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Sat May 09, 2009 12:07 pm EDT

Strasburg tosses 17 K no-hitter; Boras to Nats: 'Mwahahaha'

By Andy Behrens

In the final home start of his ridiculous collegiate career, San Diego State junior Stephen Strasburg threw a 17-strikeout no-hitter against Air Force. The 20-year-old is now 11-0 for the Aztecs, with an obscene 164 Ks in 87.1 innings. He leads all amateur pitchers in hype, earning potential, and 103 mph fastballs. Strasburg has a 23-strikeout game to his credit, too.

Washington Nationals' acting general manager Mike Rizzo was reportedly in attendance at the no-no, scouting Strasburg in advance of the 2009 MLB First-Year Player Draft. The Nats have the top overall pick, and there's just no way they'll pass on Strasburg at any price. If former Washington GM Jim Bowden can be believed, the decision was made long ago.

Somewhere, agent/advisor Scott Boras is grinning one of these smug little grins. 

Bowden has said of Strasburg, "This is the best amateur pitcher since I was born." (That would be May 18, 1961). He's also said that the right-hander will be pitching in the big leagues in September. Position yourself for the waiver claim now, dynasty owners. 

Here's a clip of the final out from Friday's no-hitter, courtesy of an understandably excited fan who calls everyone "Dog":

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  1. S A
    1. Posted by S A Sat May 09, 2009 12:23 pm EDT

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    Throwing that hard, hope is arm doesn't fall off.
  2. Phaedrus
    2. Posted by Phaedrus Sat May 09, 2009 12:23 pm EDT

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    342nd!!!!
  3. Drew
    3. Posted by Drew Sat May 09, 2009 12:24 pm EDT

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    This kid is amazing.
  4. UniqueFreak
    4. Posted by UniqueFreak Sat May 09, 2009 12:34 pm EDT

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    This is all part of Boras" plan to take over the world!
  5. rhodybless
    5. Posted by rhodybless Sat May 09, 2009 12:37 pm EDT

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    he'll be a bum for a few years like all these "sleepers" you guys talk about.
  6. Trigga Play
    6. Posted by Trigga Play Sat May 09, 2009 12:40 pm EDT

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    He kind of looks demonic. No wonder he and Boras are in league.
  7. Maxine H
    7. Posted by Maxine H Sat May 09, 2009 12:43 pm EDT

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    The next Kerry Wood? Thin frame, 103mph? How long can it last?
  8. Lee Majors
    8. Posted by Lee Majors Sat May 09, 2009 12:49 pm EDT

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    Long enough for me to add him, then trade him for a mountain of talent in my NL dynasty league. That's how long. Hopefully.
  9. Aqua Cadet
    9. Posted by Aqua Cadet Sat May 09, 2009 12:49 pm EDT

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    He's got the W going on.
    Not a good sign.
  10. John R
    10. Posted by John R Sat May 09, 2009 12:52 pm EDT

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    Thin frame? I'm not so sure about that...according to the SI article about a month back, the reason he was so lightly recruited out of high school is because he was so out of shape and overweight. I haven't looked closely at any pictures to really compare, but my thought was that he was probably built pretty well. He'll take about two years to develop, but he will be a STUD if he can keep his arm healthy....
  11. John R
    11. Posted by John R Sat May 09, 2009 12:55 pm EDT

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    That's a valid point, Lee Majors. He will be quite the trading chip....seems like this happens every year. Last year, everyone was all over David Price as the best pitching prospect to come along in a long time. Back in 2005, it was Felix Hernandez. Can't really remember 2006 or 2007, but the odds are there was someone who came up late in the year that was called "the best pitching prospect to come along in a long time." The fantasy community jumps all over them, and then it takes a couple of years to develop. The good news about Strasburg is that he has already been to college, so maybe he can make the leap to the next level sooner. Why would the Nats want to use his arm in the majors this year? I wouldn't want to waste it this year. I'd wait until next year to bring him up....
  12. honkytonk41
    12. Posted by honkytonk41 Sat May 09, 2009 1:00 pm EDT

