Mvp Race

[shortmann24]

As of right now do you think Trout has any shot of getting Mvp?

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

No way. Even if the race for MVP was close, he wouldn't get it because of how bad the Angels are this year.

[shortmann24]

No way. Even if the race for MVP was close, he wouldn't get it because of how bad the Angels are this year.

But he still leads the majors in War. Wouldn't that make him a valuable player. 

[eaterfan]

Who knows? Wasn't Cabrera pretty far behind Trout at this point last season? He caught fire the last 2 months and Trout slowed a little and Miggy won it. If Trout heats up and Miggy cools down Trout could win it this year even with the Angels being so bad.

[stevestevens]

He will get votes. Right now it is either miggy or Roid boy from Baltimore.

[Angel Oracle]

Cabrera or Davis, with Trout definately in the top 5 if keeping up his currrent pace.

Scherzer is the one pitcher who could be top 5, along with Colon (assuming of course no suspension).

[nando714]

I like Paul Goldschmidnt from the NL

Maybe even Kershaw but the wins total might be an issue

[AZMike]

But he still leads the majors in War. Wouldn't that make him a valuable player. 

A stat which is informally taken into account by MVP voters

 

 

MVP will be a two man race between Cabrera and Chris Davis.

[Mark68]

But he still leads the majors in War. Wouldn't that make him a valuable player. 

It would if Halliburton, Lockheed, Northrup Grumman, or Raytheon were in charge of MVP votes.

[Troll Daddy]

My money is on Miggy

Total combined Runs & RBI's is usually where the top players end up.

Scoreboard Baby!

 

Cabrera 177

 

Davis 175

 

Trout 139

 

These are the top three in the AL ... if you count speed and defense then Trout is right there with them. This award usually based on offense.

[Tank]

It would if Halliburton, Lockheed, Northrup Grumman, or Raytheon were in charge of MVP votes.

You forgot blackwater.

[Second Base]

Is Trout the MVP?  Yes.  For the second consecutive season, yes.  Will he win MVP?  No.  For the second consecutive season, no. 

[SoWhat]

Davis has hit .211 for the past month and I think one HR since the AS break.

[Angel Oracle]

Cabrera has such ridiculous numbers anyway.

[Mark68]

Cabrera has such ridiculous numbers anyway.

Gee, wonder what it would be like for him to be an Angel?

[rageous]

Cabrera has been injured so maybe Trout still has a chance.

[ScottT]

A stat which is informally taken into account by MVP voters

 

 

MVP will be a two man race between Cabrera and Chris Davis.

 

I haven't researched what goes into this "clutch" stat.  The argument against clutch is that is isn't a repeatable skill.  Look at last year's numbers.  Trout was mediocre and Cabrera was terrible.  More evidence that clutch is not a skill.  

[Hollyw00d]

Trout is again far and away the best player in MLB this year, but he won't win it.

He really should though, think how amazing it would have been to have a guy win two MVPs in his first two seasons?? If he were a Yankee, it would be a lock

[Angelsjunky]

The only way Trout wins the MVP is if Cabrera gets injured now and is out for the reason, or hits .150 the rest of the AND Davis completely collapses. Otherwise, there's not a chance.

[Jay]

So you're telling me there's a chance...

[Socaliente]

MVP is an award based on how well your team is doing.

 

Just like Gold Glove is based on offense and player popularity