Originally Posted by 7nohitter (Post 1557751)

I'm wondering, and would love to hear from people who invested heavily into Strasburg a few years ago, if he is considered a bust at this point?



There are still many cards listed in the thousands of dollars on ebay and elsewhere, but I don't see them selling at the rate they once were.

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies (Post 1557755)

I hardly put any money in him ($100) because the prices were ridiculous. I wouldn't say he's close to being a bust. He had unreal expectations placed upon him and that certainly didn't help after his MLB debut.

I will say this, he is a bust hobby wise.


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Originally Posted by the 'stache (Post 1557763)

I'd love to have a bust like Strasburg pitching for the Brewers. 11-0, 2.71 ERA, 123 Ks in 99 2/3 IP.

His problem is his health. When he's healthy, he's still one of the best ten starters in baseball. Unfortunately, he's always hurt.

As far as his hobby status, I'm not sure. I only bought his Chrome rookie, and I'm glad I didn't spend hundreds on an auto.

Originally Posted by ls7plus (Post 1559275)

+1. Sure, he is a bust with regard to such cards as his one-of-one rookie refractor, which, as I recall, once went for $25K. I doubt that you could get anyone in their right mind to pay even $750 for it now. I definitely wouldn't trade cards I bought for $200 or even less for it, even though I do like to watch him pitch! Bill is absolutely right that his health makes him a poor risk for investment--I would have grave concerns regarding his pitching effectively beyond his very early '30's.



May collecting bring you happiness with each purchase,



Larry

Originally Posted by packs (Post 1559448)

Bust maybe for cards purposes but the guy was 11 - 0 and he already has one strikeout title under his belt. I'd hardly call him a bust in real life.