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Post by johneaztec on May 3, 2016 8:47:04 GMT -8
4-0 and a 2.25 era. Great start.
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Post by mySTRAS on May 3, 2016 9:59:19 GMT -8
ERA would be much lower... except for 2 pitches to Minnesota.
Cruising into the 8th inning, Minnesota put runners on 1st and 2nd... Stras threw an inside fastball that the batter hit a mile, but foul. Next pitch, same exact location... the dude crushed it again for a 3-run jack.
With the addition of a slider and a cutter this year, Stras can pretty much make the ball dance in any direction to a hitter. Throw is the 94-97 mph fastball and he's primed for a monster year.
Been fun to watch so far!
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Post by junior on May 3, 2016 11:46:53 GMT -8
Always been a great thrower. Who could ever forget his debut?
The injury forced him to become a smarter pitcher. He'll be all the better for it.
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Post by aztecbb on May 3, 2016 13:58:22 GMT -8
Padres FA next year? Only reason to renew my season tix
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Post by johneaztec on May 3, 2016 15:57:14 GMT -8
Always been a great thrower. Who could ever forget his debut? The injury forced him to become a smarter pitcher. He'll be all the better for it. Yes. He's become more of a pitcher than thrower, but at the same time keeping his strikeouts up. |
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Post by junior on May 4, 2016 4:34:25 GMT -8
Strassy would certainly put some butts in Petco Park seats - but only for about 15 games a season. Would that be worth a salary that's more than the current payroll? I say yes, but you know the Padres…
Where's #11 Enzo Hernandez these days, anyway? LOFL
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Post by fisherville on May 4, 2016 5:40:24 GMT -8
Do not agree about the injury, Strasburg's stuff has backed up since the injury and his results were best as a rookie, he's still got very good stuff but the velocity and curveball bite isn't the same. I fully believe he'd be rivaling everyone not named Kershaw these last few years if not for the injury. Still he has had a great career, so far this year he is 2nd amongst pitchers in fangraphs WAR www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2016&month=0&season1=2016&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0As for Padres signing him? That would not be smart unless they look to increase payroll considerably, he's going to get 30+ million a year in all likelihood, a starting pitcher isn't worth that on a 110 million dollar payroll other than maybe Kershaw. As for homerun given up, I blame that on Dusty, it was clear that his stuff wasn't the same that inning and he was fatigued. |
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Post by northcountymike on May 4, 2016 7:18:30 GMT -8
Do not agree about the injury, Strasburg's stuff has backed up since the injury and his results were best as a rookie, he's still got very good stuff but the velocity and curveball bite isn't the same. I fully believe he'd be rivaling everyone not named Kershaw these last few years if not for the injury. Still he has had a great career, so far this year he is 2nd amongst pitchers in fangraphs WAR www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2016&month=0&season1=2016&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0As for Padres signing him? That would not be smart unless they look to increase payroll considerably, he's going to get 30+ million a year in all likelihood, a starting pitcher isn't worth that on a 110 million dollar payroll other than maybe Kershaw. As for homerun given up, I blame that on Dusty, it was clear that his stuff wasn't the same that inning and he was fatigued. Agree on the Kershaw bit and to a lesser extent, maybe Strasburg if he could have remained healthy. However, don't sleep on Arrieta; he's the best pitcher in the game right now not named "Kershaw." |
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Post by northcountymike on May 4, 2016 7:20:00 GMT -8
4-0 and a 2.25 era. Great start. Good to see a non-Kawhi Aztec alum post (ok, technically, neither are really "alumni," but you get the idea...). |
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Post by mySTRAS on May 4, 2016 13:54:30 GMT -8
Stras improves to 5-0 today with a good outing @ Kansas City: 6 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs (both earned), 7 SO and 1 BB Nationals bats came alive today... for the first time in his career he is getting GREAT run support!  |
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Post by fisherville on May 4, 2016 14:29:19 GMT -8
Do not agree about the injury, Strasburg's stuff has backed up since the injury and his results were best as a rookie, he's still got very good stuff but the velocity and curveball bite isn't the same. I fully believe he'd be rivaling everyone not named Kershaw these last few years if not for the injury. Still he has had a great career, so far this year he is 2nd amongst pitchers in fangraphs WAR www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2016&month=0&season1=2016&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0As for Padres signing him? That would not be smart unless they look to increase payroll considerably, he's going to get 30+ million a year in all likelihood, a starting pitcher isn't worth that on a 110 million dollar payroll other than maybe Kershaw. As for homerun given up, I blame that on Dusty, it was clear that his stuff wasn't the same that inning and he was fatigued. Agree on the Kershaw bit and to a lesser extent, maybe Strasburg if he could have remained healthy. However, don't sleep on Arrieta; he's the best pitcher in the game right now not named "Kershaw." No doubt, doesn't have same long track record of Kershaw but been incredible last 2 + years |
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Post by johneaztec on May 4, 2016 17:54:18 GMT -8
4-0 and a 2.25 era. Great start. Good to see a non-Kawhi Aztec alum post (ok, technically, neither are really "alumni," but you get the idea...). I hear ya. A breath of fresh air. |
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Post by retiredaztec on May 5, 2016 21:50:59 GMT -8
4-0 and a 2.25 era. Great start. I wish he'd bring back his 5K in January. Nothing cooler then being handed a bottle of water as I crossed the finish line by a player who thanked me for participating. |
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