Strasburg Facts

Stephen Strasburg made his major league debut tonight against Pittsburgh. He struck out 14 on his way to a win. It's safe to say that expectations haven’t been higher for any prospect in recent memory. With that in mind, and with apologies to Chuck Norris, let’s take a look at the first installment of “Strasburg Facts.”

Center Field of (bad) Dreams

Center field in Nationals Park can be a tough place to play, especially given that half the time that you are playing there, you are on the Nationals. There hasn’t been a tougher week out there than this one. The area historically roamed by the likes of Nook Logan, Lastings Milledge and Elijah Dukes was actually home to some bad baseball this week.

Dallas Braden is Mr. Perfect

Oh, sure, Dallas Braden threw a perfect game. And yes, that means he joins the short list of only 19 pitchers that have ever accomplished that feat, and now he's established his place in baseball history, and now A-Rod can stick it, and blah blah blah. Here's what really matters: what is Braden's fantasy value?

Chuck Knoblauch's Diary-10/15/1997

Dear Diary-

Another great season in the books. We didn't make the playoffs again, but that's okay. The Twins will rise again! ha ha. I wish we could have played in the World Series but whatever, I guess I'm no Craig Counsell...ANYways, I've got some big news for you, diary. I got another award! Yup, the AL Gold Glove for second base. That's right, I'm the greatest fielder in the league! In fact, "I'M THE KING OF THE WORLD!" ha ha like Titanic (did you see Kate Winslet's boobs, i swear i could see them for a second...)