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    looks like his mechanics are very good, u cant teach what i just saw . but will wash sign him boras will be a son of a gun and get him traded to the yankees . watch this will be a soap opry to watch this summer .
  13. Tony C
    13. Posted by Tony C Sat May 09, 2009 1:05 pm EDT

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    Why would the Nationals bring him up in September? Just so that they can start his arbitration clock that much sooner? I doubt they'll be in a penant race. He'll be here in 2010.
  14. million_dollar_sleeper
    14. Posted by million_dollar_sleeper Sat May 09, 2009 1:08 pm EDT

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    or save the waiver for pedro alvarez?
  15. Dan Piasecki
    15. Posted by Dan Piasecki Sat May 09, 2009 1:18 pm EDT

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    He's gonna sign a major league deal like Prior. No arb eligibility.
  16. pianow
    16. Posted by pianow Sat May 09, 2009 1:42 pm EDT

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    Is Tony Gwynn Stadium a pitcher's park or hitter's park?
  17. Lee Majors
    17. Posted by Lee Majors Sat May 09, 2009 1:43 pm EDT

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    On buzz and trade value, I'd still say Strasburg, MDS.
    As for September...Strasburg is going to sell tickets, which is more than we can say for most other highly regarded prospects. There might not be many other reasons to attend Nats games in September.
  18. The Warrior. ;-)
    18. Posted by The Warrior. ;-) Sat May 09, 2009 1:44 pm EDT

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    Is there any chance he could sign with ANY agent but Boras? If he signs with Boras, he'll be a one-man stimulus package.
  19. Butt Pirate
    19. Posted by Butt Pirate Sat May 09, 2009 1:45 pm EDT

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    Why does every idiot in baseball these days grow a stupid goatee? Strasburg will fit right in.
  20. blueviper_lovemuffin
    20. Posted by blueviper_lovemuffin Sat May 09, 2009 1:51 pm EDT

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    This just in!!: The Nationals pass on Strasburg because of their incompetence and the Mariners, with the 2nd pick, acquire him instead!!!! (If only) =( The good thing about Mr Z. is that he is a damn good talent evaluator, so whom ever he picks, I'll stand by it....unlike Bavasi...dumb ass...
  21. blueviper_lovemuffin
    21. Posted by blueviper_lovemuffin Sat May 09, 2009 1:53 pm EDT

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    John R...Felix in 05, Price in 08...but dude, how could you forget Tim Lincecum!? He was the other prospect to come up that was in extremely high regard in between the two. If I recall correctly, Cole Hamels was called up the same year too.
  22. Paul Bearer
    22. Posted by Paul Bearer Sat May 09, 2009 2:03 pm EDT

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    06 Liriano was the best pitcher to happen to the fantasy community.
    I know this guy doesn't count as a prospect but last year's Ryan Dempster was quite the prize. His track record certainly didn't point to those results.
  23. Jason
    23. Posted by Jason Sat May 09, 2009 2:07 pm EDT

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    If I remember correctly, Homer Bailey was the can't miss guy in 2007. That went well...
  24. Prime Time
    24. Posted by Prime Time Sat May 09, 2009 2:07 pm EDT

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    Once again yahoo spoils another great pitching prospect. Thanks for coming in.
    Bottom line though - the kid is good. Has the tools to be better than current hyped up sleepers Price/Hanson.
  25. peachesnnuts
    25. Posted by peachesnnuts Sat May 09, 2009 2:08 pm EDT

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    some others. Remember when baseball america had Homer Bailey as the #1 overall prospect? Andrew Miller is another, Verlander a third. There's 2 or 3 of these guys every year. Sometimes their great other times they take a while. The point is value. When Strasburg gets drafted we'll get another of these articles, same for when he comes up. People always want to be a scout, say they knew a guy would break out so you find those and get known commodities. Maybe it bites you but I'd guess 80% of the time the guy trading for the prospect gets burned.

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