Jimenez Is Very Special

Ubaldo Jimenez is giving NL (and a few AL teams) a big treat this year. He is doing things that many HOF pitchers only thought about. A 15 - 1 record with one more start scheduled before the All-Star break, and ERA of 2.20, and a paltry 1.05 WHIP (walks&hits per innings pitched), and 113 strikeouts in 18 appearances. His opposition is batting a pitiful .198 when he's on the bump, and his 15 wins leads the NL. Jeff Francis deserved the Cy Young back in 2007, and barring a complete collapse Jimenez should have it already sewn up.

The biased east coast writers will give Carpenter (who the Rockies just beat to complete the sweep of the Cardinals) or Halladay the publicity, not to mention some 'Johnny-come-lately' who finishes strong while snubbing Jimenez, I'm sure.

As a devoted and proud Rockies fan misplaced here on the west coast, I revel in the work of the best pitcher in baseball in 2010.