Washington Nationals new catcher Ivan Rodriguez looks on during news conference announcing his signing with the baseball team on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at Nationals Park in Washington. The 38-year-old catcher agreed this week to a $6 million, two-year contract ...

Pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the No. 1 overall draft pick, puts on the Washington Nationals jersey and cap during a news conference at Nationals Park in Washington, Friday, Aug. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

The Washington Nationals hold a news conference to introduce Stephen Strasburg, the top selection in the 2009 First Year Player Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, at the Nationals Park in Washington, DC, USA, 21 August 2009.

Washington Nationals Managing Owner Ted Lerner (R) and his wife Annette watch as Stephen Strasburg, the top selection in the 2009 MLB First Year Player Draft, is introduced as the newest member of the Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington ...