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NL MVP
Sept 28, 2006 5:21:32 GMT -5
Post by tomservo on Sept 28, 2006 5:21:32 GMT -5
Ridiculous we don't have this started yet.
Far as I can tell it will come down to Ryan Howard and Carlos Beltran and of course Pujols will be in the discussion as always, but the time he missed may hurt him.
Last year we had some pretty good debates going, though this year it looks like Howard may run away with it. I'll provide my own brand indepth analysis at a later time, but what do you all think? Who should win this year?
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NL MVP
Sept 28, 2006 11:20:31 GMT -5
Post by phillyhb on Sept 28, 2006 11:20:31 GMT -5
I'm biased, but watching Howard hit all those HR's, drive in all those RBI's, and all the while maintain a respectable BA... IF they go to the playoffs, he deserves it. If not, I like any number of Mets for the award. I hate the pricks, but they were pretty much amazing this season.
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NL MVP
Sept 28, 2006 12:48:18 GMT -5
Post by ikecards on Sept 28, 2006 12:48:18 GMT -5
Pujols will win it hands down. Despite having missed a little while, he still has a career high 47 home runs, over 100 RBIS and runs scored, and well over .300 average. But the biggest reason why he will win the MVP is his amazing 25 game-winning RBIs, 10 more than Howard. Last night was a perfect example of why Pujols will win. When the Cardinals needed a big hit, he got it for them. That has happened over and over again this season. That is why Pujols wins the MVP.
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NL MVP
Sept 28, 2006 17:39:14 GMT -5
Post by nyjyrk on Sept 28, 2006 17:39:14 GMT -5
It's a three man race, and I would not be upset if either win it.
- Pujols. Carrying this team more than others. Consistant all season, and was absolutely dominating before injury. The time off may hurt him, but moreso is the way the Cardinals are finishing the season. He's a team leader, and they are backing into the playoffs, if they get in.
- Howard. He's leading the league in most power stats by a large margin. He's on a team in playoff contention going into the final weel of the season. What might hurt him is if the Phillies don't make it, and the fact that they are a wildcard contender, not a division leader.
- Beltran. He's the most consistant hitter on the most dominant team in the NL. He also plays gold glove caliber centerfield, wich is a much more demanding position than first. It may hurt him that he plays with multiple all-stars, and never really carried the team. They got out to a huge lead when he, Reyes, and David Wright were tearing up the league. The Mets have been pretty much coasting since August.
My choice however is Howard. Mainly for all of the reasons above.
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NL MVP
Sept 28, 2006 19:30:13 GMT -5
Post by tomservo on Sept 28, 2006 19:30:13 GMT -5
I know your feelings on the wildcard, but do you really think that most of the voters really care about all that?
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NL MVP
Sept 28, 2006 21:29:12 GMT -5
Post by nyjyrk on Sept 28, 2006 21:29:12 GMT -5
Some do, some don't. I've heard alot of interviews with beat writers who vote, and they all have thier own criteria. Some don't even look at whether a player plays for a contender (though most do) some vote on the best stats, some on overall play, etc. Some larger markets don't have the same guys vote every year.
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NL MVP
Sept 29, 2006 2:56:18 GMT -5
Post by tomservo on Sept 29, 2006 2:56:18 GMT -5
I've always felt that MVP belongs to the most VALUABLE player to his team. This means that a player on a losing team, or a team that doesn't make the playoffs can be eligible.
I think that Howard will run away with it, but Pujols is still having a career season despite a good bit of time missed. And considering how good he is, that's crazy.
I firmly believe that Albert Pujols is the most talented player in the majors today.
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NL MVP
Sept 29, 2006 12:16:36 GMT -5
Post by umis on Sept 29, 2006 12:16:36 GMT -5
I agree with nyjyrk about the 3-man race, but I think Beltran will finish 3rd. Between Pujols and Howard, while Howard has 10+ more HRs, Pujols has a higher AVG and OBP. The difference between their two RBI totals could largely be attributed to who Howard has hitting in front of him ... Utley and Rollins are (today) 1st and 2nd in Runs Scored in the NL.
So statistically, I'd say that Pujols and Howard have had about the same statistical output, but Pujols is *MORE VALUABLE*, because he doesn't have as many good hitters around him.
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joepapride
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NL MVP
Oct 13, 2006 20:45:51 GMT -5
Post by joepapride on Oct 13, 2006 20:45:51 GMT -5
How about Freddy Sanchez, the National League batting champion? He doesn't hit many home runs but he batted like .344 I think...
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NL MVP
Oct 13, 2006 21:47:18 GMT -5
Post by nyjyrk on Oct 13, 2006 21:47:18 GMT -5
Sanchez won't win the MVP, but he is a viable candidate for the NL Hank Aaron award. He's a shoe-in for the NL 3B Silver Slugger
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NL MVP
Oct 14, 2006 9:24:31 GMT -5
Post by basenoc on Oct 14, 2006 9:24:31 GMT -5
i'd say it's a matter when the writers vote, before playoffs Howard might win, during playoffs Pujols, after NLCS Beltran. imagine if Howard had hit better than .250 with runners in scoring pos.
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ericbrat20
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NL MVP
Oct 14, 2006 9:50:21 GMT -5
Post by ericbrat20 on Oct 14, 2006 9:50:21 GMT -5
They vote prior to the playoffs.
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NL MVP
Oct 14, 2006 17:19:26 GMT -5
Post by basenoc on Oct 14, 2006 17:19:26 GMT -5
They vote prior to the playoffs. that's what they say, but how come i get the feelin that post season is really when they vote
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