Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP ... more 

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) less