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Post by bpickering on Apr 8, 2024 10:42:44 GMT
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg retired today after a settlement with the team. He lasted Pitched June 9, 2022
Win–loss record 113–62
Earned run average 3.24
Strikeouts 1,723
3× All-Star (2012, 2016, 2017)
World Series champion (2019)
World Series MVP (2019)
Babe Ruth Award (2019)
All-MLB First Team (2019)
Silver Slugger Award (2012)
NL wins leader (2019)
NL strikeout leader (2014)
Golden Spikes Award (2009)
Dick Howser Trophy (2009)
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Post by Superstar on Apr 8, 2024 14:40:24 GMT
The team didn't want to pay him. I don't blame him for being a hard ass on this one, and the team should have never guaranteed that contract without insurance. But Strasburg was not insurable and that should have told them something.
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Post by srossi on Apr 8, 2024 17:16:53 GMT
I remember like it was yesterday his very hyped debut. Hard to believe an entire career went by since then.
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Post by Superstar on Apr 8, 2024 18:47:28 GMT
I remember like it was yesterday his very hyped debut. Hard to believe an entire career went by since then. I happened to be in Atlantic City and the game was on in the Casino bar. The first time he threw his curve, I blurted out HOLY FUCK. My wife didn't get it, but the people at the bar did. Man that kid could throw, and even after countless injuries he would always come back and flash some magic. I truly believe that he regretted sitting out the playoffs when he did because the team forced him. Then when he really should have sat out, he gutted out a couple of amazing performances and that probably contributed to the end of his career. |
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Post by srossi on Apr 8, 2024 19:03:59 GMT
I remember like it was yesterday his very hyped debut. Hard to believe an entire career went by since then. I happened to be in Atlantic City and the game was on in the Casino bar. The first time he threw his curve, I blurted out HOLY FUCK. My wife didn't get it, but the people at the bar did. I remember that exact moment. It was literally the greatest curve I had ever seen, and I think I said the same thing at my house. |
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Post by BlazerTron on Apr 9, 2024 3:53:13 GMT
Loved that he got a ring in 2019 and beat the Astros just before the sign stealing scandal broke. Strasburg was amazing during that playoff run.
Read a book about the 2019 season called "Buzzsaw" (one of those $3 pickups at Ollie's). Pretty good book, but you realize how lucky Rizzo was as GM to back into that title the way he wasted money. They signed Patrick Corbin longterm before the 2019 season for 6 yrs/$140 million. Although it was a smart move to let Rendon walk.
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Post by The Ultimate Sin on Apr 9, 2024 4:31:41 GMT
Wow, I hadn't heard that name in forever. I didn't realize he was still active. Did they have another great young arm around the time he debuted, or am I blending him with Kerry Wood & Mark Prior in Chicago?
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Post by bpickering on Apr 9, 2024 11:01:00 GMT
I remember like it was yesterday his very hyped debut. Hard to believe an entire career went by since then. Yeah the Hype that was when he joined the Harrisburg Senators for a short time before joining the Nationals was wild. Same with Harper. Luckily was able to see them both play |
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Post by Superstar on Apr 9, 2024 16:10:12 GMT
I remember like it was yesterday his very hyped debut. Hard to believe an entire career went by since then. Yeah the Hype that was when he joined the Harrisburg Senators for a short time before joining the Nationals was wild. Same with Harper. Luckily was able to see them both play Even if you were in the worst seat of the house, you had a great view in Harrisburg. You mentioned the two intriguing names of this generation. Both were supremely talented. The biggest mistake I made was being in Reno NV the week before the Angels brought Mike Trout to the big leagues. He played seven innings one night and the full game the next, then he went to the big club. Would've been nice to see him, and that field was tiny. |
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