tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post1685960558897590387..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: Our Conversation With Jonathan Griffith/P-Nats VP & General ManagerScreech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-33287654554070008962010-01-29T14:19:19.706-05:002010-01-29T14:19:19.706-05:00Pedro Alvarez is fairly comparable situation (Pitt...Pedro Alvarez is fairly comparable situation (Pittsburgh's #1 draft pick, #2 overall) and he started '09 in Lynchburg. In fact, May 14-16 may just get the dream matchup of Strasburg vs. Crow, though I suspect when Crow struggles (and he will), Kansas City won't let him match up against SS.Wooden U. Lykteneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861644878212476995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-81239913657701775472010-01-29T11:33:01.091-05:002010-01-29T11:33:01.091-05:00Mike Rizzo has continually stated no player will b...Mike Rizzo has continually stated no player will be rushed to the majors. Everyone has to master each level. It's going to be interesting if this is how Strasburg plays out. Thanks.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-35219796702000572612010-01-29T11:09:09.396-05:002010-01-29T11:09:09.396-05:00He sounds pretty assured of getting Strasburg. Doe...He sounds pretty assured of getting Strasburg. Does he know something we don't? Given how well Strasburg pitched in the AFL, wouldn't AA be a more likely starting point for him?<br /><br />And how would the team sell out for two months? Wouldn't only Strasburg games sell out? Or is the idea that people will have to buy all the games well in advance because if they wait for probably pitchers, the game will already be sold out?<br /><br />For what it's worth, I'd be one of those Marylanders who would show up for the first time to see Strasburg pitch. I'm planning on catching his first minor league start that's in VA, MD, or PA. I've never been to a Nats farm before.casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11660198743728751646noreply@blogger.com