Strasburg/Ackley

The top two picks in this year's amateur draft have until 12:01am to sign with the teams that drafted them. Stephen Strasburg, the guy that everyone is talking about is the pitcher that throws over 100 mph. Strasburg reportedly has turned down a record 17 million dollar deal by the Nationals with 5 million in "very attainable" incentives. Dustin Ackley who is the infielder/outfielder from UNC was the second overall pick by the Mariners. He is also holding out, and both sides have not come to an agreement yet. Oh and by the way can you guess who both of these players agent is? I will give you a hint, it rhymes with sore ass.

Can you say J.D. Drew? I wonder what the Nats fans will throw at him when he doesn't sign. This is a guy that throws really hard, and has a lot of upside. He also has to keep in mind that he is a pitcher. He still has eligibility at San Diego State, so he can go back to school and re-enter the draft next year. If he decides to go back to school, he will risk the possibility of injury and really screw himself. He needs to sign the contract and move on. He will eventually get paid down the line. This is the big leagues you will get paid if you prove yourself. Sign the contract and play baseball. 17 million guaranteed is more than enough for a 22 year old. If anything Ackley has a little more leverage in his situation due to the fact that he is a position player. His injury risk not nearly as great as Strasburg's. Both players should sign with their respective teams. I mean both Strasburg and Ackley have the chance to be franchise changing players. Why do you want to give yourself a bad reputation before you even play?