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[eznark]

Is there a chance of a repeat MVP? I know it may be a longshot but Braun trying hard to get some votes

It shouldn't be a longshot, he is pretty clearly the NL MVP at this point. McCutchen completely tanked and fell apart in August. He put up a .641 OPS (.605 over the last 14 games) when his team needed him most.

There isn't a chance in hell Braun wins again though. Probably fair, he didn't really deserve it last year.

 

[RobotHaus]

So I believe I read a report saying that Lance Berkman is off the DL, but he isn't playing today. Which is good, if he can get extra rest, why not. Though we will need some extra offense in the future, let's just hope Kelly can pitch well enough today to give the rest of the team a bit less strain.

Also, boo Yankees! If we get the sweep we'll only be a half game out of first and it would be wonderful to see the Yankees and Red Sox not make the playoffs.

 

[Windu]

It shouldn't be a longshot, he is pretty clearly the NL MVP at this point. McCutchen completely tanked and fell apart in August. He put up a .641 OPS (.605 over the last 14 games) when his team needed him most.

There isn't a chance in hell Braun wins again though. Probably fair, he didn't really deserve it last year.

a lot can happen in a month, but right now i'd say he should be the front runner. not sure if voters will vote for him though.

 

[Joey Fox]

It does seem like NL MVP is the hardest one to peg. From my limited games-watching I'll go with David Wright on production.

AL ROY: Trout
AL Cy: Hernandez
AL MVP: Cabrera

NL ROY: Harper
NL Cy: Cueto
NL MVP: Wright

 

[wbsmcs]

Should the MVP go to the player with the best stats, or to a player whose team makes the playoffs? I believe Braun leads the league in OPS and the NL in homeruns, but if the Brewers fall below .500, I could see Mccutchen getting it, especially if the Pirates finish strong.

 

[Windu]

Should the MVP go to the player with the best stats, or to a player whose team makes the playoffs? I believe Braun leads the league in OPS and the NL in homeruns, but if the Brewers fall below .500, I could see Mccutchen getting it, especially if the Pirates finish strong.

it is a individual award so it should be based on individual performance, not team performance. then again voters seem to vote for the best hitters for the gold glove awards. /shrug

and btw about the "most valuable" aspect. Braun has been more valuable than any other player in the NL this year so far, therefore if you place him on another team (in a vacuum, not accounting for what the team has on the roster) then he would add the most value.

 

[Bowflex]

Rangers on a blast streak the past few days. Lovin' it

 

[Link]

It does seem like NL MVP is the hardest one to peg. From my limited games-watching I'll go with David Wright on production.

AL ROY: Trout
AL Cy: Hernandez
AL MVP: Cabrera

NL ROY: Harper
NL Cy: Cueto
NL MVP: Wright

Wright has cooled considerably and the Mets are no longer in contention. I can't see him winning it.

 

[eznark]

Should the MVP go to the player with the best stats, or to a player whose team makes the playoffs? I believe Braun leads the league in OPS and the NL in homeruns, but if the Brewers fall below .500, I could see Mccutchen getting it, especially if the Pirates finish strong.

The way he is playing, if the Pirates finish strong it will be in spite of, not thanks to, McCutchen.

 

[Malo]

AL ROY: Trout
AL CY: King Felix
AL MVP: Trout

NL ROY: Frazier
NL CY: Cueto
NL MVP: Braun

 

[Dominican Power]

Braun/Trout are my MVPs.

 

[eznark]

I really need to watch the Angels apparently

 

[Joey Fox]

I really need to watch the Angels apparently

How do they lose so much? What happened to their pitchers?

So many questions about the Angels, myself.

 

[eznark]

How do they lose so much? What happened to their pitchers?

So many questions about the Angels, myself.

Brewers have a top 5 offense anf top 5 rotation yet will lose 90 games. Shit happens.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Betcha anything if the Dodgers made it to the playoffs last year and the Brewers didn't, Kemp wins the MVP. That's how they vote.

 

[eznark]

Betcha anything if the Dodgers made it to the playoffs last year and the Brewers didn't, Kemp wins the MVP. That's how they vote.

Yup, even Braun said that right after he won.

This year though no one on a playoff team has a real argument.

 

[Dominican Power]

Betcha anything if the Dodgers made it to the playoffs last year and the Brewers didn't, Kemp wins the MVP. That's how they vote.

That's only if an MVP caliber player is also playing for a playoff team. What MVP caliber player is playing for a playoff team that's putting up better numbers than Braun?

 

[sf2fanatic]

How do they lose so much? What happened to their pitchers?

So many questions about the Angels, myself.

They're a hit and miss. Some days they can hit and some days are way cold. They have no relief pitching...None at all. Relying on Hawkins, Isringhousen ad Jepsen no bueno.


Dodgers are the same. Maybe they will put League at closer..Since Kenley is out for the year

 

[harSon]

Yeah.... we're not going .500 and Hurdle needs to go.

 

[Windu]

Yup, even Braun said that right after he won.

This year though no one on a playoff team has a real argument.

Bourn or Heyward could sneak in there. Although a lot of their value comes from defense and baserunning so I doubt the voters will notice them.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Damn it Paul.

 

[eznark]

Bourn or Heyward could sneak in there. Although a lot of their value comes from defense and baserunning so I doubt the voters will notice them.

That would take quite an effort from stat nerds but I'd welcome it.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Of course Medlen's amazing scoreless innings streak ends on an error.

 

[Dominican Power]

Buster Posey is the only one that comes close.

 

[The Frankman]

Colin McHugh pitching ok but you can't allow that double to the pitcher.

 

[Jubs]

There goes the scoreless streak. Lasted 30 innings though. Not bad.

 

[Oxx]

Medlen gave up a run!?

September collapse begins.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Timothy Miller is a good singer. Good that the Braves brought him back.

 

[The Frankman]

Way to almost break your ankle Andres Torres. Geez.

2-0 Cards.

 

[Windu]

Timothy Miller is a good singer. Good that the Braves brought him back.

shame he has to sing such a boring song.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

The Braves have six runs on two hits. Wat.

 

[Windu]

The Braves have six runs on two hits. Wat.

 

[cashman]

Yu Darvish looks pretty good today

 

[eznark]

Jose Reyes is a joke

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

A's gonna put the Angels out of their misery this week.

 

[Joey Fox]

Bryce Harper just scored from first on a double without a throw! Awesome.

:edit: oh yeah, It's Soriano out there. Only somewhat impressive.

 

[cashman]

Rangers brought the bomb squad today.

 

[rando14]

Goddamn, the Cards have 7 .300 hitters in their lineup.

Mariners don't have a single one on the entire team.

 

[darkside31337]

Welp. Longo taken out of the game.

 

[The Frankman]

A homer to Skip Schumaker?

Man Colin, you are blowing a chance to make an impression.

 

[cashman]

FUCK THIS SHITTY UMP. That's touching the outside box. You have to fucking call that in a perfect game.

 

[weekend_warrior]

Fuck this team.

 

[cashman]

Unfuckingbelievable

 

[Toth]

Fuck this team.

Agreed.

 

[sf2fanatic]

Way to almost break your ankle Andres Torres. Geez.

2-0 Cards.

Dammit Mest

 

[Syphon Filter]

Fuck this team.

shit happens.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

thanks swisher.

 

[weekend_warrior]

shit happens.

Yeah shit happens. This team is shit and it's happening right now.

 

[Toth]

Yeah shit happens. This team is shit and it's happening right now.

Lol well said. I just have very little faith in this team making any magic happen...

 

[harSon]

Nobody knows my sorrows...