Stephen Strasburg returns, and the Nationals hold their breath – The Post
It seems the Stephen Strasburg hype has died down considerably after the rookie’s first trip to the DL — good seats still available. I have little doubt that the walk-up crowd will be strong today.

Replacing the hype is the debate over Strasburg’s arm motion. Some, like Chicago White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper thinks the delivery will result in arm problems. Others, like pitching mechanics expert Dick Mills, a former Boston Red Sox pitcher, disagree. Mills has consulted with two kinesiologists and two biomechanists who concluded that Strasburg was not similar to Mark Prior or Kerry Wood, two wunderkinds who blew out their arms early.

As for tonight’s game it is the start of a 3 game series with the 4th place Florida Marlins. It is also “Andre Dawson Night” even though Dawson never put on a Washington uniform. His name will be added to a ring of honor that includes Washington Senators and Homestead Grays players, in addition to the Montréal Expos. I put up a poll last night about it, please go vote and let me know what you think.