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Nats, Strasburg and Boras: Plenty of drama to come

The hope for Stephen Strasburg lies in the excitement that he might someday bring to a ballpark near you. Taking the mound in the All-Star Game and the World Series.

Before that can occur, however, the junior righthander from San Diego State must withstand a high-profile duel off the field.

The Washington Nationals will select Strasburg, 20, Tuesday night with the first pick of the...

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