Re: Lefty Grove.
I don't disagree that RJ was a better pitcher overall, but in regards to strikeouts, RJ had an advantage in that guys now strike out more than ever -- back in Lefty's day, guys were taught that striking out was akin to a mortal sin, and to hit for contact whenever possible (even if it meant a dinky groundout). The most a batter struck out in one season during Lefty's career was 119 (Jimmie Foxx -- Lefty's teammate -- in 1936), with the low being 66 (Jimmie Foxx -- again -- and Ed Morgan, both in 1930, a ridiculous hitter's season). The lowest single season batter strikeout total in RJ's career was 128 (Travis Fryman in the strike-shortened 1994 season).
Having said that, Randy Johnson is still the greatest strikeout pitcher ever.
Also, Baseball Reference shows Lefty leading the AL in Ks seven times, not five.
And re: Andre Dawson. I pretty much called it, but that doesn't mean I'm happy about it!