Everybody's Talkin' Bout the New Kid in Town

Stephen Strasburg has officially arrived. Through 7 strong innings he showed exactly why he worth the money and the wait, striking out 14 Pirate hitters, including the last 7 he faced. After one start, he has already broken the Nationals single game strikeout leader and tied the record for consecutive strikeouts. After serving up the home run in the 4th, Strasburg settled down retiring the final 10 batters he faced, striking out 8. Obviously the man knows how to deal with adversity, that is, if he feels it at all. It is only one start, but I think it is safe to say that Stephen Strasburg is going to be a legit star for years to come.