5. Ubaldo Jimenez
Ubaldo can touch 100 mph on the gun, has a nice changeup (with a 10-15 mph difference), and a 12-6 curve. Plus he plays in Coors, and still holds it down.
4. Aroldis Chapman
Entering his 2nd year after defecting from Cuba, Chapman is legit. In spite of the fact that he’s not a starter (yet), dude can reach 105 mph on the gun. Christ on a goddamn cracker — is that humanly possible?
3. Justin Verlander
Truly a g of g’s, J Ver brings the gas from innings 1 thru 9. K’ing mothafuckers left and right, Verlander exhibits overwhelming power with good control (most of the time), as well as great stamina (mind wandering…).
2. Felix Hernandez
Reigning AL Cy Young winner and strikeout champion (on a team that afforded him 2 fucking runs per start), plus he’s been dubbed King Felix since coming into the league as a teen…nothing more need be said.
1. Tim Lincecum
Ahh The Freak. Since breaking into the pros Timmy Franchise has pitched 3 full seasons in which he’s led his league in K’s 3/3 times, has 2 Cy Youngs, and a WS trophy (pitching the clinching gm 5 with a line that reads: 8ing, 3h, 2bb, 10k’s). He’s got the best changeup in the game, a devastating slider, and a weed charge to boot.
Lincey always classy
Great list. But as a Mariners fan, I get a little scared when I see anything about Tha Kang!!! being traded. Great site though, look forward to seeing more.