Yes: Kimbrel is 28 for 29 in save opportunities, 28 saves leads the NL, has an insanely low 0.68 WH/IP ratio, a ridiculous 1.22 ERA, 63 strike outs in 37 innings (15.3 K's per 9) pitches in more games than any starter, and pitches only when the game is on the line.
No: Relief pitchers should not be considered for Cy Young's, it's an award for starters only. Dickey, or Stras, or Hamels, or Stras deserve the award.
My argument right now is, if the season ended today, Kimbrel gets my vote.
No: Relief pitchers should not be considered for Cy Young's, it's an award for starters only. Dickey, or Stras, or Hamels, or Stras deserve the award.
My argument right now is, if the season ended today, Kimbrel gets my vote.