2002 AL Cy Young: Pedro Martinez vs. Derek Lowe

The 2002 American League Cy Young Award proved to be one of the most controversial votes in recent memory, as Oakland A's starting pitcher Barry Zito (23-5, 2.75 ERA) beat out Pedro Martinez (20-4, 2.26 ERA). However, the player who should have won the award may not be Pedro, but rather his teammate Derek Lowe. Head below the fold to find out why.

2014 Midseason MLB Awards

American League

Most Valuable Player: Mike Trout, LAA
Cy Young Award: Felix Hernandez, SEA
Rookie of the Year: Masahiro Tanaka, NYY
Manager of the Year: Mike Scioscia, LAA
Reliever of the Year: Dellin Betances, NYY
Comeback Player of the Year: Phil Hughes, MIN
Hank Aaron Award: Mike Trout, LAA

National League

Most Valuable Player: Troy Tulowitzki, COL
Cy Young Award: Adam Wainwright, STL
Rookie of the Year: Billy Hamilton, CIN
Manager of the Year: Ron Roenicke, MIL
Reliever of the Year: Pat Neshek, STL
Comeback Player of the Year: Josh Beckett, LAD
Hank Aaron Award: Andrew McCutchen, PIT

MLB League Awards at the Quarter Pole

American League

Most Valuable Player: Josh Donaldson, OAK
Cy Young Award: Max Scherzer, DET
Rookie of the Year: Masahiro Tanaka, NYY
Manager of the Year: Ron Gardenhire, MIN
Reliever of the Year: Jake McGee, TBR
Comeback Player of the Year: Phil Hughes, MIN
Hank Aaron Award: Jose Bautista, TOR

National League

Most Valuable Player: Troy Tulowitzki, COL
Cy Young Award: Johnny Cueto, CIN
Rookie of the Year: David Hale, ATL
Manager of the Year: Ron Roenicke, MIL
Reliever of the Year: Francisco Rodriguez, MIL
Comeback Player of the Year: Tim Hudson, SFG
Hank Aaron Award: Troy Tulowitzki, COL

MLB Silver Slugger Awards at the Quarter Pole

American League

C: Derek Norris, OAK
1B: Jose Abreu, CHW
2B: Brian Dozier, MIN
SS: Jed Lowrie, OAK
3B: Josh Donaldson, OAK
OF: Jose Bautista, TOR
OF: Mike Trout, LAA
OF: Melky Cabrera, TOR
DH: David Ortiz, BOS

National League

C: Devin Mesoraco, CIN
1B: Paul Goldschmidt, ARI
2B: Chase Utley, PHI
SS: Troy Tulowitzki, COL
3B: Todd Frazier, CIN
OF: Yasiel Puig, LAD
OF: Giancarlo Stanton, MIA
OF: Andrew McCutchen, PIT
P: Adam Wainwright, STL

2013 End-of-Season Awards

National League

MVP: Andrew McCutchen, PIT

Cy Young: Clayton Kershaw, LAD

Rookie of the Year: Jose Fernandez, MIA

Manager of the Year: Clint Hurdle, PIT

Reliever of the Year: Craig Kimbrel, ATL

Comeback Player of the Year: Hanley Ramirez, LAD

Hank Aaron Award: Paul Goldschmidt, ARI

American League

MVP: Mike Trout, LAA

Cy Young: Max Scherzer, DET

Rookie of the Year: Chris Archer, TBR

Manager of the Year: Terry Francona, CLE

Reliever of the Year: Greg Holland, KCR

Comeback Player of the Year: Jacoby Ellsbury, BOS

Hank Aaron Award: Miguel Cabrera, DET

2013 MLB All-Rookie Team

C: Josmil Pinto, MIN
1B: Matt Adams, STL
2B: Jedd Gyorko, SDP
SS: Jose Iglesias, BOS
3B: Nolan Arenado, COL
OF: Yasiel Puig, LAD
OF: Juan Lagares, NYM
OF: A.J. Pollock, ARI
RHP: Jose Fernandez, MIA
LHP: Hyun-Jin Ryu, LAD
RP: Alex Torres, TBR

2013 Gold Glove Awards

National League

C: Yadier Molina, STL
1B: Anthony Rizzo, CHC
2B: Darwin Barney, CHC
SS: Andrelton Simmons, ATL
3B: Nolan Arenado, COL
OF: Carlos Gomez, MIL
OF: Juan Lagares, NYM
OF: Gerardo Parra, ARI
P: Zack Greinke, LAD

American League

C: Salvador Perez, KCR
1B: Mike Napoli, BOS
2B: Dustin Pedroia, BOS
SS: Alcides Escobar, KCR
3B: Manny Machado, BAL
OF: Lorenzo Cain, KCR
OF: Shane Victorino, BOS
OF: Jacoby Ellsbury, BOS
P: R.A. Dickey, TOR

