tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post5645610959187201407..comments2023-10-10T12:46:47.186-04:00Comments on The Green Weenie: Smokin' Steve StrasburgUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-80553932174258787512009-04-16T18:32:00.000-04:002009-04-16T18:32:00.000-04:00He did play for Team USA in the Olympics last year...He did play for Team USA in the Olympics last year, Charles, but we assume the WBC's US squad was picked from MLB rosters, not the minors or college.<br /><br />The next Big Train? That's a pretty tall order, even for Strasburg. 417 wins and 3,509 strikeouts is a fair career, we think.Ron Ieracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784507810080514099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-13595207703139645712009-04-16T00:27:00.000-04:002009-04-16T00:27:00.000-04:00I wonder if he can be as good as Walter Johnson?
...I wonder if he can be as good as Walter Johnson? <br /><br />I've had Strasburg in my keeper league since last year.<br /><br />Why didn't Team USA use him in the WBC? School commitments?Charlesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-29743291299705977462009-04-14T01:29:00.000-04:002009-04-14T01:29:00.000-04:00There is something to be said for keeping a guy ar...There is something to be said for keeping a guy around for an extra year if you can, Joby.<br /><br />Price will be pitching for the Rays soon enough. He only lasted 4 innings in his last minor league start, and they're working on an off-speed pitch for him.<br /><br />But as a general rule of thumb, I do agree with you - if a kid's ready to play, play him.Ron Ieracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784507810080514099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-34562669730983346182009-04-13T19:40:00.000-04:002009-04-13T19:40:00.000-04:00I just hope they don't pull a David Price on him a...I just hope they don't pull a David Price on him and keep him in the minors to keep his salary down.<br /><br />That is something that needs to be fixed. Let rookies who can make an impact, make an impact.Jobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493102418093461842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-55089979787395723172009-04-13T18:24:00.000-04:002009-04-13T18:24:00.000-04:00Joby, if the Nats pick him first, there's actually...Joby, if the Nats pick him first, there's actually a pretty good chance, not only for the PR value of getting him on the hill, but also because their rotation is so lousy. That could be hold if they let him slide to the Padres, too.<BR/><BR/>I don't know if he'd jump straight into the fire, but he has a pretty good chance of pitching this season, especially if he gets a sweet contract. Heck, if you're already paying him MLB money, you might as well make him earn it.Ron Ieracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784507810080514099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-15183000684782503262009-04-13T14:54:00.000-04:002009-04-13T14:54:00.000-04:00So what do you think the odds are of him signing, ...So what do you think the odds are of him signing, and immediately jumping into the rotation? So making an appearance by the end of this season?Jobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493102418093461842noreply@blogger.com