I don't have much problem with prospect ratings, when they're talking prospect vs prospect. Opinions are wide and varied.
But when they start comparing prospects to proven MLB talent, that's another story.
It's even a stretch to rate him above Lannan at this point. But when someone rates him above Zimmerman, arguably one of the top 20-30 players in the game ? That's nuts.
Well, that's no slight on Zimmerman, but rather a testimonial as to how good they think Strasburg will be. As Goldstein says...
Ryan Zimmerman is the face of the franchise right now and understandably so, and yes, Strasburg is that good.
