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  1. 09-20-2011 02:38 AM #1
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    D'Backs Kennedy wins #20

    Ian Kennedy overwhelmed the Pirates en route to his 20th win on Monday, allowing just one hit in eight scoreless innings of work while striking out 12 in a 1-0 Arizona victory at home.
    Kennedy joins Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling and Brandon Webb as the only pitchers in Diamondbacks franchise history to have a 20-win season. The 12 strikeouts were a season high, and matched a career best. He allowed his only hit in the third, where his Pirates counterpart Jeff Karstens tagged him for a single. Kennedy still isn't a legitimate contender for National League's Cy Young award, but it isn't because his numbers (2.88 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 194/53 K/BB ratio) don't stack up. Clayton Kershaw, Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee have just been that much better.
    We all know that Wins is an overrated stat but this isn't a case where Kennedy hasn't earned his 20 wins. Kennedy has had one helluva breakout year and has been one of the best pitchers in the NL all season long. He's been consistent and been the ace of a first place club. He will probably just sneak into the top 5 in CY voting but any other year he would be near the top. Congrats to Kennedy on joining the likes of Johnson, Schilling and Webb.
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    Re: Kennedy wins #20

    And we know Kennedy has earned it because the more relevant stats show it.
    LeagueTeamyearsRecordWild CardDivisionPennantsTitles
    MSLSan Diego Padres2034-20592,217-1,9951631
    TBLArizona Diamondbacks2005-20181,216-1,0531963
    TSSLSan Diego Padres2015-2021, 2024-20281,017-9280732
    TSSLTexas Rangers2029-2033396-4140000
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    Re: Kennedy wins #20

    Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain rejoice!
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    Ted    : Wait, I can get this. Mothers I'd like to sleep with and never call again.
    Barney: Circle gets the square!

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    Re: Kennedy wins #20

    This team in the near future is going to have a rotation that rivals the Phillies with Kennedy, Hudson, and Bauer.
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    Re: Kennedy wins #20

    They sure are and as a Giants fan, I'm not too happy about it Don't forget about Collmeter and Parker.
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    Re: Kennedy wins #20

    Welcome, Tatman.
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    Quote Originally Posted by love_that_reefer View Post
    They sure are and as a Giants fan, I'm not too happy about it Don't forget about Collmeter and Parker.
    Just an observation.... If you're not too happy about it... Why the smiley face right after? Seems cpunter productive to your cause...
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    Re: Kennedy wins #20

    I get the feeling Reefer likes the sport more than he does his team.

    His posts always make him seem like he's excited when the Dodgers do something good as well.
    LeagueTeamyearsRecordWild CardDivisionPennantsTitles
    MSLSan Diego Padres2034-20592,217-1,9951631
    TBLArizona Diamondbacks2005-20181,216-1,0531963
    TSSLSan Diego Padres2015-2021, 2024-20281,017-9280732
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  9. 10-11-2011 01:01 PM #9
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    Re: Kennedy wins #20

    Leo's onto something here. The sport will always become an individual team in my eyes. I like healthy competition for my Giants too.
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