he's probably someone who would not immediately come to mind.
How about Johan Santana. Had a lot of great performances with the Twins in the 2004-2006 timeframe, including a couple Cy Youngs.
he's probably someone who would not immediately come to mind.
How about Johan Santana. Had a lot of great performances with the Twins in the 2004-2006 timeframe, including a couple Cy Youngs.
Alright well I'm out until Monday, so I'll just tell you the answer is Mark Buehrle. He has thrown five two-hitters or better since 2001, including a no-hitter in 2007.
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New question, All-Star Game related...
The Indians and White Sox are the only two teams with no former players* on either All-Star roster. The Astros, my rooting interest, have three former players who are All-Stars this year (Ben Zobrist, Johan Santana, and Carlos Beltran).
Which leads me to my question. The Toronto Blue Jays have the most former players on the All-Star rosters this season with five. Can you name the players? (Hint...one left as a free agent, two were traded, and two didn't sign after being drafted)
*former players are players who left an organization via free agency, trade, release, Rule V, or didn't sign after being drafted.
Ted Lilly
Orlando Hudson
I don't recognize any other names. I suspect they were not big names when they were traded. Or were forgettable as Blue Jays.
Believe it or not, NONE of those guys ever won 20 with Cincinnati. Seaver did of course, but never as a Red.Seaver
Gullet
Rijo
You are correct on all counts. The third guy was in 1970.
Jim Merritt, and he did it with a 4.08 ERA. He must of had some kind of run support.
ERA can be deceiving. Jack Morris won 20 in 1992 with a pretty high ERA. But he got some of his wins because he kept the game from getting completely out of hand and gobbling up enough innings to stick around for the comeback. That type of pitcher is rare in today's baseball. Most get pulled when they give up a couple of runs and if a comeback happens, the W goes to the bullpen. Now, to win 20 you probably do have to have a good ERA. Then, not necessarly.
Jim Merritt, and he did it with a 4.08 ERA. He must of had some kind of run support.
Who is the only guy to pitch to both Ted Williams and Julio Franco?