Nationals News: The one where Stephen Strasburg seems to be okay...
by John Quinn on Jul 28, 2010 12:01 PM EDT
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PrintGood (old) news on Strasburg: an MRI and an X-ray have showed no structural damage, but he's dealing with some shoulder inflammation. Good on the Nats for playing it cautious.
Given the Nats' handling of other pitching injuries, it's possible that Strasburg will be shut down for the season. More likely, however, he'll do a short DL stint if he can't pitch this weekend, and then return to the normal schedule.
If Adam Dunn is traded, who will replace him? The most logical answer is Mike Morse, whose move to first would solidify Roger Bernadina in right field and would provide at least some of the pop of Dunn's bat.
Dunn is having the best year of his career (meaning his trade value has never been higher), and happens to be swinging at more pitches than ever before. Sure, he's walking less, but his batting average is 30 points higher than his career average. He was chastised for leaving the dugout, in full uniform, to go see Bob Uecker in the Brewers' broadcast booth during the game last week. And understandably so.
Although many fans went to see Strasburg vs. Jason Heyward last night, they weren't disappointed in what they saw - a strong outing from Miguel Batista and a Nats team that played well together, for at least a night.
Scott Olsen will get the start on Thursday, coming off the disabled list and replacing J.D. Martin in the rotation.
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I wouldn't go counting chickens until they hatch.
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 28, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Really we won't know what this is about until Sunday.
They are certainly not going to want to kill ticket sales for Sunday yet, and even then as the saying always goes, “Young pitchers will break your heart.” Fatalistic Nats fans will remember Patterson, Jason Bergmann, Sean Hill, Matt Chico, Jordan Zimmermann and now even Cool Hand Lannan as examples of that theory. Personally, I believe we’re handling this right and when you look at the 2012 window of opportunity theory, you want them to treat with care through 2011.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
I also expect him to be ready by his next start
But I don’t expect that next start to be Sunday. I don’t believe that it will be in April, either. He’s now thrown about as many innings as he threw last year (college + AFL), and if the goal is to slowly build him up year to year then there is some benefit to having him throw even though the team is not in contention. In my scenario, they’ll try to get another 40-60 innings in this summer so he can be worked up to 175-185 next summer and then the limits drop off.
Didn't make press time for Quinner...
…but The Miguel Batista Fan Club has made their preliminary news release in the fanposts for those interested. We hope that some will pay their respects while realizing that souldrummer may remain there as a lonely soul.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Front page already of FB already?
Heady, heady stuff for the Miguel Batista Fan Club. Don’t mean to be over the top here for the religious folks and treat the analogy for what it’s worth, but if Strasburg is Jeezus than you’ve got to consider Batista as Mawk, the humble chronicler who records the deeds of the messiah and stands as testimony of the faith when Our Maker/Spirit/God/Collective Will calls upon him to be a witness.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
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