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Nats draft fireballer Strasburg at No. 1

Donavan Tate swings the bat prior to the start of Game 1 of the GHSA state championship series between Cartersville and Columbus on May 30, 2009, at Richard Bell Field in Cartersville, Ga. The San Diego Padres selected Tate with the third overall pick in the baseball draft Tuesday, June 9, 2009.

Now comes the hard part for the Washington Nationals. When they selected pitcher Stephen Strasburg with the top pick in baseball’s amateur draft Tuesday night, it wasn’t a surprise. If they manage to sign him quickly, it will be. Considered one of the most talented prospects in the event’s 45-year history, Strasburg boasts a blazing fastball that’s been clocked at 102 mph — and some…

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