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Cy Young Watch

by Rob Neyer

Not so long ago, I was obsessing over the American League, and assuming that Roy Halladay pretty much had things wrapped up in the National League.

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Well, now everything's flipped around. Even with CC Sabathia beating the Red Sox, Justin Verlander's obviously got a big lead in the CYA Sweepstakes. And even with Halladay pitching seven shutout innings against the Reds, there's something of a battle in the National League. Cliff Lee goes against Cincinnati tonight, and he's among the candidates trying to catch Halladay.

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