Stephen Strasburg has agreed to a seven-year deal with the Nationals worth $245 million, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. It is a record deal for a pitcher that will also have ramifications when it comes to Gerrit Cole‘s market.
The deal includes a full no-trade clause and does not have any opt-outs, reports Tim Brown of Yahoo.
The Yankees met with Strasburg and Cole last week, though they have been focused on Cole. According to SNY’s Andy Martino, the Yanks have back-burnered other business in an effort to complete the Cole negotiations.
It was reported on Sunday by Bob Klapisch of the New York Times that the Yankees had a seven-year offer worth $245 million on the table for Cole.
Stephen Strasburg’s deal with the Nationals is absolutely massive. It sets a new record for average annual value at $35 million a year. While there are deferrals, per source, the $245 million number could have a profound effect on the Gerrit Cole market. Is it $300M or bust now?
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 9, 2019
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