Is Stephen Strasburg really the next Nolan Ryan?

Jun 8, 2010 at 18:44:25

TonyStarks
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Alot of the media is calling this guy the next Clemens and Nolan Ryan.

Big build, versatile pitches, 103 mph fastball.

Most are assuring a top three of all time pitcher in the Stras'.

Stay tuned..

Jun 8, 2010 at 18:45:41

TonyStarks
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BTW Since the death of BALCO, this is now the era of pitching and no no's once again.

Jun 8, 2010 at 18:47:12

HoneyBadger49er
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He's the real deal

Jun 8, 2010 at 18:50:11

StOnEy333
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He was impressive, but let's see him do it against somebody other than the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Jun 8, 2010 at 18:53:01

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Originally posted by StOnEy333:
He was impressive, but let's see him do it against somebody other than the Pittsburgh Pirates.

and see if he can last in the league for 5 years without any injuries like Prior.

Jun 8, 2010 at 18:53:05

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Originally posted by StOnEy333:
He was impressive, but let's see him do it against somebody other than the Pittsburgh Pirates.

This.

Jun 8, 2010 at 18:55:31

StOnEy333
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Originally posted by NinerFanMT:
Originally posted by StOnEy333:
He was impressive, but let's see him do it against somebody other than the Pittsburgh Pirates.

and see if he can last in the league for 5 years without any injuries like Prior.

Kerry Wood, say wha?

Jun 8, 2010 at 18:58:35

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14 Ks in your debut against ANY major league team is f**king amazing. I think what I liked more is that he stayed calm in a time where every media outlet was eyes on him. Talk about pressure!

But yes, like Stoney said -- let's see him do it against a top team like the Rays or Yankees and then I'll be

Jun 8, 2010 at 19:01:19

StOnEy333
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Originally posted by chico49erfan:
14 Ks in your debut against ANY major league team is f**king amazing. I think what I liked more is that he stayed calm in a time where every media outlet was eyes on him. Talk about pressure!

But yes, like Stoney said -- let's see him do it against a top team like the Rays or Yankees and then I'll be

Or the A's or Gian..................I mean...........yeah, nevermind.

Jun 8, 2010 at 19:03:29

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No. Better. Nolan Ryan with control.

Jun 8, 2010 at 19:05:00

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HoneyBadger49er
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Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
No. Better. Nolan Ryan with control.

Jun 8, 2010 at 19:05:38

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StOnEy333
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Originally posted by King49er:
Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
No. Better. Nolan Ryan with control.

You guys are horrible.

Jun 8, 2010 at 19:06:13

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TonyStarks
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Originally posted by King49er:
Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
No. Better. Nolan Ryan with control.

Nolan Ryan was the Jerry Rice of pitching.

Jun 8, 2010 at 19:06:53

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Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
No. Better. Nolan Ryan with control.

I was gonna say that, but don't want to make any crazy predictions.

Jun 8, 2010 at 19:08:14

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Originally posted by TonyStarks:
Originally posted by King49er:
Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
No. Better. Nolan Ryan with control.

Nolan Ryan was the Jerry Rice of pitching.

Not at ALL. Ryan had strikeout stuff, but he also walked a lot of guys. He is definitely not the greatest pitcher of all time. Best strikeout pitcher, but not best ever.