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Originally Posted by alnorth
Because of history. I'm not arguing that they be wiped out of the record book, because it is tradition. They should just carry no weight when deciding the Cy Young award and Hall of Fame votes. (this is now the case, see: Bert Blyleven, who would have become an all-time legend if he played for a good team)
It is so utterly obvious that pitching wins is a dumbass stat, that you only make yourself look really silly by arguing otherwise.
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So Pitchers should be blamed for a lack of run support or a faulty bullpen? Actually answer the question, do you feel Greinke should have won the Cy Young award in 2009?