Top 10 Pitching Combos

Top 10 Pitching Combos

Roy Halladay and <br> A.J. Burnett

Al Tielemans/SI, AP

Burnett, a former Marlins hurler, joins 2003 Cy Young winner Halladay atop the Blue Jays' rotation.

Carlos Zambrano and <br>Mark Prior

Damian Strohmeyer/SI, AP

With Kerry Wood often hurt, the title of co-ace falls to the durable Zambrano, who has compiled at least 200 innings in three consecutive seasons.

Randy Johnson and <br>Mike Mussina

Damian Strohmeyer/SI, Robert Beck/SI

These two won't be lacking run support with the lineup the Yankees have.

Mark Mulder and <br>Chris Carpenter

David E. Klutho/SI

Carpenter, the reigning NL Cy Young winner, pairs up with Mulder to make the Cardinals the heavy favorites to win the NL Central for a third consecutive year.

John Lackey and <br> Bartolo Colon

Chuck Solomon/SI, John W. McDonough/SI

This duo combined to win 35 games for the AL West champions last season. Colon was named the AL Cy Young winner for his 21-8 record and 3.48 ERA.

Pedro Martinez and <br>Tom Glavine

Chuck Solomon/SI

These wily veterans boast five Cy Young awards between them.

Tim Hudson and <br> John Smoltz

Tom DiPace Photography

Smoltz has gone from ace to closer and back again. Formerly of the A's, Hudson boasted a 106-48 career record heading into this season.

Andy Pettitte and <br> Roy Oswalt

David E. Klutho/SI

Oswalt is 4-0 in seven career postseason starts while Pettitte is 14-9 in 34 playoff outings.

Barry Zito and <br> Rich Harden

Damian Strohmeyer/SI, Michael Zagaris/SI

The 25-year-old Harden already has supplanted former Cy Young winner Zito as the ace of the staff.

Josh Beckett and <br> Curt Schilling

AP, John Iacono/SI

Josh Beckett came over in an offseason trade from Florida to give Boston two former World Series MVPs.