Prior and Strasburg vs. McCann.

The Chicago Cubs' signed Mark Prior to a $10.5 million dollar contract in 2001, his career would be over in about seven years after he sustained 11 injuries over the course of 6 seasons. Stephen Strasburg was signed by the Washington Nationals' to a $15.1 million dollar contact last season, he has already suffered 2 injuries in just two months of pitching.

The Atlanta Braves' paid Brian McCann $1.7 million dollar's in his initial three full seasons behind the plate, he played an average of 138 games per season, hit about 22 home runs per season, and reached the All-Star Game all three seasons. I have to add that he signed a new contract in 2007 that only paid him $1.4 million dollars in his first two years (the latter two of his before mentioned three seasons).

What's the moral here?

The Cubs' and Nationals' overpaid unproven Rookies, and got burned.

The Braves' waited for their Rookie to prove himself, and than paid him.

Major League Baseball teams must be sure to drop their new found "NFL mentality" when negotiating with just drafted baseball players from either high school or college. This league cannot become another "reward unproven players league", it must remain the league of "first - perform in the big leagues, second - be awarded for your performance"

Any thoughts?

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Strasburg solid in second MLB Start.

Steven Strasburg's inaugural start was quite impressive: 7.0 innings, 14 strikeouts, only 4 hits and 2 earned runs allowed, and the rookie achieved his first Major League Baseball win. With 2 innings left in Strasburg's second start against the Indians this afternoon - the young pitcher was once again solid, and is once again heading towards a Major League victory.

He tossed 95 pitches through 5.1 innings: allowing 2 hits and 1 run, striking out 8 batters, walked 5 batters, and is currently on track to receive his second Major League Baseball win, pending the Nationals don't blow their current 9-1 lead in the bottom of the Eighth inning; the odds of which are slim.

The youngster allowed more walks and pitched in fewer innings, but we must remember he was facing the Cleveland Indians, and not the Pittsburgh Pirates. Plus this was only his second MLB start in his short career, and we should not be expecting a masterpiece each time out. Not even Cy Young was that good.

In conclusion: Strasburg is an impressive Starting Pitcher, his Fastball is amazing, his Changeup is phenomenal, his Control is unheard of at such a young age, his professional pitching record will be 2 wins and 0 losses in a couple of minutes, and the Washington Nationals better treat this young man with the respect he deserves.

Strasburg Mania!

Strasburg Statistics:

2 wins - 0 losses.
12.1 Innings Pitched.
6 Hits Allowed.
3 Runs Allowed.
22 Strike Outs.
5 Walks.
1.69 Earned Run Average.

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Strasburg impresses in Rookie Debut.

Steven Strasburg was the number one pick in the 2009 Major League Baseball draft by the Washington Nationals organization. I've been reading about all the hype, the sold out minor league baseball games where he was pitching, and all the myths surrounding the unproven legend; but I remained unconvinced until tonight.

Strasburg pitched in his first Major League Baseball game earlier this evening; and I guarantee you that this young pitcher is nothing but performance, no hype whatsoever. How can You be sure? Some might ask when reading this article, well I'll let the stats from Strasburg's first start tell everyone everything they need to know.

He tossed 94 pitches through 7.0 innings; allowing 4 hits and 2 runs; striking out 14 batters, and leading the Washington Nationals to a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates - resulting in his first every Major League Baseball win. Call me a fan, or call me crazy; but this pitcher can pitch!

The Washington Nationals must be excited; they spent 15 million dollars on an unproven college level pitcher (unheard of in Major League Baseball) - and that pitcher actually performed in his Rookie Debut in front of 40,315 (largest crowd in Washington since Opening Day) excited fans. I cannot believe this is happening in Major League Baseball:

Strasburg Mania!

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NY Met David Wright to Give Kidney to Needy Child

New York Examiner
Dennis Hamm
June 30, 2009

NEW YORK, NEW YORK- The New York Mets may be looking at another injury; this one, however, is not baseball related. According to Jonathan Ellis, a representative for David Wright, the New York slugger could be headed to the DL because of a promise he made to a child.

Ellis explains that Wright had been visiting a children's hospital in New York, which Ellis refused to name, as part of the Baseball Outreach program. While there, Wright visited an eight year old child with kidney failure.

"Doctors told us that they had been having difficulties finding a donor," Ellis stated. "The kid told David that he was his biggest fan in the world, but that he couldn't leave his bed to see a real Met game because he was so sick."

The child, Justin LeVert, then asked Mr. Wright if he (LeVert) would ever be able see a Met game. According to Ellis, Wright stated that "he promised that he would see a game, even if he had to give his own kidney to make it happen."

"I thought that David was saying that to be kind. I didn't know he had given doctors blood to see whether he was a match," Ellis said. "Last night he [Wright] got a call from the hospital, and they told him that he would be able to give Justin a kidney if he chose to.

"I was stunned when he told me," Ellis concluded.

The New York Mets recently have had a rash of injuries, including their first baseman Carlos Delgado, center fielder Carlos Beltran, and their short stop Jose Reyes. Yesterday, the team dipped below .500 for the first time in two months. If Wright were to miss significant time on the field, it could prove costly for the team, which is currently only trailing the Phillies by 3 games in the National League East.


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