Jul 17, 2014

7/17/2014 10:40:00 PM
The NL is a tight race in all three division with little separation. The Dodgers and Gigantes battle it out in the West with two of the best Starting Rotations in Hardball. The NL East will come down to Pitching Staffs as both the Nats and Braves have "Arms 2 Die For". Then there is the NL Central, as the redbirds might get the edge talking Starting Arms but the reds, Brew Crew, and Pirates are right there. So who is the Leader and the top three Followers for the NL Cy Young 2014?

NL Cy Young Leaders

NL Leader: Clayton Kershaw dba Sandy Koufax walking #DodgerNation

He started 2014 on the D.L. with all of Dodger Nation and Dodger Execs holding their collective breaths. So how does the 2011 and 2013 NL Cy Young Winner respond...a 41 Scoreless Streak with a poultry 1.78 ERA. When Kershaw got back rolling so did the Boys from Chavez Ravine as he is the best Staring Arm in Hardball today period

NL Followers 

Adam Wainright dba "Waino" #RedbirdsNation

At a 1.83 ERA in Kershaw's Neighborhood and arguably the best Staring Pitcher outside of Kershaw in the Show..."Waino" leads a talented staff but is he enough to get the Redbirds the NL Central or even an NL Wildcard Berth? A Dozen W's is tied for NL Lead along with Red Legs Alfredo Simon.

Johnny Cueto dba "Johnny Dangerously" #RedLegs

He has slowed just a bit but he leads the NL as hitters are only hitting $1.83 against him.  His WHIP (Hits + Walks divided by Innings) is #1 on the Senior Circuit at 0.89. If he can get more W's and stay the course he is a real threat to Kershaw as his Track Record illustrates he will be hitting the D.L. at any point in the 2n half. 

Zach Greinke dba the "Greink-ster" #DodgerNation

Before Mr. Kershaw came back he was "Lights Out" carrying that Dodgers Staff. He is 11-5 with a 2.73 ERA (7th in NL) as a few things keep him motivated. He is a true #1 getting #2 Accolades and Kershaw's Work makes the "Greink-ster stay on his game as there is nothing wrong with healthy Comp on from your own roster!


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