Carlos Zambrano is the only other NL pitcher who can match Smolty's IP and K numbers this year, and his ERA isn't anything to sneeze at. He's been the ONLY consistant SP in a Braves rotation that has been wracked with injury to go along with inconsistancy. He's had the pen blow six (6!) saves after he's left with the lead, and today he picked up his 12th win and lowered his ERA to 3.36. If he continues to give strong performances and picks up another, say, 3 or 4 wins, could he make a legit run at his second Cy Young?
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Webb should win the award if the voters have any idea what they are doing. However, I can see Smoltz having a chance because of his name recognition, coupled with Webb's lack of media attention and Zambrano's unpopular personality.
Sure. Why not? Zambrano is not on a contender. Carpenter is probably going to get it though imo. Excellent numbers and he is on ateam likely to win its division.
Smoltz definitely has a chance to be the cy young because of his numbers and his status. I think it'll be between him and Carpenter who is having another stellar season.
If you argue that Smoltz should win it, then you are overlooking the fact that Carp has better numbers and has actually had worse luck with wins this season. Personally, I think it will come down to Carp vs Webb, as Zambrano and Smoltz are both on non-contending teams.
I think Carpenter will win out when it is all said and done but who knows.
I keep seeing people proclaim that Webb should be a no doubt Cy Young winner this year.
Sure, he's had a great year, but has anyone seen what Carp is putting together (again)? He bests Webb in K's (in fewer innings), Whip and BAA at this point, and they're virtually tied in wins and ERA.
Webb certainly deserves to be considered, but it's a toss up at this point.
Throw in Zambrano and Smoltz and it's a nice little race.
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The NL Cy Young race has a bit more tension than the AL one, but I really think it's down to Webb or Carpenter. Smoltz had a nice season, but there have been better pitchers out there.
Now, if his bullpen had theoretically gotten him those 6 wins... Maybe but I still doubt it.
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by George_Foreman » Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:15 pm 
