Does Ryan Howard deserve the NL MVP award? Aside from the battle for a couple playoff spots, that question is one of the biggest in the baseball world. I have trouble giving the MVP to a guy who's hitting below .250. The fact that we're even discussing his credentials in this context shows just how much the whole what-have-you-done-for-me-lately argument is what really wins over the voters. In September, Howard's hitting .379 with 8 HR's, 24 RBI and a 1.379 OPS. I guess his .234 average pre-all star break, has been completely forgotten.
This makes you feel really bad for Albert Pujols, who's been the picture of consistency.
Pre-All Star: .350, 18 HR's, 50 RBI, 30 Strikeouts and a 1.074 OPS
Post- All Star: .375, 15 HR's, 51 RBI, 20 Strikeouts and a 1.172 OPS
I realize his team is no longer in the playoff race, but he kept them in it for most of the season. Doesn't that count for anything?
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2 comments:
If Albert Pujols doesn't win they should disband the BBWAA.
You can't give it to someone who is hitting below .250. But then again I can't think of someone better.
Atleast you didn't go off on how ManRam should be the NL MVP. That is just so tired and old.
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