2013 Silver Slugger Awards

National League

C: Buster Posey, SFG
1B: Paul Goldschmidt, ARI
2B: Matt Carpenter, STL
SS: Hanley Ramirez, LAD
3B: David Wright, NYM
OF: Andrew McCutchen, PIT
OF: Shin-Soo Choo, CIN
OF: Jayson Werth, WSN
P: Zack Greinke, LAD

American League

C: Carlos Santana, CLE
1B: Chris Davis, BAL
2B: Robinson Cano, NYY
SS: Jed Lowrie, OAK
3B: Miguel Cabrera, DET
OF: Mike Trout, LAA
OF: Adam Jones, BAL
OF: Jose Bautista, TOR
DH: David Ortiz, BOS

First-Half Silver Slugger Awards

American League

C: Joe Mauer, MIN
1B: Chris Davis, BAL
2B: Robinson Cano, NYY
SS: Jed Lowrie, OAK
3B: Miguel Cabrera, DET
OF: Mike Trout, LAA
OF: Jose Bautista, TOR
OF: Adam Jones, BAL
DH: David Ortiz, BOS

National League

C: Buster Posey, SFG
1B: Paul Goldschmidt, ARI
2B: Matt Carpenter, STL
SS: Troy Tulowitzki, COL
3B: David Wright, NYM
OF: Carlos Gonzalez, COL
OF: Shin-Soo Choo, CIN
OF: Michael Cuddyer, COL
P: Zack Greinke, LAD

First-Half Gold Glove Awards

American League

C: Joe Mauer, MIN
1B: Mike Napoli, BOS
2B: Dustin Pedroia, BOS
SS: Pedro Florimon, MIN
3B: Manny Machado, BAL
OF: Lorenzo Cain, KCR
OF: Josh Reddick, OAK
OF: Shane Victorino, BOS
P: R.A. Dickey, TOR

National League

C: Russell Martin, PIT
1B: Paul Goldschmidt, ARI
2B: Darwin Barney, CHC
SS: Andrelton Simmons, ATL
3B: Nolan Arenado, COL
OF: Gerardo Parra, ARI
OF: Carlos Gomez, MIL
OF: Starling Marte, PIT
P: Kyle Kendrick, PHI

First-Half MLB Awards

American League

MVP: Miguel Cabrera, DET
Cy Young: Felix Hernandez, SEA
Rookie of the Year: Jose Iglesias, BOS
Manager of the Year: John Farrell, BOS
Comeback Player of the Year: John Lackey, BOS
Hank Aaron Award: Chris Davis, BAL

National League

MVP: Paul Goldschmidt, ARI
Cy Young: Clayton Kershaw, LAD
Rookie of the Year: Yasiel Puig, LAD
Manager of the Year: Clint Hurdle, PIT
Comeback Player of the Year: Adam Wainwright, STL
Hank Aaron Award: Carlos Gonzalez, COL

2012 MLB Awards Picks

National League
Most Valuable Player: Buster Posey, SFG
Cy Young Award: Clayton Kershaw, LAD
Rookie of the Year: Bryce Harper, WSN
Manager of the Year: Davey Johnson, WSN
Reliever of the Year: Craig Kimbrel, ATL
Comeback Player of the Year: Buster Posey, SFG
Hank Aaron Award: Ryan Braun, MIL

American League
Most Valuable Player: Mike Trout, LAA
Cy Young Award: Justin Verlander, DET
Rookie of the Year: Mike Trout, LAA
Manager of the Year: Buck Showalter, BAL
Reliever of the Year: Fernando Rodney, TBR
Comeback Player of the Year: Alex Rios, CHW
Hank Aaron Award: Miguel Cabrera, DET

2012 MLB Silver Slugger Picks

National League
C: Buster Posey, SFG
1B: Joey Votto, CIN
2B: Aaron Hill, TOR
SS: Ian Desmond, WSN
3B: Chase Headley, SDP
OF: Andrew McCutchen, PIT
OF: Ryan Braun, MIL
OF: Giancarlo Stanton, MIA
P: Stephen Strasburg, WSN

American League
C: Joe Mauer, MIN
1B: Prince Fielder, DET
2B: Robinson Cano, NYY
SS: Derek Jeter, NYY
3B: Miguel Cabrera, DET
OF: Mike Trout, LAA
OF: Josh Willingham, MIN
OF: Josh Hamilton, TEX
DH: Edwin Encarnacion, TOR

2012 MLB Gold Glove Picks

National League
C: Yadier Molina, STL
1B: Adam LaRoche, WSN
2B: Darwin Barney, CHC
SS: Clint Barmes, PIT
3B: David Wright, NYM
OF: Michael Bourn, ATL
OF: Jason Heyward, ATL
OF: Martin Prado, ATL
P: Mark Buehrle, MIA

American League
C: Matt Wieters, BAL
1B: Adrian Gonzalez, BOS
2B: Robinson Cano, NYY
SS: J.J. Hardy, BAL
3B: Brett Lawrie, TOR
OF: Mike Trout, LAA
OF: Ben Revere, MIN
OF: Alex Rios, CHW
P: Ricky Romero, TOR