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Bob, I agree that Strasburg isn't an HOF lock yet but the point is that the incredible expectations were not just met but were exceeded last night. Yes, Fidrych had a great rookie year (and a great first start) on the way to a second place Cy Young finish; however, there were no expectations at all for him when he made that start. Strasburg's first start may have come with it the most lofty expectations EVER for a first Major League start.

Edited to add: Nevertheless, the lineup he faced last night was really a great Triple A team. Other than McCutcheon, the rest of the team is horrible.