Stephen Strasburg Debut Pegged for June 8th

[stealthyburrito]

Got my tickets, can't wait



WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have decided that right-hander Stephen Strasburg will make his Major League debut on June 8 against Pirates -- provided that a rainout or injury doesn't stand in the way, according to general manager Mike Rizzo.
Strasburg is scheduled to make his final Minor League start on Thursday for Triple-A Syracuse in Buffalo. Strasburg will throw six innings or 95 pitches, Rizzo said.
Strasburg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, has been dominant in the Minors thus far, going a combined 6-2 with a 1.43 ERA and 60 strikeouts in 50 1/3 innings for Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse.
"Along with [pitching coordinator] Spin Williams and pitching coach Steve McCatty, we had a plan in place since Spring Training [for Strasburg]," Rizzo said. "We believe he is ready to go. We like that Stephen could bounce back from tough outings."

[Snowball]

already planning on taking Nats... lol.

[HustleGetPaid]

Ready to see his debut!!! Might throw a gem against the Pirates.

[THA_DIESEL]

Who is Strasburg? The LeBron James of baseball? So much hype for nothing.

Please, I haven't seen any of his stuff, but the Pirates should pound him on June 8th.

[Dexter]

this kid is a joke - i watched him last year on espn a few times pitching for sd st. unlike lincecum, he comes to the majors with great control and he has the size to be that long term *bulldog* type ace. having 3 ++ pitches already with great control is unheard of.

add bryce harper next year and the nats are on the right track.

[Patrickz0rs]

AAA and the Majors are two way different types of baseball. He could easily get knocked around.

[stealthyburrito]

Please, I haven't seen any of his stuff, but the Pirates should pound him on June 8th.

makes sense for you diesel, not knowing anything about a game/player yet giving your opinion.

[THA_DIESEL]

AAA and the Majors are two way different types of baseball. He could easily get knocked around.

Exactly.

[gryfyn1]

AAA and the Majors are two way different types of baseball. He could easily get knocked around.

While thats somewhat true - Strasburg won't embarrass hitters like he was at AAA - he will still be the best pitcher or the Nats roster;

"Knocked around" I guess is relative, but if you think he's going to give up 10 hits and 5 runs in 4 innings, odds of that happening are slim; but even the best best knocked around every so often.

[mizzoujohn]

I wonder what the line will be?

[Shortstop]

I wonder what the line will be?

Obviously it will depend on who the Pirates starter is that night among several other factors...

[cala56]

we are overrating this guy

[Chugs]

we are overrating this guy

Possibly, but i dont know ... I think he'll be an instant impact player.

[pittmatt80]

Ready to see this kid pitch in the majors. He's been pretty dominating in the minors so far, it will be good to see him against some real talent. Going to take Nats that night and see what happens. Nats are moving in the right direction another talented young team. Good Luck to All

[DarkMage]

Saw this guy play in person at Syracuse(alliance bank stadium) a few days ago....great potential.

[70kgman]

His last two AAA starts weren't that great, so it will be interesting.

[Herky]

I think I will be on the Pirates that evening as many will bet this line up for us!

[Eagle1958]

He must be the Lord God Himself. The kid hasn't even thrown a single major league pitch and most people have him wrestling the Cy Young away from Roy Halladay. Let's wait and see what he can do against a major league team. And no the Pirates do not qualify.

[raiders32]

Hopefully he does good. Being a Cubs fan, every time a see a pitcher this hyped, I remember Mark Prior. Hopefully Strasburg will be able to stay healthy longterm.

[stealthyburrito]

He must be the Lord God Himself. The kid hasn't even thrown a single major league pitch and most people have him wrestling the Cy Young away from Roy Halladay. Let's wait and see what he can do against a major league team. And no the Pirates do not qualify.

i've never heard anyone say that, but i think he could be a contender for ROY.

[lyon804]

Curt Schilling said the guy might be a top 5 pitcher in the show from day 1.

[Betting Guru]

I can't wait to see this show he is about to put on! This guy looks like the Real Deal! These Major League Hitters are in for a treat!

[MexicanStallion]

I am looking forward to his debut and see what kind of season he can put up.

[TGHMak]

Should be an interesting debut.

[cala56]

STEPHEN STRASBURG VS PIRATES: 2 I.P 20 HITS 10 RUNS.

[Rookie-Capper]

not hype hes the real deal

[kw071]

I'm looking for tickets to the game, do you know anywhere to get them? I found some in section 112 for 112.00 each... That's the best i can find.

[stealthyburrito]

I'm looking for tickets to the game, do you know anywhere to get them? I found some in section 112 for 112.00 each... That's the best i can find.

i was lucky enough to be on the mlb network when this was announced, so i went to the nats site and bought some tix in the outfield (near the nats pen, hopefully can catch his warm-ups) for cheap.

but i don't know now what's available. you might wanna try stubhub if you're looking for a better price on tix.

[stealthyburrito]

kw071,

ESPN (Buster Olney) just reported that all tickets are sold out for the game.

The cheapest tickets for the game on stub are going for $60.00 minimum (not too bad imo) and some are going for $2000

[kw071]

kw071,

ESPN (Buster Olney) just reported that all tickets are sold out for the game.

The cheapest tickets for the game on stub are going for $60.00 minimum (not too bad imo) and some are going for $2000

Thanks SB, i might've found a pair off craigslist but we'll see. If not i'll prolly try and get a pair off stubhub.
Should be an good game!

[mpresiv1]

already planning on taking Nats... lol.

Me too!! Especially with Pitt on the road...Cant wait

[Jiggy Fly]

I'm looking forward to it!!

[Chi_archie]

lotsa hype for this debut.....

[hothandsmgee]

Hes looked pretty good in the minors

[stealthyburrito]

lotsa hype for this debut.....

no doubt, tix sold out an hour and a half after its announcement.