By shutting down Stephen Strasburg after 159 1/3 innings, the Washington Nationals are clearly aiming to protect their investment. With the cautious approach comes repercussions, though, and the decision could ultimately be counterproductive. Not only are the Nats going to be without their ace as they head down the stretch and into the postseason, a scenario Washington fans aren't exactly thrilled about, but they've upset their young star and sent a questionable message to the rest of the club. That's a high price to pay for removing a perfectly healthy young phenom from the rotation, even if it ensures the...
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September 09, 2012
