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August 18, 2009

2009 MLB Draft picks get record contracts

http://www.inquisitr.com/33673/2009-mlb-draft-picks-get-record-contracts/

The Washington Nationals signed rookie pitcher, and 2009 first overall draft pick, Stephen Strasburg, to a four year 15.67 million dollar deal with a 7.5 million dollar signing bonus. Strasburg is a 18 year old Right handed pitcher who has a 103 mile per hour fastball. This is by far the largest deal ever given to a rookie pitcher. The question becomes is he really worth it?

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