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National League MVP-
1. Red Frasier(BRO)
A serious threat to hit .400 this season. The stolen bases put him over the top.
2. Walter Brennan(PIT)
Excellent power numbers in a weak lineup. Plays a premium defensive position. One of many middle infielders having truly exceptional years. Pitt would be down at the bottom without him.
3. Kirby McGaffigan (PHI)
The triples, steals, homers, defense, hits, and anything else you want. Five tool player has a shot at a gold glove and a batting title in a different year. Has stolen 32 bags and has only been caught TWICE. This is the kind of player you want on your team.
4. John Hunyadi (STL)
5-tool guy who is the MVP of the NL's best team. Downside: he plays a "safe" defensive position, and his numbers would probably be worse in a shallower lineup.
5. Mike Pettibone (MIL)
Offensive leader of the Brewers. Another second baseman throwing up huge power numbers. Pettibone and Milnar have to hit in September to hold off the Phillies.
6. Denny Valdez (PHI)
Philadelphia's most consistent power bat. The relatively low average is holding him down in this poll.
7. Rube Weidenbauer (BRO)
The protection for Red Frasier in an otherwise pathetic Brooklyn lineup, the reason Frasier is hitting nearly .400. Also, Weidenbauer is one of only a few guys with 100+ RBIs
8. Lave Cissell (CIN)
AVG, homers, and RBI totals are Triple-Crown worthy. The peripherial stats, such as doubles and runs, need to come up. Also, he is the slowest guy in the league.
9. Ron Post (NYM)
Great player in a very poor lineup, a fact that is hurting the power stats he would otherwise put up.
10. Wolfe Tone (STL)
Outstanding numbers in the Triple Crown categories, especially for a shortstop. Also a lock to win a gold glove. Unfortunately, he's been too timid on the basepaths.
11. Birdie Black (NYM)
He posts absolutely elephantine numbers when he plays. Unfortunately, he's in bad health, and he only starts every other game. This is one reason amongst many that the Mets are in the cellar.
12. Mark Antony (STL)
This season, Mark Antony has looked like Johnny Bench at the plate and Mike Piazza behind it. He has been white hot at the plate this season, but has been one of the worst defensive catchers in the league, particularly struggling in throwing out runners.
NL CY Young
1. Dan Wakefield (NYM)
ABE tends to favor pitchers who pitch for winning teams in awards voting. The Mets would lose 120 this year without Wakefield. He's gone only 13 and 11 for a crappy team, but he leads the majors in strikeouts and innings pitched, and has been a bulldog in a terrible rotation.
2. Tim McCarren (BRO)
McCarren doesn't have the gaudy strikeout totals or ERA of others, but he does the most important thing: win games. And that's the most important thing when its all said and done. Unfortunately his team is out of contention.
3. Hyneck "High Neck" Krusina (STL)
He's been otherworldly this year when healthy, but he's missed a number of starts. I disagree with giving awards to guys who have missed time. Yet, his numbers are amazing.
4. Lou Rusie (CHC)
See Dan Wakefield; on being the only good starter on a bad team. An outstanding year for Big Lou. Too bad the other Cubs pitchers don't seem to learn from him.
5. Louis Bork (CIN)
The best lefty starter in the N.L.. It doesn't seem to be enough to help Cinci.
6. Bennie Terry (PHI)
Only 24 years old, Terry is clearly the Ace of the Peas. His performance in September could determine wether or not Philly plays in the postseason. The Philly offense is not particularly fecund, and that has hurt Terry's W - L record.
7. Bill Moynahan (PIT)
Pittsburg is on life support in the N.L., and all would be lost with out Moynahan. His eight complete games lead the NL, and he would have a few more wins on a team that was more prolific offensively.
8. Jeff Sanchez (MIL)
Another great season, but he's been terribly inconsistent this year. Still, he's been dominant enough at times to post a 14 - 8 record. He's only walked 38 guys all year. His colleague Harvey Gardner just missed this list.
9. Sam Riles (MIL)
He's saved 38 of the 48 games in which he's pitched. To put it simply, when he pitches, Milwaukee wins. His 38 saves lead the majors.
