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Here's an article from MLB.com on this subject.
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Would You Jump Strasburg Straight to the Majors?
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numba1yankeefan
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Jaypers said:
if your ready for the majors you are ready imo
coltsfan23
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numba1yankeefan said:
And if you aren't ready, then you aren't? That's rather redundant.
Personally, I think the Nats need all the help they can get and should bring him up straight to the MLB. It all depends on what team is in that position. If it was the Red Sox, I wouldn't call him up right away.
NECpilgrims8
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No. we have the minors for a reason, no matter how amazing you are.
Let him start in AA and prove himself while he get's his innings. Then, re-evaluate him and bring him up if its worthy.
Why should the Nationals, who aren't close to contending in any near future, potentially waste or hurt Strasburgs future?
Let him start in AA and prove himself while he get's his innings. Then, re-evaluate him and bring him up if its worthy.
Why should the Nationals, who aren't close to contending in any near future, potentially waste or hurt Strasburgs future?
numba1yankeefan
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coltsfan23 said:
I meant that if the nats feel he can't get any better than he already is and cant improve then put him in the majors. if they feel he still has a few things to work on let him work them out in the minors
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numba1yankeefan said:
Well, obviously... That's why the pole question asked what YOU would do or what YOU think the Nats should do. Not present two different situations.
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Having seen him pitched and a lot of the teams he's faced I don't think it would be a good idea. He's an amazing pitcher, but his stats are a little inflated from the conference he plays in. He has handled good college hitters well, but I don't think he is ready to tackle Major Leaguers yet.
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coltsfan23 said:
good point, lol.....havent watched him enough to answer this
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scotty21690
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Who is Strasburg?
ru4scuba
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Jaypers said:
That's a given, but I think it is in the Nats best interest to let him ride out the rest of the season out in the minors. More than likely AA would be the best fit in order to fast track him to DC.
I think if Washington is smart they will have him pitch this season simply to cash in on the hype and generate some income through ticket sales and merchandise - they need to generate some excitement and optimism in that organization. But beyond that he does need to spend a little time in AA & AAA working on his change-up. It's going to be his third pitch and as nasty as his FB and CB are, Big League hitters will catch up to it - not that he can't be effective right now, but they need to take a little time and refine things just a bit - throwing 98 mph heat by a Sophomore at Air Force is going to be different than matching up with Albert Pujols.
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Of course. Why wouldnt they? He will sign for $120 Mil and they gotta put him to work right away. Could you imagine what his UD USA stuff would do if he goes 12-0 with a no hitter against big league hitters??? :shock: Makes me wanna pick up 2-3 autos just in case.
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For those interested, here's another MLB.com article written today about his signability:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd ... p&c_id=mlb
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd ... p&c_id=mlb
If the Nats are smart they will monitor how many pitches he throws between now and the end of his season and decide if he should pitch very much at all. You have to be careful with college arms...
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numba1yankeefan said:
Nominee for dumbest statement of the year.
I would say make him go the route Lincecum did. Season him in AA/AAA if he signs with enough time and give him a callup the following year.
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If you're smart you'll help him develop further in the minors, even if its just for a little bit. I beleive a straight to the majors approach could devistate him an or his confidence.
Its a huge gamble, but I say the safe bet is to let Strasburg get comfertable in the minors before throwing him into the MLB
Its a huge gamble, but I say the safe bet is to let Strasburg get comfertable in the minors before throwing him into the MLB
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