Mark Sanchez

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These guys help pave the way for two fresh examples, Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets and Steven Strasburg of the Washington Nationals (maybe). Sanchez just this past week signed a five year deal with the Jets that could net him as much as $60 million and includes $28 million in guaranteed money. Sanchez played one, ONE, full season of college football and hasn’t even completed preseason, much less thrown a meaningful pass in the NFL and he is already a multi-millionaire. Strasburg too has an interesting road ahead of him, selected first overall in the week’s MLB draft, Strasburg is rumored to be looking for a contract that would smash the previous record for a first selection in the MLB draft. Strasburg, and his agent, are reported to be seeking a contract worth around $50 million, destroying the $10.5 million signing of Mark Pryor. Strasburg brings incredible heat to the table, a 103 MPH fastball, and tons of accolades from his collegiate days such as his 23 strike out game just this past season. Strasburg however has achieved all of this against college batters, not professionals the likes of Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, and Albert Pujols.

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