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Stephen Strasburg Reactions

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | August 18, 2009 at 10:08am CDT

There's general agreement that the Nationals and Stephen Strasburg both did well last night. Here are some reactions from around the league:

Yahoo's Jeff Passan says Strasburg can't just be good. He has to turn the Nationals around the way Ken Griffey Jr. transformed the Mariners 20 years ago.
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says Stasburg and the Nationals aren't the only winners. MLB can win if it changes its way of distributing amateur talent when the Collective Bargaining Agreement expires after next season.
MLB.com's Mike Bauman says this is how the draft should work: the weakest teams select and sign the best talent.
ESPN.com's Keith Law says the deal's a "clear win" for both sides.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post also believes both sides win.
Acting GM Mike Rizzo says ultimately Strasburg wanted to play, according to Chico Harlan of the Washington Post.

Boras On Strasburg

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | August 18, 2009 at 9:17am CDT

Scott Boras tells USA Today's Bob Nightengale that he was never seeking a deal worth $50MM for Stephen Strasburg. Instead, they were originally hoping to see an offer in the low 20s. Via Twitter, Nightengale adds that Strasburg won't make his MLB debut this year. In fact, there's a chance he won't debut with the Nats until 2011.

"Strasburg may or may not pitch in the major leagues next year," Boras told Nightengale. "We really hope they take their time developing him."

If Strasburg pitches again this year, Boras says it will be in the instructional league or the Arizona Fall League.

Nationals Sign Stephen Strasburg

By Tim Dierkes | August 17, 2009 at 11:39pm CDT

11:39pm: BA's Jim Callis has the contract breakdown. Bill Shaikin and Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times have even further detail.

11:06pm: Baseball America's Aaron Fitt says Strasburg signed a Major League deal worth $15.67MM over four years. Despite all the fears of absurd demands from Boras, the Nationals did well here. Here's MLB.com's scouting report on the San Diego State righty.

11:04pm: This deal is close for $15MM, according to Yahoo's Tim Brown. Of course, the deadline has technically already passed so we're still awaiting word.

10:14pm: Time for a fresh post chronicling the Nationals' attempt to sign first overall pick and Scott Boras client Stephen Strasburg. The latest: SI's Jon Heyman says via Twitter that the Nats are upping their bid from $12.5MM.

No Deal For Rays, LeVon Washington

By Tim Dierkes | August 17, 2009 at 11:35pm CDT

The Rays failed to reach an agreement with 30th overall pick LeVon Washington, according to Kiley McDaniel of Baseball Prospectus (via Twitter). Washington, a high school center fielder, is represented by Scott Boras. The Rays will receive a pick next year as compensation.

Indians Sign Alex White

By Tim Dierkes | August 17, 2009 at 11:11pm CDT

The Indians signed 15th overall pick Alex White for $2.25MM, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America. Slot: $1.557MM. Click here for MLB.com's scouting report on the UNC righty.

No Deal For Rangers, Matt Purke

By Tim Dierkes | August 17, 2009 at 11:08pm CDT

The Rangers failed to sign 14th overall pick Matt Purke, according to MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo. Purke will instead attend Texas Christian University and the Rangers will get a pick next year as compensation.

Mariners Sign Dustin Ackley

By Tim Dierkes | August 17, 2009 at 11:04pm CDT

The Mariners signed second overall pick and Scott Boras client Dustin Ackley, according to MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo. It's a big league deal worth $9.5MM, says SI's Jon Heyman. The five-year contract ties Mark Teixeira's mark for position players, says ESPN's Jason Churchill. Baseball America's Jim Callis says the deal is actually for $7.5MM guaranteed. Click here to see MLB.com's scouting report on the UNC outfielder.

Rockies, Tyler Matzek Agree To Terms

By Tim Dierkes | August 17, 2009 at 11:01pm CDT

The Rockies agreed to terms with 11th overall pick Tyler Matzek, according to Tracy Ringolsby of Inside the Rockies. His signing bonus is worth $3.9MM. The Rox obviously went well over slot, but they were able to sign the high school lefty without committing to a Major League deal. Click here to see Matzek's MLB.com scouting report.

Athletics Sign Grant Green

By Tim Dierkes | August 17, 2009 at 11:00pm CDT

The Athletics signed 13th overall pick Grant Green, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Green received a $2.75MM bonus, says Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus. Green, a shortstop out of USC, is a Scott Boras client. Click here for MLB.com's scouting report.

Twins Sign Kyle Gibson

By Tim Dierkes | August 17, 2009 at 10:49pm CDT

The Twins signed 22nd overall pick Kyle Gibson for $1.8MM, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America. Slot for the position: $1.287MM. Gibson's predraft stock dropped when he suffered a stress fracture in his throwing arm. Gibson is a college righty from the University of Missouri. Click here for MLB.com's scouting report.

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