How about Brian Wilson? The flamethrower’s postseason numbers included six saves (in seven chances) and a win in 11.2 innings pitched, allowing just an unearned run. Additionally, Wilson allowed no more than one hit per appearance while anchoring the San Francisco bullpen. Wilson gave Bruce Bochy the confidence this postseason usually reserved for Mariano Rivera’s manager when handing his closer the ball in October (or November).
Cy Young
5 November 2010
nbsp; He might be the best #2 starter in the majors, but Matt Cain looked like the second coming of Cy Young when it mattered most for the Giants.
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12 February 2010
The southpaw won 305 games, two Cy Young Awards, and four Silver Sluggers. He was a 10-time All-Star, had five 20-win seasons, and was named the 1995 World Series MVP for leading the Braves to victory. Glavine’s Fall Classic performance included eight innings of one-hit, shutout ball in a decisive Game 6 against the Cleveland Indians. In addition to cleanup man Albert Belle, the Cleveland lineup featured the likes of Kenny Lofton, Jim Thome, Manny Ramirez, and then-future Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. Meanwhile, Braves hitters were only able to put a single run on the board in the bottom of the sixth, leaving Glavine with no margin for error. Among his lesser-known achievements, Glavine allowed just one grand slam in 682 games – all starts – over his 22-year major league career. Finally, at the time of his retirement, he was second only to Omar Vizquel in sacrifice bunts among active players, with 216. (The next-closest – pitcher or position player – is longtime teammate John Smoltz, with 136.)
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15 January 2010
His five Cy Young Awards – one with the Mariners and four in a row with the Diamondbacks – rank him behind only Roger Clemens, and his 4,875 career strikeouts are second only to Nolan Ryan. He was a 10-time All-Star, starting the Midsummer Classic four times – twice for each league. Johnson made history in 2004 when he became the oldest player – at 40 – to throw a perfect game.
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23 September 2008
But even in his best year, 1998, his best year statistically, the closest he has ever got to a Cy Young was second place, finishing with barely more than a third of the votes of winner Pedro Martinez. After that, he has not come closer than fifth in voting.
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25 February 2008
ive in soon, and when it does, the Cubs will not know what to do.
(2) Ted Lilly will become a Cy Young Award Candidate
For some of you, this may be a stretch. Stretch your eyes open a little more and you will see the possibility of Ted Lilly winning the
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19 February 2008
p>COMEBACK SPECIAL
After a horrible ending to last season, Francisco Liriano will compete for the Cy Young Award.
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As spring training finally arriving, it marks the beginning of new bright season of baseball. Fantasy baseball owners are scrambling on what player they should own and fans are wondering if their players will deliever for them. Below I have picked the top players at each position for the National League, who will lead at what category, who will win the awards, and who are the flops. Enjoy!1B Albert Pujols2B Chase Utlery3B David WrightSS Hanley RamirezC Geovany SotoOF Carlos LeeOF Alfonso SorianoOF Matt HolidaySP Johan SantanaSP Roy OswaltSP Jake PeavyCLOSER Billy Wagner or Bob Howry or Kerry Wood
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