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I decided to go with Johnson. I could seriously make a case for each one of these guys though.
Carpenter: Best starting pitcher on the best team in baseball.
Clemens: Completely carried the pitching staff of the current Wild Card team on his back. 18 wins and still dominating at 40 years old.
Gagne: Easily the best relief pitcher in the NL, most likely in the MLB. He might possibly have the best fastball, curveball, and changeup in the NL.
Johnson: The most dominating pitcher in baseball this year, leading the MLB in every category other than wins due to his shitty team. The Braves will agree with this pick.
Pavano: With Beckett, Burnett, and Willis all injured/struggling, Pavano turned out the best season of his career. Best pitcher in the NL in the month of September.
Peavy: Leads the MLB in ERA. And he has to face Bonds and Beltre and pitch at Coors Field on a regular basis.
Scmidt: Absoultely unhittable in the first half. He caught Muldritis in the 2nd half but at the All Star Break he was considered a lock for this award. The amount of 1 and 2 hit games is amazing.
Sheets: Strikeout machine, second only to Randy. Playing on a shitty team hurt him but he was lights out for a while.
Zambrano: Before the season started, the Cubs were supposed to have the best starting 5 in baseball. Prior Wood and Clement didn't live up to the hype but Zambrano exceeded expectations and emerged as the ace.
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