August 30, 200619 yr Dan (Philadelphia): Who's your NL MVP at the moment? SportsNation Joe Morgan: I would have to wait until who's in the playoffs. But at this point, I would go Howard, Beltran, Wright, Reyes, but Albert Pujols has to be in there some place too. But at this point, that's how I see it. If the Phillies get in the playoffs, I think Howard has a good chance of winning. If not, Beltran and Wright have a chance, with Reyes moving up quickly. That said, Pujols is the most valuable to his team. I wish there was an emoticon for quivering lip followed by hilarity and laughter.
August 30, 200619 yr Author If it doesn't have a Marlin in it it's no good! Alright alright, haha. But you can't deny the absurdity of that 'list'.
August 30, 200619 yr It can happen.. Pujols, Rolen, and Edmonds finished in the Top 5 in MVP voting the other year ( Link ).. they were all valuable to the team just like those Mets players.. with that said.. He goes on to say Pujols is the most valuable to his team but has him 5th (right).. I'm lost.. I get what he's saying but still am lost!
August 30, 200619 yr If it doesn't have a Marlin in it it's no good! Pujols, Beltran, Howard...all are fine. But you can't have two players who play the same position in the same league and division have one player LEAD IN EVERY QUANTIFIABLE STATISTIC ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BALL and not be mentioned in favor of the inferior.
August 30, 200619 yr The Marlins are still a sub .500 team and if the season ended today they wouldn't be in the playoffs thats where the reasoning comes from imo. I don't think Morgan even has a MVP vote so no use going crazy over yet another ESPN blurb.
August 30, 200619 yr The Marlins are still a sub .500 team and if the season ended today they wouldn't be in the playoffs thats where the reasoning comes from imo. I don't think Morgan even has a MVP vote so no use going crazy over yet another ESPN blurb. Since when does the Most Valuable Player exclusively mean best player on the best team? And your point about the Marlins is asinine. They are the second hottest team in the national league since May 21 with no small thanks to Miguel Cabrera. And yet, you consider the Phils, a mere game over .500 and Ryan Howard legimate? Thats just downright sillyness. Thats not to say Ryan Howard isn't because I would have no problem with the way he has been playing if he won the MVP. But geezus, there are sometimes legimate reasons why we are upset with certain lists. Not because we all view things through teal shaded glasses. :thumbup
August 30, 200619 yr I never in this thread said the MVP was exclusive to the best player on the best team or anything close to that but if that's what you need to put in your comment to vent frustration/make a point then so be it. How exactly can you refute the point that the Marlins are sub .500 and would not make the playoffs as of today? I didn't imply anything else nor am I saying they will or won't (Besides the Dodgers the Fish are who I'd root for in the NL). The reason Howard is easily a lock for the top 5 is because he is having an astronomical year which trumps his team's status (Think A-Rod in '03, Admin Walker in '97, etc.). BTW, I didn't even bring up a player in this discussion you did. I never said Cabrera shouldn't be in the top 5, discussion, or deemed the winner just trying to offer up a different perspective/the reasoning behind his statement.
August 31, 200619 yr If it doesn't have a Marlin in it it's no good! Pujols, Beltran, Howard...all are fine. But you can't have two players who play the same position in the same league and division have one player LEAD IN EVERY QUANTIFIABLE STATISTIC ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BALL and not be mentioned in favor of the inferior. I completely agree. Wright hasn't done much since the All-Star break. As far as value to a team, I just can't think of anyone more important than Cabs has been for the Marlins. I'll say this: If Miguel puts up the same numbers in Sept. that he did in August, and the Marlins make the WC, he wins MVP. For fun, let's pull up the stats of Cabs and Wright post All-Star game: Cabs: BA: .343 Hits: 57 2B: 19 3B: 1 HR: 8 RBI: 37 BB: 18 SO: 30 OBP: .417 SLG: .614 OPS: 1.031 Wright: BA: .262 Hits: 39 2B: 10 3B: 1 HR: 3 RBI: 27 BB: 18 SO: 33 OPB: .345 SLG: .403 OPS: .748 :whistle
September 2, 200619 yr Howard, Pujols, and Beltran are givens. Reyes deserves to be up there as he is having a season statistically that has only been seen once in modern baseball. 20 homers, 70 SBs, 300 AVG, and 80+ RBIs is easily obtainable for him at this point (and probably easily exceeded). Wright, for all his work ethic and great attitude, is not an MVP candidate at this point.
September 2, 200619 yr I think no matter what if the Marlins win the Wild Card, Cabs wins MVP no matter what...
