NL MVP Discussion

[kujoking7]

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The problem for Delgado is being one of three 100+ RBI men in the Mets lineup probably won't get him a lot of votes.

I wouldn't rule out Ryan Howard winning it again. Looks like he may have another 50 HR season and will probably drive in 140 runs.

True, but Howard's average is .244, while pujols is .360. Delgado, on the other hand, had a first half average of .216 and has been good for the mets in the 2nd half, but his first half mega-slump probably will effect the voters in the end. I still think pujols or berkman cause berkman has near stats, but .328 avg.

[Sandman42]

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Pujols has a 90 point lead in OPS in the NL while playing superb defense at 1B. It shouldn't even be close.

[dkgojackets]

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True, but Howard's average is .244, while pujols is .360. Delgado, on the other hand, had a first half average of .216 and has been good for the mets in the 2nd half, but his first half mega-slump probably will effect the voters in the end. I still think pujols or berkman cause berkman has near stats, but .328 avg.

But what about the stats that mean something?

[SPTO]

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The Delgado fan in me says he should get the MVP but it's probably going to be Pujols.

[Brandon13]

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The Delgado fan in me says he should get the MVP but it's probably going to be Pujols.

Being a Delgado fan or a Mets fan is about the only way a person can make an argument for him over Pujols.

[EWRMETS]

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Being a Delgado fan or a Mets fan is about the only way a person can make an argument for him over Pujols.

Or a fan of teams playing meaningful games in September (though I think Pujols should win it too.

[kujoking7]

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But what about the stats that mean something?

Ok then, how the hell do you think that delgado will win mvp?

[snepp]

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Ok then, how the hell do you think that delgado will win mvp?

He doesn't.

[dkgojackets]

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Ok then, how the hell do you think that delgado will win mvp?

I don't. That would be in direct contradiction to when I said

If the award was most value first-baseman on the Mets than I would give it to Delgado, can't see any other possible way though.

I could name twenty players more deserving than Derosa and Delgado.

and I don't contradict myself because it means one of the statements has to be wrong.

[DrJones]

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Ok then, how the hell do you think that delgado will win mvp?

Because the award is voted upon by sportswriters, the majority of whom are hacks. They love a good story and lack common sense. Pujols is clearly the best player in the NL, but unless the Cards sneak into the playoffs, he has just a 50-50 shot of actually winning the MVP.

[kujoking7]

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Because the award is voted upon by sportswriters, the majority of whom are hacks. They love a good story and lack common sense. Pujols is clearly the best player in the NL, but unless the Cards sneak into the playoffs, he has just a 50-50 shot of actually winning the MVP.

Pujols will win it, even if the Cards don't make the playoffs. .360 w/ 30 homers and 100 rbi?! That's unheard of

[dkgojackets]

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Pujols will win it, even if the Cards don't make the playoffs. .360 w/ 30 homers and 100 rbi?! That's unheard of

Magglio Ordonez did it last year.

[Brandon13]

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Magglio Ordonez did it last year.

Almost.

[dansaint]

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I think Albert wins it. Also Ryan Ludwick will get some votes as well (probably 3rd place votes)

If I had a vote:

1- Albert Pujols
2- Ryan Braun
3- Ryan Ludwick

[P2K]

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There is no clear cut MVP this year. But I refuse to believe in the Albert Pujols mentality. I know he's the best player. He will be until his mid-30s. That doesn't mean he should win the MVP each and every year.