I picked wins, even over saves. If a pitcher comes in to close a game out, they can only earn a save if the other team is within a couple of runs, or get into a position to tie while the reliever is still on the mound. A pitcher coming in with a six run lead in the ninth won't get a save unless they completely implode, yet still close the game out.
A win is dependent on too many things. A starter can throw 8 innings of ball, surrender a lone run, and get a no decision if they get no run support (as The Big Bang Theory might refer to it, "The Clayton Kershaw conundrum"). Yet another starter throwing seven innings could give up six runs, and still get the win if his team scored ten runs in support. Even though the first pitcher clearly outperforms the second, the second would get the win. That's just ridiculous, in my opinion.
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