If you’re a pitcher coming up as a kid in Little League, as
a High School player, a college player or even as a professional in the minor
leagues your ultimate goal is always to reach the Major Leagues and win a Cy
Young Award. There’s only one per league every single season so most pitchers
will never get that honor but in my opinion these two men from the Cleveland
Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers respectively will reach that ultimate goal and
have that ultimate honor bestowed upon them. Keep reading to find out who I’m
talking about although I have a feeling by naming the teams that you already
have an idea of who I am going to choose.
American League Cy Young Award: Corey Kluber
So I've already predicted that the Cleveland Indians would win the American League Central Division with the best record in the American League and I've already predicted that all those wins would equate into manager Terry Francona winning the AL Manager of the Year Award but who is going to carry the team to that over the course of a 162-game schedule? His name is Corey Kluber and he is an absolute animal on the mound. Kluber was one of the best starters last season, although he lost out on the award to 20+ game winner Rick Porcello of the Boston Red Sox, but he will not be denied in 2017 as he is set up to put up another strong campaign this season.
National League Cy Young Award: Clayton Kershaw
I could go on and on about all the numerous reasons why Clayton Kershaw will once again find a way to get better and find a way to win another Cy Young Award for the National League but I have a better idea. Name a reason or two, and yes there are including his injury history as of late, of why he won't win the award at this point in his career. Leave them below in the comments section or drop us a line on Twitter by following @GreedyStripes.
I'm rooting for Baumgarner for the NL Cy Young. Nothing against Kershaw, but I think MadBaum is the better overall pitcher. Plus, he can hit a little. That has to count for something!
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