mmmmmbeeer Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 I think it takes performances like Esteban showed us in the top of the 3rd last night. Figgins with a leadoff triple and Esteban STRANDS him at 3rd after striking out the side. How often do you see that? THAT is what makes a pitcher worthy of winning a Cy Young. He's a complete stud on the mound and it will be a true tragedy if he isn't rewarded for his inspiring pitching. I honestly shook my head in amazement after watching him work his way out of that on his own. Outstanding...highlight of the game for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 Composure is the word that describes ELo. He doesn't allow his mistakes to get to him. He works around his mistakes for the better of his stats, as well as for the team's good. The biggest thing going in his favor is his lowest-in-the-league ERA. His composure is going to really help keep that low. I think that ELo has a very good chance of winning the Cy young award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 Well, help taking his team to the playoffs would be a nice thing to have on his resume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 Well, help taking his team to the playoffs would be a nice thing to have on his resume Jason, I adore your baseball knowledge! But are you satisfied with just making the playoffs? I wanna win the whole damn thing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 I wanna win the whole damn thing!!! Ain't gonna happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 Ain't gonna happen This is the first post I'll pull up if we do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 Jason, I adore your baseball knowledge! But are you satisfied with just making the playoffs? I wanna win the whole damn thing!!! You can't win the series without making the playoffs. Sox got to take this one step at a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 The biggest thing going in his favor is his lowest-in-the-league ERA. His composure is going to really help keep that low. I think that ELo has a very good chance of winning the Cy young award. He's 3rd in the A.L. and 8th in the Majors, in E.R.A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 I thought the post season didn't come into play for CY voting. From what I remember they vote before the playoofs start. While he's close he may not be a shoo in. A playoff berth should put him over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesox247 Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 imho if the season ended today, he'd definately win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmmbeeer Posted August 21, 2003 Author Share Posted August 21, 2003 The only competition he has is Hudson and Mussina. Both have comparable #'s. Mulder's ERA is too high and he will lose 10 games or more. Halladay is falling apart and already has an ERA a full point higher than Hudson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Look out for Tim Hudson....he is quietly sneaking back up in the Cy race...he is now 12-4 with an ERA of 2.48 I think...thats REAL good....Este has raised his ERA in the last 2 starts, up to 2.61...which is still amazing...but if it comes down to Este and Hudson, I really think that whichever team wins the division could play a role in it...if Este hits 20 wins...and his ERA stays under 3, I like his chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Hudson's gonna miss at least one start (maybe more) due to a sore hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 If E-Lo wins, knock on wood, he may be the lowest paid Cy Young winner since...well alot longer than I've been around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 This is the first post I'll pull up if we do! Go ahead. I'm that confident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2003 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 I have no doubt in my mind Loazia should be the Cy-Young. He's done it from day 1. He's had to date TWO bad starts this year. That's right 2. One against the Mariners in May and that start in Texas. He's given us a chance to win every time out. Considering where he's come from and the fact that the Sox would be about 12 gms outta 1st without him I think he's no doubt the Cy-Young. Oh yeah his numbers r good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 If E-Lo wins, knock on wood, he may be the lowest paid Cy Young winner since...well alot longer than I've been around. Since Greg Maddux ... when he won it with the Cubs. Just a guess and couldn't pass on the opporunity to put a dig in on the Cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 I know you were joking but out of curiosity I decided to check on Maddux. He made $4.2 million in 1992 dollars according to baseball reference. That's a far cry from $650,000. I'm gonna try and find the answer to my own question. Stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 I know you were joking but out of curiosity I decided to check on Maddux. He made $4.2 million in 1992 dollars according to baseball reference. That's a far cry from $650,000. I'm gonna try and find the answer to my own question. Stay tuned. Cool. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 It's been done by a few relievers including Mark Davis of San Diego. I'm having a harder time finding a starter that can match this 2003 E-Lo season. Especially if you take baseball salary inflation into account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 It's been done by a few relievers including Mark Davis of San Diego. I'm having a harder time finding a starter that can match this 2003 E-Lo season. Especially if you take baseball salary inflation into account. You'll have to go back to the pre-free agent/arbitration days, I would imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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