Stephen Strasburg big issues

Stephen Strasburg’s the man.  His first appearance in the show proved that. But this season, it's all about different numbers, numbers of innings pitched, the numbers he has left, when he's going to be shut down, etc.  At first, I couldn't help but feel tired of listening to this nonsense.  He's doing great, keep him in and let him play, right?  

But so many other factors need to be accounted for.  First, of course, there's the fact that he just came off tommy johns surgery.  He's had a long recovery and it looks like he's stronger than ever.  Then comes this whole 180 innings.  I agree that's A LOT of innings to pitch.  But don't take him out cause he reached a certain amount of innings pitched.  His team has been atop of the leader board and he's had plenty to do with it.  Keep playing him and notice when he’s looking strong or when he’s looking tired.  One main reason pitchers get hurt is because when they're fatigued, they lose their concentration which causes improper form, causing strain on their tendons and muscles and therefore putting a pitcher at risk.  That’s the coaches job to know when he’s done all he can that day.  

But looking deeper, you gotta think contracts, medical advice, and insurance, which all boils down to money.  If they keep him in past 180 innings that would be against medical advice and therefore null any insurance contracts with the team and would jeopardize both the team and Strasburg’s money, if he does get hurt.  But it’s CRUNCH time, Oct is almost here.  You have to keep your best pitcher hot.  If you sit him, he could lose his rhythm and get cold.  Or worse, say you do make it to the playoffs and you expect Strasburg to be this dynamic pitcher he’s been all season, to see him stand atop that mound looking like someone else cause he’s been benched for a good month.  Is it the coaches fault they utilized him too much in the beginning of the season?  Or could he push on? 

All I hope is that Strasburg remains healthy and this new Nationals teams contends for the title.  Get’em Strasburg.