Posts Tagged ‘Scott Boras’

Nats rain out means split with Phillies; Werth’s season to date

Due to yesterday’s rainout, the Washington Nationals split a series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Um, yay? Friday night ¡LIVAN! was awesome going 6 2/3 inning and getting 2 hits (mlb.com video). Saturday night, well at least John Lannan made a great play in an otherwise debacle of a ball game (mlb.com video), an 11-3 loss [...]

Nats sign #1 overall pick Bryce Harper at 11:59

Washington Nationals sign Bryce Harper to $9.9 million contract – The Post
Zuckerman: Nats Sign Harper Before Deadline – CSN Washington
Nats, top pick Harper agree to five-year deal – nationals.com
With Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg and Ryan Zimmerman, the Nationals now have three franchise players – The Post
The Washington Nationals signed #1 overall pick Bryce Harper [...]

Does Scott Boras have too much influence over the Nats?

The Washington Nationals and Bryce Harper, #1 overall pick of the 2010 MLB draft, have less than 12 hours to reach an agreement on a contract. Not doing so would mean Harper would have to re-enter next year’s draft and the Nats would have to settle for a new pick in next year’s draft. He [...]

Winter meetintgs day 2: Nats try to justify Pudge signing, find a starter

Catching some by surprise – The PostSigning future Hall of Fame catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez for two years continues to be a head-scratcher for many following the Washington Nationals. The team is trying to explain the decision to give him a contract that doubles his salary from the previous year, despite being on the downside [...]

Strasburg signing: The day (and 1 minute 17 seconds) after

Nats see no need for speed – The Wash. TimesDon’t expect to see Stephen Strasburg on the mound anytime soon. The Nationals do not plan on rushing him up to Washington, instead saying they want him to work on pitching program at their spring training home in Viera, Fla. and then the Arizona Fall League. [...]

Nats sign #1 overall pick Stephen Strasburg

Strasburg Signs – natsfarm.comIt’s a Deal: Strasburg, Nationals Agree – The PostStrasburg, Nats finally agree to contract – The Wash. TimesRizzo on Strasburg Deal – Nationals Journal, The PostNats come to terms with top pick Strasburg – nationals.comStrasburg, Nationals agree to record-setting $15M contract – USA TodayNats, Strasburg beat deadline – ESPNNats award Strasburg $15.67 [...]

Kwame Strasburg

Examining the Strasburg Situation – The Wash. TimesThe Stephen Strasburg watch, slated to last until August 17, is not something that excites me terribly. I expect it to be long, drawn out and completely un-newsworthy until about August 15 or so. I don’t feel like blogging about it too much. The above link may [...]

Strasburg won’t be here anytime soon; Wilbon on the situation; Storen signs

Signing Strasburg likely to take time – The Wash. TimesIn his limited media availability Stephen Strasburg was talking about taking a vacation and working out, knowing full well that he won’t be signed anytime soon. Scott Boras is his agent we are well aware of how Boras does business. This thing won’t be over until [...]

Nats to draft Steven Strasburg today, right?!

Strasburg Signing Could Be Historic – The PostHappy Strasberg-mas! The Nationals have said they are going draft Stephen Strasburg of San Diego State. It won’t come cheap, super-agent Scott Boras is talking about a $50 million deal. I do not think that will happen, but the Starsburg is going to get paid.
The price of drafting [...]

What is to be done with a problem like Stephen Strasburg?

Nats Face Strasburg Decisions – The PostSource: Strasburg would remain in the minors – The Wash. TimesOn Sunday, during a Nats event at the Smithsonian, GM Mike Rizzo said Stephen Strasburg, the consensus Nats draft pick, would not pitch in D.C. this year (MissChatter tweeted it). Why is that? Are you not going to sign [...]

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