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And the award goes to . . .
by Rob Centore
Exchange Staff
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AL MVP |
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Alex Rodriguez |
.309 AVG - 53 HR - 151 RBI |
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While it is against my religion to root for a Yankees' player, there is no question that A-Rod deserves this honor. Without him New York wouldn't be in the playoffs and Joe Torre wouldn't have a job. The only question now is if he can hit in the playoffs. |
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Mike Lowell |
.326 AVG - 20 HR - 116 RBI |
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Manny Ramirez isn't hitting 30 home runs for the first time in a long time and David Ortiz was struggling for the first half of the season. Mike Lowell has carried this club from the first day of the season, a great comeback story from a player who was a throw-in with the Josh Beckett deal. |
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Magglio Ordonez |
.359 AVG - 28 HR - 136 RBI |
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If the Tigers had made the playoffs, Ordonez would be up there with Rodriguez, but their struggles hurt the slugger. A tremendous year leading the MLB in hitting after many years of battling injuries. |
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David Ortiz |
.325 AVG - 33 HR - 114 RBI |
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After dealing with injuries for most of the season, Ortiz has sub par numbers compared to last year, but still has torn the laces off the ball down the stretch. Ortiz and Lowell have formed a formidable combination. |
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Carlos Pena |
.277 AVG - 43 HR - 118 RBI |
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If Pena was on a contending team, lookout A-Rod . . . not really. It is a nice story though, picked up with a minor league contract and no guarantee to make the opening day roster. Pena has become a feared hitter at the plate. |
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NL MVP |
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Prince Fielder |
.290 AVG - 50 HR - 119 RBI |
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Like father, like son, Fielder joins his dad as a 50-HR slugger. In only his second year in the league Fielder has been incredible for the feel good story Milwaukee Brewers. Tough call between him and Holliday, but I like Fielder. |
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Matt Holliday |
.338 AVG - 36 HR - 132 RBI |
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If the Rockies end up making the playoffs than I will probably be wrong. He has all the tools and is some what close to the Triple Crown. Rockies fans have to be happy about their young slugger. |
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Ryan Howard |
.265 AVG - 43 HR - 128 RBI |
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A slow start for Howard and a dismal average, but the power is there and he and Rollins have kept the Phillies in the Wild Cards and NL East race. |
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Jimmy Rollins |
.296 AVG - 30 HR - 91 RBI -37 SB |
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All-around good player, his speed is valuable on the base paths while his pop at the plate is also clutch. |
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AL Cy Young |
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Josh Beckett |
20 Wins - 3.14 ERA - 188 SO |
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Majors only 20-game winner. A stud ace for the Red Sox who has rebounded from last year's struggles. |
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C.C. Sabathia |
18 Wins - 3.19 ERA - 205 SO |
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The 1A punch of the Indians, Sabathia has finally stayed healthy and showed us how good this young lefty really is. |
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Fausto Carmona |
19 Wins - 3.06 ERA - 137 SO |
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The 1B punch of the Indians, Carmona came out of nowhere this year. A former bullpen arm turned starter, Carmona has been electric this season. |
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John Lackey |
18 Wins - 3.11 ERA - 177 SO |
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When asked if you know how good Lackey is, no one really knows. His numbers speak for themselves, but his name isn't buzzing like the others. Underrated, but still very good for the division winning Angels. |
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Chien-Ming Wang |
19 Wins - 3.70 ERA - 104 SO |
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Pretty much the only bright spot in the Yankees' rotation, Wang has continued to win with his groundball game. |
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NL Cy Young |
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Jake Peavy |
19 Wins - 2.36 ERA - 234 SO |
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This year's most dominating pitcher consistently. His numbers are outstanding especially have an off year last season. Peavy is the hands down winner in the NL. |
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Brandon Webb |
17 Wins - 3.02 ERA - 192 SO |
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Year in and year out, Webb is a stud for the Diamondbacks and this year has been nothing different. He has kept his team in the chase for the postseason. |
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Jeff Francis |
17 Wins - 4.17 ERA - 160 SO |
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The numbers aren't great, but he is pitching in one of the worst parks for a pitcher. Francis has helped the Rockies become relevant again, after years away from the spotlight. |
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John Smoltz |
14 Wins - 2.95 ERA -189 SO |
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40+ years of age, Smoltz is still amazing to watch. His ERA and SO are Top 5 in the NL, even though he is twice as old as his competition. If Braves were better, so would his stock in this race. |
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AL Rookie of the Year |
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Dustin Pedroia |
.317 AVG - 08 HR - 50 RBI |
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A rock in the Red Sox lineup, Pedroia struggled early, but his having a historic rookie season. |
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Delmon Young |
.291 AVG - 13 HR - 93 RBI |
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A bright gem for the not so bright Devil Rays. |
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Daisuke Matsuzaka |
14 Wins - 4.48 ERA - 193 SO |
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Technically a rookie, but not really. Dice-K has been okay this year, expect a Beckett like season next year. |
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Brian Bannister |
12 Wins - 3.87 ERA - 77 SO |
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A bright gem for the not so bright Royals. |
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Reggie Willits |
.296 AVG - 27 SB - 34 RBI |
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Part of a contending Angels' team, not so much power, but good speed. |
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NL Rookie of the Year |
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Troy Tulowitzki |
.292 AVG - 23 HR - 93 RBI |
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Part of the reason why the Rockies could make the playoffs. Toss-up between Tulowitzki and Braun, but I'm going with the shortstop. |
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Ryan Braun |
.325 AVG - 33 HR - 94 RBI |
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Average and power are tremendous for s rookie. Just to think he didn't even play the whole season. Brewers fan are surely excited. A future MVP candidate. |
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Chris Young |
.238 AVG - 32 HR - 67 RBI |
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A member of the young Diamondback outfield, the power is there, but the average is awful. If that average can rise, look out national league. |
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