“I didn’t expect such devastation…”
Bleacher Report selected the 10 worst FA contracts in the past decade in mid-January. In first place was a seven-year, $245 million (about W325.9 billion) contract signed by Stephen Strasburg (36, Washington Nationals) with Washington in the 2019-2020 FA market.
On Thursday (Korea time), he expanded his scope to select the nine worst contracts in the history of the Major League. Strasburg also tops the list. That’s impressive. Strasburg had one win, four losses and an ERA of 6.89 while playing only 31 ⅓s in eight games for three years through 2022 since signing the contract. He did not play any games in the 2023 season. It is a provisional retirement.
Strasburg became a general hospital after signing the contract. He was well known for his shoulder, ankle, and elbow. Finally, he recently reported that he suffers from chest outlet syndrome caused by nerve damage and even has complications. 마카오토토주소 Baseball is not the problem, but he has to keep his health.
In September 2023, there was also an incident where a retirement press conference was scheduled and then canceled. According to Bleacher Report, Strasburg’s contract also includes Dipper, which receives $80 million over a three-year period from 2027 to 2029. Washington has to pay Strasburg, who retired, $151 million over the next six years, according to the report.
Bleacher Report said, “He’s ranked first in all of the worst contract-related articles in the last few years. He hasn’t officially retired yet, but assuming he doesn’t take the mound because of complications from chest outlet syndrome, Washington is spending $245 million on a pitcher with a 6.89 ERA in 31 ⅓ innings. It’s cruel.”
Of course, Strasburg also had his glory years. He entered the Major League in 2009 as the No. 1 overall draft pick. Notably, he had 18 wins, 6 losses and an ERA of 3.33 in 2019, during the preliminary FA season. He also had five wins and an ERA of 1.98 in six games during the postseason. He was named the World Series MVP with two wins and an ERA of 2.51 in the World Series against the Houston Astros.
Who knew that Strasburg would lose its mark from the 32-year-old season? Bleacher Report said, “He battled injuries before the 31-year-old season in 2019, but he never suffered a serious injury except for Tommy John surgery in 2010. He was the face of Washington, and no one imagined he would be devastated like this.”
He still has three years left on his contract. He has not just announced his retirement, but his “no show” is definitive. And Washington will present Strasburg with a “151 million dollar pension” for the next six years, including a three-year deferral clause. Washington fans are amazed.
