ESPN's Rob Neyer on whether Johan Santana is the best pitcher in the majors Is he the best...

ESPN's Rob Neyer on whether Johan Santana is the best pitcher in the majors

Is he the best pitcher in the game today? Gee, I don't know. When you consider the difference between the leagues, I suspect that the argument comes down to three pitchers: Santana, CC Sabathia, and Roy Halladay. Well, and Lincecum, and maybe Chad Billingsley, too.

If you choose Santana, I probably can't find any objective standard to argue that you're wrong. But I'm not sure you'd be right, either.

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At this point in time?

It’s Greinke – and it’s not even close. That Billingsley entered into the conversation but Greinke (or Wandy Rodriguez, for that matter) didn’t is puzzling.

by nuke187 on May 21, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

they are talking about best in 2009, they are talking about best in baseball…every year.
Greinke has done it for a few months, Wandy-Rod-same story.
Billz-a little over one year…Lincecum the same.
not too puzzling.

raygu

by Ray Guilfoyle on May 21, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Halladay

He may be the second best behind Santana. Extremely reliable and excellent. Of course, I never stop thinking a veteran pitcher is a start away from becoming Kevin Brown.

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by faketeams on May 22, 2009 7:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs