QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Aug 7, 2005 -> 09:47 PM)
I know, I'm getting ahead of myself. But, I keep thinking about this question, and I can't come up with a definitive answer for myself. It looks right now that a pitcher from the Sox will win the Cy Young. With the injury to Halladay and the sub-par pitching from most other teams, it seems almost certain that the Cy Young award is going to Garland or Buehrle. There's pitchers with outside chances, such as Zito, but there isn't much of a chance that it will happen.
Yes, things can go to hell at any time, but one of these two guys are going to get it if things continue anywhere near the way they are. Garland has a big advantage in the win category, but Buehrle's ERA is much lower and he's considered the ace. So, who would you pick and why?
Garland. Beuhrle's ERA is lower but ultimately, they will go with thw guy has been nearly perfect all year, and so far, outside of 1 start, Garland has been perfect.