06-09-2009, 08:18 PM
<!--quoteo(post=42270:date=Jun 5 2009, 11:37 AM:name=Butcher)-->QUOTE (Butcher @ Jun 5 2009, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Here's the thing. Prior *was* the obvious choice. The Cubs picked correctly.
Then Dusty came to the Cubs and abused Prior's arm like a meth addict shaking a crying baby.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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It should be noted that Prior came into the draft with almost the exact pedigree as Strasburg now has: perfect form, blazing fastball, excellent control, constantly being called "The Greatest College Pitcher Ever." Plus, he played for USC, which has a MUCH tougher schedule than Strasburg's SD State.
I think it was the right pick at the time.
Then Dusty came to the Cubs and abused Prior's arm like a meth addict shaking a crying baby.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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It should be noted that Prior came into the draft with almost the exact pedigree as Strasburg now has: perfect form, blazing fastball, excellent control, constantly being called "The Greatest College Pitcher Ever." Plus, he played for USC, which has a MUCH tougher schedule than Strasburg's SD State.
I think it was the right pick at the time.
There's nothing better than to realize that the good things about youth don't end with youth itself. It's a matter of realizing that life can be renewed every day you get out of bed without baggage. It's tough to get there, but it's better than the dark thoughts. -Lance