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Now that C.J. Wilson has signed a five-year, $77.5 million contract with the Angels, the way is clear for the best free-agent starting pitcher to get paid.
Doesn't sound right? Consider that there's a pitcher available who is three years younger than Wilson, but has been a starting pitcher for three years longer than the lefty. He's a pitcher whose fastball sits at 94-95 mph, against the 91 that Wilson throws. This pitcher has made at least 30 starts in five straight seasons, posted a strikeout-to-walk ratio better than 2:1 the last four, and has improved his pitch efficiency dramatically over the last three seasons.
Without taking anything away from Wilson, who put together two strong seasons as a starter before getting paid, the best buy on this market is...
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