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  The 2005 Washington Nationals: Baseball Returns to the Capital by Ted Leavengood The book, The Washington Nationals: Baseball Returns to the Capital by Ted Leavengood, tells the story about the 2005 Washington Nationals who relocated from Montreal where they were the Montreal Expos   from 1969-2004 to Washington D.C. to become the Washington Nationals which resulted in baseball being brought back to Washington D.C. after a 33-year absence. The book contains various pictures which look really cool! It even shows what the 2005 Washington Nationals' roster look liked on opening day and at the end of the season. Additionally, it shows what the standings look liked in each of the three divisions in the National League on both Independence Day and the end of the season. The book is really enjoyable to read from start to finish! The book itself is really fun to read as it does an excellent job referencing baseball history and explaining a lot about the Washington Nationals' games a...