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All Star: Swann (2), Palacios (1)
Cy Young: none
Reg Season: 195-145, 3.99 ERA
Postseason: 4-6, 4.17 ERA
Brian Swann is the best pitcher in Houston's franchise history. He owns the franchise record book, ranking first in games started (318), wins (151), ERA (3.65) and strikeouts (1,622). When he was paired with veteran hurler Jesus Palacios, the duo led the franchise to the most success its ever had. During their 8 seasons together, they led the Buushwackerz to the playoffs 5 times, including 4 division titles. During each of those playoff runs, they won at least one series and twice made it to the ALCS. In season 9, they were one win away from winning the AL Pennent and advancing to the WS. Swann stayed in Houston until this season, signing a free agent contract with Minnesota. Palacios left Houston after Season 11, leaving for Chicago where he played for 3 seasons.
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All Star: Sewell (3), Rollins (1)
Cy Young: none
Reg Season: 258-221, 3.73 ERA
Postseason: 3-2, 3.06 ERA
Sewell and Rollins go together in Cincinnati like peanut butter and jelly. Rollins has played his entire career with this franchise and Sewell has only played his rookie season any where else. The Red Bolt's record book may as well be named 'Lyle and Dennys' Career.' They rank 1 & 2 in every major pitching statistical category. Wins (Rollins- 135, Sewell- 132), games started (Rollins- 335, Sewell- 318), strikeouts (Rollins- 1,663, Sewell- 1,509) and innings pitched (Sewell- 2,251, Rollins- 2,127) are among the many stats the duo hold the record in. They have only led their team to the postseason three times, including 2 division titles. Although they haven't had many opportunities in the playoffs, when they have had the chance, they have pitched reasonably well. These two remain fan favorites in Cincinnati and the Red Bolt nation hopes they will get to finish out their career in red. They will both surely have their jerseys retired after they decide to hang up the spikes.
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All Star: Gongora (3), Villareal (1)
Cy Young: none
Reg Season: 110-79, 3.79 ERA
Postseason: 9-6, 3.89 ERA
Although only together for a relatively short 4 seasons, Gongora and Villareal were the prequel to the current Baltimore dynasty. It was a very shrewd pairing. Gongora was entering his twilight years, and the end of the prime of his career. Villareal was a young, highly touted international who was just breaking his way into the league. The two were the top of the rotation that led the Revolution to their first WS title their last season together. They won the AL East in each of their four seasons, and won 2 AL Pennants. Gongora would play only two more seasons after his time with the Revolution, but it was clear that his best seasons were behind him. Villareal would be traded twice before ending up with his current team in New Orleans. He is currently one of the best starters on the Jazz, helping lead that team to, surprisingly, one of the top records in the AL.
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All Star: Meulens (3), Sanchez (2)
Cy Young: none
Reg Season: 164-101, 3.60 ERA
Postseason: 6-3, 3.73 ERA
Sanchez and Meulens have been teammates in Philly for their entire career. They could be higher on this list too, if it weren't for a number of injuries that have plagued Sanchez's career. Still, during their 7 seasons together, they have made the playoffs 5 times. Thats very good, especially when you consider that they have been playing under the shadow of Baltimore for their whole run. Last season, they led the Stomp to the franchise's first ALCS apperance. Alas, they ran into the reigning WS champs and were swept out of the playoffs, just like every other opponent that the Revolution humbled during the Season 15 playoffs. Just like many of the other tandems on this list, Meulens and Sanchez have written the Philadelphia franchise record books. Sanchez is first and Meulens is second in every pitching statistical category. The faithful in Philly would love to see both players finish their careers with the Stomp, but Meulens contract is up after this season and, as of yet, they have been unable to agree to a contract extension.
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All Star: Paquette (2), Hernandez (1)
Cy Young: none
Reg Season: 195-137, 2.95 ERA
Postseason: 7-5, 3.00 ERA
Its very surprising that these two star pitchers only have been to a combined 3 All Star games. They have quietly been two of the top hurlers in the NL for many, many seasons. Last season was the first time that this pair hasn't won the NL West and competed in the postseason, ending their reign of six consecutive division titles. Despite their regular season dominance and the solid teams that have been around them in Los Angeles, their lack of postseason success is a glaring hole in their resume. They were never able to advance past the NLDS. Still, the duo averaged over 27 wins per season, for seven seasons, with an ERA of less than 3.00 for that entire period, which is very impressive. The Hernandez/Paquette era may be at an end in Los Angeles however. The team is very clearly going into a rebuild, conceding the division to San Diego and Vancouver. With both players' contracts expiring at the end of the season, it will be interesting to watch the rest of their careers.
