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Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2010 3:46:33 AM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse Is this kid a phenom or what?

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Is this kid a phenom or what?

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HargettNC Champion Author Raleigh Posts:2,775 Points:576,255 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 3, 2011 7:34:29 AM Ignore HargettNC Report Abuse Could be the next Nolan Ryan; could be the next Kerry Wood; probably will end up somewhere between them.
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2011 9:28:15 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse Great end to the season. 10 k's in 6 innings.
hooky Champion Author Michigan Posts:25,035 Points:2,412,770 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2011 10:40:18 AM Ignore hooky Report Abuse DON'T EXPECT HE WILL LAST long!
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2011 5:18:41 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse Looks like he's ready to go.
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 8:21:48 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse Last night he showed he was human.
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2011 9:19:06 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse Looked pretty sharp the other night.
nate31379 Champion Author College Station Posts:333,888 Points:326,145 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2011 8:27:17 PM Ignore nate31379 Report Abuse I have done forgot about him.
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2011 1:18:24 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse In the meantime he keeps selling out. Next stop Potomac.
hooky Champion Author Michigan Posts:25,035 Points:2,412,770 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2011 4:12:59 PM Ignore hooky Report Abuse he is a rich nobody and my always be, as he did only a little and now he is in rehab.
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2011 12:38:29 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse I agree it's too early to tell after major surgery.
jmsod Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:67 Points:233,030 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2011 11:27:25 AM Ignore jmsod Report Abuse He is nothing more than a top prospect at this point. He is in the process of reinventing his pitching. Who knows how good he will be.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,492 Points:2,326,985 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2011 11:10:00 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Looks like he'll be back with the Nats next month!
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2011 9:00:50 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse Making his comeback.
Teslukbla Champion Author Missouri Posts:25,308 Points:2,943,830 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:11:15 PM Ignore Teslukbla Report Abuse maddog57, I totally agree! Carlton, Seaver, Ryan, Gibson, etc. in their prime would run circles around the so called top pitchers of the present era.
maddog57 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:137,771 Points:2,667,750 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 1:41:53 PM Ignore maddog57 Report Abuse I remember there being a lot of talk when Strasburg was in the draft about his pitching style being one where he was likely to have arm problems. A friend of mine is a retired pitcher and pitching coach and he says that the main problem is that pitchers don't run anymore. It used to be pitchers ran every day except the day before they pitched and they day they were scheduled to pitch. Running helped build up their stamina and leg strength. Pitchers today seem to rely too much on their arm and not their body.
AFOS Champion Author Chicago Posts:30,398 Points:3,073,140 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:57:44 AM Ignore AFOS Report Abuse TDice... Per [L=http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/text deleted this article[/L] at least one young player (Joakim Soria) had TJ surgery in his early 20s before ever pitching in the majors.Sorry. I can't get insert link to work right today. [Edited by: AFOS at 8/31/2010 11:59:39 AM EST]
Zimcity Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:65,399 Points:3,692,535 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 12:42:22 AM Ignore Zimcity Report Abuse While I agree with the pitch count rules for little leaguers being necessary, I don't think Strasburg suffered from overuse as a professional. The teams completely baby pitchers today and one would think with the advancements in physical training they would be able to throw as much as pitchers 20-30 years ago. But they clearly can not.
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2010 9:18:53 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse Economic impact of Strasburg's injury
Teslukbla Champion Author Missouri Posts:25,308 Points:2,943,830 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2010 3:19:31 PM Ignore Teslukbla Report Abuse With the mention of Carlton and Ryan, they both had huge leg muscles and used their leg strength to be power pitchers. It seems that many of the young pitchers who throw hard during these last couple of decades don't rely as much on leg strength.
