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MLB Awards Watch: Corey Seager separates from the pack

By Brad Rowland

Jul 16, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) looks on before the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 16, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) looks on before the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 25, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (41) delivers a pitch against San Diego Padres at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 25, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (41) delivers a pitch against San Diego Padres at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

AL Cy Young

SP. Texas Rangers. Cole Hamels. 3. player. 95. <p>Hamels trails only Salazar and Baltimore’s Chris Tillman in bWAR among pitchers, and that means we shouldn’t be surprised about this ranking. FanGraphs is treating Hamels very harshly by nature of a 4.27 (!) FIP this season, but I’m chalking that up to a bit of rounding error, as his 2.87 ERA is in line with career norms. The walk rate (3.59 BB/9) is concerning, and Hamels is stranding more than 83% of his runners, but I believe in the overall talent level and he is pitching with a great deal of pressure on a team trying to right the ship. I enjoy Cole Hamels’ work. Sue me.</p>

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