It turns out that the two internet voters, Keith Law and Will Carroll, left Chris Carpenter off their ballots. Some people are not happy about that, according to ShysterBall.
I actually think the problem is that with only three slots, it’s tough to give recognition to a pitcher who was very good, but doesn’t deserve the award. When the IBWAA asked for comments on balloting, I suggest five names for Cy Young, just so there was room to include an unusual pick. That allowed me to put Ubaldo Jimenez third, under the assumption that any pitcher for the Rockies who turns in a sub-4.00 ERA should be a Cy Young candidate. I was also able to vote Vazquez ahead of Wainwright. I don’t see how it would hurt the BBWAA to go to five places on their Cy Young ballots, and give recognition to a few other hurlers who pitched well.
Update: Fixed the link.
Posted by David Pinto at 6:37 pm | Awards | Permalink | 1 Comment
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November 19th, 2009 @ 7:58 pm
I think something’s gone awry with that link.