- 2009 Coverage -
2009 NL Cy Young Award Analysis
There is no shortage of deserving candidates for the 2009 NL Cy Young Award. But according to Richard, the pitcher who has been the very best in the senior circuit is none other than San Francisco’s wunderkind, Tim Lincecum. Again.
Linear Saves 2009
Mariano Rivera Impresses, Fernando Rodney Surprises, and Brad Lidge Astounds.
- 2008 Coverage -
Slim Pickins', But Still Goodies
We may not have as many worthy candidates this year, but the Kingman Award goes to a very worthy player.
Evaluating Managers
Should success, overachievement, or intangibles should factor most into consideration for our Manager of the Year Awards?
Another Gold Glove Gaffe
What were voters thinking when they awarded Nate McLouth a Gold Glove?
2008 NL Cy Young Award Analysis
Rich chooses Tim Lincecum among five qualified candidates.
- 2007 Coverage -
Can a SP Win an MVP?
Ever since the advent of the five-man rotation, starting pitchers haven't been considered for MVP Awards.
NL Cy Young Candidates
Jake Peavy appears to be the obvious choice for NL Cy Young, but what happens when we consider his home park compared to Brandon Webb's?
NL Rookie of the Year Candidates
These prospects each have hidden weaknesses.
MVP Analysis
Since A-Rod is the no-brainer choice for AL MVP, we examine the AL's Second Most Valuable Player, as well as the myriad of MVP choices over in the senior circuit.
Asher ponders Whether Jimmy Rollins should win the NL MVP.
Gold Glove Analysis: Keith | Asher
Many good picks this year, but there are still several that neeed to be questioned.
The Josh Towers Award
The Toronto Blue Jays have put a lot of unwarranted faith in Josh Towers since his 8-1 2003 season. In 2006, for example, the Jays continued to run him out despite his ERA that never dipped below 6.75. Toronto went 3-12 in his appearances, changing them from a team with a .571 winning percentage to one with a .537 W%, and single-handedly dropping them out of postseason contention. The Josh Towers Award therefore goes to the pitcher who does the most to keep his team out of the playoffs.
In 2007, The Milwaukee Brewers won the first seven games started by southpaw Chris Capuano. No one could have predicted that C-Cap would appear in 22 more games and that the Brew Crew would win none of them. Overall, Milwaukee had a .571 winning percentage in the games that they did not use Capuano, which would have easily led the entire National League. Instead, they missed the playoffs with a .512 mark.
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2006 - The "Old Aches and Pains" Award
Luke Appling gained a reputation for playing through injuries by hitting .318 despite persistent knee and back problems. In 1937, Appling managed to play in more than half of his team's games and hit over .300 despite nursing a broken leg!
His 2006 counterpart would have to be Brad Radke, who started 28 games and finished with an ERA better than the league average while pitching through a stress fracture in his right shoulder socket and a partially torn labrum. He also went 12-9 and finished with the 6th best BB/9 in the AL.
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