So, Stephen Strasburg has a torn tendon in his elbow and the Washington Nationals phenom is likely to miss the rest of this year, all of next season & part of 2012.

It makes you wonder if Major League teams are guilty of pushing these kids too far, too fast. Or are these kids being coddled so much that they are not ready for the challenges of pitching in the Major Leagues.

Whatever side you take, one thing is clear: Strasburg's injury is a huge blow to the Nationals, a team that so desperately needs a face to build around, as well as Major League baseball.