Arm race

How Cy Young contenders stack up:

Starters Rec. ERA Ks Inn.

Josh Beckett, Red Sox 14-5 3.31 132 138 2/3

ERIK BEDARD, ORIOLES 12-4 3.09 192 154 1/3

Fausto Carmona, Indians 13-6 3.17 87 144 2/3

Kelvim Escobar, Angels 11-6 2.79 111 145

Dan Haren, Athletics 13-3 2.46 127 161

John Lackey, Angels 14-6 3.11 123 153 1/3

C.C. Sabathia, Indians 14-6 3.56 148 167

Johan Santana, Twins 11-9 2.98 164 154

Justin Verlander, Tigers 11-4 3.60 126 140

Closer Saves ERA Ks Inn.

J.J. Putz, Mariners 32 1.38 56 52 1/3