As expected, the Nationals selected Stephen Strasburg with the #1 Pick in the first year player draft. Now all they have to do is drive directly to the nearest bank and rob it in order to pay this guy."This kind of player only comes around every 20 years"
--Ben McDonald on MLB TV, Drafted exactly 20 years ago--
The next Ben McDonald is expected to ask for around 50 Mil, and the debate will be whether or not the Nationals should sign him for that overvalued price or even half that price.
Last year the Nattys picked at #9 and failed to sign Aaron Crow (who was once again available and passed on when the Nats picked at #10) Back then, fans were upset at the waste of a top draft choice, which means this year, the Nats really have no choice but to open their wallet.
I know and care nothing about the financial aspects of sports teams. I just know that if you have the chance to pick someone proven in college to be great like Carmelo Anthony, you can't pick Darko Milicic just to save some cash (cash was not an issue in that case, just stupidity) Fine, bad analogy.
If the Nats don't sign this guy and move him to the majors fast, DC united will have a new stadium, and Las Vegas will have a new baseball team...
I don't do baseball or drafts, so check out Nats Farm for all the Nationals draft info you need
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