"The clock is ticking on the Stephen Strasburg negotiations. Who will blink first? The Washington Post is reporting that while the Nationals have offered a record deal for an amateur, but it will not be enough to get things done before Monday night's deadline. Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports the Nats have made a $17 million offer, with easily attainable incentives that could push it beyond $20 million (ESPN)."
I knew there was no way that Strasburg would sign with the Nationals. Boras is going to want crazy money, and he probably really doesn't want his ace in the hole to stay in Washington. Listen, I know Strasburg might be the next Roger Clemens, but this is a ton of money for a player that has a lot of questions. You really don't know how good he'll be. There have been a lot of former #1 picks who turn out to be busts...
Luke Hochevar
Matt Bush
Delmon Young
Bryan Bullington
Matt Anderson
The list goes on and on. Now there are plenty that end of being great (Griffey), but I am just saying it is not a sure thing. I feel bad for the Nationals here, but they knew Boras was going to bust their balls. What is really unfair is that it will probably end up being a big market team that eventually lands this guy...
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