Ok, I’m not looking to make this Stephen Strasburg day today, but the reality of the situation is that it is.The Washington Nationals have till midnight tonight to sign No. 1 overall pick Stephen Strasburg and it seems like anybody's guess whether the deal will get done or not.
With less than 11 hours to go here is where we stand; MASN the network that has the rights to the Nationals and Orioles games are reporting that Strasburg and his loveable agent, Scott Boras, have a contract in their hands worth $17 million with easily reached incentives that would take the contract to more than $20 million.
Never the less, I don’t know anyone who expects a deal to get done, if it gets done at all, until the 11th hour….. literally.
Here’s the best part – While Scott Boras has attempted to stick it to the Nat’s telling them that if they don’t increase the offer (or the years or whatever the greedy bastard wants) that he might ship his client off to Japan for big money for 1 year instead of playing in the Independent League (which isn’t much of a bargaining chip although J.D. Drew did it). MASN now reports that the Nat’s have now turned around and said that if he doesn’t sign, they will attempt to draft him again next year!
I love it……. I haven’t seen anyone stick it to Boras yet, it’s usually the other way around…. But that would be funny. (Not sure about the MASN reporting thought – I think there is a rule that says Strasburg would have to consent.) Makes for an interesting storyline though doesn’t it?
Can you imagine walking away from $17 million your 1st year out of college? Wow. - Mike Gross
Michael Gross, in conjunction with a prominent sports agency runs a strength, conditioning and agility program that many agents send their “to-be-drafted” athletes, prior to being drafted. Many pro athletes have also used the facilities for rehabilitation after injury. Over 90 professional athletes including current MLB ball players have attended his institution during the past 3 years.
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