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Nationals Sign #1 Draft Pick Bryce Harper
You can thank super-agent Scott Boras for the the theatrics, as the Washington Nationals were pushed to the brink of failure as the clock inched towards a midnight deadline last night, threatening the future of a miserable franchise looking to build on it’s failure with two of the best #1 draft picks in back to [...]
Full StoryWith An Hour Left Til The Deadline, Harper Still Unsigned
First the good. As we reported a few days ago, the Nationals have officially signed Sammy Solis, A.J. Cole, and Robbie Ray. Solis is a polished college lefty who could move fast through the system while Cole and Ray- both precocious high school arms, may be take a while longer.
Now the bad. … — [...]
Stephen Strasburg’s strong words for Bryce Harper
One year ago, Stephen Strasburg faced the same high-stakes moment Bryce Harper is entering now, less than 36 hours away from the deadline for 2010 draft picks to sign or re-enter the draft next season. Following his start today, Strasburg was asked if he had advice for Harper, the 17-year-old outfielder. “I don’t have any [...]
Full StoryThomas Boswell – Nationals encounter risks, rewards of dealing with Scott Boras while working to sign Bryce Harper
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Full StoryDraft Update (or lack thereof)
The hours the Indians have left to sign their draft picks are waning away and still six of the top ten remain without a contract. It is expected that top pick, Drew Pomeranz, will negotiate into the wee hours. If it is any comfort, 15 of the 32…
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To boo or not to boo, that is the question
When the Detroit Tigers come to the Bronx for four games starting tonight, there will be a VERY familiar face hitting second in their lineup. It’s true, Johnny David Damon is set to make his return to Yankee Stadium this evening.
While he did put up solid numbers over his four years in … — [...]
Nationals know Bryce Harper will blink
The clock is ticking on the Washington Nationals’ attempt to sign hitting wunderkind Bryce Harper before Monday’s midnight deadline, and as expected, the usual hand-wringing and posturing is taking place as time runs out.
Signing the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft, is, of … — full article at outsidethepressbox.com
This Should Go Over Well With The Veterans
Stephen Strasburg weighed in on his fellow Scott Boras client Bryce Harper’s down-to-the-wire negotiations with the Nationals. And he probably shouldn’t have. Rookies—seen and not heard. Learn it. — full article at paullebowitz.com
Full StoryStrasburg to Harper: Sign if you want to play
The Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg had some pointed words for fellow No. 1 draft pick Bryce Harper: “If he doesn’t want to play here, then we don’t want him here.” — full article at nbcsports.msnbc.com
Full StoryDraft Update (or lack thereof)
The hours the Indians have left to sign their draft picks are waning away and still six of the top ten remain without a contract.
It is expected that top pick, Drew Pomeranz, will negotiate into the wee hours. If it is any comfort, 15 of the 32 first round picks have signed so far, [...]
