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Ron Mahay-R-Royals Aug. 28 - 2:13 pm et

The Twins are close to acquiring LHP Ron Mahay from the Royals, according to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal.

No word on the return yet. Mahay had been designated for assignment this week and the Twins were a rumored suitor. He'd be a decent companion to Jose Mijares, who has been dealing but is currently the only southpaw in the Twins' pen now that Brian Duensing is in the rotation. The 38-year-old Mahay hasn't been nearly as efficient against lefties this season as ones previous, but if he can put it together and avoid righties he'll be a nice piece for the Twins down the stretch.
Source: FOXSports.com
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Zack Greinke followed up his 15-strikeout performance by throwing a Complete Game shutout against Seattle today. He one-hit the Mariners, lowering his league-leading ERA to 2.32.

That was a hell of an outing. He just kept getting stronger as the game went along.

Big performance for Cy Young candidacy. I'm sure they'll find a way to screw him over, though.

Yep. If he keeps pitching like this that will become harder to do. I wish I would have caught more of the game. Loved his post-game interview as always.

Have they ever given a Cy Young award to a pitcher on a last place team?

Ask Steve Carlton.

heh, yea i looked that up. he had like 27 wins that year and the team only had 59.

I think the only way Grienke has a chance is if he leads the league in wins.

Which is ****ing reeruned. He only has two fewer wins than the league leader, CC Sabathia, does. Also, Zack has NINE starts where he's taken a loss or a no-decision despite going at least 7 IP with 3 ER or less. Greinke is not just the best pitcher in the league, he's the best pitcher BY FAR.

Greinke today was also the 4th pitcher since 1900 to follow up a 15+ K performance with a one-hitter. The other three were Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, and Vida Blue.

In the words of Joe Posnanski: "Zack Greinke now leads the AL in ERA, ERA+, shutouts, complete games, WHIP, HRs/9 and second in strikeouts and Ks/BB. This really isn't that hard."

It's going to be a crying shame when Josh Beckett or CC Sabathia wins the Cy Young over Greinke. But it could happen - Angel Berroa won rookie of the year. How did that happen

relax Greinke will win it with cc coming in 2nd