Saves Leader Jim Johnson Finishes Behind Fernando Rodney For Delivery Man Of The Year
Jim Johnson’s MLB leading 51 saves weren’t enough for him to win the 2012 MLB Delivery Man of the Year Award. Yes — that’s a thing. We’re supposed to view it as the Cy Young for relief pitchers.
Tampa Bay’s Fernando Rodney, who also won comeback player of the year, was given the Delivery Man honor as well on Friday morning. MASNSports.com’s Roch Kubatko says that Johnson “received votes”, though I have no idea how many.
It’s tough to deny Rodney the honor, he finished the season with an ERA under one (0.60) in 76 appearances. The Rays closer recorded 48 saves over 74.2 innings pitched and a 5.06 K/BB ratio.
Johnson on the other hand recorded a 2.49 ERA in 71 appearances with a 2.73 K/BB.
Either guy was pretty can’t miss. Being the homer that I am, I was obviously hoping to see Johnson awarded for a fantastic 2012 season.
His poor performance in the playoffs may have influenced this vote,,,,,,,,,,,,he is yet to prove he is a ‘money player’ in playoff time when the chips are on the line…………………..
Nice theory. But the writers vote before the postseason.
Did you know they could change their vote up to three days before the results are announced,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,also , it doesn’t change anything , he still hasn’t proven he is a money ballplayer the O’s are in desperate need of,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,he may not get another chance with the O’s…………………….