Comments on: Nice Job, Ace

By: The Hawk

The Hawk — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:35:23 +0000

[6] Well right now that would be

.359 /.411 / .639 / 26 HR / 80 RBI

.322 / .383 / .551 / 22 HR / 74 RBI

with Cano trending down (perhaps precipitously), which is really my point. Hamilton’s worst month was April, Cano’s July (or August thus far).

I don’t really care who gets the MVP, I’m just saying as it stands, it looks like Cano will be out of the running.

By: Jon DeRosa

Jon DeRosa — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:35:04 +0000

[8] Best MVP case I’ve heard in a long time. Bravo.

By: Diane Firstman

Diane Firstman — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:51:51 +0000

The MVP should be Adrian Beltre.

1) He himself has had a great year.
2) He knocked Jacoby Ellsbury out of the lineup for a good portion of the season.

By: monkeypants

monkeypants — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:37:39 +0000

MVP voters are a funny lot. If Cabrera wins the triple crown, he’ll get the MVP no matter how badly the Tigers do. Of course, he won’t get the triple crown because he won’t make up the ten or so HR that he needs to catch Bautista.

6) Well, I’m not sure how influenced the voters are by the 700 club’s endoresment, but regardless there are pretty solid reasons to vote for Hamilton over Cano. Robbie does lead the league in WAR, but (looking at more esoteric stats) Hamilton leads in OW% and RC, and is second in OPS+ (to Cabrera). In more traditional categories, he leads the league in BA, SLG, H, TB, and XBH.

So, for the average MVP voter, the choice comes down to a player having a great offensive year playing great defense at an important position (Cano) v. a player having an even better offensive season playing an even more important defensive position (Hamilton). Advantage Hamilton, even without a strong recommendation from Pat Robertson.

By: RagingTartabull

RagingTartabull — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:18:53 +0000

I still think MVP will come down to Hamilton and Cano (Detroit is done, hence whatever Cabrera does being rendered meaningless). Hamilton will end up winning because we’re all supposed to be in love with him because he’s the 700 Club’s favorite center fielder.

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:56:28 +0000

[2] For what it’s worth, Cano still leads the AL in WAR.

By: Yankee Mama

Yankee Mama — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:47:52 +0000

I was at the stadium last night. It was odd how quiet and wary the crowd was.

When I saw Jeter in the two hole after long Banter discussions yesterday, I admit I was amused. That said, i liked Gardner in the lead-off spot being a menace. Verlander just couldn’t settle down.

Hope Week is touching. It feels sincere even to this skeptical eye of mine.

By: Alex Belth

Alex Belth — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:38:24 +0000

2) Josh Hamilton? Mr. Cabrera? Though it may come down to who finishes best.

By: The Hawk

The Hawk — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:03:49 +0000

I don’t think I’ve ever been as pleased with a FA signing as I am with Sabathia.

….

HR aside, I was wondering last night what the chances are Cano ends up with a BA under 300 this year. Month by month: .400 / .336 /.333 / .276 / .232. It’s unlikely I guess. But barring a dramatic reversal of this trend, I don’t see him as an MVP candidate either.

By: Mattpat11

Mattpat11 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:58:03 +0000

We needed a nice, easy win.