K-Rod.

[Vince]

Congrats on 57 saves, but it is a very overrated stat imo.

Gagne's 55 save season, roid induced or not, is still better than K-Rod's.

[SPTO]

Re: K-Rod.

Let's hope K-Rod doesn't turn out like Bobby Thigpen or Gagne who both imploded shortly after their memorable saves seasons.

[snepp]

Re: K-Rod.

Why go all the way back to Gagne's 55 save season to find one better? There are 4 closers in the AL this year that have had better seasons.

[Chizzypoof]

Re: K-Rod.

Congrats to K-Rod. I still thinks he celebrates a little too much, but he earned that...i guess. Now Jose Valverde on the other hand.

Gagne's 84 streak is still the one to beat.

[rsox]

Re: K-Rod.

Let's hope K-Rod doesn't turn out like Bobby Thigpen or Gagne who both imploded shortly after their memorable saves seasons.

And with that said, buyer beware on whoever gives him the huge contract he is going to get as a free agent this winter (Mets?).

[Sandman42]

Re: K-Rod.

Why go all the way back to Gagne's 55 save season to find one better? There are 4 closers in the AL this year that have had better seasons.

This is also K-Rod's worse year in the big leagues. Allowing more base runners and striking out fewer than he ever has before.

[BatsareBugs]

Re: K-Rod.

Congrats to K-Rod on the new single season saves record.

[snepp]

Re: K-Rod.

[Scottdau]

Re: K-Rod.

K Rod might win the AL MVP.

[DrJones]

Re: K-Rod.

K Rod might win the AL MVP.

True. Which would be ridiculous.

[pfunk880]

Re: K-Rod.

Why go all the way back to Gagne's 55 save season to find one better? There are 4 closers in the AL this year that have had better seasons.

Agreed.

[Brandon13]

Re: K-Rod.

K Rod might win the AL MVP.

It would be one of the worst decisions the voters ever made if he does.

[hitstreak13]

Re: K-Rod.

Well, its sad to say but he may win the MVP (althoug i do agree that it is ridiculous). The reason being is because Cliff Lee will win the Cy Young, especially if he wins 23 games (while losing a mere 2). I dont see a clear cut winner in the American League this year. The only one i see shooting for the MVP right now other than K-Rod is Dustin Pedroia

[Vince]

Re: K-Rod.

Well, its sad to say but he may win the MVP (althoug i do agree that it is ridiculous). The reason being is because Cliff Lee will win the Cy Young, especially if he wins 23 games (while losing a mere 2). I dont see a clear cut winner in the American League this year. The only one i see shooting for the MVP right now other than K-Rod is Dustin Pedroia

It's really a shame Carlos Quentin got injured.