Dodgers Cy Young Candidates

Aug 12, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of Los Angeles Dodgers hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

So, Who Wins?

If I had a vote, I think it would go to Greinke. Kershaw has been unreal and is unarguably the best pitcher baseball. But Greinke has had an absolutely unreal season. If he maintained his 1.59 ERA, it would be the fourth lowest ERA in baseball since 1920. Greinke’s ERA hasn’t been above 2.00 after any start this year. Kershaw’s hasn’t been under 2.00 after any start. That’s kind of arbitrary, but also just puts into perspective how great Greinke has been since his first start of the season.

If Greinke finishes with a sub 1.60 ERA, it has to be his. If Kershaw finishes with 300 strikeouts, it kind of has to be his. Both of these things could very well happen. In which case the world burns and I have no idea what to think. Just remember how lucky you are to have these two humans on your favorite team. And if you read this Farhan/Andrew, please keep Greinke. He is great. Thanks.

Who should win the Cy Young? Lets hear it in the comments.

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