Clemens Takes Cy Young

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Posted By: warshawlaw

was Nolan Ryan. I realize it is popular to bash him for his near .500 WL but when he was on, he was not just unhittable but untouchable. Nice mean streak too. Clemens is a big Ryan fan and patterned himself after Ryan. If we are talking about one game, strength v. strength, I'd have to take Ryan over Clemens. Wish I'd seen Grove, Koufax and Feller...and Johnson too (who is the greatest of all time, IMHO).

Hubbell is intriguing because he is the only non-power pitcher mentioned thus far. His performance in the AS game was an example of how dominant he could be, and he had the rep of winning the big games.

Let's not forget Matty either; he pitched a shut out for an entire WS, a record that is never going to be beaten.

As far as MVP goes, I'd be surprised if Ichiro doesn't take it in the AL. While I'd like to see Beltre win it in the NL, I think Bonds will do it again.