{"id":10948,"date":"2009-06-11T11:46:54","date_gmt":"2009-06-11T16:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=10948"},"modified":"2023-02-07T07:39:31","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T15:39:31","slug":"top-mlb-prospects-betting-110609","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/sportsbooks\/top-mlb-prospects-betting-110609\/","title":{"rendered":"2009 MLB Draft Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>MLB: TOP PROSPECT TO NATIONALS, OR MAYBE NOT<\/h2>\n<p>The Washington Nationals made San Diego State pitcher Stephen Strasburg the first selection of the <a title=\"MLB Draft\" href=\"\/mlb\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MLB Draft<\/strong><\/a> on Tuesday but will they have enough cash to sign him?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sportsbook.com handicappers<\/strong> aren\u2019t too convinced, listing the prospect at -130 odds to sign with the Nationals and -110 to not sign.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Considered the top pitching prospect of all time, Strasburg and his agent, Scott Boras, will be demanding a record-breaking contract; making him a not so perfect match for the Nationals.<\/p>\n<p>Washington is working on one of the league\u2019s thriftiest budgets with the forth lowest payroll and adding the pitching prospect to the payroll may be tough.<!-- Affiliate Code Do NOT Modify--><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 1px; border: 1px solid #ffffff;\" src=\"http:\/\/affiliates.commissionaccount.com\/processing\/impressions.asp?btag=a_3953b_171\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Bet on Baseball at sportsbook.com\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><!-- End affiliate Code--><\/p>\n<p>The team currently holds Major League Baseball\u2019s worst record (15-41) and hasn\u2019t had a winning record since the 2003 season when they were the Montreal Expos. What makes matters worse is they currently rank 27th in attendance despite having a new stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, just last year, the Nats were unable to come to terms with their first selection Aaron Crow.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf the Nationals are going to survive as an organization, they must sign this kid\u201d, stated Sportsbook.com Spokesman Dave Staley. \u201cBesides hearings on steroids, there hasn\u2019t been too much interest in baseball in the nation\u2019s capital as of late. Getting Strasburg under contract and on the mound could change all of that; at least every four days or so\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Log on now to Sportsbook.com<\/strong> to wager on whether or not you think the Washington Nationals will break their piggy bank for Stephen Strasburg.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, be sure to take advantage of Daily Dime Lines and great promotions like Walk-Off Wednesdays to maximize your bankroll this MLB Season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will Stephen Strasburg sign a contract with the Washington Nationals by the end of the 2009 MLB season?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes  -130<br \/>\nNo   -110<\/p>\n<h3>BET ON MLB BASEBALL TODAY AT SPORTSBOOK.COM &#8211; THE WORLD&#8217;S BIGGEST ONLINE SPORTSBOOK!!!!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In reviewing the 2009 MLB draft one things stands out. Will the Nationals have enough money to sign Stephen Strasburg the #1 pick?  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