Post season awards

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Finalists announced. No Papi. Bigger surprise--No Britton.

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
National League
Kris Bryant
Daniel Murphy
Corey Seager

American League
Jose Altuve
Mookie Betts
Mike Trout



CY YOUNG AWARD
National League
Kyle Hendricks
Jon Lester
Max Scherzer

American League
Rick Porcello
Corey Kluber
Justin Verlander



MANAGER OF THE YEAR
National League
Dusty Baker
Joe Maddon
Dave Roberts

American League
Jeff Banister
Terry Francona
Buck Showalter



ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
National League
Kenta Maeda
Corey Seager
Trea Turner

American League
Michael Fulmer
Tyler Naquin
Gary Sanchez

 

[AB in DC]

Papi already got the Hank Aaron Award (best hitter). Not the most prestigious award but seems the most fitting. It was only his second-ever win (first was 2005).

 

[Hagios]

Papi already got the Hank Aaron Award (best hitter). Not the most prestigious award but seems the most fitting. It was only his second-ever win (first was 2005).

I'm pulling for Betts for MVP on the antiquated "player who does the most to help a team make playoffs" school of thought, but the Hank Aaron award is an easy call for Trout. His OPS+ is 11 points higher than Ortiz and his wRC+ is 13 points higher.

 

[hbk72777]

Is it possible that Sanchez has a shot? Factoring in his defense, I wonder

 

[Papelbon's Poutine]

I'm pulling for Betts for MVP on the antiquated "player who does the most to help a team make playoffs" school of thought, but the Hank Aaron award is an easy call for Trout. His OPS+ is 11 points higher than Ortiz and his wRC+ is 13 points higher.

Not sure what you're missing. Ortiz has already won the Hank Aaron award and they had like a ceremony and everything.

 

[Hagios]

Not sure what you're missing. Ortiz has already won the Hank Aaron award and they had like a ceremony and everything.

Just pointing out that Trout was the best hitter and deserved the award.

 

[flymrfreakjar]

Silver Sluggers announced, 3 Sox players awarded

• C - Salvador Perez, Royals (1)
• 1B - Miguel Cabrera, Tigers (7)
• 2B - Jose Altuve, Astros (3)
• 3B - Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays (2)
• SS - Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox (2)
• OF - Mike Trout, Angels (5)
• OF - Mookie Betts, Red Sox (1)
• OF - Mark Trumbo, Orioles (1)
• DH - David Ortiz, Red Sox (7)

• C - Wilson Ramos, Nationals (1)
• 1B - Anthony Rizzo, Cubs (1)
• 2B - Daniel Murphy, Nationals (1)
• 3B - Nolan Arenado, Rockies (2)
• SS - Corey Seager, Dodgers (1)
• OF - Charlie Blackmon, Rockies (1)
• OF - Christian Yelich, Marlins (1)
• OF - Yoenis Cespedes, Mets (1)
• P - Jake Arrieta, Cubs (1)

 

[wilked]

Which one more likely - Porcello or Betts? Gotta be Rick, right?

 

[mauidano]

And your Defensive Player of The Year is Mooooookie Betts! Thrilled to see Pedroia get the nod at second base as well! We are so lucky to get the chance to watch him play on a daily basis.

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/208655822/defensive-player-of-the-year-awards-announced/

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Fulmer and Seager win ROY

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Francona and Roberts win Manager of Year awards. I know those guys.

Farrell was 4th in the AL, and had 2 first place votes.

 

[Al Zarilla]

After all the warm fuzzy talk with the three AL candidates, one of the MLBN guys asked Showalter about not using Britton in the play in game. He said sure he would have used him if he knew what the outcome was going to be. Duh! If I bought AAPL in 1999... You ever hear of preventing runs and extending the game as far as you can, with one of the great relievers of all time? Main point is questioning the formerly known as great bullpen manager about his non-use of the great reliever lives on.

 

[Papelbon's Poutine]

These hour long shows are fucking infuriating. Just tell us who won.

 

[Papelbon's Poutine]

Scherzer in a landslide. That's surprising.

 

[Omar's Wacky Neighbor]

Porcello. Verlander left off of two ballots completely, which was the difference..

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Love the emotion. Good for him.

 

[edoug]

Tanaka, Happ, and Sanchez played spoilers.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

AL MVP announcement coming up live on MLBN

 

[Papelbon's Poutine]

Trout.
Betts
Altuve

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Trout wins, Mookie 2nd

 

[DeadlySplitter]

19 out of 30 for Trout? Dang.

And someone voted for Papi.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

 

[Al Zarilla]

If Mookie had to lose, Mike Trout makes it easier. Seems like a great guy.

Edit, came in second, no losing in this.

 

[Al Zarilla]

NL will be near landslide for Bryant.

 

[Julius.R]

Both NY voters voted for Ortiz (1st and 2nd place).

 

[Ale Xander]

I'm more disappointed in Adam Eaton and Jose Ramirez getting votes over Pedroia Xander and Porcello than I am at Betts not winning

Trout deserves 3 or 4 by now, honestly.

Also happy for Beltre for getting a first vote

 

[richgedman'sghost]

From Chad Finn..George King..yes that George King of Pedro infamy had Betts and Papi first and second on his ballot.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Bryant 29 out of 30 firsts about as expected.

 

[nattysez]

Kris Bryant:
College POY
Minor league POY
ROY
MVP

Not a bad 4 years.

 

[soxhop411]

 

[SoxFanInCali]

Even dumber...Puma "predicted" it wouldn't be a unanimous vote earlier today.

 

[Plympton91]

I think Daniel Murphy got hosed bigger time than Verlander. Murphy had a higher OBP and a higher SLG and struck out 1/3 as much. Second base is higher on the defensive spectrum than 3B. And on the "value to team" side, Murphy carried the Nats offense almost singlehandedly.

At a minimum, it isn't all all hard to justify putting Murphy first. That writer has nothing to be ashamed of.

 

[the moops]

Murphy had 117 fewer plate appearances. And while second base may be a more difficult defensive position, by most measures, Murphy isn't particularly good at it.