Who is your NL MVP right now?

[markakis8]

I think in the past month two interesting candidates have come into the mix - Buster Posey and Yadier Molina. Both are offensive forces on their team while playing the most important position on the diamond.

I think at this point there are really on five people in contention - with two them (Braun and Wright) most likely not to win b/c of their teams position in the standings. I see however these 5 being the top 5.

My top 5 right now:

1. McCutchen
2. Molina (not very far behind either)
3. Posey
4. Braun
5. Wright

 

[jbhofmann]

6. Todd Frazier

 

[markakis8]

6. Todd Frazier

:lol: I saw your name on the reply column and just knew....

 

[jbhofmann]

Only joking of course but quote this: "Todd Frazier will get votes for MVP".

Nobody really fits the current mold of being the best player on the division leading team.

Johnny Cueto is still quietly plugging along with the best ERA and win total in the NL. His WAR according to Baseball-Reference is only surpassed by David Wright (tied with Cutch).

All things considered I think it's Cutch and wouldn't be mad at all.

 

[leatherman]

Only joking of course but quote this: "Todd Frazier will get votes for MVP".

But the bigger question is this: Does Melky Cabrera get any votes? He was certainly a big part of getting the Giants in contention, and it looks like he will end up leading the NL in hitting.

Back on topic, my vote goes to Cutch.

 

[hive17]

I wish Jonathan Lucroy wouldn't have gotten hurt. I'd love to know if this season is for real. Coming back from injury as strong as he did is a good sign. If he projected the way he played, with the games added back in, he'd have to be in the discussion with Yadi and Buster.

 

[markakis8]

I wish Jonathan Lucroy wouldn't have gotten hurt. I'd love to know if this season is for real. Coming back from injury as strong as he did is a good sign. If he projected the way he played, with the games added back in, he'd have to be in the discussion with Yadi and Buster.

I agree. If he would have been able to sustain the numbers he has now all season long, he would've been in the discussion. Then again, it's just incredibly difficult for any catcher to sustain those type of numbers. But what a great asset Lucroy has been for the Brewers.

 

[markakis8]

Quite the change the past few weeks. Here is who I have now:

1. Posey
2. Braun
3. McCutchen
4. Molina
5. Holliday
6. Wright
7. Stanton
8. Bruce
9. Heyward
10. Votto

 

[katieneack]

Do you agree that it would probably be Votto if he hadn't gotten hurt? I don't really know who deserves it now. The Pirates have collapsed completely. If the Brewers somehow get in, I would have to give it to Braun I think. But if not, I don't know. Maybe Cutch despite the collapse?

 

[markakis8]

Do you agree that it would probably be Votto if he hadn't gotten hurt? I don't really know who deserves it now. The Pirates have collapsed completely. If the Brewers somehow get in, I would have to give it to Braun I think. But if not, I don't know. Maybe Cutch despite the collapse?

I think it's safe to say Votto would be in the top 3...I mean he's one of the greatest hitters in baseball now but we don't know what he would've done with 200 extra ABs.

 

[lisu]

Cutch and braun don't get it if their teams end up not making the playoffs. Posey is probably the frontrunner now and has a great story.

 

[sportscardtheory]

As of right now, it's Ryan Braun over Andrew McCutchen. No question about it that Braun is the best player in the N.L. as of this moment.

 

[ThoseBackPages]

Cutch and braun don't get it if their teams end up not making the playoffs. Posey is probably the frontrunner now and has a great story.

HOMER!

 

[lisu]

HOMER!

Yah, I voted for Cutch though about 2 months ago. He's just gone into a horrible funk. I just don't see Braun getting it again. The writers haven't forgiven him for his failed drug test (even though it was overturned).

 

[moxacaine]

Yah, I voted for Cutch though about 2 months ago. He's just gone into a horrible funk. I just don't see Braun getting it again. The writers haven't forgiven him for his failed drug test (even though it was overturned).

i agree about Braun.

 

[Seiya]

Write in homer vote, Chase Headley. 26 HR's 102 RBI playing half his games at petco.

 

[GiantsSuperCollector]

And Posey keeps raking, so far 3-3 with a 2 run bomb. 22 Homers on the year, hitting .333 with 92 RBIs.

 

[rookieaddict]

I think it'll probably end up being Braun; but my vote would be for Molina. I dom't think anyone in the game has been as valuable to their team. In the wake of Pujols leaving he has really stepped up at the plate and continued his dominance defensively.

 

[markakis8]

Cutch and braun don't get it if their teams end up not making the playoffs. Posey is probably the frontrunner now and has a great story.

I agree, I really think Posey would take it if the season ended today. BUT....it's not a runaway right now and if by some miracle the Pirates or Brewers make the playoffs, like you said, I think either one takes it over Posey. It's a shame b/c Posey is having a historic second half that hardly anyone is noticing.

 

[jrinne]

Ill take Braun for MVP again. #200 and #201 today and still has 1 more AB.