WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: Stephen Strasburg (R), the overall first pick in the 2009 Major League Baseball draft, arrives for a press conference where he was introduced at Nationals Park August 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Strasburg, a right handed pitcher from San Diego State University, signed with the Nationals earlier this week wth a record contract for an amateur player. Also pictured (L-R) are Nationals Team President Stan Kasten, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo and Strasburg's agent Scott Boras. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: Stephen Strasburg (R), the overall first pick in the 2009 Major League Baseball draft, arrives for a press conference where he was introduced at Nationals Park August 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Strasburg, a right handed pitcher from San Diego State University, signed with the Nationals earlier this week wth a record contract for an amateur player. Also pictured (L-R) are Nationals Team President Stan Kasten, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo and Strasburg's agent Scott Boras.

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