Phillies Ace Roy Halladay Wins 2010 NL Cy Young Award Unanimously
by dajafi on Nov 16, 2010 2:02 PM EST
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The Baseball Writers Association of America today made official what pretty much everyone’s known all year: Phillies ace Roy Halladay was the National League’s best pitcher in 2010. Doc won the Cy Young Award, the second of his career, on the strength of a superb season in which he went 21-10 with a 2.44 ERA, leading the NL in wins, complete games (9), shutouts (4), innings pitched (250.2) and strikeout-to-walk ratio (7.30).
In a very slight surprise, the vote was unanimous, with Halladay receiving all 32 first place votes from the Baseball Writers Association of America. Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright placed second, with the Rockies Ubaldo Jimenez coming in third.
Roy Oswalt placed sixth, while Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels was not named on any of the BBWAA ballots.
In his first season with the Phillies after 11 with the Toronto Blue Jays, Halladay proved fully worth the package of talented prospects the Phils parted with to acquire him. He threw a perfect game against the Marlins in May, and fired a no-hitter in his first career playoff start against the Reds to spark the Phils’ three-game NLDS sweep. Halladay was an astonishing 14-1 in 15 starts against NL East opponents.
Halladay is the first Phillie to win the Cy Young since Steve Bedrosian in 1987. He joins Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, Roger Clemens, and Gaylord Perry as the only pitchers to win the award in both leagues; Halladay was the AL winner in 2003.
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Points | |
| Roy Halladay, Philadelphia Phillies | 32 | 224 | ||||
| Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals | 28 | 3 | 1 | 122 | ||
| Ubaldo Jimenez, Colorado Rockies | 4 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 90 | |
| Tim Hudson, Atlanta Braves | 3 | 13 | 4 | 39 | ||
| Josh Johnson, Florida Marlins | 5 | 5 | 9 | 34 | ||
| Roy Oswalt, Houston Astros/Philadelphia Phillies | 1 | 3 | 5 | 14 | ||
| Brian Wilson, San Francisco Giants | 1 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Heath Bell, San Diego Padres | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Mat Latos, San Diego Padres | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Brett Myers, Houston Astros | 1 | 2 | ||||
| Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Matt Cain, San Francisco Giants | 1 | 1 |
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In other news:
the sky is blue.
All jokes aside, a well earned award.
BOILER UP!! 2010-2011
"You can commit no mistake and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Jean-Luc Picard
errrr… any other “national league” team you mean.
by Boundforbeach on Nov 16, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
No AL player has ever won an NL Cy Young, so I figured that went without saying. Besides the most any AL team has ever won is 6 times (Orioles).
by Cormican on Nov 16, 2010 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
what's your source?
I don’t doubt you, I’d just love the reference point, since ever list I’ve ever found has it broken down by the individual winners, not by team.
Sure, I could figure it out with a count, but… well… I’m lazy.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Nov 17, 2010 12:35 AM EST up reply actions
The Phils have wone the most NL Cys, but counting the years when only one was given out for all MLB (1956-1966), the Dodgers have 9:
Dodgers: 9 (5 combined, 4 NL)
Phillies: 7 (7 NL)
Braves: 7 (1 combined, 6 NL)
with 6: Baltimore (6 AL) and Boston (6 AL)
with 5: Arizona (5 NL), Yankees (2 combined, 3 AL), Oakland (5 AL)
sort of surprised Jimenez didn’t garner more second place votes
by Boundforbeach on Nov 16, 2010 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
looks like the last unanimous Cy Young winner was…..Jake Peavy in 2007. kind of a surprise; I don’t think I would have guessed that.
(guessed that he was unanimous, not guessed that he won, that is.)
by perfectdepth on Nov 16, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
also....
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/15/roy-halladay-named-mlb-2k11-cover-athlete/
Hes gonna be on the next MLB game cover.
Samesis
http://orangecrunch.blogspot.com/
Disgraceful.
No votes for Hamels.
Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will.
by FuquaManuel on Nov 16, 2010 2:12 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Really, especially when you consider Myers even got a 4th place vote. Check out the big brain on Brett!
by Boundforbeach on Nov 16, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
and a third for Heath Bell?!
where are our homer BBWAA members to throw Hamels a couple down-ballot votes?
by perfectdepth on Nov 16, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t be all that upset about no votes for Hamels if I didn’t see Cain and Arroyo (!) with 5th place votes.
Oh well, ’twasn’t to be I suppose.
And for the record, I’d have gone Halladay, Wainwright, Johnson, Jimenez, Lincecum; it’s perfectly reasonable to leave Hamels off your ballot with the number of quality candidates this year. Just not in favor of Cain or Arroyo.
