we will see. He was in no way dominant last year for parts of last year, but we'll see. I predict 19-6 with a 3.27 era. The NL as a whole may suck, but the Braves and Phillies offenses surely don't.
I'm in this camp as well on Santana. I see his ERA being a little higher than in past years even though he'll be pitching in a weaker league. Wins are impossbile to predict and many times have nothing to do with the effectiveness of the pitcher. I'll say: ERA= 3.45 WHIP= 1.2-- K's= 235 He'll be in the running for the Cy Young, but will fall a little short. Just my prediction. He's still a great pitcher, but I think he takes a small step back.
close enough I have 23-4, 2.38 ERA, 273 Ks, 244 IP, .98 whip Last year was merely a blip on his way to Cooperstown.
I give him a trip or two on the DL or a poor first season as is the case with most big time Mets acquisitions.
exactly. that is my whole logic. Playing in New York = not easy . See Randy Johnson. Granted Johan isn't 100 years old, but still. I guess Beltran would be a better comparison.
I agree that some people just ain't cut out to do it, but I think Johan is a differnt breed than most. Barring injuries, I think he'll be in the Cy Young discussion come late September
