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Nationals president Kasten resigning

Published Sep. 23, 2010 1:00 a.m. ET

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Washington Nationals announced president Stan Kasten resigned Thursday, effective at season's end.

"Stan Kasten will always be an important part of the history of the Washington Nationals," said Managing Principal Owner Theodore N. Lerner in a statement. "He was vital to ownership winning its bid from Major League Baseball and his agreement to serve as the team’s chief executive for the last five years has been critical to building the Washington Nationals franchise.

"We certainly respect his decision to pursue other interests at the end of the regular season, but will continue to call upon him for his vast knowledge of the game, the league and the franchise. He will remain a friend and valued partner of the team and ownership group."

Kasten, 58, is best known for his tenure as club president of the Atlanta Braves during their 1990s heyday. He had been president of the Nationals since 2006.

This season included highlights and heartbreak for the Nationals, due in large part to the debut and subsequent injury of star pitching prospect Stephen Strasburg. Washington is currently last in the National League East with a 64-88 record.

SI.com first reported that Kasten had stepped down.

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