Nats won't sign Strasburg
The Washington Nationals have less than a month to sign stud right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the first overall pick in June's draft, but according to Pedro Gomez of ESPN, they are not going to get a deal done by the August 17th deadline.
Gomez, citing a source close to the negotiations, said the Nationals have had ongoing dialog with Strasburg's advisor Scott Boras, but they have made no offer other than the mandatory minor league tender that all clubs must make to their picks within 10 days of the draft. That is a standard minor league deal that pays the player $1,000 per month but does not include any bonus money.
President Stan Kasten and acting GM Mike Rizzo said that the Nationals will not be negotiating "through the media."
I'm awaiting for a response from either Kasten or Rizzo at this time.
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Wow! Where's that "MASN kool-aid" all the bloggers here are accused on having?
Do the Lerners realize they HAVE TO DO THIS or lose what little credibility they have left with Nats' fans?
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I don't drink it. Too much sugar. Anyway, I agree that the Nats MUST sign him. They can't afford not to. They can't claim they don't have the money since they offered Teixeira $180 million, but they shouldn't spend $50 mil either.