Wow those Marlins rings are tacky as hell.

As for Beckett, he was the one who actually thinks that the six man rotation is a good idea and thinks that a nice "sabbatical" for each starting pitcher is a good idea too. You know so they won't be overworked and shit. And judging by Sabathia's postseason lack of prowess, I think the Red Sox may be onto something there....

I went on a tour of Fenway this afternoon post-announcement, and first we walked through the EMC level and they had all of the replica Cy's on the wall and I was kind of sad...but then we walked out to the seats and people were photographing both of the WS trophies on top of the visitor dugout. So I wasn't sad anymore:-D

And I'm not upset CC got it, he did amazing during the RS, likely at the cost of doing well in the PS. So it's nice for him to get some recognition.

I know, I know- I can't complain about the voters choosing C.C. - and I totally expected it, and yet.... I had to let out some homer-fueled grumbling on Josh's behalf. I mean, C.C. may have been deserving and all- but it's Josh! /blatant homerism

And the Marlins rings were (and still are) the biggest World Series rings ever made. They are MASSIVELY huge, and totally fugly. That Sox '04 ring (that's standing in for Josh's '07 ring until they get theirs at Fenway in April) is purty, the Marlins... not so much.

I'm kinda disappointed that Josh didn't win the Cy Young, but hey, we all know he's the best anyway. Here's hoping he has a relaxing winter, with lots of that beer drinkin', deer shootin' and rookie learnin' out on the ranch. :)
Get nice and rested to come back and kick some more ass next year.

Siiigh. I wish he'd won. Then he'd be able to brag a lot--but C.C. did have a fantastic regular season. Even if Beckett's was better...

Anyway, YES. Those Marlins rings are sooo weird. And huge. Do you think they need a bit more gold and diamonds in there?

I share your disappointment, TG, but I won't lose sleep over it. A strong case can be made for either Beckett or Sabathia, and I honestly think the writers got it right. Josh will just have to settle for the consolation prizes of a WS ring and an ALCS MVP plaque. Bummer for him.

Besides, I'm all for him having added motivation to be even better next year! :)

And that is one fugly ring for sure, especially when it's sitting next to the far more tasteful 2004 ring. Tim Wakefield had a hand in designing it, BTW. I hope he was consulted again for the '07 ring!

beckett is a title guy...i think cy youngs are ok. but i think in the end josh is happy he's a world series champ again...c.c. deserves the award. i think it did cost him the post season...so its a split the differance thing...marlins ring; tacky, las vegas ugly...

yeahhh, Sabathia's good and all, but he'll always be CheeseCake Sabathia to me.

According to the MLB.com, here's what Beckett actually texted, ""The right guy won and I'm fine with that," Beckett wrote in a text message from Texas. "It was a great year and the only people I want to impress are my teammates, and if they would have had votes, I would have won. So when I lay down and thank God for blessing me, I will sleep well, and tomorrow I will be up early for some deer hunting."
Texasgal, you're so close, it's scary. :)

TG knows her Beckett-speak well. :)

Nice to know our boy has some of that "southern gentlemen" in him, even if it is a very tiny bit.

I remember seeing an interview with Josh after they won the WS and he said something like It'll be nice to have a ring I can actually wear. Now I know why he said that. That Marlins ring is horrible.

I'm sure CC will love winning the CY Young in the same year he was the worst pitcher in the playoffs and pretty much never gave his team a chance. Bitter? I'm not bitter. LOL It's a crazy day when Josh shows more class than me. LMAO!

That Beckett text message is hilarious.

It's like I translated that text message into "Texan" for y'all.