Cha-Ching!
As reported by Jon Heyman, Stephen Strasburg has signed an extension with the Washington Nationals. The deal is reported to be worth $175 million over 7-years. The deal is a record for any pitcher who has previously underwent Tommy John Surgery. The way the deal works out, Strasburg will be able to opt out after 3 or 4 years. It is also loaded with incentives that could make the deal worth up to $182 million.
Locking down Strasburg solidifies the Nationals' rotation for the foreseeable future. Max Scherzer still has six years left on the $210 million contract he signed in January 2015. The problem with dishing out that much money for two pitchers lies in the fact that Bryce Harper will be a free agent in just a few years. It is hard to imagine that the Nationals will be able to sign him anywhere near what he is worth. The Nationals need to begin their move now before they lose Harper. Their championship window will be closing up fast.
-Dug
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