Agreeing to an extension made Strasburg a rarity among the clients of the agent Scott Boras, who prefers to test the open market for maximum leverage. Since he signed the extension, Strasburg, his wife and two daughters have made Washington their off-season home. “Since he’s got here, Steve has had so much pressure and hype — almost unfairly — for what he was supposed to do in his career,” Zimmerman said. I can’t imagine having that sort of pressure on you from Day 1.”Seeing Strasburg laugh, dance and hug now, it is almost hard to remember those days. “I feel pretty much the same to be honest,” said Strasburg, who has a career 1.10 E.R.A.

Source: New York Times October 23, 2019 06:56 UTC