20: Losses For Barry? Wins For Lincecum?

Barry Zito losing twenty games! Tim Lincecum saving this dismal season with his 20 wins ... could it be possible? With two months left in season, it is looking like neither will happen - for better or for worse. Lincecum is doing just about everything he can to be a 20-game winner. He faced off against Arizona's Brandon Webb on Saturday and outdueled for a good seven innings - striking out 13 in the process. Unfortunately, the bullpen and the defense couldn't hold it for him. To pull off 20 wins, Lincecum would need 9 wins in two months and though he is capable of great things, it basically means he can't lose again. He could handle it on his own, but I doubt we could back him up with the right amount of run support each time. Still, with impressive numbers, I wouldn't rule Lincecum out as a Cy Young candidate.

Zito has a little bit of an edge on Lincecum, boasting 13 losses after yesterday's drubbing. That being said, Zito is bound to have one or two more decent starts before the season ends. Also, it's doubtful this team would actually put Zito in a position to lose 20 games. His ego's been bruised enough this season - they wouldn't serve him such an unavoidable blow.