NL CY YOUNG
Adam Wainwright
What he did right: There were plenty of stats-based achievements we could mention, but the Cardinals righty’s biggest gain was in virtually guaranteeing his vesting options for 2012 and 2013. Wainwright did so by finishing in the top five of the Cy Young balloting, meaning all he has to do is not finish the 2011 season on the disabled list. If not, then Wainwright picks up $9 million in 2012 and another $12 million in ’13.
What he did wrong: Nothing, other than fail to match Roy Halladay pitch-for-pitch, win-for-win this summer. In any other year that Halladay wasn’t so dominant, Wainwright would’ve probably captured the award. Instead, he finished second with 20 wins and a 2.42 ERA, both good for second in the NL.
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