First Down: A wait problem in the Strasburg saga

In Strasburg saga, a wait problem It has been nearly 10 weeks since the Washington Nationals selected Stephen Strasburg with the No. 1 pick in baseball's amateur draft. Since then, negotiations between the Nationals and Strasburg's agent, Scott Boras, have been as nonexistent as the Redskins' offense the other night. And yet, this is exactly how many expected the Strasburg negotiations to play out: rumor, speculation and posturing before an 11th-hour showdown Monday, signing deadline day for first- and second-round picks. Whether Strasburg signs or not, Major League Baseball needs to re-examine its draft rules -- especially when it comes ... Email </a