10. Judge Schultz (PHI)
Judge Reinhold Schultz has been in complete command of the ninth inning this year, and that's about all there is to say.
11. Matt Theilman (STL)
Theilman has been an absolute rock in a transient St. Louis bullpen all year, posting a 2.22 ERA to go with 20 Saves. He should really be being considered more by ABE for the Fireman and ROY awards.
12. Tim Detherage (STL)
The other head of the Krusina/Detherage Aces orthus in St. Louis, posting a 3.02 ERA to go with 12 wins. However, he is showing signs of late-season fatigue.
Honorable Mention: Rod Cudworth(DET, CIN)
Cudworth doesn't appear on this list because he spent the first half in the season in the A.L. However, he has pitched qualifying innings out of the pen all season, while leading the majors in ERA until a couple weeks ago.
American League MVP
1. Hank Blalock (TEX)
The best position player in the majors proved himself this year with an absolutely incredible season on a championship-caliber team. He hasn't made an Error all year at third. He dominates every facet of the game. Period.
2. Tom Myer (CHA)
Another outstanding performer on an otherwise lousy team. He's hit 30 homers to go with 83 RBIs of the leadoff spot, to go with a .337 average, and did I mention he plays shortstop.
3. Mark Teixeria (WAS)
He is the Gehrig to Blalock's Ruth, the Simmons to Blalock's Foxx. He is Errorless this year.
4. Fred Garland (BAL)
Garland started out the year slowly, but has caught fire down the stretch and has been almost single-handedly propelling Baltimore.
5. Marlon Byrd (WAS)
Very capable role player and leadoff man who hits .330 and gets on base for Blalock and Teixiera. He's a five-tool guy who is the catalyst for the Ranger offense
6. Frank Krug (BAL)
His numbers aren't quite as good as some of the other candidates, but Krug has been huge for Baltimore in the WildCard hunt.
7. Lee White (KC)
Kansas City's slugging outfileder got off to a hot start but has cooled off. He will need to catch fire again if the Royals want to think about the playoffs.
8. Dick Lyons (DET)
He's played well all year, but unfortunately he needs too much rest, including a trip to the DL. He's a great defender on the infield, and he hits for power and average. His return to the lineup is probably too late for Detroit.
9. Michael Young (WAS)
Another capable role player on the Texas team who orbits around the big bats. He hits for power, steals bases, and pretty much does everything you want.
10. Bill Downey (BOS)
His 35 steals lead his team(the next highest total in Boston is two.) He, along with guys like Hideki Bright and Max Fanok, are bright spots in what has been an otherwise putrid year in Boston.
11. Johnny Ettles (KC)
A quiet guy who is a huge contributor for KC, another quality player whom you would love to have on your club. His defense is exceptional. His next challenge is to get the rest of his team to match his intensity.
12. Norm Lopata (NYY)
Lopata was hitting .390 in July but then fell off, and his power stroke evaporated. Still, he's having a nice season, and should finish around .350. He has also missed time to injury.
Honorable Mention - Bill Dent (DET)
He allowed Lyons to go back to third, but Detroit had to part with Cudworth for him. Dent has split time between both leagues, but he's put up outstanding numbers all year.
AL CYA
1. Braden McCarthy (WAS)
6'7'', 180 lbs. Tall, skinny, and dominating. He's a ground-ball machine who gets tons of double plays turned behind him. Its tough to build a case against a 17 - 1 record.
2. Kason Gabbard (WAS)
Yes, he has overperformed this year. Yes, it is only a matter of time before he crashes back to earth. He doesn't strike guys out. Instead, he pitches to contact and lets a quality defense make putouts. Will a powerful offense like St. Louis or Milwaukee turn those fly balls into homeruns?
3. Ralph Kling (BAL)
Baltimore's postseason hopes hinge on their ace. Kling has to shut down opponents when he pitches, because the back of the Baltimore rotation has an ERA over 5.50.
4. Karl Oquendo (KC)
The Kansas City stopper has posted a nifty 15 - 5 record to date with a 3.12 ERA. Its kind of the same story as Kling(see above), as the back end of the Dudes' rotation is questionable and inconsistent.
