Stephen Strasburg's debut and a good cause

The debut of Stephen Strasburg will help at least one good cause. To benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mid-Atlantic, Nikco Sports will offer 2,010 framed photos of Strasburg's first pitch with a unique touch. Someone is going to gather dirt from the pitcher's mound and insert it into the frame's double matting. There will also be a replica card from the day he was drafted placed to the side of the photo.

Again, the proceeds from the sale of these pictures will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mid-Atlantic. They can be ordered by calling 1-800-345-2868 or at the Nikco Sports Web site.

And, if you haven't consumed enough Strasburg hype this morning:

Drafting Bryce Harper and starting Stephen Strasburg makes the Nationals finally relevant, Jeff Passan writes.

Meanwhile, Tyler Kepner compares the happening Nationals to the hapless Orioles.