AL Cy Young Poll and Article

[Wes]

Who do you have? Writeup on my opinion after the jump:

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Discuss!

 

[All The Hype]

Verlander not even on the list?

 

[Wes]

Verlander not even on the list?

Knew I forgot someone.

 

[Brett Keith]

Wow, no Felix Hernandez. Also, if Beckett is on the list, Lester should be too.

 

[DaveH]

Greinke deserves it

 

[jjj7880]

Verlander

 

[scotty21690]

I do not know who will win AL Cy, season is not over yet ......you think I am a Psychic or suttin'?

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

What have you done for me lately?

CC Sabathia's last 10 starts 8-2, Greinke 2-4. Yes, I'm impressed with Greinke's ERA, and he started off the season in amazing fashion, but when Sabathia wins his 20th game, Greinke will probably be at #14.

I'm sorry, but there is no way a 14-12 pitcher is getting the nod over a 20-10 pitcher. No chance.

So right now, it's a race between Verlander and Sabathia with Beckett pulling in at #3.

 

[Wes]

What have you done for me lately?

CC Sabathia's last 10 starts 8-2, Greinke 2-4. Yes, I'm impressed with Greinke's ERA, and he started off the season in amazing fashion, but when Sabathia wins his 20th game, Greinke will probably be at #14.

I'm sorry, but there is no way a 14-12 pitcher is getting the nod over a 20-10 pitcher. No chance.

So right now, it's a race between Verlander and Sabathia with Beckett pulling in at #3.

Not challenging you - but did you read my article? Greinke's ERA in starts where he gets a ND or Loss is 3.65 - almost Sabathia's overall ERA. His run support is as bad as it gets. Even in his "cold" streak after his hot start he has been outstanding - just as good if not better than Sabathia.

 

[95vr4]

What have you done for me lately?

CC Sabathia's last 10 starts 8-2, Greinke 2-4. Yes, I'm impressed with Greinke's ERA, and he started off the season in amazing fashion, but when Sabathia wins his 20th game, Greinke will probably be at #14.

I'm sorry, but there is no way a 14-12 pitcher is getting the nod over a 20-10 pitcher. No chance.

So right now, it's a race between Verlander and Sabathia with Beckett pulling in at #3.

Not challenging you - but did you read my article? Greinke's ERA in starts where he gets a ND or Loss is 3.65 - almost Sabathia's overall ERA. His run support is as bad as it gets. Even in his "cold" streak after his hot start he has been outstanding - just as good if not better than Sabathia.

Not chanllenge you either sir, but AL East hitting > AL Central

 

[nborton]

I think wins are overrated too, but I also realize that there is no way a guy with less than 20 wins gets it over a guy with them. It's just how they vote. Basically because of that it's between CC and Verlander. If Grienke was on either of their teams he probably wins easily.

 

[Wes]

I think wins are overrated too, but I also realize that there is no way a guy with less than 20 wins gets it over a guy with them. It's just how they vote. Basically because of that it's between CC and Verlander. If Grienke was on either of their teams he probably wins easily.

2008:

Tim Lincecum 18-5
Brandon Webb 22-7

 

[nborton]

I think wins are overrated too, but I also realize that there is no way a guy with less than 20 wins gets it over a guy with them. It's just how they vote. Basically because of that it's between CC and Verlander. If Grienke was on either of their teams he probably wins easily.

2008:

Tim Lincecum 18-5
Brandon Webb 22-7

Good point. :lol:

However, 18-5 is a whole lot different than 12-8 like Greinke is now. Sadly he's probably going to only end up in the 15 win range. I can't see that getting it done. Personally, like I said, wins are too heavily weighed in the decision because they depend on so much more than the pitcher. It's all just a hangover from the past. If it were normal for pitchers to pitch the entire game, like they once did, then I would be ok with wins having more significance in the CY voting.

 

[Anthony K.]

I voted other.

Surprised King Felix isn't on the list, as he has put up very comparable numbers to a few people on this list.

BUT, if he doesn't improve over his last start or two, I would say Verlander may be able to wrap it up (Sabathia may get 20 wins, but they will be an UGLY 20).

 

[G $MONEY$]

I remember back in July when Halladay had the Cy wrapped up

 

[MallCopKJ]

Beckett

 

[shephech]

Halladay is my favorite player in the Majors..... But this time I had to go with Justin Verlander! Being close to Detroit I get to see alot of his starts and man o man is he something special to watch.

Leading with K's and ERA by a good margin over Beckett & Sabathia puts his higher on my list then those two..... Yes you can make the arguement that those other 2 play in the AL East.... But you can also make the arguement that they have a better offense behind them! As of late the tigers have been starting to look like the bats are coming back.

Haha... Yeah I forgot to include Greinke in all honesty he is my #2.

Shep :ugeek:

 

[shephech]

Also honestly people should feel bad voting for CC over Verlander.... can you honestly say he's been better? I know he's got the yankee faithful behind him.... but please.... No question he is a welcome addition to the Yanks and has had a good season.

But you must remember the team he has behind him too... Best record in AL... Enough said.

Shep :ugeek:

 

[bradical]

I remember back in July when Halladay had the Cy wrapped up

I remember back in June when Geinke had it on lock down.

One more for King Felix. He has been BANANAs thus far.