AL MVP race

[mls4]

We have a NL MVP discussion, but here's my thoughts on the AL race. I've seen it said that it's between A-Rod and Ordonez and I agree that they are probably the favorites, but don't forget about Vladimir Guerrero. He's not some distant 3rd. He's having another solid season, and can you even imagine what that Angels lineup would look like without him? That has to be some of the best $70 million ever spent on a baseball player.

[homer]

I think ARod will win in a landslide.

[1992casey]

This looks like a good addition for the Designated Threads List. I'll drop it in.

[BrewCrewForever]

Alex Rodriguez. Simple as that, he is having an amazing year. Best player in baseball period.

[bigredrobbo]

It would be nice to throw Mags in the mix but I don't see how anyone other than A-Rod will get it.

[BrewCrewForever]

I suppose Ordonez will get some talk, but I can't see him actually beating A-Rod for it.

[endaround]

Only way Ordonez gets it is if the Yankees take another nose dive or if there is even more anti-Arod sentiment in the media than I think.

[tomwopat]

If this poll on ESPN is any indication of who has the attention of the voters, I don't think there's any question:

 

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[BrewCrewForever]

I would have to rate A-Rod a 4.

[Team Canada]

What a stupid poll.

[kgbaseball]

Ichiro has been more valuable to his team (a team that can't hit or pitch) than ARod, but ARod will probably win. There's always the possibility of the voters being stupid like last year and voting for another Morneau.

[BrewCrewForever]

Ichiro has been more valuable to his team (a team that can't hit or pitch) than ARod, but ARod will probably win. There's always the possibility of the voters being stupid like last year and voting for another Morneau.

You know, I didn't even really think of Ichiro. That is actually not a bad choice. I just hope that Seattle can get ahead of NY for the wild card. They have been on a pretty bad slide.

 

[mls4]

MLB.com calls A-Rod the runaway favorite as well.

 

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[TooLiveBrew]

That's because, for once, there's a clear-cut choice for MVP. Honestly, with this season, it wouldn't even matter that Alex plays for NYY. He could even win the MVP in Texas...oh wait...

[jlau20]

I don't see how it could possibly end up being anyone other than A-Rod this year. His numbers are too ridiculous and the Yankees, most likely, are going to be in the playoffs.

[Oldcity]

What AL MVP race?

[crewcrazy]

I'd have to go with Rodriguez, too. The AL Cy Young race is much more interesting, IMO -- Escobar, Lackey, Beckett, Sabathia, Bedard, etc.

[Fatter than Joey]

I can't imaging A-Rod not running away with it.

[Brian the Automator]

When you're leading the league majors in 2 of 3 triple crown categories, it's pretty hard not to win the MVP.

[billyhallfan]

i hope a-rod wins it, ordonez has had a good yea, but it belongs to a-rod!

[brettac1]

A-Rod is on another planet.