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Originally Posted by ihatenames
I don't think there is any question about Strasburg's talent. The question is can he stay healthy enought to be a healthy starting pitcher? His mechanics and history at this point lead me to say no, but if he can there is no question he has the ability to be dominating pitcher. And he's not nearly as exciting if he ultimately ends up in the bullpen. I hope I'm wrong about him as I love watching the guy throw.
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I think his history is pretty much dominated right now by the Tommy John, which half the pitchers in the Nats organization have had (OK, well, sometimes it seems that way). I think we'll be better able to make a judgment a few years down the road on whatever fragility issues he might have, but my instincts are leading me slightly in the opposite direction.
And, yes, it's very entertaining to watch him pitch, especially when he's in a groove.