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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg will opt out of contract with Washington Nationals: report – New York Daily News
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Stephen Strasburg Is World Series MVP For Champion Nationals, Proving Mike Rizzo Right (In 2012)
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Stephen Strasburg opts out of Nationals contract, becomes free agent - Sports Illustrated
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Nationals' Stephen Strasburg named World Series MVP
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Stephen Strasburg named World Series MVP after earning two wins - ESPN
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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg opts to be free agent: reports
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Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says
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Nationals' Stephen Strasburg, who once signed record-breaking contract, has 'severe nerve damage': report
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Stephen Strasburg named World Series MVP
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Report: Nationals' World Series Hero Stephen Strasburg Makes Abrupt Retirement Decision
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Stephen Strasburg Wins 2019 World Series MVP, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Nationals cancel Stephen Strasburg's retirement ceremony
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World Series champion Stephen Strasburg to retire amid string of injury setbacks: reports