Stephen Strasburg Hype Comparable to That of LeBron James, Sidney Crosby


Washington Nationals’ prospect Stephen Strasburg is set to make the most celebrated major league pitching debut in years. The anticipation of his coming-out party rivals the debuts of two other prodigies: LeBron James’ 2003 NBA christening and Sidney Crosby’s 2005 NHL arrival. David Price can relate. So can Tim Lincecum and Clay Buchholz. “He knows he’s a big leaguer,” said Price, dubbed a can’t miss prospect before joining the Tampa Bay Rays. “He wants to prove to everybody else he is a big leaguer.” And everybody wants to see if can live up to the hype. Price made his highly…

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