John Delcos has covered Major League Baseball in several capacities for 20 years, including ten in New York. This blog focuses on commentary and analysis of the New York Mets.

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Santana voted NL Pitcher of the Month

He had Cy Young stuff but not much support.

He had Cy Young stuff but not much support.

Johan Santana was voted the NL Pitcher of the Month this afternoon. He was 4-0 with a 1.83 ERA in September, including a gutty effort in Saturday’s shutout of the Florida Marlins that only delayed the eventual agony.

Santana gave up nine runs on 39 hits with 47 strikeouts in 44 1/3 innings. He only walked 13.

With the way Santana finished the season, it is hard to believe he was booed in the first half. He’s been lights out since early July.

-Since July 4, was 9-0 with a 2.09 ERA in 17 starts. He allowed three runs or less in 16 of these starts.

-Santana was 6-0 with a 1.47 ERA in his last nine starts at Shea.

This post was written by John Delcos

3 Comments so far

  1. Ray Sadecki September 29, 2008 5:15 pm

    Omar did a great job to get Santana. He also did a terrible job of getting a bullpen to keep Santana from having to finish games he started on 3 days rest, putting his health at risk.

  2. John Delcos September 29, 2008 5:21 pm

    Ray: The bullpen coughed up the lead in a Santana game seven times.-JD

  3. dave September 30, 2008 12:14 am

    how could he be pitcher of the month with an era that high?

    his era should be under 1 to get the award.

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