While I totally get wanting to not end Strasburg's career by blowing up his elbow, two things to point out: 1) getting to the World Series is a potentially once in a career thing for many players and a once in a long-while thing for many teams. If Strasburg cannot help your team win the Series in any year they have the opportunity to go then what's the point of having him? Would you like a much better shot at a Ring now and a maybe tired Strasburg next year or would you like no ring now and no guarantee you make it again, ever? 2) Strasburg does not guarantee you any wins but he sure as hell makes them a lot more likely. A shutdown ace is usually a key part of any WS run and he is the only guy on that roster who you can pretty much guarantee will be lights out 99% of the time. Banking on 2 wins in a 7 game series is huge. Without him the Nats chances go way down.
natitude, take back the park...next year! awesome ending. couldn't have scripted it any better. nice way to rip their hearts out. we here in the Delaware Valley have become cards fans overnight. outstanding.
I'm not gonna stay up any longer, but it'll feel great to know we won. 
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