Maddux Wins #320

[love_that_reefer]

Greg Maddux is 2-0 so far this year and is pitching like he did in 1993. His movement on his pitches this year is just unreal. He made the Cards look silly and he did so again today against the Reds. Maddux may be in line for yet another 15 win season. Kerry Wood is insanely jealous.

[General]

Yeah, Mad Dog!

[rockin500]

its sad that the old man is the best pitcher on our team so far. dude will be 40 in a coupla days.

[redsrbetter]

Well congrats to him once again. Truly one of the best pitchers in our era. Imagine if this keeps up when Wood and Prior are back!

[redsrbetter]

Would you guys put Maddux in as the best pitcher in our era? It is a tough call for sure. You have the incredible Clemens and Randy Johnson to think about as well. If you think of the last generation, you have Nolan Ryan. Would Maddux be up there with these guys? Would he be on the top of that list on your pick for greatest pitcher of your time?

[love_that_reefer]

He is one of the best in my generation of baseball. Four Cy Young awards and numerous GG's and remember that 1.63 ERA he had the year they won it all in Atlanta.

[General]

Of RJ, Maddux, and Clemens, Maddux has to be the most consistent, Clemens the most clutch, and RJ the most dominant.

[rockin500]

Would you guys put Maddux in as the best pitcher in our era? It is a tough call for sure. You have the incredible Clemens and Randy Johnson to think about as well. If you think of the last generation, you have Nolan Ryan. Would Maddux be up there with these guys? Would he be on the top of that list on your pick for greatest pitcher of your time?

Of the big 4 pitchers (clemens, maddux, pedro, johnson) of this era, Clemens is the best, with maddux being extremely close behind him. Pedro and Johnson are well behind both of them. I have Clemens in my top 5 all time (probably 3rd) and maddux at number 6 (could be rated as high as 4). Pedro and johnson arent in the top 25 all time so its pretty apparent where i rank em.

btw, nolan ryan is probably ranked around 20 in my list. maybe as low as 25.

[redsrbetter]

Oh damn,

Why is Nolan Ryan so low?

I would like to see that list of you've got it.

[rockin500]

because he walked about two gazillion batters. being in the top 20-25 isnt necessarily a bad thing, i just think hes overrated by many. actually, they were in the top 25 (20,22 respectively). I dont really have much opinion once I get past the top 15 so i get forgetful. Considering that maddux got poor run support in his career, to have 320 wins is pretty damned impressive.

1.Walter Johnson
2.Lefty Grove
3.Roger Clemens
4.Pete Alexander (I should note that I'm very much considering switching 5-6, depends on this year)
5.Christy Mathewson
6.Greg Maddux
7.Cy Young
8.Tom Seaver
9.Warren Spahn
10.Satchel Paige
11.Bob Feller
12.Kid Nichols
13.Juan Marichal
14.Steve Carlton
15.Smokey Joe Williams
16.Bob Gibson
17. Mordecai Brown
18. Sandy Koufax
19. Nolan Ryan
20.Pedro Martinez
21.Carl Hubbell
22.Randy Johnson
23.Ed Walsh
24. Tim Keefe
25. Adie Joss

[redsrbetter]

Pretty interesting list to say the least. Good to see Clemens so high. Maddux is the topic of this thread and I think he fits perfectly where you put him.

Good list man!

[BoSox34]

Pretty interesting list to say the least. Good to see Clemens so high. Maddux is the topic of this thread and I think he fits perfectly where you put him.

Good list man!

Agreed!

[General]

My top 5:

1.) Greg Maddux
2.) Roger Clemens
3.) Randy Johnson
4.) John Smoltz
5.) Tom Glavine

[love_that_reefer]

Maddux with another win making that #321. His movement on his pitches has been remarkable. Keep it up Greg!

[redsrbetter]

Is this the Mad Dog of old? It sure seems like it. Keep it up Maddux!