5. Chris Mancuso (DET)
Mancuso was lit up like a Christmas tree in his last outing against Kansas City, and that was not what Detroit needed as they try and get back in the race. However, Mancuso has been outstanding for Detroit all year, and he will probably have to win out in the rest of his starts for the Tigers to have a shot.
6. Gil Chapin (CLE)
Chapin is the best pitcher in an extremely talented trio of Cleveland starters. To date, the Wolves might have liked Chapin to pick up more than 16 decisions, but you can't argue with a 2.72 ERA over 176 innings.
7. Ben Weaver (KC)
Kansas City's bullpen ace has posted a 2 ERA over 83 games and has picked up 18 saves. He is a sure thing to keep opponents' runs off the board in the eighth and ninth innings.
8. Eric Gagne (WAS)
His ERA is a little higher than that of Weaver or Vuckovich, but he has pitched in 40 more innings than Weaver. He has made a huge positive difference for Texas in the back end of their ballgames.
9. Kenny Vuckovich (BAL)
He has the lowest ERA of any qualifying closer in baseball, but health and injuries have limited the number of games he has been able to get into.
10. Bill Thomas (CHA)
One would have liked more consistency from Thomas but he is finishing up with a fine season, and should pitch about 250 innings by the end of the season. 14 wins to date on a team with a premium of offense is an accomplishment.
11. Eddie Rossman (KC)
This guy has been getting better as the season goes on. Lew Gear would hold this spot but he has dropped a few games in recent days, and Rossman has emerged as KC's solid #2.
12. Aki Otsuka (WAS)
Its hard to ignore the 15-2 record, but that is a result of getting put into situations in middle innings where he has a chance to accrue wins. Recently though, he has been moved to the rotation. If Otsuka is slated to start in the postseason, that would leave the Washington middle relief corps stretched thin. AKI has thrown 157 innings out of the pen plus three starts.
Honorable Mention: Al Lee(DET)
Later I'll do an LVP and a KWA(Kip Wells Award)
D
[Edited on 12-28-2007 by Czechguardsman]
MVP, CYA
December 28, 2007 at 09:09PM View BBCode
With the season winding down, who really deserves the hardware?National League MVP-
1. Red Frasier(BRO)
A serious threat to hit .400 this season. The stolen bases put him over the top.
2. Walter Brennan(PIT)
Excellent power numbers in a weak lineup. Plays a premium defensive position. One of many middle infielders having truly exceptional years. Pitt would be down at the bottom without him.
3. Kirby McGaffigan (PHI)
The triples, steals, homers, defense, hits, and anything else you want. Five tool player has a shot at a gold glove and a batting title in a different year. Has stolen 32 bags and has only been caught TWICE. This is the kind of player you want on your team.
4. John Hunyadi (STL)
5-tool guy who is the MVP of the NL's best team. Downside: he plays a "safe" defensive position, and his numbers would probably be worse in a shallower lineup.
5. Mike Pettibone (MIL)
Offensive leader of the Brewers. Another second baseman throwing up huge power numbers. Pettibone and Milnar have to hit in September to hold off the Phillies.
6. Denny Valdez (PHI)
Philadelphia's most consistent power bat. The relatively low average is holding him down in this poll.
7. Rube Weidenbauer (BRO)
The protection for Red Frasier in an otherwise pathetic Brooklyn lineup, the reason Frasier is hitting nearly .400. Also, Weidenbauer is one of only a few guys with 100+ RBIs
8. Lave Cissell (CIN)
AVG, homers, and RBI totals are Triple-Crown worthy. The peripherial stats, such as doubles and runs, need to come up. Also, he is the slowest guy in the league.
9. Ron Post (NYM)
Great player in a very poor lineup, a fact that is hurting the power stats he would otherwise put up.
10. Wolfe Tone (STL)
Outstanding numbers in the Triple Crown categories, especially for a shortstop. Also a lock to win a gold glove. Unfortunately, he's been too timid on the basepaths.
11. Birdie Black (NYM)
He posts absolutely elephantine numbers when he plays. Unfortunately, he's in bad health, and he only starts every other game. This is one reason amongst many that the Mets are in the cellar.
