who will the baseball m.v.p. trophy at the end of the season!?

Answer 1

AL- Derek Jeter

The value of the DH is once again at the heart of the MVP debate, this time with Thome joining Ortiz as specialists deserving of consideration. Always remember that this is not the most outstanding hitter award, or the who-you-would-most-want-to-bat-with-the-game-on-the-line award. It is extremely difficult, though not impossible, for a guy to win the MVP while giving his team virtually nothing on the defensive side, when any baseball person with a cursory knowledge of the game knows that the lockstep combination of pitching and defense is what mostly wins championships. At least Ortiz and Thome contribute beyond their hitting with leadership and presence in the clubhouse. That's not to be underestimated either. Thome, though, can't possibly be the MVP when he's a glorified platoon player with no defensive position. He has only six extra-base hits all season against left-handers while slugging an anemic .380. He also has been bad in close-and-late situations (.184). Likewise, Ortiz can be neutralized by left-handers (.235 with a .311 OBP and one strikeout every three at-bats), and though he gets memorable hits, he doesn't get as many as you might think (.250 in close-and-late, .280 with runners in scoring position). Big Papi is devastating, though, because his big hits tend to be game-changing home runs, not just singles that extend rallies. Jermaine Dye, however, is a better choice than either DH because he plays right field, has a better OPS and has been money with runners in scoring position and two outs (.382). He's a quality candidate. I'm picking Jeter, though, because as someone who plays a premium position who contributes in multiple ways offensively and who is the unchallenged leader of the team, he is the single biggest reason that a depleted New York team is only three games behind Boston. When asked to bat third, for instance, all Jeter did was hit .388 with a .500 OBP. He hit .355 in June and July after Hideki Matsui and Gary Sheffield went on the disabled list. You want big hits? Guess who has more hits (16) and a better batting average (.364) in close-and-late situations than Thome, Dye and Ortiz? Yep, Jeter. Guess who has more hits with runners in scoring position (30)? Jeter, a .357 hitter in those spots, including .371 with two outs.

NL-Albert Pujols

Pujols was out three weeks with a strained muscle in his side and still might hit 60 home runs. He leads the league in homers (29) and slugging (.703, on pace to become only the 16th player to slug better than .700) and is second in RBI (76) and OBP (.435). He is also a candidate to win the Gold Glove at first base (Derek Lee is better but missed an extended period of time) which shows that he is a contributer on both offense and defense. The Mets clearly have the best team in the league, which means they won't play a meaningful game in four months and have a lineup loaded with stars, all of which hurts the candidacy of David Wright, who someday might become the first MVP in franchise history but not this year because this is the year of Prince Albert :).

Answer 2

In the NL - Albert Pujols

In the AL - Good question... this could be the first time in a while that a pitcher wins it.... because the top 3 or 4 hitters spend most/all of their time at DH. David Ortiz, Jim Thome, Jason Giambi and Travis Haffner are all having monster years for their teams... but the voters (as they showed last year) don't want to vote for a Designated Hitter.

Answer 3

I would say probably Albert Pujols in the NL. His numbers are ridiculous, and he even missed some time being injured. The team struggled when he went down, further proof that he is the heart and soul of the Cards. I really don't see too much competition elsewhere in the League.

In the AL are Jonathan Papelbon and Francisco Liriano who are both having an incredible year. I don't think Liriano will win because he has the unfortunate situation of probably not making the playoffs. That generally hurts the chances of players being elected the MVP.

Answer 4

Here are my picks for the awards in the MLB-

AL MVP-David Ortiz, DH, Red Sox, or Jim Thome, DH, White Sox
NL MVP-Albert Pujols, 1B, Cardinals, or David Wright, 3B, Mets

AL Rookie of the Year-either Jonathon Papelbon, Pitcher, Red Sox, or Francisco Liriano, Pitcher, Twins
NL Rookie of the Year-Hanley Ramirez, SS, Marlins

AL Cy Young Award-Curt Schilling, Red Sox
NL Cy Young Award-Tom Glavine, Mets

AL Manager of the Year-Jim Leyland, Tigers
NL Manager of the Year-Willie Randolph, Mets

Answer 5

In the NL, David Wright. In the AL, it's a harder call, theres some great seasons going on. It depends on who wins the pennant. I think Mauer deserves it, but Ordonez is having a good year, so is Thome.

Although I am a Yankee fan, I still like Big Papi (how could you NOT like Big Papi?), but I just don't like the idea of a DH as MVP. I really think a position player has to be a five tool player. But I do think a pitcher could be MVP, and they're not five tool either, so maybe I would have to revise, and call for Big Papi as MVP.

Answer 6

David Wright, from National League, or Lance Berkman
or, David Ortiz or Francisco Liriano

Answer 7

NL Albert Pujols
AL David Ortiz

Answer 8

American League, prolly David Ortiz, maybe Francisco Liriano
National League, David Wright

Answer 9

The Yankees' Babe Ruth became the acceptance of the 1933 all-superstar recreation, hitting a 2-run homer contained in the AL's 4-2 win, yet there became no MVP award given till 1962. the first Yankee to win the MVP became Derek Jeter in 2000.

Answer 10

NL-Pujols or Wright
AL- Ortiz or Jeter