AL MVP Race

[ChrisCavalier]

Would anyone like to provide their opinions on the possible AL MVP race? I would have to think Josh Hamilton is the leading contender by virtue of the season he is having and the Rangers looking like they will win their division. Does anyone esle have a differing opinion....Cabrera, Bautista (despite his BA), Konerko?

I would love to hear what others think.

Thanks,
Chris

[suave1477]

Re: AL MVP Race

Chris I agree on Josh Hamilton but as the other ones you mentioned.

Bautista and Konerko have been pure beasts this season and I think thats going to play a lot into it who they pick.
I think many were expecting Konerko to start dwindling down this season and that didnt happen.
As far as Jose, well that says it all there lol - Who would of expected he would be such a HR Hitting machine. Don't get me wrong he had shown some flashes of power in his past but nothing like this.

[mlbforeverhomer]

Re: AL MVP Race

JOSH HAMILTON no question once the Rangers clinch the playoffs!

[tigerdale]

Re: AL MVP Race

I think the last month of the season will be HUGE for one of these guys to pull away & win the MVP...its just that close...right now I would have to go w/ Hamilton too, followed by Cabrera, Konerko & Bautista in that order..this month will tell the story.

[Fnazxc0114]

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If you look beyond hitting, getting to watch hamilton play the field everyday has been awesome. Hope hamilton wins, and i hope i get to finally go to a playoff games.

[yanks12025]

Re: AL MVP Race

I think Hamilton has it in the bag, with Robinson Cano coming in second.

[cjclong]

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If the problems Hamilton is having with his knee don't sideline him and he continues as he has he should win. He has truly proved to be a five tool player this year. Most of the others are considered only for their hitting. Hamilton's overall game put him way head if it is considered. He is probably the only one that has scored from second base twice on an infield single.

[legaleagle92481]

Re: AL MVP Race

Id vote for Miguel Cabbera without hesitation. Hamilton would be second Texeria would be third. Cabbera is in a putrid lineup and is only AL player in top 3 in all triple crown categories. Texiera makes the list because of his great all around game and since June he as much as Cano has carried the Yanks.

[schubert1970]

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Id vote for Miguel Cabbera without hesitation. Hamilton would be second Texeria would be third. Cabbera is in a putrid lineup and is only AL player in top 3 in all triple crown categories. Texiera makes the list because of his great all around game and since June he as much as Cano has carried the Yanks.

DITTO

[cjclong]

Re: AL MVP Race

I'm not sure that Texas offense is that much better than Detroit's. They have had almost no production from first base, usually a key offensive position, and catcher all year. Cruz has been out of the lineup and on the DL several times as has Kinsler and Vlad, after a red hot start, hardly hit the ball out of the infield for a month after the All Star game. And Andrus and Young have not gotten on base regularly in front of Hamilton the second half of the year.

[sportscrazy13]

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Right now my vote would go to Cabrera with Hamilton a close second. If someone wins it besides one of those two I won't understand why.

Cabrera is having a Pujols type year with he bat. I know Hamilton leads in avg but Cabrera leads in rbi's. To me rbi's is more important. How many times has Cabrera been intentionally walked or pitched around this year with 1st base open and runners in scoring position, as well if he had a stud hitting behind him like Hamilton has Guerrero.... no telling what his numbers would be at this point. I think if Detroit was in first place, Cabrera would be a run away. To bad it may cost him an MVP this year cause he plays on a bad team.

Who ever blows up this last month will win.

[Fnazxc0114]

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Hamiltons 23 point lead in the batting title over cabrera. He is also within shot of the hr's. Also, when it comes to playing the field Cabrera couldnt hold josh hamilton's jock.

[schubert1970]

Re: AL MVP Race

Hamiltons 23 point lead in the batting title over cabrera. He is also within shot of the hr's. Also, when it comes to playing the field Cabrera couldnt hold josh hamilton's jock.

Well, heck with Cabrera holding his jock.....JH won't even be holding a bat the rest of the season. MG just won the MVP. Go Miggy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Beardownaz30]

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I think J Hamilton is just day to day on the injury report isn't he?
I think its his award to lose. Will be tough to give it to MC with the tigers so far out of playoff contention.

[Fnazxc0114]

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Shubert perhaps you should quit watching the national sports media. They will do whatever it takes to help out one of their big market teams. Hes played pretty much every game this season, and his body is a little worn down. He bruised his ribcage on a play that Miggy wouldnt of even been close to making.