Who deserves A.L. MVP so far? Trout or Cabrera?

[markakis8]

I would give it to Cabrera at this point but I admit I am a homer. If I had a writer's vote, I would give Cabrera some extra consideration for Cabrera's outstanding play for the last 10 years.

Another factor that I would consider is that Cabrera moved from third base to first base this year to make his team better. How many superstars like Cabrera would allow that to happen? Trout fans point to Trout's defense as a plus. I would say the same thing for Cabrera. As of today, Cabrera is tied for 5th place with a .966 fielding percentage among third basemen. No one could have predicted that Cabrera would play this good at third base this year (especially me).

While Cabrera is admittedly doing very well at 3B after some time off from that position...Trout is playing far and above defense at CF....arguably one of the three most important defensive positions in the game with SS and C. Trout is most likely going to win a GG, Cabrera is not. So it kind of makes your point moot. Give credit to Miggy though, he's having a wonderful year all around and I would have no problem with him winning the award in the end. Heavens know he deserves one.

But realistically and statistically, it is Trout's award right now.