There hasn't really been a real standout for this award yet this season. I'm giving it to Manny because the Red Sox are in first place, his numbers are impressive, and he got the team through Big Papi's slump.
AL Cy Young-Cliff Lee, Indians
Unlike the MVP award, this one is a slam dunk. Cleveland fans haven't had much to cheer about this year, but Cliff Lee has been dominant. His ERA is less than 1 and that just doesn't happen in the American League.
AL Manager of the Year-Ron Gardenhire, Twins
The Twins are currently in first place in the AL Central. They weren't even supposed to compete with Detroit, Cleveland, or the White Sox. It will be an interesting summer in Minneapolis if they stay in contention.
NL MVP-Chase Utley, Phillies
This one was close between him and Chipper Jones. They both are hitting the cover off the ball and making pitchers look silly. Neither one of them look like they are going to slow down any time soon. I think these two will finish the season 1-2 in the final MVP voting.
NL Cy Young-Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks
This guy is probably the most underrated player in baseball. He is consistently dominant. Players that pride themselves on adjusting to a pitcher can't figure him out. He leads the majors with 8 wins and is almost a lock to win 20.
NL Manager of the Year-Fredi Gonzalez, Marlins
The Fish are in 1st place in the NL East with a team payroll less than what Alex Rodriguez makes! They are 20-14, ahead of the favored Phillies, Braves, and Mets. He's getting contributions from a lot of unknown young players that look like they're having fun. This is a feel good story that I hope will continue.
How bout tony larussa 4 manager of the year? he has the Cardinals i1s place in what was supposedly a chance 4 us to go nowhere just like the marlins but the cards r in 1st in the cental were the cubs and brewers were supposedto duke it out 4 world serise
NL MVP is going to be a race all year. Webb is on pace for 37 wins..if he even gets close to 30, you have to give the award to him. I would have it.
NL MVP
1 Utley
2 Webb
3 Berkman
4 Jones
5 Burrell
NL Cy Young
1 Webb
Gonzalez is doing a great job in Florida, but the Marlins have a better team then people give them credit for. LaRussa is a genius, and Cooper in Houston has been doing a great job as well.
How about an award for a couple of sleepers of the year.....Players off to great starts that you might not expect.....For me the NL player would be X. Nady....346 avg. and 34 RBI's.....and for AL it's Kevin Youkilis....314 avg. and 26 RBI's....I know it's early but both players are off to great starts....anyone else have any picks.....
what's wrong with manny, 3 k's yesterday and three, today, the 6-7-8 players are doing all the scoring,lugo didn't play, thank you-the new shortstop, hit a home run, if francola is smart, he will play-the new shortstop, which i forgot his name, all the time! alex cora coming back, what to do now, for francola?
