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Nationals Sign Top Draft Pick, but Need $15 Million to Do So - The New York Times
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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says
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Cy Young winners, 1st-rounders fill World Series rotations
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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says
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World Series champion Stephen Strasburg to retire amid string of injury setbacks: reports
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Stephen Strasburg delivers a legendary World Series start - The Washington Post
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Stephen Strasburg (L), the top selection in the 2009 First Year Player Draft, holds his jersey after he was introduced as the newest member of the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in
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Re-Drafting Mike Trout, Nolan Arenado, Stephen Strasburg and the 2009 MLB Draft, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Washington Nationals expect Stephen Strasburg to be ready for Spring Training 2021 after limited action in 2020 - Federal Baseball