The best free agent just hit the open market when brilliant talent evaluator Johnny DiPuglia resigned from the Washington #Nats as their VP and international scouting director. It's a massive blow to the organization, who has yet to re-sign GM Mike Rizzo. On it, @dougherty_jesse
Breaking: Stephen Strasburg is set to retire, according to three people familiar with the matter. There are tentative plans for a press conference at Nationals Park on Sept. 9.
Story with @barrysvrluga: https://t.co/UW1sHZvkBS
People with knowledge: the Nationals have agreed to terms with catcher Keibert Ruiz on an eight-year extension that includes two club options that could bring total value to $50M.
BREAKING: Right-hander Jacob deGrom has signed a five-year, $185 million contract with the Texas Rangers, sources tell ESPN. Physical is passed. Deal is done. Includes conditional sixth-year option that would take total deal to $222 million. Full no-trade clause. A massive haul.