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Clock ticking on Strasburg negotiations

By Jayson Stark
ESPN.com

Thursday, August 13, 2009

It's a story that's been stuck in time for two shockingly quiet months. But not for long. In a week, we might find Stephen Strasburg standing at a podium with a smile on his face, a Washington Nationals cap on his head, a record bonus check in his bank account and a brilliant career ahead of him. Or, then again, maybe not. In a week, we might find the No. 1 pick in the draft headed back to school. Or to the St. Paul Saints. Or, either way, to a long, controversial year in baseball limbo -- a ...

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