Last night, the MLB announced that Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey won the National League Cy Young award by a landslide. He beat out Clayton Kershaw and Gio Gonzalez for the award, and will join Tom Seaver and Doc Gooden as the only Mets player to win it.
In 2012, Dickey became a 20-game winner, and struck out 230 batters in 233.2 innings. He posted a 2.73 ERA while leading the major leagues in quality starts with 27. He is the first knuckle-baller to win the award.
It is very odd to think that over two years ago Dickey was walking into the Mets' spring training complex on a minor league deal, with virtually no chance to make the team. Jerry Manuel actually cut him with the first chance he got, and Dickey was sent to the minors. However, he really opened some eyes a few years ago after throwing a one-hitter down there, and the Mets called him up.
Dickey put it all together in 2012, having a fantastic season that won't be forgotten. However, he was actually pretty solid in 2010 and 2011, so it is not like he is a one year wonder or anything. He definitely deserves this award, even though there is some speculation that Clayton Kershaw was more deserving. That is all mush in my mind, because not only does Dickey have a better story, he also has better stats pretty much all around.
I am very curious to see what this does to his trade value. Obviously trading a Cy Young award winner should net quite a return of players, but perhaps not with a 37 year old knuckle-baller. I expect a bunch of teams to come knocking at the door, and Alderson should definitely hear in to see what they are willing to offer.
It is very odd to think that over two years ago Dickey was walking into the Mets' spring training complex on a minor league deal, with virtually no chance to make the team. Jerry Manuel actually cut him with the first chance he got, and Dickey was sent to the minors. However, he really opened some eyes a few years ago after throwing a one-hitter down there, and the Mets called him up.
Dickey put it all together in 2012, having a fantastic season that won't be forgotten. However, he was actually pretty solid in 2010 and 2011, so it is not like he is a one year wonder or anything. He definitely deserves this award, even though there is some speculation that Clayton Kershaw was more deserving. That is all mush in my mind, because not only does Dickey have a better story, he also has better stats pretty much all around.I am very curious to see what this does to his trade value. Obviously trading a Cy Young award winner should net quite a return of players, but perhaps not with a 37 year old knuckle-baller. I expect a bunch of teams to come knocking at the door, and Alderson should definitely hear in to see what they are willing to offer.
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