Award Races

As we close in on the end of the season, I will be updating the blog on the performances of the candidates for the major awards.

AL Fireman of the Year

The Contenders:

Yamil Alvarez Burlington Huskies Age: 29 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Clara, CU Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Why he should win:
Saves - 31 (T-1)
BAA - .222 (3)
WHIP - 1.09 (T-2)
ERA - 2.65 (2)

Luis Gonzales Florida Shark Waves Age: 32 B/T: R/R Born: San Francisco De Macoris, DO Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Why he should win:

Saves - 30 (3)
Save % - 96.8% (1)
BAA - .210 (2)
WHIP - 1.08 (1)
ERA - 2.13 (1)

Jeremi Welsh Tampa Bay Tankers Age: 26 B/T: L/L Born: St Charles, MO Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Why he should win:

Saves - 28 (4)
Strikeouts - 61 (1)
BAA - .248 (T-5)
WHIP - 1.28 (6)
ERA - 3.23 (3)

The lowdown: Gonzales seems to be the obvious pick. When he comes in, the game is over. Alvarez has good numbers, but he has blown four saves, three more than Gonzales. Welsh is going to need both of those guys to collapse to have a shot.