12. Mark Antony (STL)
This season, Mark Antony has looked like Johnny Bench at the plate and Mike Piazza behind it. He has been white hot at the plate this season, but has been one of the worst defensive catchers in the league, particularly struggling in throwing out runners.
NL CY Young
1. Dan Wakefield (NYM)
ABE tends to favor pitchers who pitch for winning teams in awards voting. The Mets would lose 120 this year without Wakefield. He's gone only 13 and 11 for a crappy team, but he leads the majors in strikeouts and innings pitched, and has been a bulldog in a terrible rotation.
2. Tim McCarren (BRO)
McCarren doesn't have the gaudy strikeout totals or ERA of others, but he does the most important thing: win games. And that's the most important thing when its all said and done. Unfortunately his team is out of contention.
3. Hyneck "High Neck" Krusina (STL)
He's been otherworldly this year when healthy, but he's missed a number of starts. I disagree with giving awards to guys who have missed time. Yet, his numbers are amazing.
4. Lou Rusie (CHC)
See Dan Wakefield; on being the only good starter on a bad team. An outstanding year for Big Lou. Too bad the other Cubs pitchers don't seem to learn from him.
5. Louis Bork (CIN)
The best lefty starter in the N.L.. It doesn't seem to be enough to help Cinci.
6. Bennie Terry (PHI)
Only 24 years old, Terry is clearly the Ace of the Peas. His performance in September could determine wether or not Philly plays in the postseason. The Philly offense is not particularly fecund, and that has hurt Terry's W - L record.
7. Bill Moynahan (PIT)
Pittsburg is on life support in the N.L., and all would be lost with out Moynahan. His eight complete games lead the NL, and he would have a few more wins on a team that was more prolific offensively.
8. Jeff Sanchez (MIL)
Another great season, but he's been terribly inconsistent this year. Still, he's been dominant enough at times to post a 14 - 8 record. He's only walked 38 guys all year. His colleague Harvey Gardner just missed this list.
9. Sam Riles (MIL)
He's saved 38 of the 48 games in which he's pitched. To put it simply, when he pitches, Milwaukee wins. His 38 saves lead the majors.
10. Judge Schultz (PHI)
Judge Reinhold Schultz has been in complete command of the ninth inning this year, and that's about all there is to say.
11. Matt Theilman (STL)
Theilman has been an absolute rock in a transient St. Louis bullpen all year, posting a 2.22 ERA to go with 20 Saves. He should really be being considered more by ABE for the Fireman and ROY awards.
12. Tim Detherage (STL)
The other head of the Krusina/Detherage Aces orthus in St. Louis, posting a 3.02 ERA to go with 12 wins. However, he is showing signs of late-season fatigue.
Honorable Mention: Rod Cudworth(DET, CIN)
Cudworth doesn't appear on this list because he spent the first half in the season in the A.L. However, he has pitched qualifying innings out of the pen all season, while leading the majors in ERA until a couple weeks ago.
American League MVP
1. Hank Blalock (TEX)
The best position player in the majors proved himself this year with an absolutely incredible season on a championship-caliber team. He hasn't made an Error all year at third. He dominates every facet of the game. Period.
2. Tom Myer (CHA)
Another outstanding performer on an otherwise lousy team. He's hit 30 homers to go with 83 RBIs of the leadoff spot, to go with a .337 average, and did I mention he plays shortstop.
3. Mark Teixeria (WAS)
He is the Gehrig to Blalock's Ruth, the Simmons to Blalock's Foxx. He is Errorless this year.
4. Fred Garland (BAL)
Garland started out the year slowly, but has caught fire down the stretch and has been almost single-handedly propelling Baltimore.
5. Marlon Byrd (WAS)
Very capable role player and leadoff man who hits .330 and gets on base for Blalock and Teixiera. He's a five-tool guy who is the catalyst for the Ranger offense
6. Frank Krug (BAL)
His numbers aren't quite as good as some of the other candidates, but Krug has been huge for Baltimore in the WildCard hunt.
7. Lee White (KC)
Kansas City's slugging outfileder got off to a hot start but has cooled off. He will need to catch fire again if the Royals want to think about the playoffs.
