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When the Nats let him pitch as much as he can without an innings limit. I think we could really see the most strikeouts in a season since the big unit. Would be surprised at all if next year Strasburg Ks 280 or more batters.
What he "will" do, or what he "could" do? I, personally, think that someone snuck into my apartment and stole my crystal ball; I find that I have a very poor knowledge of future events.
That poor kid probably dreamed of pitching in the World Series and now if they make it, he won't. Jeeezz its not like the Nationals are the Yanks and are going to the Playoffs every year. I think they are doing a big di service to their fans and him. If they make the Series and he doesn't pitch, look for him to leave Washington the first chance he gets.
If anyone has stats on Tommy John surgeries it would be Filhok, if you have any what say you?
That poor kid probably dreamed of pitching in the World Series and now if they make it, he won't. Jeeezz its not like the Nationals are the Yanks and are going to the Playoffs every year. I think they are doing a big di service to their fans and him. If they make the Series and he doesn't pitch, look for him to leave Washington the first chance he gets.
If anyone has stats on Tommy John surgeries it would be Filhok, if you have any what say you?
I have no idea.
In this case I have to believe in the superiority of the information that the Nationals have.
The Nationals went through this exact situation with Jordan Zimmermann
In 2009 Zimmermann pitched about 100 innings (between the majors and minors) before having TJ surgery in his age 23 season.
In 2010 Strasburg pitched about 123 innings before having TJ surgery in his age 21 season.
In 2010 Zimmermann pitched 71 innings after rehabbing most of the season
In 2011 Strasburg pitched about 44 innings after rehabbing most of the season
In 2011 Zimmermann pitched 161 innings before being shutdown.
In 2012 Strasburg pitched 159 innings before being shutdown.
In 2012 Zimmernamm has pitched 171 innings so far
It appears they are following about the same plan. It's been quite successful with Zimmermann.
That poor kid probably dreamed of pitching in the World Series and now if they make it, he won't. Jeeezz its not like the Nationals are the Yanks and are going to the Playoffs every year. I think they are doing a big di service to their fans and him. If they make the Series and he doesn't pitch, look for him to leave Washington the first chance he gets.
If anyone has stats on Tommy John surgeries it would be Filhok, if you have any what say you?
I have to agree. Look at some of the great players that never made it to a world series. Once they hit the playoffs they should start him back up again.
I don't know if this was an needed move or not, and none of us ever will know with certainty. Had he continued to pitch, and then been plagued by injuries next season, the official wisdom would blame overuse from the previous year, whether or not that really was the cause. The same with shutting him down, if he is healthy all next year, some will claim that it was because of the protective moves, but we really won't know. Of course if they shut him down and then he winds up sore armed next year anyway, the conventional wisdom will be left without a clear bumper sticker summary.
It's the correct move. They're a young team who will be contending for several years; he's such a rare talent the last thing you want to do is Dustify him and make him the next Kerry Wood.
The Zimmerman situation was different because at that time the Nats were not headed for postseason play.
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