MVP race with about 30 games left...probably top 4 candidates are Cabrera, Hammy, Bautista and Cano.

Bautista probably doesn't get as much consideration because he plays for Toronto.

Cabrera has been the best hitter in the majors this year, but like Bautista's Blue Jays, Detroit isn't competing either. Cabrera could be a feel good type story because of his alcohol abuse struggles, but that doesn't compare to Hammy's feel good story (relapse or not) and there's the fact that he had an altercation. Cabrera has been great, but he hasn't been THAT much better than Hammy.

Hammy actually plays for a contending team. Only thing that I can really think of as a knock against Hammy is the fact that he is so much better at home (.311 OPS higher at home, but road ops is still a healthy .894).

Then there's Cano. He's a yankee. That's always a plus. But that team also has MVP candidates Teixeira and Nick Swisher (yes, nick swisher).

If it's between Hammy and Cano I give the edge to Hammy. Let's hope he outperforms him next weekend in a SWEEP.