Wire Taps: Washington Nationals' Jim Riggleman - Stephen Strasburg To Miss Next Start.

by Patrick Reddington on Jul 29, 2010 9:13 AM EDT

WASHINGTON - JUNE 08: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals watches the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park on June 8, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

According to a Twitter post from @MLBNetworkRadio, Nats' Skipper Jim Riggleman informed fans on Thursday morning that the Nationals' '09 no.1 overall pick Stephen Strasburg will miss his next scheduled start this Sunday after having been pulled from his previous outing before taking the mound, but would most likely not be shut down for the season:

@MLBNetworkRadio: #Nationals Manager Jim Riggleman tells @MLBNetworkradio that Strasburg will most likely not be shut down for the season though #MLB #XM

Strasburg was reportedly unable to get loose in the bullpen while preparing for Tuesday's start against Atlanta, though MRI's showed only inflammation in his right shoulder.

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Short-rest Livo or rehab Marquis...

…frying pan, fire… Scylla, Charybdis…

"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
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by Doghouse on Jul 29, 2010 9:27 AM EDT reply actions

No on Marquis, had to edit that...sorry...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Jul 29, 2010 9:40 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Updated info on Sunday Starter:

washingnats: For those who missed this last night: #Nats need starter for Sunday http://bit.ly/aVfLSu

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Jul 29, 2010 9:47 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Is there an open audition?

I’d be happy with league minimum. I think I could go out there and give up 10 ER in 1 IP as well as the next guy (although I’m not sure if I could actually record any outs). When did Chico (the pitcher) last pitch? MOAR CHICO!

"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
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by Doghouse on Jul 29, 2010 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Our options are Chico, Lannan, or Miss Iowa?

Much as I’m pro-Chico (although at least half-jokingly like Souldrummer’s pro-Batista stance), I can’t say I’m enthusiastic about throwing any of these guys out in front of the Fillies. On the other hand, their fans don’t deserve to see a Strasburg start in person. Let ’em eat junkballers!

"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
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by Doghouse on Jul 29, 2010 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Or the ACTUAL Miss Iowa.

Connors totally can pitch!

She’s probably better than Marquis.

"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride

by Jorgath on Jul 29, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Chico's on Syracuse's site going tonight...

Last start was July 23rd…Lannan last pitched two days ago and Marquis last night…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Jul 29, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions

It lines up for Lannan, I guess.

Who wants to give Batista another start?

"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
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by Doghouse on Jul 29, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

MOAR BATISTA

heal, Lulu, heal!

by sweetpearacer on Jul 29, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Let me start!

I actually can pitch (although I haven’t since doing BP in high school). Hope you don’t mind that I’m limited to a 70 mph fastball, a 60 mph changeup, and a slightly erratic 65 mph slider.

"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride

by Jorgath on Jul 29, 2010 10:46 AM EDT reply actions

I can pitch better than you, I bet.

And I’m almost a foot and a half shorter than you.

Too bad I’ll end up on second instead – Riggleman is trading Kennedy for me. Despite my lack of depth perception and upper body strength, I’ll still make fewer errors and bat better. :P

heal, Lulu, heal!

by sweetpearacer on Jul 29, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions