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RobSo Howard, how would you rank the statistical categories to determine a pitcher's worthiness for the Cy Young award?
On another note, another stat I'm not a fan of the is the "Save" stat. I mean, it can be the bottom of the 9th, a closer comes in with a 3 run lead, faces the opposing teams' 7 thru 9 hitters to get 3 outs, and gets a save. I mean, with a 3 run lead and no one on base and facing the worst hitters on the team, he didn't really save anything.
If the starting pitcher gets in a jamb in the 8th inning, has a 1 run lead with 2 guys on, and the opposing team's best hitter at bad, and a reliver comes in and closes them down, THAT is saving the game!
Rob