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,816 Points:308,015 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2010 6:31:01 AM Ignore TDice Report Abuse I've heard that conclusion too duffer. Too much pitching starting an earlier age. I remember when I was young, a top pitcher would play shortstop or first base to give his arm a rest. It is a distant memory when Carlton or Ryan used to pitch 20-30 complete games in a season. Now after the 100th pitch, you're out of there. Strasburg should be OK after this surgery, although he has to be one of the youngest in MLB to have it performed. Tommy John was in his 30's when he had it done, right?
duffer36 Champion Author Toledo Posts:8,537 Points:1,392,905 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2010 4:20:25 AM Ignore duffer36 Report Abuse << Do you guys think that they start throwing junk at too early of an age, or is it just too much heat constantly? >> Reliable studies have shown that, if thrown correctly, a curve ball is no more taxing on an arm than a fastball or change-up, however most young kids don't throw it properly. Having spent several years coaching little league and others, I have seen many talented kids fade out because of overuse. They will play 20 games a year with their main team, than play an additional 20 with a traveling, or all-star team. On top of that, they will practice at home with a parent and at organized team practices. Official Little League rules involve pitch counts to try to alleviate some of the problems but there are far more NON-sanctioned "little leagues" than there are sanctioned leagues because of the cost involved and many of those do not have pitch count rules.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,492 Points:2,326,985 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2010 8:26:16 PM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse From what I'm hearing, the injury came on just that one pitch, not an accumulation of pitches. However, Steven did have an earlier stint on the DL. I was worried back then that he'd have an injury-riddled career. But this injury is far worse than I expected. This is an enormous setback for the development of the Nats, who are now working on their 5th basement finish in 6 seasons.
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,593 Points:3,590,900 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2010 8:51:15 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse Too much junk at an early age. I hope Strasburg comes back from the surgery and performs at a similar level. He's a good kid and loved following him at SDSU.
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,816 Points:308,015 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2010 6:41:28 AM Ignore TDice Report Abuse The Pirates just drafted 2 (Jameson Taillon and Stetson Allie) 100 MPH High School pitchers in this years draft. I already fear for future arm problems for them too. Do you guys think that they start throwing junk at too early of an age, or is it just too much heat constantly?
steelers6 Champion Author Indiana Posts:5,444 Points:1,135,510 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2010 6:19:51 AM Ignore steelers6 Report Abuse Very sad for a young pitcher so early
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2010 10:01:38 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse A total bummer.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,492 Points:2,326,985 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2010 10:37:51 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Just when a little excitement comes to D.C. baseball comes this piece of devastating news: Strasburg has a torn ligament that will probably require Tommy John surgery. Ouch! [Edited by: C.S. at 8/27/2010 11:38:11 AM EST]
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2010 9:16:17 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse Back to form today.
GRUMPY49 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,139 Points:1,720,910 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2010 12:49:52 PM Ignore GRUMPY49 Report Abuse CAN ANYONE SAY MARK PRIOR. DONE
steelers6 Champion Author Indiana Posts:5,444 Points:1,135,510 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2010 5:27:12 AM Ignore steelers6 Report Abuse What an amazing start
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2010 12:46:20 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse Pitched a much better game last night than he did a week ago. He's got some amazing stuff.
ARXTRM Champion Author Texas Posts:2,032 Points:288,375 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2010 8:10:48 PM Ignore ARXTRM Report Abuse I think he has the stuff to have an amazing career. I agree with Notgreen on being for the best not making the All-Star game. He will have plenty in his career and he has a humble attitude it seems for a young guy.
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2010 7:26:51 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse Didn't make the cut for the All-Star game which is probably for the best. Look at fomer All-Star Dontrelle Willis.
GasRJT Champion Author Kansas Posts:5,474 Points:1,035,835 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2010 2:33:49 AM Ignore GasRJT Report Abuse Being a Royals fan, I say Strasburg will feel what it's like to be like Zach Greinke. Great pitcher, but not much run support. He will be a great pitcher, but won't get as many wins as he should cause of no run support. His game against my Royals is a great example. He only gave up one run, but that is all it took to get the loss.
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,017 Points:2,655,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2010 6:11:35 PM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse He was very wild in the first inning today and has shown that he is hittable in the last few starts. He's good but not great yet.
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,204 Points:1,924,165 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2010 6:43:59 AM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse A lot on this kid's shoulders, considering the fact that his team sucks right now. That said, he's got the stuff to stick around for a long time. Now, if the management of the Nats can surround him with the goods, he could actually be recognized as the leader of a good team.
littleyellowman Champion Author Hamilton Posts:2,520 Points:473,690 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2010 11:15:45 PM Ignore littleyellowman Report Abuse Too much hype, way too fast for this young kid! Yes i think he will be a great pitcher but let him just play ball in his rookie season!
steelers6 Champion Author Indiana Posts:5,444 Points:1,135,510 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2010 2:54:37 PM Ignore steelers6 Report Abuse What a start to the big leagues