MVP: It would be too easy to pick Albert for yet another win, so I am going to take his division rival, who also plays first base. With a big contract waiting him, a huge year is ahead for this royal figure.
Winner- Prince Fielder (Brewers)
Contenders- Albert Pujols(Cardinals), Pablo Sandoval(Giants), David Wright(Mets)
Manager of the Year: With a number of legendary managers now in the National League, it is difficult to decide between them as to who will win. That is why instead, I'm choosing a veteran manager with not as much career success.
Winner- Bruce Bochy(Giants)
Contenders- Tony LaRussa(Cardinals), Bobby Cox(Braves), Charlie Manuel(Phillies)
Cy Young: This is the most difficult of the awards to choose, but like my choice for MVP, I'm not going to go too predictable and take Lincecum.
Winner- Adam Wainwright(Cardinals)
Contenders- Tommy Hanson(Braves), Tim Lincecum(Giants), Johan Santana(Mets), Yovani Gallardo(Brewers)
Reliever of the Year: The NL is filled with many big contract closers who haven't lived up to their contracts. My pick, is a closer on the rise.
Winner- Jonathan Broxton(Dodgers)
Contenders- Francisco Rodriguez(Mets), Ryan Franklin(Cardinals), Matt Capps(Nationals)
Can't argue with the projected winners but I disagree with some of the contenders. K Rod will not be in the mention for reliever of the year (the Mets suck). As for Cy Young you should throw into the conversation Clayton Kershaw (LA) and Ubaldo Jiminez (Col).
ReplyDeleteJimenez obviously showed what he had with that no-hitter, but I'm still not a believer in either the Rockies or the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw
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