The race for Strasburg

[padrefanforever]

So the race for Strasburg has begun in earnest with the Padres having a slight lead. A critical 3 game series with the Nats is coming soon 19th-21st, and it could be the deciding factor for who has a shot at drafting as can't miss a pitcher as there is. In this totally blown up season, being able to draft Strasburg would be the silver lining that might make it all worthwhile......He likely wont spend much time on the farm, and could be up in fewer than 2 years barring any setbacks.......Which could mean the Padres rotation in 2010 could look like this......And this is not taking into account guys like Inman, Garrison, LeBlanc, Geer, Schmidt, or even maybe a McBryde or Buschmann or Culp

Peavy
CY
Strasburg
Latos
Carillo

Team	Wins	Losses	pct
Seattle	57	97	.370
Nats	58	97	.374
San Diego	60	95	.382

(last updated: 9/21/08)

[padrefanforever]

We're tied with the Nats as of this am.......

[padrefanforever]

For those still wondering who Stephen Strasburg is.........

Strasburg, Stephen
Position: RHP
Bats/Throws: R/R
Ht/Wt: 6′5/215
Born: 7/20/1988
School: San Diego State

2008 Stats:
NCAA: 8-1, 1.57 ERA, 97 IP, 16 BB, 133 K
USA Baseball (Collegiate): 3-0, 1.06 ERA, 34 IP, 16 H, 6 BB, 48 K
USA Baseball (Olympic): 1-1, 2.45 ERA, 11 IP, 7 H, 1 BB, 16 K

Summary:
Strasburg is the most hyped player in the country heading into 2009. Already thought of as the top pitcher in college, Strasburg recorded 23 strikeouts while throwing a one hitter against Utah on April 11.

“I’ve seen a lot of baseball,” said SDSU coach Tony Gwynn. “I have never seen anything like that.”

Strasburg throws his fastball in the upper 90’s and has been reported as high as 100. He also throws a plus plus slider and an effective changeup. He changes speeds well and moves the ball around the strikezone. Strasburg’s delivery is smooth and easy.

He was the closer for San Diego State in 2007.

Quotes:
U.S. Olympics Team manger Davey Johnson on Strasburg- He’s a power pitcher. He is in the high 90’s and he throws strikes. That is kind of a rarity for even Triple-A-type guys. Here’s a guy who pounds the strike zone awfully good and he was lights out in the tournament. He is one of my starters.”

Honors/Achievements:
2008 USA Baseball Olympic Team
2008 USA Baseball National (Collegiate) Team
2008 NCBWA District Player of the Year
2008 Louisville Slugger All-American Team
2008 MWC Pitcher of the Year
2007 Lousville Slugger Freshman All-American
2007 Mountain West co-freshman of the year

[padrefanforever]

Mariners take the lead.........

[HollywoodLeo]

I updated your original post to reflect the current standings and put it in table format.

[padrefanforever]

Does that automatically update now ? Good job.....much mobetta

[HollywoodLeo]

Doesn't automatically update, but i'll manually do it every 2 or 3 days.

[padrefanforever]

Doesn't automatically update, but i'll manually do it every day.

Perfect

[HollywoodLeo]

The Padres are trying ensure they don't get the #1 overall pick by beating up on the Nationals.

[Porter]

Seattle is fully intending to lose the rest of their games this season.

10th straight loss. I need a damn beer.

[padrefanforever]

Yup.....gotta give it to the Mariners, they are doing everything it takes to make sure they get that #1 overall pick......we're stuck on the fence, which is a terrible place to be......

[Porter]

Yup.....gotta give it to the Mariners, they are doing everything it takes to make sure they get that #1 overall pick......we're stuck on the fence, which is a terrible place to be......

You have no idea how frustrated I am with the Mariners. Even more than you guys with the Pads.

[padrefanforever]

I'm only now supremely frustrated with the Padres.......now that they shit away their chances at a top 2 pick......if we now miss out on Green because these aholes keep winning I'll be well past pissed