Potential 20 game winner

I am going out on a limb, CC Sabathia is going to win 20 games this season. He is becoming the most dependable and dominant pitcher to toe the rubber. Added to that, the Yankees look unstoppable. I believe that CC has seven more starts so surely he can put up at least 5 more "W"'s.

If you remember a previous blog I mentioned Buster Olney of ESPN was interviewed by a friend of mine on his talk radio show. Olney stated that he thought the next 300 game winner, if there were ever to be one again, would be CC. I stated that I though the next one would be Felix Hernandez. Right now it looks like Buster knows more than me. Actually I already knew he did but I am justing trying to "compete"

Speaking of guys competing, here are three young starters that are doing just that. J.A. Happ moved to 10-2 on the season. The Phillies look so impressive this season and Happ has been a big part of that. He continues to give consistent great starts.

Tommy Hanson moved to 9-2 on the season. The Braves are making a charge for the division as they try and catch the Phillies. They are also in a fight for the Wild Card with the Rockies and the Giants. Hanson has been so impressive and they will need him to continue to pitch beyond his years if they have a chance. The Braves have improved so much since the arrival of Adam Laroche, I think he needs to stay a Brave.

Ricky Romero has been one of the few bright spots in another bad year for the Jays. He picked up his 11th victory of the season. In fact he is just a couple of victories behind staff ace Roy Halladay. There may be hope for the Jays in the future as many young pitchers have been called upon to step up this year.

I had a big smile on my face last night as I watched Cards new pitcher, the 42 year old John Smoltz pitch. He was written off by the Red Sox, and man do they ever need pitching, and picked up by the Cards. Smoltz now has 213 career wins. Don't forget that he was a closer for four years of his career where he amassed 154 saves. He is a sure Hall of Famer I would think.

Albert Pujols became the first official member of the 2009, 40 HR club. Come on Albert get hot and get to 50 for the year and 359 for his career. If he struggles to get to 50 imagine how rediculous 70 by McGwire, Bonds and Sosa are.

Finally Ken Griffey Jr. went yard again for the 13th time on the season. It was almost two weeks between homers, lets hope #625 comes in the next game or so. He is a true professional. Come on Mariners, make a run, get in the playoffs so Griffey gets that experience.