text: why didn't roy oswalt win the cy young award? please, no answers saying he didn't get enough votes. it was a tough call, and it just went against oswalt.  he had the best era, but he pitched fewer innings than webb, had one fewer win, and had a slightly higher whip.  oswalt may also have been overshadowed by his teammate roger clemens, who had better numbers albeit over fewer innings.  you could definitely make the argument for oswalt, just as you could for webb or carpenter.  this was a tough voting year.  edit - you're right about adam everett - he's by far the best defensive shortstop in baseball by any measure, but he never gets the credit.  derek jeter is not half as good, but he gets all the love for his defense.