-trade clause does not cover the 2012 and 2013 seasons, only the additional six years. Still, he said he wont trade Zimmerman. "It comes into play when you have trust and honesty between both parties. We didnt go through this exercise and sign Zim to a six-year (deal), plus an option year, to trade him in the next two years," Rizzo said. "With Mike Rizzo as the GM of the Nationals, he will not be traded in the next two years." Notes: The Nationals had their first live batting practice session Sunday with Stephen Strasburg and Gio Gonzalez throwing. But the anticipated matchup of Strasburg vs. Bryce Harper never took place. Harper hit against Nationals closer Drew Storen and later said he was disappointed he didnt get to bat against Strasburg. "Absolutely. I wanted to face him so bad," Harper said. "I wanted to see what he was about. If he made me look stupid, I dont even care." cheap jerseys wholesale jerseys ' ' '