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WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says his long-term view of CJ Abrams has not changed after the team's decision to demote the All-Star shortstop last week. Abrams was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday for the final nine days of the regular season for what the team described as an internal matter. The 23-year-old reported to Washington's training complex in West Palm Beach, Florida, this week. Abrams hit .246 with 20 homers, 65 RBIs and 31 steals in 138 games this season, earning his first All-Star selection in July.
