| When I make this list, I'll really be looking at the | | | | 4. Justin Verlander. A bit inconsistent, but 2009 |
| duration of someone's career and where they are | | | | was a resurgence for Beckett and he was |
| today. It's not so much about getting that new | | | | absolutely great. At the end of the day, he's one |
| pitcher who had one great season, but more | | | | of the best strikeout throwers in the game. |
| about the steadiest pitchers to the point where | | | | 3. Josh Beckett. The ace pitcher of the Boston |
| we're able to believe that they'll be great for quite | | | | Red Sox staff also had an off year of sorts, but |
| some time if they're newer to the big leagues. | | | | over the years, he's been one of the best and |
| One great year is something that many pitchers | | | | most reliable pitchers in the game of baseball. |
| have had in the past, only to fade into obscurity, | | | | 2. Tim Lincecum. A dominant pitcher in every |
| so this list will be about attaining the right balance. | | | | sense of the word, and the best strikeout |
| Let's give it a go and see where we end up. | | | | thrower in baseball. With another good year, he |
| 5. Jake Peavy. 2009 was an off year for him, but | | | | could be number one. |
| this hurler has had some great stuff in years past. | | | | 1. Chris Carpenter. Very possibly the NL Cy |
| He's still young, and there's no reason to believe | | | | Young winner in 2009, and it's amazing to see his |
| that he doesn't still have great days ahead. | | | | resilience. |