Sunday, September 20, 2009

NL Cy Young

NL:
Yamil Pulido - Reds - We all know who this guy is. On pace for #8. The rest of this list is just a formality. Its his to lose.

Johnny Collier - Canadians - Great young pitcher. Statistically a bit behind Yamil in pretty much every category. A 2.30 era, 1.18, and 5 wins in 9 starts is impressive. Should be a candidate in his 1st full season in the majors.

Omar Elcano - Pirates - Everyone knows who this guy is too. One more complete game than Yamil, but a touch behind in most other categories. Definitely should be a candidate.

Harry Owen - Reds - Impressive 7 - 0 in 9 starts. On pace for a great season, but I dont see him keeping it up all season.

Pinky Clayton - Kevin Durants - He will collapse at some point in the season. Great start to the season though. Probably won't be in the running at the end.

Tim Loewer - Pirates - His 4 - 3 record is not great, but the rest of his stats are as good anyone on the list. Well not quite up to Yamil. I predict he will be the dominant pitcher in the NL next season if Yamil ends up in the AL.

Xavier Hart - Cubs - Returning to form after 2 good but not great seasons. He will probably cool off at some point this season. Should be candidate, but a notch below Yamil, Loewer, and Omar.

Alex Ayala - Cubs - Solid young pitcher. He may fall off at some point opening the door for a few other guys to take his spot.

Good pitchers off to a slow start:
Pedro DeSoto
Kent Heredia
Bubba Rose

My take:
1. Yamil






2. Elcano
3. Everyone else

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