Strasburg

[Runscott]

I think you said the same thing in post #21, and we responded. If you don't understand our responses, I can only apologize for the lack of communication.

[packs]

All you said was everyone agrees with you and he was over hyped and under produced. So tell me what you mean by under producing. You've given your opinion but you haven't said why you feel that way. There is no lack of understanding. I don't think you've responded.

[Runscott]

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[packs]

That's your decision. I was simply trying to have a discussion with you. All you've done is dismiss any attempts I've made to engage you in a discussion and followed up with polemics. I would hardly call asking you to explain your point of view toxic.

[howard38]

I don't think he's been underperforming except insofar pitch counts, injury and a shutdown have limited his counting stats. His performance has been outstanding and barring those factors he'd likely have two straight 200 K seasons and possibly even a K title and a 20 win season. Even so he has been arguably the best #1 selected pitcher through his age 24 season (his only competition would be David Price who had a great age 24 season).

[packs]

I could not agree more. Just for more context, only 5 pitchers who have been selected #1 in the last 48 years have gone on to appear in an All Star game. I know the All Star game was dismissed earlier but I do think it says something when you consider how few times it's happened.

[howard38]

I actually take all star selections for pitchers a little more seriously than for position players since they are chosen by the managers and coaches rather than by fan ballot.