Zack Greinke Named BBWAA's AL Cy Young Award Winner

by Al Yellon on Nov 17, 2009 1:06 PM CST in Chicago Cubs News

Greinke got only 25 first-place votes (of 28) -- why this wasn't unanimous is a little bit puzzling. Felix Hernandez got two of the others, and Justin Verlander the other one.

In a bit of strange scheduling, the NL Cy Young winner will be announced on Thursday; tomorrow, they'll reveal the Manager of the Year balloting.

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King Felix went 19-5, with a 2.49 ERA

I don’t know why its puzzling why he got a couple of votes

I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers

by Nunyabidness on Nov 17, 2009 1:21 PM CST reply actions

Because Greinke was better.

The W-L record should not have mesmerized the voters, but that’s what usually happens with this vote.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Nov 17, 2009 1:38 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, but 90% of the voters read past W-L

A much better performance than I would expect.

by ClarkFan on Nov 18, 2009 11:15 AM CST up reply actions

No 20s

If someone had won 20 there might have been trouble, but to me Greinke deserved it:

Kansas City, which tied for last place in the AL Central at 65-97, scored just 13 runs in his eight losses and 21 runs in his nine no-decisions. He failed to get a victory in six starts in which he allowed one run or none.

Greinke’s FIP is much lower. Greinke’s Adjusted ERA+ was 205 to Felix’s 174. Also, Kauffman is a hitter’s park (#5) and Safeco is a pitcher’s park (#21). Plus, KC’s infield defense sucks, and Felix had Franklin Gutierrez behind him. (Seattle was #1 on UZR according to FanGraphs. KC is last.) Felix is awesome, but no match for Greinke this year. (Looking closer, I’m not even sure Felix was better than Halladay. Lincecum, on the other hand…)

by bungle on Nov 17, 2009 10:36 PM CST up reply actions

YES!!

Greinke was by far and away the best pitcher in baseball this year.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Nov 17, 2009 1:36 PM CST reply actions

Eh, Lincecum is a close second IMO.

Randy Wells. A product of the Roy Halladay School of Pitching, located in Toronto, Canada. Possible relocation.

by Cub Style on Nov 17, 2009 7:40 PM CST up reply actions

Greinke was on the 4th worst team in baseball.

The Giants contended for the wild card. It’s not even close in my opinion.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Nov 17, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions

How long till the Red Sox or Yankees call him up from 4A ball?

That’s not true!!! WHY THE F*CK WOULD YOU SAY THAT YOU AHOLE!! Ok maybe your right but you gotta give a little something here for it to work. I don’t know what I’m going to do this is the worst thing I’ve ever read, this day could not get any worse. Fine, F*ck it, you’re right.

by Ditkavsworld

by gaclaudy on Nov 17, 2009 9:38 PM CST up reply actions

about 3 years i think

though i hope greinke stays with the royals when his extensions up. hes all they got. well, him and butler

"hey

by jesus christos on Nov 17, 2009 10:10 PM CST up reply actions

Greinke might not bite

Hates limelight, attention. He may be the exception that decides that $8M-$10M/year is enough if it lets him stay out of situations where he is not comfortable.

by ClarkFan on Nov 18, 2009 11:12 AM CST up reply actions

Could you imagine his record on a team with hitting? 25 wind out of the question? Or build a rotation out of him duke holliday king lillý and 09 wells???

I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.

by hansman1982 on Nov 17, 2009 2:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Greinke had a phenomenal season.

The powder blue jersey would be more attractive if it was worn with the powder blue pants it was meant to be worn with!

This is a serious fashion faux pas!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Nov 17, 2009 2:48 PM CST reply actions

Congratulations!

Zack carried my fantasy team to victory this year. Happy to see him win. Also happy that Royals fans have something to chear about!

by Bradsbeard on Nov 17, 2009 2:58 PM CST reply actions

Where in the world is....

Carmen Fanzone?

by DMCub on Nov 17, 2009 3:14 PM CST up reply actions

He's jumped the shark

by LT on Nov 17, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions

I think that phrase

has jumped the shark ;)

by DMCub on Nov 17, 2009 3:22 PM CST up reply actions

Sleeper Pick!

Timmy, Josh Johnson and Grienke. I think I had a good top 3.

Randy Wells. A product of the Roy Halladay School of Pitching, located in Toronto, Canada. Possible relocation.

by Cub Style on Nov 17, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions

My pitching was great

I grabbed Greinke, Josh Johnson and Chris Carpenter all after the 10th round. I think I got Carp in round 18.

by Bradsbeard on Nov 17, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions

I had Brett Anderson in the last round too.

I jumped on Wells as well. My OF was kind of a revolving door until McCutcheon was called up and Coghaln qualified.

Randy Wells. A product of the Roy Halladay School of Pitching, located in Toronto, Canada. Possible relocation.

by Cub Style on Nov 17, 2009 7:25 PM CST up reply actions

Nobody cares about your fantasy team.

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"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Nov 17, 2009 9:06 PM CST up reply actions

Geez...

Cub Style obviously does. It’s a lot more relevant than much of the stuff written on here. Ease up on him.

by Kansas25 on Nov 17, 2009 11:00 PM CST up reply actions

Sorry.

I don’t have a very high toleration for fantasy team discussions.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Nov 18, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions

Ignore them, then.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Nov 20, 2009 8:04 AM CST up reply actions

At least

MLB got one of the postseason awards right.

"Those guys were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked" - Homer defines the Bears '09 season in less than 12 words.

by propheteer on Nov 17, 2009 8:29 PM CST reply actions

They'll get at least one more right.

Pujols will be NL MVP.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Nov 17, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions

Indisputable MVP

"Those guys were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked" - Homer defines the Bears '09 season in less than 12 words.

by propheteer on Nov 17, 2009 11:48 PM CST up reply actions

Congrats to Zach Greinke - THE SABERMAGICIAN!

Seriously, check out this New York Times article on Greinke and his use of FIP and – gasp – UZR to pitch better. Brian Bannister nods knowingly in the background.

Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.

by daver on Nov 18, 2009 11:51 AM CST reply actions