2010 Individual Awards

[Cocos Disciples]

Now that it's September, let's take a look at who we think should win the various individual awards: MVP, Cy Young, ROY. I know, they're meaningless, but they're still fun to look at.

 

My picks:

 

AL MVP

1. Miguel Cabrera

2. Josh Hamilton

3. Robinson Cano

Honorables: Jose Bautista, Paul Konerko, Evan Longoria

 

NL MVP

1. Joey Votto

2. Albert Pujols

3. Adrian Gonzalez

Honorables: Carlos Gonzalez, Ryan Zimmerman

 

AL Cy:

1. Felix Hernandez

2. Trevor Cahill

3. Clay Buchholz

Honorables: David Price, CC Sabathia, Jered Weaver, CJ Wilson

 

NL Cy:

1. Roy Halladay

2. Adam Wainwright

3. Tim Hudson

Honorables: Ubaldo Jimenez, Josh Johnson, Mat Latos

 

AL Rookie:

1. Austin Jackson

2. Daniel Bard

3. Neftali Feliz

Honorables: Wade Davis, John Jaso

 

NL Rookie:

1. Jason Heyward

2. Jaime Garcia

3. Buster Posey

Honorables: Starlin Castro, Gaby Sanchez, Neil Walker

 

Thoughts/Arguments/Additions?

[jacksonianmarch]

MVP

AL- Hamilton- his team is in the playoffs, he has a comparable OPS and similar power numbers, but has a higher BA and plays much better D in CF and RF

 

NL- Joey Votto- He and Pujols will be 1-2, and while Pujols still might end up with mildly better numbers, Votto's team will be in the playoffs, and he has been ridiculously clutch down the stretch, which voters love

 

Cy Young

AL- CC Sabathia- King Felix has the ERA, WHIP and K's on CC, but what he doesnt have is the W/L record and the fact that CC has been the biggest reason for his team's best MLB record. 23 quality starts in the AL East is a feat, although Felix has him beat there as well at 26. Felix deserves it, but I think CC wins it

 

NL- Roy Halladay- Halladay has similar numbers to Wainwright, better numbers than Ubaldo and is playing on a playoff team that really had no other pitchers anchoring the rotation until Oswalt came on board.

 

ROY-

AL- Austin Jackson- leadoff man, .300 hitter, plays GG caliber CF, he should win. I dont think Bard is eligible due to his IP last season out of the pen. Other than that, AJax deserves it in a pretty weak AL Rookie class

 

NL- Buster Posey- I think this is gonna be closer than most think. Heyward has had a hell of a yr, but Posey has put up almost the exact same numbers at a more demanding position. I think Posey might take it in a photo finish

[Will617]

Buch beats out Cahill, IMO; I don't think that Cahill will even reach the top 3. Beltre could be in the discussion for MVP, but I think that's all he'll get (i.e. he won't be in the top 3). Also, Neftali Feliz is a closer, which might put his value higher than Bard's.

[Cocos Disciples]

BTW, I was going for who deserves it rather than who will win.

[redsoxrules]

its a complete joke if CC wins the CY

[a700hitter]

These awards are pointless popularity contests.

[boston22407]

These awards are pointless popularity contests.

 

amen its like the nba fan voting for the allstar game !

[Spudboy]

Now that it's September, let's take a look at who we think should win the various individual awards: MVP, Cy Young, ROY. I know, they're meaningless, but they're still fun to look at.

 

My picks:

 

AL MVP

1. Miguel Cabrera

2. Josh Hamilton

3. Robinson Cano

Honorables: Jose Bautista, Paul Konerko, Evan Longoria

 

NL MVP

1. Joey Votto

2. Albert Pujols

3. Adrian Gonzalez

Honorables: Carlos Gonzalez, Ryan Zimmerman

 

AL Cy:

1. Felix Hernandez

2. Trevor Cahill

3. Clay Buchholz

Honorables: David Price, CC Sabathia, Jered Weaver, CJ Wilson

 

NL Cy:

1. Roy Halladay

2. Adam Wainwright It pains me to say anything good about the Cards!

3. Tim Hudson

Honorables: Ubaldo Jimenez, Josh Johnson, Mat Latos

 

AL Rookie:

1. Austin Jackson I have no idea!

2. Daniel Bard Nope.

3. Neftali Feliz

Honorables: Wade Davis, John Jaso

 

NL Rookie:

1. Jason Heyward

2. Jaime Garcia

3. Buster Posey

Honorables: Starlin Castro, Gaby Sanchez, Neil Walker

 

I have no idea.

 

Thoughts/Arguments/Additions?

 

Also, I agree with a700.

[Keeper]

AL MVP: Josh Hamilton

 

NL MVP: Joey Votto

 

AL Cy Young: Felix Hernandez (Won't win but deserves it)

 

NL Cy Young: Roy Halladay (Wainwright is right there)

 

AL Rookie: Neftali Feliz (youngest player ever to record 30 saves, could get 40 saves when it's all said and done)

 

NL Rookie: Jaime Garcia (173 ERA+)

[boston22407]

AL MVP: Josh Hamilton

 

NL MVP: Joey Votto

 

AL Cy Young: Clay Buchholz

 

NL Cy Young: Josh Johnson

 

AL Rookie: Austin Jackson

 

NL Rookie: Buster Posey