"Cy" Young, the greatest pitcher ever, has his name on THE award.
\nWith over five hundred wins, Denton, it’s True, is hurler’s lord.<\/p>\n
Tommy Holmes’ hit streak was thirty-seven back in forty-five.
\nThe Boston Braves fans loved him until his team’s fortunes took a dive.<\/p>\n
Denny McClain was last hurler, with Tigers, to get thirty wins.
\nHe got involved with gambling, drugs, and there the story just begins.<\/p>\n
Billy Beane, as hitting prospect, never did pan out at all.
\nBut, as Oakland A’s G.M., he linked his name to "Moneyball."<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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