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Thread: Strats to the DL
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07-29-2010, 12:38 PM #1
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Strats to the DL
That was quick already shoulder issues. They are calling it "inflamation" but who knows if its more severe. The guy who paid 20k for the baseball must not feel well today.
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07-29-2010, 04:06 PM #2
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07-30-2010, 01:21 AM #3
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Re: Strats to the DL
Yeah but being too cautious is how you ruin a good thing. Remember Joba Chamberlain when he first came up, he was next big thing, then it was Joba Rules, lets rest him, etc. and their cautious approach essentially ruined him. Three seasons later he has gone from future ace to being unable to even hold the setup relief job.
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07-30-2010, 01:01 PM #4
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07-30-2010, 01:21 PM #5
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I think being careful his first year is the way to go. If there is inflammation, and let's hope that is all it is, its better to have him miss a start or two than take a chance. It doesn't appear the Nationals are treating him the way the Yankees did Jaba. Jaba was brought up in a relief role and only allowed to pitch an inning or two at a time and not on back to back days. "Strats" is being used as a starting pitcher and is going pretty deep into games. Its sad to see a athletic career ruined by injury and I hope he will be ok.
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08-01-2010, 12:06 AM #6
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08-01-2010, 09:49 PM #7
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Re: Strats to the DL
Update I have read in two places that he is being shut down for the year.
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08-01-2010, 10:18 PM #8
Re: Strats to the DL
He threw today in the outfield and felt fine. He will pitch off the mound soon, then a simulated game on Thursday. If he's OK, he'll be back.
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08-02-2010, 08:10 AM #9
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Strasburg = Strats? Is that really what people are calling him?
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08-02-2010, 11:09 AM #10
Re: Stras to the DL
"Stras" "Special K" "Jeeezus" are the most common nicknames along with plain old Stephen Strasburg.
He should be back pitching somewhere around August 10 to 12.
Nats also signed one of Cuba's best pitchers this week Yunesky Maya who is projected as a top of the rotation starter.