I agree that the award should be based on the regular season, but the fact is that Beckett faced Sabathia in the playoffs. Beckett dominated and won both games, Sabathia got lit up. If Sabathia didn't pitch in the playoffs, than this comparison is moot. If Sabathia pitch well in the playoffs, as well as Beckett, the comparison is moot. But the fact is that Sabathia faced Beckett in the playoffs, when the games matter the most, and Beckett dominated while Sabathia got lit up. I just don't think you can ignore that. I guess I'm just surprised that wasn't in the back of the voters heads.