August 23rd NL MVP voting

[dabvu2498]

Pick your winner...

[OesterPoster]

Since you didn't make the poll results public, I think we all know who voted for "Sir Albert". ;)

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[justincredible]

I voted Beltran. I think it is a toss up between him and Pujols right now.

[ChatterRed]

He's on a lousy team, but I think Lance Berkman is the best player in the NL. I would love to have him on first base in Cincy.

[RedFanAlways1966]

No one scares pitchers/managers/coaches/wives/kids more than Albert Pujols. No one...

[BoCcc2832]

As much as I can't stand him, I have to pick Pujols

[RedsManRick]

Beltran is having a g reat season and I would love to have him on the team. But Pujols is an absolute freak and I can't vote for Beltran given a 100 point OPS difference. And as good as Beltran is defensively, Pujols is probably the best defensive 1B in the NL too.

[Highlifeman21]

Howard isn't even having the best season on the Phillies. That honor belongs to Chase Utley. I would vote Utley over Howard for MVP of the NL.

[dabvu2498]

Howard isn't even having the best season on the Phillies. That honor belongs to Chase Utley. I would vote Utley over Howard for MVP of the NL.
I'd have to disagree.

OPS
Howard: .997 Utley: .918

HR: Howard: 43 Utley: 22

RBI: Howard 112 Utley: 78

The only stats that Utler has an advantage in are 2B, RS, and BA.

[Highlifeman21]

I'd have to disagree.

OPS
Howard: .997 Utley: .918

HR: Howard: 43 Utley: 22

RBI: Howard 112 Utley: 78

The only stats that Utler has an advantage in are 2B, RS, and BA.

RBI are teammate dependent. Howard only edges Utley in OPS due to 21 more HR vs. Utley's 19 more 2B.

The OBP is a wash, Utley's .385 to Howard's .383.

IIRC, Utley was leading the league in hits, which should count for something. Granted, his OBP is BA driven, but Utley sports a better K:BB ratio.

For as great as Ryan Howard is, and he is, he only has a slight edge in TB, 281 to 268.

You also have to taken into account positional difference. 2B vs 1B. Give me a 2B with Utley's numbers anyday of the week, twice on Sundays.

[TOBTTReds]

I voted Pujols. His team lineup is awful. I know they did alright without him earlier in the year I think? But without him in the lineup, I would face them any day.

[guttle11]

Beltran by a hair over Pujols.

[Johnny Footstool]

Beltran.

[Cedric]

Beltran also. Premium position and great defense/speed/power combo.

[OnBaseMachine]

Beltran.

[Del-Got-Em]

I love Wright but he shouldnt be there, Miguel Cabrera should be.

[UC_Ken]

Beltran in a coin flip over Pujols

[BoomerSoonerRed]

I went with Beltran, too. Had Pujols hadn't gotten hurt, I think he would have won in a landslide. Coincidentally, the Cards haven't been the same after that, either.