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By Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com 06/09/09 1:00 AM ET At approximately 6:15 p.m. ET today, the world of Stephen Strasburg will change forever. And, if you believe all the hype about the San Diego State right-hander, Major League Baseball may never be the same again. Sure, in his perfect world, ...
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cnbc.com - 6/9/2009
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Posted By: Darren Rovell Today, the Washington Nationals
are expected to take Stephen Strasburg as the first...
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Strasburg Cards Hit Stratosphere
dugoutcentral.com - 6/9/2009
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The Washington Nationals will select San Diego State
pitcher Stephen Strasburg first overall in the 2009 draft....
But maybe it shouldn’t be as automatic as we believe. Strasburg is well deserving of most of the headlines and accolades thrown his ...
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Nationals Should Pass on Strasburg
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Stephen Strasburg Roundup
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
Rounding up some thoughts on Stephen Strasburg with about seven hours to go before the Nats are expected to select him...
MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo says it might be unrealistic to ask Strasburg to pitch in the majors this year if he doesn't sign until the August 15th deadline.
Newsday's Ken Davidoff reminds us that the Nationals don't have to concern ...
Draft Day Reading
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Draft day can be overwhelming, check out these links so you can be prepared come 6 p.m tonight.
If you can, make it out to Nats Park for the draft party and get your T-Shirt Tuesday draft shirt.
ESPN’s previews today’s Draft. (ESPN)
Steven Henson from Yahoo Sport gives his first round mock draft: (Yahoo)
Discussing the economics of the draft. (Fire Jim Bowden)
Is Steven Strasburg the one? He’s certainly handling the pressure. (Mlb.com)
Roundtable of baseball experts discussing the draft while it happens. (Baseball Prospectus)
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Draft Day
friarforecast.com 6/9/2009 — by Daniel Gettinger
Today is draft day. The Padres pick third. They won’t get Stephen Strasburg, and they probably won’t get Dustin Ackley (although I am still holding out hope that the Mariners shock everyone and take a pass). Other ...