N.L. Pitcher of April

[love_that_reefer]

This is for any pitcher and no poll necessary.

Francisco Cordero- 10 for 10 in saves, 19 K's in 11.1 IP, 0.00 ERA

Honorable mention- John Maine and Matt Cain

[Fishercat]

I think it's Hudson, although Cordero has been masterful as close. Hudson has a 1.4 ERA in 45 innings, and while he has been lucky, that's still 45 innings of great performance.

[Molina00]

I throw my bid in for Cordero. Not only because he's an ex-Ranger, but because he had an unbelievably dominating month by closer standards.

We miss you Coco.

[DravenX]

I think it's Hudson, although Cordero has been masterful as close. Hudson has a 1.4 ERA in 45 innings, and while he has been lucky, that's still 45 innings of great performance.

I'm going with Tim Hudson. I wouldn't call it lucky either. He doubled his efforts during the offseason to get himself like he was in Oakland.

[browntown653]

Tim Hudson has been just dominant, but Rich Hill and John Maine deserve special mention too.

[Porter]

Im going to go with Matt Cain here.

sure he has a higher era than Maine and Hudson but....

12 H allowed in 35 IP.....Thats f***in insane.

[browntown653]

Wait...12 hits in 35 IP?

Wow, this man deserves some serious recognition.

[Porter]

12 H, 17 Bb, Opp Ba = .102

[brewersfan19]

Well, I like the Cordero (MIL) pick, but heck I am going with Capuano. Got to start giving some props to my beloved Brewers!!!


Honorable Mention--Rich Hill (CHI-NL); where would the Cubs be without him? ANd remember, I despise the Cubs, so it is torture for me to admit this!

[love_that_reefer]

I was going to go with Cain but didn't want to be such a homer in the N.L. He has had no-hit stuff every time he has taken the mound. Too bad the Giants aren't getting him the W's.

[missionhockey21]

A lot of projections I was reading predicted Cain to regress, sophomore slump or whatever... with the stuff he gets over the plate and his makeup as a pitcher, I still don't get how some were thinking that. Of course this is unexpected too, but still an excellent fantasy steal for many. His stats are just so odd though, completely dominating ERA of course, the strikeout ratio isn't all that high though and 23 punchouts to 17 walks makes it even more surprising that with all those walks he hasn't been damaged a bit more. But regardless of that allowing opposing hitters to hit .109 off of him probably is a bit of a counter-balance, ha.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Cordero; his DIPS is No. 10 in MLB.

Hudson is at No. 83, and even though he's a starter, I feel hard pressed to give him the award with that ranking so far.

Cain is in a worse situation with the No. 251 DIPS ERA (4.49).

[brewersfan19]

There is nothing wrong with giving your team some props! Cain is legit, and deserves recognition as much as anyone, don't feel like a homer, be proud of your player!!

[Porter]

I was going to go with Cain but didn't want to be such a homer in the N.L. He has had no-hit stuff every time he has taken the mound. Too bad the Giants aren't getting him the W's.

Saying a guy with a .102 OPP BA is not being a homer.

[Dry1313]

Rich Hill. He's just been so filthy, and given basically 7 solid innings each time out.

HM: Matt Cain. Oh god.