Monday, June 1, 2009

Washington will take Strasburg first, another pitcher in top 10

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Nationals acting general manager Mike Rizzo called the 2009 First-Year Player Draft the most important in team history, and for good reason.

The team has two top 10 picks, including the No. 1 selection. The Nationals already announced that San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg will be the first pick, barring injury.

To Washington, Strasburg is head and shoulders above the rest of the field of available players. He is 13-1 with a 1.32 ERA and 195 strikeouts this season.

Washington will take Strasburg first, another pitcher in top 10....

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