NL MVP Race should go to the wire!!!!

[AWA85]

Pujols will take it again. Gonzalez and Votto both will not be on playoff teams. Gonzalez is a great story , amazing year but he has no realistic shot at the tc because to make up six homers at this point is almost impossible unless Pujols gets hurt. Even if Pujols hits only 4 homers rest of the year, Gonzalez would have to hit 11 to top him and 11 for any player in a month is a steep task. I think Gonzalez will win the batting title and be the one person stopping Albert from a Triple Crown (I think he will win the other two categories). I can't see Votto pulling ahead of Pujols in either Hrs or RBIS as the pennant race heats up.

Votto is up in RBI's just to let you know.... and the Reds are now 7 games up.

[skier14]

Votto is up in RBI's just to let you know.... and the Reds are now 7 games up.

That is true, but all three players are getting hot right now, and I know CarGo heating up has really put Colorado on a nice streak lately.

Colorado certainly isn't out of the playoff question, and all three players (Pujols, Votto, CarGo) aren't out of the MVP question either.

Should be interesting to see how this all plays out.

[legaleagle92481]

Votto is up in RBI's just to let you know.... and the Reds are now 7 games up.

Man I hope Votto wins MVP and the Reds win out. It would be good to see some fresh blood in the playoffs and winning the biggest award. I would love to watch Chapman throwing 102 mph to Ryan Howard or Adrian Gonzalez in October. Votto is a great story hopefully he wins the triple crown. He is only 3 homers away from it and Albert's average is now 16 points off pace so hes probably the only one with a realistic chance. My point a few days ago was that the Cards are the deeper, more talented and experienced team on paper so theortically they should beat the Reds. Not to say it will happen in fact since then the way the standings have changed it probably won't.

[skier14]

Man I hope Votto wins MVP and the Reds win out. It would be good to see some fresh blood in the playoffs and winning the biggest award. I would love to watch Chapman throwing 102 mph to Ryan Howard or Adrian Gonzalez in October. Votto is a great story hopefully he wins the triple crown. He is only 3 homers away from it and Albert's average is now 16 points off pace so hes probably the only one with a realistic chance. My point a few days ago was that the Cards are the deeper, more talented and experienced team on paper so theortically they should beat the Reds. Not to say it will happen in fact since then the way the standings have changed it probably won't.

I do agree that Votto has the best chance for a triple crown of the three. It is just too hard for Pujols to make up that deficit in the BA category.

It isn't out of the question for CarGo win either though. If he continues his hot streak, he may catch up in the other categories (and hopefully the rockies will keep winning).

If anyone were to win the Triple Crown, I'd guess it would be Votto.

[legaleagle92481]

Way too early to even discuss this. Though I am guilty of chiming in I admit. There are so many players so close in these categories that if someone misses a few games due to a minor injury or gets cold for a week it could drastically alter the current stat leaders. Plus there are vultures all around. Prince Fielder or Adam Dunn could win the homer title. Infante could win the BA title.

[xpress34]

As of close of business Sunday:

Gargo

BA - .340
HR - 31
RBI - 97

Votto

BA - .321
HR - 32
RBI - 98

Pujols

BA - .309
HR - 35
RBI - 97

Infante

BA - .339
HR - 7
RBI - 39
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So now Cargo is within 4 HRs of Pujols and 1 RBI of Votto AND, his Avg is now above Infante.

This justs gets more exciting by the day!!! Another 'race' to follow besides the pennant race!

All the best -

Chris

[lakeerie92]

As of close of business Sunday:

Gargo

BA - .340
HR - 31
RBI - 97

Votto

BA - .321
HR - 32
RBI - 98

Pujols

BA - .309
HR - 35
RBI - 97

Infante

BA - .339
HR - 7
RBI - 39
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So now Cargo is within 4 HRs of Pujols and 1 RBI of Votto AND, his Avg is now above Infante.

This justs gets more exciting by the day!!! Another 'race' to follow besides the pennant race!

All the best -

Chris

Hey thanks for the inclusion. Cargo is definitely running away with it.

[xpress34]

Hey thanks for the inclusion. Cargo is definitely running away with it.

Russell -

I think my original title to the thread still stands on it's own merits...

"NL MVP Race should go to the wire!!!!"

I guess a subtitle could have been:

"And possibly the 1st MLB Triple Crown since 1967 (1st NL Triple Crown since 1937)"

It's going to be a fun September!!!

- Chris

[xpress34]

As of close of business Wednesday:

Gargo

BA - .340
HR - 32
RBI - 100

Votto

BA - .326
HR - 32
RBI - 99

Pujols

BA - .311
HR - 36
RBI - 98

Infante

BA - .342
HR - 7
RBI - 40
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So now Cargo is within 4 HRs of Pujols and 1 RBI ahead of Votto AND, his Avg is now .002 below Infante. (I will HIGHLIGHT Infante's number when he hits the PAs)

This justs gets more exciting by the day!!! Another 'race' to follow besides the pennant race!

All the best -

Chris

[AWA85]

Wasn't trying to offend you or bring down anything on Cargo, matter of fact it was actually copy and pasted from another site.

As the triple crown slips away, think I am just trying to find more ways for Votto to reach the MVP award . Not trying to stir anything up, sorry about that!


By the way you are getting the last laugh with how the Rockies are pounding the Reds right now.