1 good week from Baldwin would turn it around completely. That's really all we need. Rack up like 7-8 hits with a couple of homers and a double to 2. That would lock it up for him, imo, regardless what Horton does.Another big shift overnight.
Horton from -145 to -170.
Baldwin from +135 to +180.
One more dominant Horton start tomorrow night, and we'll probably be able to turn the lights off here. Such a bummer. I can't believe how Baldwin has tanked in recent weeks.
This has been over for a while now. Horton has 10 wins and a sub-3 ERA for a high-profile team that’s going to the postseason. He is getting the most votes.
I get that, but both Collins and Durbin with the Brewers have higher bWARs and fWARs than Horton and they play for a team that PECOTA thought would finish 11 games behind the Cubs. I don't know how the whole notion of qualifying for the post-season figures in the heads of writers (it shouldn't but likely does) and I imagine the teddy bear points that the Cubs often receive in the baseball media world might figure in here. This is a year when there will probably be a lot of discussion and possible animus surrounding the choice.This has been over for a while now. Horton has 10 wins and a sub-3 ERA for a high-profile team that’s going to the postseason. He is getting the most votes.
Pirates might not score a combined six runs for the rest of the season. What a terrible offense.I would gladly trade a sweep of the Pirates if they would simply put up a 6 spot on Horton in the first inning tomorrow.
This is where I'm headed also. Baldwin has been here since day 1 and that is what MLB is wanting from these teams and their top rookies who are ready. I think that will play a huge part bc what if Horton had 5-6 more starts would his numbers still look good?I get that, but both Collins and Durbin with the Brewers have higher bWARs and fWARs than Horton and they play for a team that PECOTA thought would finish 11 games behind the Cubs. I don't know how the whole notion of qualifying for the post-season figures in the heads of writers (it shouldn't but likely does) and I imagine the teddy bear points that the Cubs often receive in the baseball media world might figure in here. This is a year when there will probably be a lot of discussion and possible animus surrounding the choice.
They're thinking WS, so they have to let em stay sharp. He might start game 1 for them in the playoffs.If the Cubs were smart they'd let this be Horton's last start of the season if he pitches really well tonight. He's due for a stinker.