The Stephen Strasburg Retirement Just Got Interesting

[DannyW]

Someone leaked word that the Nationals organization was planning a ceremony to honor Stephen Strasburg's retirement announcement. Then, in an abrupt about-face, owner Mark Lerner issued a formal statement saying that the Nationals would not hold either a ceremony or news conference honoring Strasburg.

Apparently, someone took Strasburg's retirement announcement badly. Strasburg signed a 7-year $245 million contract back in 2020 and has only pitched 31 innings since, yet he has been paid $140 million for those 4 years (some of the $140 million has been deferred).

It should be noted that by retiring Strasburg is walking away from $105 million in guaranteed salary.

Not a Strasburg fan but I find it unusual that one of the National's greatest pitchers ever, is ending his career this way. More to come?

 

[Duff]

Yeah, that’s pretty interesting. Guy had HOF type stuff, just couldn’t stay healthy.

Our little small town had a couple of guys drafted in the last 10 years. Both were pitchers and both made it to AAA, where injuries derailed them. Both say the injuries take a toll after a while. Both physically and mentally. Both had to retire.

Those 2 made peanuts (minus a 1.2 mill signing bonus one received ), compared to Strasberg. Just saying, it would probably be tough to keep going after making $120 in your career.