Zack Greinke is 16-8 with a 2.06 ERA this season. That's a pretty good year for any pitcher. If you look closer, you'll realize those 16 wins came solely on his shoulders. His teammates suck...so every win he got was 100% thanks to him. Half of those losses should be wins - again, thanks to his terrible teammates.
Let's consider that he would then be 20-4. That's a CY Young year right there...and yet he will still probably walk away with a pat on the back while someone else gets the award. Enough of that.
I photographed one game this season in which Greinke pitched. The stadium was nearly full and there was a buzz that made it feel like you were in New York or LA or any other city with a winning baseball club. Though that wasn't the case, it was a great feeling for a fan of KC baseball. Maybe someday the Royals will pony up and pay to get a few more top-of-the-line players. Until then we will just have to watch every 5th game when Greinke plays.
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