http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/16/my-ballot-american-league-rookie-of-the-year/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Sat, 25 May 2013 02:44:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/16/my-ballot-american-league-rookie-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-12533 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:27:38 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbchbt/?p=2135#comment-12533 Porcello was a big reason for the Tigers nearly making it to the postseason. A 14-9, 3.96 ERA in 31 starts is commendable. He was given the ball in several key games down the stretch and gave the Tigers every opportunity to win every one of those games. Included was three quality starts against Minnesota and had a career high 8 K in the division clincher allowing 1 ER in 5.2 innings.
But a case can be made for Bailey, who after being made the A’s closer, was nearly unhittable and became as automatic as Mariano in save situations. Should be an interesting call

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/16/my-ballot-american-league-rookie-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-12532 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:08:06 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbchbt/?p=2135#comment-12532 fact: Porcello was hyped more because of his age than stats/skill.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/16/my-ballot-american-league-rookie-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-12531 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:32:08 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbchbt/?p=2135#comment-12531 fact: aaron gleeman hates the tigers.

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