Defying the odds... Nationals sign Stephen Strasburg

[missionhockey21]

The contract between Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals guarantees the pitcher $15.1 million over four seasons.



The breakdown:
The signing bonus is $7.5 million, payable in three installments of $2.5 million each. The first payment is due 15 days after the contract is approved. The second payment is due Jan. 10, 2010. The third payment is due Jan. 10, 2011.



Strasburg gets a prorated share of the minimum major league salary of $400,000 this season. He is guaranteed $2 million in 2010, $2.5 million in 2011 and $3 million in 2012.

Strasburg contract numbers | The Fabulous Forum | Los Angeles Times

[Porter]

Basically what Boras did was start high and work his way down. Just like most of the people I deal with at a pawn shop. Im glad that all three guys at the top of the draft signed.

[Kingdom]

I'm glad he signed, same for Ackley, but I'm all for something to limit the ceiling of what draft picks can sign for, it's absurd really.

[cjkalt]

I think in the end Strasburg got a fair contract... and Harper should be be worth more than him... think 17-20 million... I think teams should be able to trade picks though