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Washington Nationals agree to record-breaking contract with pitcher Stephen Strasburg

Photo by Scott Clarke / ESPN Images(WASHINGTON) — Fresh off a World Series win, the Washington Nationals will bring back at least one of their two most desirable free agents.

The team agreed to a seven-year deal with right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on Monday. The contract is reportedly worth $245 million, surpassing the record seven-year $217 million deal signed by Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price.

That $35 million per year value is the most ever for a pitcher, more than Zach Greinke’s $31.5 million.

Strasburg had opted out of the last four years of his contract with Washington, giving up $100

 

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