it’s also my case, but of course we are both biased, and rightfully so.

i wonder if, in a tiebreaker sort of way, had carp popped ten dingers voters would sway his way over lincecum. straightening waino out alone was worth more than ten dingers, and then there’s all the rest, including luggage. personally, i hope he gets it.

my fave quote: “He’s the most mentally tough pitcher I’ve ever seen, been around, or even read about.” That’s pretty high praise from a guy who shared a dugout this year with a pitcher he grew up idolizing.