My father told me to read his blog a few days ago and while reading it tonight, I noticed a link to Painting the Corners on the side and thought to myself "shit." I clicked the link and breathed a sigh of relief when I saw that the last post was on June 8th. So my dad had been posting all along! He even posted today about Cole Hamels as a potential Cy Young candidate! Unfortunately, upon further examination, I realized that it was June 8th 2011. So with that being said, apologies for the year-long hiatus.
Now that I think of it though, Cole Hamels as a potential Cy Young candidate remains a valid topic a year later.
On a Philadelphia team that is constantly plagued with injuries, Hamels has been the linchpin of the rotation and really just a stronghold for the entire team. He's already tallied eight victories in 2012, good enough for second place in the National League. Jeez, didn't take long for my journalism edge to start kicking in again. Gotta love that muscle memory. Anyway, no other pitcher on the Phillies right now can hold a candle to Hamels. The only other starter who currently has a winning record is Vance Worley who's 3-2. Hamels' 8-3 record would be impressive anywhere in the major leagues, but let's not forget that he's pitching for a team that's missing its two best hitters.
Hamels currently sits in second place for the most strikeouts in baseball with 86, as he shares the spot with Justin Verlander and CC Sabathia. The only pitcher with more is Stephen Strasburg. I don't know about you, but I'd say he's in some pretty decent company.
Gotta run now, but I just have to chuckle at this post. I guess we're picking up right where we left off.
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