My view remains unchanged from what I wrote here last September: The Nationals erred by not (a) delaying the start of Strasburg’s 2012 season so he could pitch in the playoffs or (b) adjusting their innings limit once it became apparent the team had evolved into a legitimate World Series contender ahead of schedule.
His view, writing after Strasburg left with injury, is unchanged from the view he wrote after the fact last year. It's real easy to play MMQB and feel smart.
Either way, if this is limited to the oblique, nobody should be talking about the shutdown. That was about preserving his arm, not making his body muscles invincible to strain. Like the move or hate the move, it's about the health of his arm (which I worry will be an issue shortly).
