WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: Stephen Strasburg (L), the overall first pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, is presented with his jersey by Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (R) after being 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: Stephen Strasburg (L), the overall first pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, is presented with his jersey by Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (R) after being 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.

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  1. Atlanta Braves starter Jair Jurrjens delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman during the first inning of baseball game, Saturday Oct. 3, 2009, in Atlanta.
  2. Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) holds his hip as he walks past Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross after being hit by the incoming throw from left fielder Garret Anderson during the fifth inning of a baseball game Oct. 2, 2009, in Atlanta. Anderson was charged with an error on the play which allowed two runs to score.
  3. Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, right, scores in front of Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross after being hit by the incoming throw from left fielder Garret Anderson during the fifth inning of a baseball game Oct. 2, 2009, in Atlanta. Anderson was charged with an error on the play which allowed two runs.
  4. Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman is hit by a wild throw to home by Atlanta Braves left fielder Garret Anderson during the fifth inning of their MLB baseball game Oct. 2, 2009, in Atlanta. The play allowed Zimmerman and Ian Desmond to score.
  5. Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman is congratulated in the dugout after scoring the go-ahead run off a line drive by teammate Pete Orr against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Atlanta.
  6. Washington Nationals' Justin Maxwell, right, beats the throw to New York Mets' catcher Omir Santos as he scores from a sacrifice fly by Ryan Zimmerman during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in Washington.
  7. Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, right, the No. 1 overall draft pick, talks with Washington Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty (45) before a baseball game against the Florida Marlins, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, in Washington.
  8. Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the No. 1 overall draft pick, warms-up before a baseball game against the Florida Marlins, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, in Washington.
  9. Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the No. 1 overall draft pick, warms-up before a baseball game against the Florida Marlins, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, in Washington.
  10. Hong-Chih Kuo, Major League Baseball pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers, walks on the stage as he takes part in a fashion show by fellow baseball players to raise funds for the 20 baseball teams based in cities and counties devastated by a deadly typhoon in August, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. Typhoon Morakot triggered the worst flooding in southern Taiwan in 50 years, killing some 700 people.
  11. Yung Chi Chen, an infield prospect with the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball, walks on the stage as he takes part in a fashion show by fellow baseball players to raise funds for the 20 baseball teams based in cities and counties devastated by a deadly typhoon in August, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. Typhoon Morakot triggered the worst flooding in southern Taiwan in 50 years, killing some 700 people.
  12. Hong-Chih Kuo, Major League Baseball pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers, walks on the stage as he takes part in a fashion show by fellow baseball players to raise funds for the 20 baseball teams based in cities and counties devastated by a deadly typhoon in August, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. Typhoon Morakot triggered the worst flooding in southern Taiwan in 50 years, killing some 700 people.
  13. Fu-Te Ni, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, walks on the stage as he takes part in a fashion show by fellow baseball players to raise funds for the 20 baseball teams based in cities and counties devastated by a deadly typhoon in August, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. Typhoon Morakot triggered the worst flooding in southern Taiwan in 50 years, killing some 700 people.
  14. Hu Chin-lung, Major League Baseball shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers, walks on the stage as he takes part in a fashion show by fellow baseball players to raise funds for the 20 baseball teams based in cities and counties devastated by a deadly typhoon in August, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. Typhoon Morakot triggered the worst flooding in southern Taiwan in 50 years, killing some 700 people.
  15. Wang Chien-min, Taiwanese starting pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball, walks on the stage as he takes part in a fashion show by fellow baseball players to raise funds for the 20 baseball teams based in cities and counties devastated by a deadly typhoon in August, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. Typhoon Morakot triggered the worst flooding in southern Taiwan in 50 years, killing some 700 people.

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