I’d have gone Halladay, Wainwright, Johnson, Lincecum, Hamels. Eff Ubaldo. ; )
Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will.
as long as we're sharing our ballots
I’d have done Halladay, Wainwright, Jimenez, Johnson, Hamels.
I just don’t think Lincecum was as good this year, largely because of his mediocre walk rate. also I’m a homer ;)
by perfectdepth on Nov 16, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, but a 4th place vote for Brett Myers. REPRESENT!
by Wet Luzinski on Nov 16, 2010 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Man, what’s up with that? Kenny Powers ain’t fourth place. Kenny Powers is a fuckin’ champion.
by ThinMountainAir on Nov 16, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Congrates Halladay
This year was a no brainer.
Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
BTSC's little enforcer!
"God created a light, fluffy, white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake", and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food." -Tamera Mitchell-
according to Zolecki
“Halladay learned he won Cy Young on golf course with Chris Carpenter, Mike Sweeney and Chris Young.”
kind of a random foursome, no?
Four guys who have never been in my kitchen!
/Cliff Claven’d
by Wet Luzinski on Nov 16, 2010 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
Keepin it Classy... Braves style
Congrats to Halladay one of the few Phillies I can respect.
by mvhsbball on Nov 16, 2010 2:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That guy mvhsbball is really an insufferable schmuck.
Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will.
now check this out by way of comparison… Utterly hilarious
by Boundforbeach on Nov 16, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
I guess they are mad no one really cares they won or watched.
I wasn't even a year old but I stayed up to be outside the Vet with my Dad and Mom when the Phillies won the World Series 1980.
by Christopher A on Nov 16, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
Man, I was so heartbroken that the 2008 World Series got such low ratings that the Phillies winning just had no effect on me whatsoever.
by ThinMountainAir on Nov 16, 2010 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
I cry myself to sleep every night, into my HUGE PILLOW.
(PS Grats Doc & Phillies fans.)
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Nov 16, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
Kind of like the 2008 series?
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Nov 22, 2010 9:18 AM EST up reply actions
I hope that is tongue in cheek since Lincecum’s regular season was not special. Postseason performance was awesome though.
Congrats to Roy!
Agreed...
His first round performance was amazing and his Game 5 WS performance was great, but his NLCS appearances and his first appearance in the WS were a lot more ordinary.
I know he grates on people, but I don’t mind him that much. It’s a schmucky way to offer congrats, but I’ve seen more aggravating comments.
What’s worse, IMHO, is that he’s part of the leadership on that board. I’m not really impressed with the maturity level or the CLASS.
"Ninety percent of this game is half mental" - Yogi Berra (SI, May 14, 1979)
by bandwagonesque on Nov 16, 2010 6:13 PM EST up reply actions
It’s like the Phillies plyers wronged him personally or something, it’s really weird. It’s hard for me to think of things that any of these Phillies have done that would make them unworthy of respect. Moreover, he acts like people actually care about who he respects—like he is some universal arbiter of who is worthy of respect and who isn’t. Pretty narcissistic, if you ask me.
Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will.
Honestly, I get annoyed at the very notion that I should respect any of these guys. The TCers are the worst perpetrators here, what with their constant refrains of how we MUST RESPECT BOBBY. There are aspects of the current Phillies squad that I respect, such as their work ethic and commitment to charity, but I don’t really respect any of them as people. In the end, their job is to play a game for a king’s ransom. Not really the way to earn respect, IMO. The list of baseball figures for whom I have real respect is very short.
by ThinMountainAir on Nov 16, 2010 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
So just to recap, over the past 5 seasons, the Phillies have: 4 division titles, 2 NL Pennants, 1 WS win, 2 MVPs, 1 Cy Young. Good times, I’d say.
Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will.
by FuquaManuel on Nov 16, 2010 4:11 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Upton
So apparently Justin Upton’s name is being floated out there as possibly available. If you’re Ruben do you call and offer Cosart + Singleton?
Ok to rephrase, do you think that’s something that could be a workable offer? I think it makes a ton of sense.
upside
In no way shape or form do Upton and Brown have the same upside. Brown’s upside is significant, probably All-Star level, but Upton MVP/Hall of Fame.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
Oh come on, the only exceptional thing he has going for him is his youth. He has a low 800s OPS for his career and had the same production as Ibanez last year. MVP/HoF talk is way premature.
sure, the same production…plus excellent defense and speed. AND HE’S 22. Upton’s a terrific player.
by perfectdepth on Nov 16, 2010 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
Braves get Uggla
For Infante and Mike Dunn.
