Yes, I think he’s still the favorite. Writers love RBIs.

That said, he’s not at his lowest point this year if I’m not mistaken. A while ago I’m pretty sure he was around 9th in VORP, and last I checked he’s in the top five and only a few runs from first. And his +/- fielding has gotten closer to average (though it’s still below average).

In other words, a couple weeks ago when discussing the MVP I said he wasn’t even near the top of my list, even though I want him to win, and was getting to much credit. Since then, I think his case has actually improved (though possibly because other players have regressed).

We have to stop starting Mendoza and his “sinker”. He can only throw that pitch and he cant even command it. I dont really care who starts instead of him but we have to give someone else an oppurtunity. I’d like to see Gordon start….....no but seriously we should give Nippert a try at starting. Mendoza has had 10 starts and in only one start was he anywhere near good, besides its not like hes a really young kid, hes 24. IMO hes just a worse Kam Loe. I dont agree with the idea of only getting ground-ball pitchers, everyone of them on our team sucks. Now the ones that aren’t groundball pitchers, Padilla, Hurley, Guardado, and Feldman have done well.

Really is going to depend on how teams finish. It’s still too early to tell right now. A couple years ago Vlad won MVP based on his September, when he did a lot of damage against the Rangers. I think that’s what it’s going to come down to. If Boston makes a furious rally and overtakes Tampa a guy like Youkilis could win. He has very good numbers. If the Yankees come back a guy like Rivera might win. He has never won any major award and he is having one of his best seasons. Or Morneau could win if the Twins make the playoffs. Josh could still win but he is going to have to pick it up and finish strong.

As for the Cy Young I think you have to give it to Rivera or Halladay or Cliff Lee. I bet Rivera wins it, though, based on what I said earlier.

arod- 70 RUNS, 67 RBI, 24 HR, .312/.397/.581/158+
youkillis- 69 RUNS, 76 RBI, 20 HR, .317/.385/.560/143+
hammy- 75 RUNS, 108 RBI, 27 HR, .302/.367/.551/142+
morneau- 69 RUNS, 89 RBI, 18 HR, .311/.387/.517/144+
kins- 94 RUNS, 62 RBI, 14 HR, 25 SB, .313/.374/.498/131+
quentin- 80 RUNS, 87 RBI, 30 HR, .287/.381/.562/145+
longoria- 56 RUNS, 71 RBI, 22 HR, .278/.352/.533/135+
giambi- 50 RUNS, 65 RBI, 22 HR, .255/.394/.516/142+
cabrera- 54 RUNS, 85 RBI, 21 HR, .298/.360/.513/129+
dye- 71 RUNS, 69 RBI, 26 HR, .304/.364/.569/141+

if he gets hot and the rangers start to win, maybe then

neither have had a let down all year, and have been steady and hit in the clutch, can’t say that about Ham, he is still learning to deal with all of this i think, that all star game attention may have been more curse than it was a help, but man it was fun to watch.

He will finish in the top 5 but won’t win. If the Rangers were going to make the playoffs then both Kinsler and Hamilton may have a shot.

But Josh appears to have lost some weight, and looks a little fatigued. It’s been a six monthy whirlwind to this point, hope he uses time away from games to rest.

Don’t see how you can make an argument for anyone else.

his numbers largely come at non clutch times, in blowouts (either way) etc., on the same Yankees team if you want a guy who knocks in clutch important runs take a look at Jeater or Johnny Damon, they are clutch players in my opinion