Thankfully Kluber didn't get it because the Indians last 2 cy young winners were off the team by the TDL the next year. Klubot deserves it though.Can't go wrong with either, but Kluber and his team have been better over the final 2 months and will take it.
Both deserved it over Porcello last year.
Klubs for me but this reminded me that I need to get into another argument with MB re: Porcello and his amazing contract.
Porcello timeline
2014/2015 off season
Traded to Boston, signs 4 year/82.5 mil contract many people blast it, including me.
9-15, 4.92ERA 0.6 bWAR
2016
Magically transforms into an elite pitcher, wins Cy Young, BoSox fans "SEE! we told you it was a good contract... its a steal now!"
22-4 3.15 ERA 5.1 bWAR
2017
Evidently that was a miracle season that wont be repeated, Porcello returns to his old form
11-16 4.65ERA, most hits and HR allowed in MLB -0.4 bWAR
Still under contract for 2 more years.
And let's be honest. Porcello was good last year but nowhere close to spectacular. It was a very weak year for the CY and you could make some very strong arguments that everything went perfect for him and a couple of other pitchers deserved it more.
Thankfully Kluber didn't get it because the Indians last 2 cy young winners were off the team by the TDL the next year. Klubot deserves it though.
Thankfully because he has been our work horse. I feel like if he didn't havethose back issues early in the season it wouldn't be as hard of a choice.But Kluber did win one... and he's still here.
Porcello timeline
2014/2015 off season
Traded to Boston, signs 4 year/82.5 mil contract many people blast it, including me.
9-15, 4.92ERA 0.6 bWAR
2016
Magically transforms into an elite pitcher, wins Cy Young, BoSox fans "SEE! we told you it was a good contract... its a steal now!"
22-4 3.15 ERA 5.1 bWAR
2017
Evidently that was a miracle season that wont be repeated, Porcello returns to his old form
11-16 4.65ERA, most hits and HR allowed in MLB -0.4 bWAR
Still under contract for 2 more years.