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The words “baseball lifer” are often thrown around lightly when discussing prominent figures in MLB. Don Zimmer, however, leaves no doubt when it comes to the correct application of the phrase.

Nashville SC's Walker Zimmerman spoke to reporters after practice Monday, discussing the start of the MLS season and the team's offseason changes.