[NYJets]

I don't think the story really means much, this is what Boras does. He did the same thing with Dice-K. He's trying to make it seem like Strasburg has all these other options and would be fine waiting until next year. He's hoping the Nationals will panic and overpay. In reality, Strasburg already has about as much hype as someone could possibly have. Going to Japan or pitching in independent ball is not going to increase his value, he'd only be risking injury. And he's not a high school kid who is looking at either 3 years in college or 3 years in the minors. He's ready to start his career.

It will probably go down to the wire, but I'd be shocked if a deal doesn't get done. Makes no sense for Strasburg to not sign, he'll get a lot, but he's not going to hold out for something ridiculous. And I doubt the Nationals would have drafted him if they weren't going to make a legitimate effort to sign him.