Here's an interesting question...instead of predicting the future; as of right now, (based on not only this year which has only been 2 months, but the past couple years, as well), how many pitchers would you take over Josh Johnson? Basically...name the best pitchers in baseball.

 

 

For what time frame? A game, a season, 5 years, etc?

 

 

Just the best pitchers in baseball right now. Obviously this season has only been 2 months, so taking the past couple of years into account, as well. I guess since it's about Josh Johnson...best starting pitchers since 2008 (the year JJ came back from Tommy John).

if i was trying to win a championship right now: ubaldo, halladay, lincecum, jj and carpenter.

Where's that guy who was arguing that the Marlins made a huge mistake in extending Johnson's contract?

 

 

It was Marlins1; he wanted them to set aside that money for Gaby.

No, he wanted Stanton's arbitration buyout money to be set aside for Gaby.

 

You are still the master

I'm taking Halladay, Lincecum, Santana, JJ, Felix Hernandez (roughly in order)

 

Honorable Mention: Ubaldo Jimenez, Yovani Gallardo, Chris Carpenter, Cliff Lee, Matt Cain, Adam Wainwright, Jon Lester (in no particular order)

 

Bonus "now" pick: Dan Haren, who, with an LD % of 18, has allowed a BABIP of .332 (~40 points too high); and, despite a better GO/AO than last year, he's still giving up an HR/FB of 12.8%, while his career is 8%. Oh, and he still has a K/BB of 5.5 (9.1 K/9).

A lil bit harsh on Lincecum...