8. Dick Lyons (DET)
He's played well all year, but unfortunately he needs too much rest, including a trip to the DL. He's a great defender on the infield, and he hits for power and average. His return to the lineup is probably too late for Detroit.
9. Michael Young (WAS)
Another capable role player on the Texas team who orbits around the big bats. He hits for power, steals bases, and pretty much does everything you want.
10. Bill Downey (BOS)
His 35 steals lead his team(the next highest total in Boston is two.) He, along with guys like Hideki Bright and Max Fanok, are bright spots in what has been an otherwise putrid year in Boston.
11. Johnny Ettles (KC)
A quiet guy who is a huge contributor for KC, another quality player whom you would love to have on your club. His defense is exceptional. His next challenge is to get the rest of his team to match his intensity.
12. Norm Lopata (NYY)
Lopata was hitting .390 in July but then fell off, and his power stroke evaporated. Still, he's having a nice season, and should finish around .350. He has also missed time to injury.
Honorable Mention - Bill Dent (DET)
He allowed Lyons to go back to third, but Detroit had to part with Cudworth for him. Dent has split time between both leagues, but he's put up outstanding numbers all year.
AL CYA
1. Braden McCarthy (WAS)
6'7'', 180 lbs. Tall, skinny, and dominating. He's a ground-ball machine who gets tons of double plays turned behind him. Its tough to build a case against a 17 - 1 record.
2. Kason Gabbard (WAS)
Yes, he has overperformed this year. Yes, it is only a matter of time before he crashes back to earth. He doesn't strike guys out. Instead, he pitches to contact and lets a quality defense make putouts. Will a powerful offense like St. Louis or Milwaukee turn those fly balls into homeruns?
3. Ralph Kling (BAL)
Baltimore's postseason hopes hinge on their ace. Kling has to shut down opponents when he pitches, because the back of the Baltimore rotation has an ERA over 5.50.
4. Karl Oquendo (KC)
The Kansas City stopper has posted a nifty 15 - 5 record to date with a 3.12 ERA. Its kind of the same story as Kling(see above), as the back end of the Dudes' rotation is questionable and inconsistent.
5. Chris Mancuso (DET)
Mancuso was lit up like a Christmas tree in his last outing against Kansas City, and that was not what Detroit needed as they try and get back in the race. However, Mancuso has been outstanding for Detroit all year, and he will probably have to win out in the rest of his starts for the Tigers to have a shot.
6. Gil Chapin (CLE)
Chapin is the best pitcher in an extremely talented trio of Cleveland starters. To date, the Wolves might have liked Chapin to pick up more than 16 decisions, but you can't argue with a 2.72 ERA over 176 innings.
7. Ben Weaver (KC)
Kansas City's bullpen ace has posted a 2 ERA over 83 games and has picked up 18 saves. He is a sure thing to keep opponents' runs off the board in the eighth and ninth innings.
8. Eric Gagne (WAS)
His ERA is a little higher than that of Weaver or Vuckovich, but he has pitched in 40 more innings than Weaver. He has made a huge positive difference for Texas in the back end of their ballgames.
9. Kenny Vuckovich (BAL)
He has the lowest ERA of any qualifying closer in baseball, but health and injuries have limited the number of games he has been able to get into.
10. Bill Thomas (CHA)
One would have liked more consistency from Thomas but he is finishing up with a fine season, and should pitch about 250 innings by the end of the season. 14 wins to date on a team with a premium of offense is an accomplishment.
11. Eddie Rossman (KC)
This guy has been getting better as the season goes on. Lew Gear would hold this spot but he has dropped a few games in recent days, and Rossman has emerged as KC's solid #2.
12. Aki Otsuka (WAS)
Its hard to ignore the 15-2 record, but that is a result of getting put into situations in middle innings where he has a chance to accrue wins. Recently though, he has been moved to the rotation. If Otsuka is slated to start in the postseason, that would leave the Washington middle relief corps stretched thin. AKI has thrown 157 innings out of the pen plus three starts.
Honorable Mention: Al Lee(DET)
Later I'll do an LVP and a KWA(Kip Wells Award)
D
[Edited on 12-28-2007 by Czechguardsman]
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