September 2, 200619 yr Howard, Pujols, and Beltran are givens. Reyes deserves to be up there as he is having a season statistically that has only been seen once in modern baseball. 20 homers, 70 SBs, 300 AVG, and 80+ RBIs is easily obtainable for him at this point (and probably easily exceeded). Wright, for all his work ethic and great attitude, is not an MVP candidate at this point. This might be a tough question to answer but I am very curious and haven't had the chance to ask a Met fan. Who do you feel is the most important player in the Met's lineup?
September 2, 200619 yr Howard, Pujols, and Beltran are givens. Reyes deserves to be up there as he is having a season statistically that has only been seen once in modern baseball. 20 homers, 70 SBs, 300 AVG, and 80+ RBIs is easily obtainable for him at this point (and probably easily exceeded). Wright, for all his work ethic and great attitude, is not an MVP candidate at this point. This might be a tough question to answer but I am very curious and haven't had the chance to ask a Met fan. Who do you feel is the most important player in the Met's lineup? Everything is a function of Reyes getting on base. There's no question in my mind it is Jose Reyes.
September 2, 200619 yr Dan (Philadelphia): Who's your NL MVP at the moment? SportsNation Joe Morgan: I would have to wait until who's in the playoffs. But at this point, I would go Howard, Beltran, Wright, Reyes, but Albert Pujols has to be in there some place too. But at this point, that's how I see it. If the Phillies get in the playoffs, I think Howard has a good chance of winning. If not, Beltran and Wright have a chance, with Reyes moving up quickly. That said, Pujols is the most valuable to his team. Same can be applied to Cabs if the Marlins get to the postseason. Pure hatred if you ask me by this guy. Without Cabs our team would not be competing for the WC so that makes him more valuable than Reyes and Wright.
September 2, 200619 yr Howard, Pujols, and Beltran are givens. Reyes deserves to be up there as he is having a season statistically that has only been seen once in modern baseball. 20 homers, 70 SBs, 300 AVG, and 80+ RBIs is easily obtainable for him at this point (and probably easily exceeded). Wright, for all his work ethic and great attitude, is not an MVP candidate at this point. This might be a tough question to answer but I am very curious and haven't had the chance to ask a Met fan. Who do you feel is the most important player in the Met's lineup? Everything is a function of Reyes getting on base. There's no question in my mind it is Jose Reyes. I thought you would say that and I agree 100%. That kid makes the team go. Even though his stats aren't up there with Beltran I would give the nod to Reyes. That's if I had to choose out of the few Met candidates.
September 2, 200619 yr I think no matter what if the Marlins win the Wild Card, Cabs wins MVP no matter what... keep dreamin
September 2, 200619 yr I think no matter what if the Marlins win the Wild Card, Cabs wins MVP no matter what... keep dreamin Agreed the only chance Cabs has on winning the MVP is by the Marlins winning the WC. :thumbup
September 2, 200619 yr It'd be great to see cabs win it, but even if his numbers were the best compared to the other candidates, I have that gut feeling that he still may not win. That being said, Cabs doesn't have the best numbers..by the end of the season/playoffs he might though.
September 2, 200619 yr I would say right now in the MVP race it goes in this order: 1. Carlos Beltran 2. Ryan Howard 3. Alberto Pujols 4. Miguel Cabrera 5. Alfonso Soriano That may well change quickly depending on how the Marlins continue playing If they win the WC Cabs could find himself neck to neck with Beltran
September 2, 200619 yr Joe Morgan was a great player in his day, but the guy has no business being around the game and giving opinions on anything. Personally, if I were gonna make an NL MVP list it'd go: 1. Howard 2. Reyes 3. Cabrera 4. Beltran 5. Pujols
September 2, 200619 yr Howard, Pujols, and Beltran are givens. Reyes deserves to be up there as he is having a season statistically that has only been seen once in modern baseball. 20 homers, 70 SBs, 300 AVG, and 80+ RBIs is easily obtainable for him at this point (and probably easily exceeded). Wright, for all his work ethic and great attitude, is not an MVP candidate at this point. This might be a tough question to answer but I am very curious and haven't had the chance to ask a Met fan. Who do you feel is the most important player in the Met's lineup? Everything is a function of Reyes getting on base. There's no question in my mind it is Jose Reyes. Of the league? No way. But of the team? Absolutely 100%.
September 2, 200619 yr Berkman belongs on any list of MVP candidates. I don't know why he gets overlooked.
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