2016 AL MVP - Who do you have winning Altuve/Betts/Trout?

death2redemptions · Aug 17, 2016

Among these choices who do you believe has the best chance at taking the 2016 AL MVP?

Jose Altuve - .365 avg 19 HR 74 RBI 1.002 OPS 26 SB 7.0 WAR
Mike Trout - .311 avg 23 HR 77 RBI .982 OPS 20 SB 7.7 WAR
Mookie Betts - .315 avg 28 HR 89 RBI .926 OPS 18 SB 6.9 WAR

If you believe someone else has a better chance select "other" and let us know who.

Hawk8 · Aug 17, 2016

I would like to see Altuve win it

death2redemptions · Aug 17, 2016

Hawk8 said:
I would like to see Altuve win it

I'm always a fan of the underdog. Love rooting for the little guy.

As for my own question, I'm not even sure who I think will end up winning. I guess that's why I've asked.

AnthonyCorona · Aug 17, 2016

Aaron Judge

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death2redemptions · Aug 17, 2016

AnthonyCorona said:
Aaron Judge

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You have become so JudgeMENTAL!!!!

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AnthonyCorona · Aug 17, 2016

I'll change my answer to Gary Sanchez

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death2redemptions · Aug 17, 2016

AnthonyCorona said:
I'll change my answer to Gary Sanchez

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goobmcnasty · Aug 17, 2016

It depends who makes it to the playoffs. If Houston makes it, it's Altuve. If Boston, I feel Betts is deserving. Trout will get some votes, but usually if your team doesn't go to playoffs, the voters feel you aren't THE most valuable.

death2redemptions · Aug 17, 2016

goobmcnasty said:
It depends who makes it to the playoffs. If Houston makes it, it's Altuve. If Boston, I feel Betts is deserving. Trout will get some votes, but usually if your team doesn't go to playoffs, the voters feel you aren't THE most valuable.

Yeah, the only way a player on a non-contending team wins the MVP is if he's significantly better than any other option on a contending team. In this case I don't believe he is.

If the season ended today only the Red Sox would make the playoffs which would make Mookie the easy choice. However we've still got over 7 weeks to go so anything can happen. If both Houston & Boston make the playoffs the decision gets tougher. Or if Trout goes on a historic run to end the season and the other two go into major slumps.

Austin · Aug 17, 2016

Betts has been incredible lately. And if the Red Sox make the playoffs, he's probably got it.
But there is a lot of baseball left. Someone we're not thinking of could dominate the last quarter of the season and lead their team to the postseason.
But right now, Betts is the MVP.

On a side note, it's nice to see Trout stealing bases again this season.

aarne13 · Aug 17, 2016

Encarnacion for sure. Donaldson if he tears it up in the last month.

Cb2222 · Aug 17, 2016

Donaldson is so solid. I'm not much of a Jays fan but have watched a lot of their games this season. Donaldson plays hard every night.

bmp1971 · Aug 18, 2016

I wouldn't Betts against Mookie!

Hollywood42 · Aug 18, 2016

Hey deathy! I don't come here much, but good to see ya. As for the topic, I'll add that it's almost boring what Trout does. Same thing year after year, it's not even eye-opening anymore to see what his stats are. It's incredible

bmp1971 · Aug 18, 2016

One sports writer-- Mike Lupica-- currently ranks the AL MVP this way:

1. Betts
2. Encarnacion
3. Altuve
4. Donaldson
5. Trout
6. Machado
7. Britton

http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/196120728/mookie-betts-mvp-candidate-boston-red-sox

WCTYSON · Aug 18, 2016

I would currently go:

Betts
Trout
Donaldson
Altuve
Machado

death2redemptions · Aug 18, 2016

Hollywood42 said:
Hey deathy! I don't come here much, but good to see ya. As for the topic, I'll add that it's almost boring what Trout does. Same thing year after year, it's not even eye-opening anymore to see what his stats are. It's incredible

Howdy Hollywood, I completely agree about Trout. He's consistently incredible year after year that we tend to take it for granted because it's become expected. Pretty much the only thing he can do to catch our attention anymore is hit 50+ home runs or put together a 40/40 season. To be honest I wouldn't be surprised if he accomplishes either of those things.

Cb2222 · Aug 18, 2016

WCTYSON said:
I would currently go:

Betts
Trout
Donaldson
Altuve
Machado

I would agree with this...such a toss up for me between Donaldson and Trout though.

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