So, there aren't many pitchers worth talking about. The no-brain candidates have already been ushered in, and we're still waiting on some of the greatest pitchers to retire. As a result, we don't have any standout candidates. Still, 3 of the eligibles warrant some consideration.
Gregory Jefferies is 3rd among all pitchers in saves at 507. When you consider that he's over 100 saves behind Jerome Patrick and has a pretty pedestrian ERA and WHIP, you realize he isn't really worth voting for.
David Larson had a pretty good career, and his ERA and WHIP are pretty impressive considering the era he pitched in. Still, if Jerome Turner didn't make it, even having won a Cy Young and a Fireman of the Year, I'm not voting for a very good pitcher like Larson.
Danys Guzman has won a Cy Young. He also anchored the staff for a couple of world champs. His 3.71 ERA and 1.25 WHIP are really strong numbers, but he only won 197 games, and elbow and shoulder injuries diminished his effectiveness as he entered his mid-30s. I might vote for him, but I don't think he'll get the votes this season, and his window of opportunity is pretty narrow, as guys like Leo Mackowiak and Hersh Knight are going to retire soon.
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