Markickass21 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 That somebody besides Justin Verlander can win ROY? if you look at it and there are a couple position players that have blossomed into everyday players. Melky Cabrera is hitting .294 for the Yankees with 7 HR, 40 RBI and about 10 outfield assists. Without a guy like him in the lineup the Yankees would have to use guys like Aaron Guiel and Bubba Crosby everyday, and who knows where they would be in the standings without the production and solid defense? Nick Markakis is another guy who just got his average above .300 and has been on a tear ever since June. He's also starting to hit a lot of homers, and has made only 1 error all year. I think that if Liriano comes back soon he'd have a better shot than Melky or Markakis, but the fact that Verlander is performing for the best team in baseball gives him the edge. I see the AL Voting as: 1. Verlander 2. Liriano 3. Cabrera 4. Markakis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen Apple Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 There is an NL is baseball you know :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolphinStadiumCrazie Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 also, why isnt weaver on your list?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPosey Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 don't the Red Sox have some relief pitcher that's doing alright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I know he has sucked lately, but Jonathon Papelbon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passion Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Papelbon will be in the top 3 voting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 It's all in the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Godfather Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 My rankings - 1. Verlander: Has pitched very well all year for a playoff contending team. 2. Papelbon: Absolutely dominating at times(the majority of times). 3. Liriano: He seemed to have sparked the streak the Twins went on, similiar to Dontrelle in 03. 4:Melky: Like someome else said, if they didnt have him, they'd be stuck with Bubba Crosby starting at a corner OF spot. Yuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Jered Weaver has to be in the top 4, has to be. I'd go: Liriano Verlander Papelbon Weaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markickass21 Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 There's AL and NL ROY I think i'm too used to Papelbon by now to consider him a rookie :banghead :banghead :banghead but i wouldn't pick him first because he's a closer and there are other guys who play a bigger role like Verlander. Completely forgot about Weaver. I like to go with players who have been up all year. He's only had 12 starts but Verlander and Liriano has shown they can consistently perform. A few more good starts by Weaver and a postseason birth I'd definitely have him in the top 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Pelfrey Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I'd go Weaver, Liriano, Verlander, Papelbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markickass21 Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 You gotta give some recognition for Markakis and Cabrera. If not for all these pitching stars they'd probably win. But yeah ROY is gonna be a pitcher. How about the NL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Pelfrey Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 NL = Zimmerman followed by Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 but i wouldn't pick him first because he's a closer and there are other guys who play a bigger role like Verlander. um... you could totally argue that in favor of Papelbon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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