Official Orioles and Nationals Thread 2012

That's the problem, he's stating there's stlll a limit but isn't doing anything to extend the season at this point for Strasburg.

There should be no limit this season. Go for it all.

I doubt they'll be stupid enough to limit him in the postseason, but who knows.

Natadors are laying it on pretty thick in SF. 14-0 in the bottom of the 5th?

Heard this morning that the Nats have the best run differential in the Majors...they're +108 runs on their opponents.

Amazing season. Who knew it would happen so soon?


I'd love to see the Nats and Pirates in the NL Championship.

Top MLB draft pick Lucas Giolito is shut down after just two innings of pro action | Prep Rally - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/top-mlb-draft-pick-lucas-giolito-may-face-172720068.html)

What the hell were they thinking? Why would you draft a pitching prospect who already has major health concerns? Really? It's inevitable that it's not going to end well.

Top MLB draft pick Lucas Giolito is shut down after just two innings of pro action | Prep Rally - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/top-mlb-draft-pick-lucas-giolito-may-face-172720068.html)

What the hell were they thinking? Why would you draft a pitching prospect who already has major health concerns? Really? It's inevitable that it's not going to end well.

Wanted to keep the tradition alive on TJ surgery pitchers. JZ, Stras, Giolito...

Seriously though, they knew there were concerns but that's why he was available when he was. He's young, worth the risk in my opinion.

That kid sounds like the LaRon Landry of baseball.

Monster potential and scary to face on the field...when he's actually on it.

"After just two innings of work for the Nationals' Gulf Coast League short-season A affiliate, Giolito was pulled from a game because of a significant decrease in his velocity."
First pitch of the game, 103 MPH. 2nd Inning he's throwing 68 MPH...manager: "I think we have a problem."

*not actual numbers, made them up.




Smoot's right though, this kind of talent is worth the risk. Maybe he'll get his arm fixed and come back throwing 97-98 instead of over 100 but still be lights out. A lot of pitchers are coming back from TJ to be better, more durable pitchers than before the injury.

The designs are ready just in case.

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LOL Nationals. Such slobs.

Lost 5 straight. No longer best record in the Majors. STILL talk going around about sitting Strasberg.


They're going to blow this.

They wasted Strasburg innings yesterday. But I don't think they're going to blow it