this guy seems pretty unbelievable. what do you guys see him as in the majors...closer or starter?
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quote:Originally posted by MarlinsMS_35:
This pops up on Google?
http://www.gooogie.co.uk/?gid=...=Stephen%20Strasburg
LOL
That's pretty good. 
I'll be surprised if Strasburg is not closing when he gets the next level. although, I would love see what he could do as a starter.
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If the Nationals take him, he will be starting in the majors by the end of the summer. He might end his career as a closer, but I don't think he'll start there.
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Starter.
Despite his velocity it is his other stuff that makes him so exceptional, this is NOT a 100 MPH thrower, a 100 MPH pitcher. Have seen him go 7, punch out 14 and only throw a handful of fastballs and only a couple in the strike zone.
There will be some adjsutment/struggle on the way up, but he has some tools, that's for certain.
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Starter.
Despite his velocity it is his other stuff that makes him so exceptional, this is NOT a 100 MPH thrower, a 100 MPH pitcher. Have seen him go 7, punch out 14 and only throw a handful of fastballs and only a couple in the strike zone.
There will be some adjsutment/struggle on the way up, but he has some tools, that's for certain.
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i wish i lived a little closer to his school where I could go see him pitch in person. do you guys know any television stations that cover his games? on the east coast, I've seen a lot of press about him, (Sports Illustrated, USA Today, YouTube, etc) but I haven't actually gotten to see a complete game.
chip @ www.getalooksports.com
chip @ www.getalooksports.com
quote:Originally posted by LHPMom2012:
If the Nationals take him, he will be starting in the majors by the end of the summer. He might end his career as a closer, but I don't think he'll start there.
Actually, with Boarass as his agent, he will wait until August 15th to sign if he doesn't hold out. He will then have lost a year of development, while Boarass claims victory by securing an extra million in his signing bonus. (See Pedro Alvarez) Of coarse he just lost a year of earning power in the process. My prediction is that Strasburg does not pitch in the majors this year due to his agent.
quote:Originally posted by Blprkfrnks:quote:Originally posted by LHPMom2012:
If the Nationals take him, he will be starting in the majors by the end of the summer. He might end his career as a closer, but I don't think he'll start there.
Actually, with Boarass as his agent, he will wait until August 15th to sign if he doesn't hold out. He will then have lost a year of development, while Boarass claims victory by securing an extra million in his signing bonus. (See Pedro Alvarez) Of coarse he just lost a year of earning power in the process. My prediction is that Strasburg does not pitch in the majors this year due to his agent.
that's a very valid point. with as much money as he's gonna command, there could be a long holdout
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Yup, good contributions in all 10 posts! 
Thanks! So, what do you guys see Strasburg as...closer or starter?
Chip
Chip
I don't think you can put SS in the pen without first giving him an honest look as a starter. They are going to have a lot of money in him -- do you want that much money going to a 175 inning guy or a 70 inning guy? I think given his multiple plus pitches, he is a lock to start.
What do you do with someone like that, he can't be a starter right away, most likely a closer, like the Rays did with Price.
I read an article that the Rays did not bring Price back up yet, better he stay with AAA on a 75 limit pitch count until he's needed. When you spend lots of money for someone you want to know that they will last.
He won't sign until the last minute with whoever drafts him, he needs time off, JMO.
I read an article that the Rays did not bring Price back up yet, better he stay with AAA on a 75 limit pitch count until he's needed. When you spend lots of money for someone you want to know that they will last.
He won't sign until the last minute with whoever drafts him, he needs time off, JMO.
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While we are engaged in rampant speculation...
Given the fact that SS appears to have a history of desiring to stay close to home/San Diego...I will predict that Boros will place him in San Diego...if not immediately then in the very, very near future...a year max...
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While we are engaged in rampant speculation...
Given the fact that SS appears to have a history of desiring to stay close to home/San Diego...I will predict that Boros will place him in San Diego...if not immediately then in the very, very near future...a year max...
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quote:Originally posted by GLSprts:
Thanks! So, what do you guys see Strasburg as...closer or starter?
Chip
You are welcome but not meant as a compliment.
quote:Originally posted by TPM:quote:Originally posted by GLSprts:
Thanks! So, what do you guys see Strasburg as...closer or starter?
Chip
You are welcome but not meant as a compliment.
nor was mine..
quote:Originally posted by GLSprts:
i wish i lived a little closer to his school where I could go see him pitch in person. do you guys know any television stations that cover his games? on the east coast, I've seen a lot of press about him, (Sports Illustrated, USA Today, YouTube, etc) but I haven't actually gotten to see a complete game.
chip @ www.getalooksports.com
Strasburg will be on ESPNU 7pm est on Friday against Virginia at the Irvine Regional.