Wait, so Stephen Strasburg is Human?!?!

$15.1 Million Dollars got us this?!?!

The Peoria Javelinas! That's right! The desert-area mammals turned this 2nd Strasburg AFL start into a homer fest.

Strasburg gave up 3 home runs:
B1 Russ Mitchell 2 run HR
(next batter) C.J. Retheford solo HR
B3 Casper Wells Grand Slam

For more we have the Washington Post:

The first homer he allowed, to Russ Mitchell, came on a 96 mph belt-high inside fastball. The next two, including a third-inning grand slam from the Javelinas' Casper Wells, came on hanging curveballs.

Strasburg overall faced 16 batters, throwing 60 pitches and 36 strikes.

Strasburg's line today: 2 2/3 IP, 7 H, 8 R/7 ER, 1 BB, 4 SO, 3 HR.

The Post also notes that his 4 HR given up already equal his total for San Diego State in his Junior season.

Jason Grey of ESPN said of Strasburg's first start:

While I had seen Strasburg before, another scout that was seeing him for the first time had this to say: "Sure, he can touch 99, but even if he works consistently at 95 in order to have better location and command, he's going to be very effective because of his other stuff."

He appeared to be working in the 95-96 level in today's game. We'll see what he can do next time.

I guess the lucky part is Strasburg's Spring Trainings will be in Florida for the Nats. Again, we will see what he can do in spring training but don't overpay for him in non-keeper leagues. You have to think with whoever they bring in as manager, or (more likely) they stick with Jim Riggleman, and with Mike Rizzo, who had a solid player development reputation after his 6 years with the Diamondbacks (2000-06), they will bring Strasburg up when they feel he can stay in the major leagues and contribute at a high level.

Plus he doesn't have his own highly touted "facts" page like Phillies prospect turned top pitcher Cole Hamels did:

Cole Hamels outpitched Steve Carlton before he was even born.
Pedro Martinez keeps a picture of Cole Hamels under his hat for inspiration.
Santa Claus asks for Cole in his stockings.

Or, if you want to, go ahead. That will only hurt you when I bid on other guys.