The experts agree, there is a great chance Randy Johnson is the last 300 game winner: the bullpens, the lack of 20 game winners, it all points in that direction.
But does it really? A little analysis of history and current top pitchers indicate something else.
I am sure we will see a 300-win man again. Definitely. Not for another 10 to 15 years, and maybe even longer, but why shouldnÆt CC Sabathia or Felix Hernandez get there.
Andy Pettitte and Pedro Martinez could both get there if they decide to try, and they stay healthy. At their current age (37), Randy Johnson had 200 wins! Would you have predicted 300 for him back in 2001?
The key factor to winning many games is pitching for a long time, with a healthy win/loss ratio. Obviously you have to be a good pitcher too, but withou ...
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Is CC Sabathia or Felix Hernandez the Next 300-Game Winner?
Posted: 2nd December 2009 by Oystein Dahl in MLBComments Off on Is CC Sabathia or Felix Hernandez the Next 300-Game Winner?