Gee, thanks Marlins, way to stick it to us for utterly destroying you in September.
wow...
hell, the Phillies could have topped that without breaking a sweat.
by perfectdepth on Nov 16, 2010 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
Man, the Fish absolutely did not want to give Fuggla a raise.
by ThinMountainAir on Nov 16, 2010 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
and this is just after giving John Buck—John 30-Year-Old-Career-.301-OBP Buck!—a three-year $15M contract for some reason.
I know the Marlins have a good track record on recovering from fire sales, but this is some Major League-level fuckery right here.
by perfectdepth on Nov 16, 2010 6:14 PM EST up reply actions
They tried to get Uggla to stay- offered him a 4 year, 48 million dollar contract. The Buck contract makes no sense, though- just because the commissioner orders you to spend does not mean you should make crap decisions!
by dannijd on Nov 16, 2010 6:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
well, just because he wouldn’t sign an extension doesn’t mean you have to trade him. much less for a 29-year-old utility infielder and a long-shot reliever.
by perfectdepth on Nov 16, 2010 6:37 PM EST up reply actions
Trading him was an attempt to get something of value for a player they could not (or choose not to) afford to keep, similar to the reason the Blue Jays traded Halladay last off season, or any of a bunch of other off season/ mid-season deals. Trading him if they knew they could not re-sign him and did not see themselves contending next year is a good decision. Trading him this quickly and for very little value stinks.
by dannijd on Nov 16, 2010 6:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Especially when that utility player is only under contract for one more year.
What a fucking disgrace of a trade. I’m being about 70% serious when I say that the MLB should investigate it.
Yup.
(I have nothing to add to what you guys have said, just wanted to point out my similar sentiments here).
Yuck...
Good move for the Braves. Any thoughts on how they will lay out the infield?
by dannijd on Nov 16, 2010 6:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
As it stands now:
1B: Freeman
2B: Uggla
SS: Gonzalez
3B: Prado
by ThinMountainAir on Nov 16, 2010 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
everything I’ve heard suggests that Jones intends to return. even if he does though, I doubt that the Braves are going to count on him for anything close to a full season. Prado could play left if/when Jones is healthy enough to start, I assume. Braves don’t have anyone else for left, do they? other than Diaz, if they resign him.
by perfectdepth on Nov 17, 2010 7:18 AM EST up reply actions
Congratulations to Roy for a great season
and a well deserved Cy Young award.
Yes!
A good pick by the BBWAA. PHINALLY! Congrats Good Phight and congrats Doc.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. " ~Rogers Hornsby
MFY fan.
GET BUCKETZ - Gus Johnson
Justin Upton....
It isn’t everyday you can trade for a 23 year old 5 tool All-Star caliber right fielder that is signed for the next 6 years at something like 51 million….oh, and he is a right handed hitter. Can you say Werth’s replacement? I would offer Rizzoti and 2 others (Brown if necessary) to get it done. I love prospects, but this guy is FRICKEN 23!!!! and proven. Your thoughts?
If lovin' Chooch is wrong...I don't wanna be right!
I love, love, love Upton
But I’m now convinced the cost will be high and not what I would like to see Rube do. Unless Kevin Towers plans to Uggla Justin Upton, I don’t see it happening.
That's a wise assumption
In fact, D-Backs are reportedly seeking a “huge haul” for him. They need to be wowed or blown away
/Riccardi’d
by Boundforbeach on Nov 17, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
Wishful thinking on Werth
Cataldi and Co. were musing about the possibility of the Angels or Red Sox picking up Upton, thusly lowering Werth’s market value, and driving him (Jayson) back into the arms of RAJ.
I’m guessing that’s to set up the inevitable Negadelphia reaction when Werth finally signs elsewhere.
"Ninety percent of this game is half mental" - Yogi Berra (SI, May 14, 1979)
by bandwagonesque on Nov 17, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed. If Boras is to be believed (cough, cough) there are several teams interested in Werth. If a big market team somehow gets Upton, then that just lessens the prospective suitors by one. The only way Werth runs “back into the arms of RAJ” is if he and his agent miscalcuate the market for him. RAJ has already (allegely) put Jason Bay money on the table for him. The problem isn’t the yearly salary, its the years. As long as he wants 5+ years on his contract, it would be foolish to give it to him. I’d rather see him offer up a very cost controlled Brown for Upton and see if Towers would blink.
by Boundforbeach on Nov 17, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
I had predicted that the Phillies Roy Halladay will be the darling of the Baseball Writers Association at the annual voting for the NL’s best pitcher. Well 2010 was the year for Halladay, keep your head up. This is just the beginning
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