Kevin Baker's book is here!

Kevin Baker's book is here!
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Monday, August 30, 2010

Stephen Strasburg v. Brien Taylor

Saddest Washout? We report; you defile.

Strasburg: Picked number one in 2010 MLB draft by Nats.

Taylor: Picked number one in 1991 MLB draft by Yanks.

Strasburg: Featured in Sports Illustrated.
Taylor: Featured on "60 Minutes"

Strasburg: Pitched for Syracuse
Taylor: Pitched for Albany
Strasburg: Blew out arm due to misuse by Nationals
Taylor: Threw out arm throwing punch in barfight. (pictured, right)

Strasburg: Undergoing Tommy John surgery, out 17 months
Taylor: Working as bricklayer with dad

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