QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 21, 2009 -> 10:55 PM)
Lincecum is 24 and he has a Cy Young. Cole Hamels is 25 and he's had 3 great seasons since coming up. Johan Santana is 29, and I've never heard of 29 being old. Sabathia is 28 but he's fat so I really can't count him due to potential arm problems. Dan Haren is also a pretty fantastic pitcher in his own rights, but for whatever reason, I've never considered anything more than a #2.
Even considering the park he pitches in, it's a huge wonder as to why Jake Peavy isn't on this list over a guy like David Price who has thrown like 20 innings in the majors. Peavy has an ERA of less than 3 in 4 of the last 5 years he's pitched.
I'm also wondering why Rodriguez is on the list of pitchers...he's probably not even the best closer on his own team, let alone the league. I could definitely name 7 or more closers I'd rather have than Francisco Rodriguez. Dude just got whored out this year when he broke Thigpen's record.
You claim Sabathia is "fat" and is an injury concern and then go on to wonder why Peavy isn't on someone's list. Wanna take a guess as to which pitcher has had three arm injuries already? Hint; it's not the fat guy.
Santana ERA+
2007: 130+
2008: 166+
Sabathia ERA+
2007: 143+
2008: 163+
Santana FIP:
2007: 3.82
2008: 3.51
Sabathia FIP:
2007: 3.14
2008: 2.91
If you don't know what FIP is: http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/statpages/glossary/#fip
The "fat" guy just so happens to be the best pitcher in baseball.
