>I also saw Ryan Howard won the MVP award. I probably would have gone with Albert Pujols given the team performances but both were highly deserving. He is a really exciting player to come along, an antidote to the hangover from the steroid era.
I was delighted to see Howard win. He does seem to be the real deal, including being a bright and pleasant guy. I don't think MVP and other awards should be reserved for those whose teams make the playoffs. This year is a good example. Without Ryan Howard, the Phils would have been out of it halfway through the season. Because of him, they had a shot at wild card until the next to last day. An MVP makes his team much better, but he can't necessarily pull them into the post-season. It depends what else there is to work with.
On a similar note, in 1972, Steve Carlton won 27 games and had 30 complete games for a team that won only 59. Did he deserve the Cy Young? You bet he did, even though the team stunk. Should he have been considered for the MVP? Maybe.
>Should Mark McGwire be elected to the hall of fame this year, yes or no? I say no.
No, but maybe later. I don't know what to do with all those guys and their records.
Tamar
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