2012 MLB Mid season award winners

jonumberone · 07-05-2012, 05:44 AM

Most of the Teams have completed 81 games.
At the halfway point who gets your vote for the leagues top honors?

My Picks

MVP
AL : Josh Hamilton
NL : Joey Votto

Cy Young
AL: David Price
NL: RA Dickey

Rookie of the year
AL: Mike Trout
NL: Bryce Harper

I went with Hamilton over Miguel Cabrera because, as usual Cabrera has done it so quietly.
I would really like to see the Tigers surge and Cabrera win it, but to do that, they are going to need another bat.
If in the end Votto wins, he should thank Matt Kemp's hamstring in his acceptance speech.
I went with Price because he's 11-4 on a team that doesn't hit.
His SO and ERA are right up there with the rest of the leaders.

Who are your choices?

Blak Smyth · 07-05-2012, 05:48 AM

"If in the end Votto wins, he should thank Matt Kemp's hamstring in his acceptance speech."

So should everybody in our fantasy league.

yachties23 · 07-05-2012, 05:54 AM

I'm pretty much with you on all of that Dom, but I'm up in the air on a couple.

I'm not sure if he qualifies, but if he does Yu Darvish has to be AL ROY.

And not to be a complete homer but I think if the Mets end up in the playoffs and he keeps playing the way he is, David Wright is the NL MVP, and Cano has to be right up there for AL MVP.

jonumberone · 07-05-2012, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by yachties23

I'm not sure if he qualifies, but if he does Yu Darvish has to be AL ROY.
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I went with Trout because the way I see it when he showed up he turned the Angels around.
It doesn't hurt that he's leading the AL in Avg. either.

yachties23 · 07-05-2012, 06:01 AM

Trout has been awesome - I think Darvish has too. Its a toss up, but considering that Trout is truly a rookie, I'm changing my vote and going with him.

AL ROY - Mike Trout
NL ROY - Bryce Harper

NL CY - R.A. Dickey
AL CY - David Price

NL MVP - David Wright
Al MVP - Robinson Cano

kelmac07 · 07-05-2012, 06:47 AM

MVP
AL : Robinson Cano
NL : David Wright

Cy Young
AL: Chris Sale
NL: RA Dickey

Rookie of the year
AL: Mike Trout
NL: Bryce Harper

Trout and Harper are no brainers. Although Darvish has had a good year, the Rangers score tons for him and the White Sox are hit and miss. Without Wright and Dickey...the Mets are in the cellar. Me voting for a Yankee?? WTF???

Blak Smyth · 07-05-2012, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Me voting for a Yankee?? I may even become a Yankee fan, being inspired so by Cano

I thought you would never

kelmac07 · 07-05-2012, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I thought you would never

Watch out Shane...you're playing with fire.

Stephen · 07-05-2012, 08:26 AM

MVP
AL : Josh Hamilton
NL : Joey Votto

Cy Young
AL: Jered Weaver
NL: R.A. Dickey

Rookie of the year
AL: Mike Trout
NL: Lance Lynn

Stephen · 07-05-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Trout and Harper are no brainers.

With comparable numbers across the board I would've thought you'd stump for Kirk Nieuwenhuis over Harper...

Stephen · 07-05-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

It doesn't hurt that he's leading the AL in Avg. either.

And stolen bases.

kelmac07 · 07-05-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

With comparable numbers across the board I would've thought you'd stump for Kirk Nieuwenhuis over Harper...

Nieuwnhuis isn't gtting a chance to play everyday and Harper is. Though his numbers far exceed those of Andres Torres, he still has to fight for innings. Makes me wonder what the hell Collins is thinking.

icehog3 · 07-05-2012, 10:19 AM

Mac, as a Tigers fan it pains me to agree with you about Sale for the mid-season Cy Young...but I do agree with you.

jonumberone · 09-26-2012, 01:57 PM

I wanted to bring this to the top.
I keep hearing growing support for Mike Trout for AL MVP.
I cant for the life of me fathom how anybody would vote for him over Miguel Cabrera.
As it stands, Miggy is 1 homer shy of a triple crown!
There hasn't been a triple crown winner in 40+ years!
Am I that far off base?
Where is everyone else on this issue?

CRIMPS · 09-26-2012, 02:04 PM

Not making a case against Miggy. But, what Mike Trout has done for the Angels, I can see why he is being mentioned. He has slowed down and Miggy has stepped up in the last few weeks. I think Miggy will win it and probably deserves it.

Adrian Beltre should get a mention, though. Miggy can hit, but can't hold Beltre's jock at 3rd.

icehog3 · 09-26-2012, 02:34 PM

Trout is an awesome player, and will be for many years. He is an easy ROTY choice. But Cabrera is MVP, anything else would be a a mistake.

yachties23 · 09-26-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonumberone

I wanted to bring this to the top.
I keep hearing growing support for Mike Trout for AL MVP.
I cant for the life of me fathom how anybody would vote for him over Miguel Cabrera.
As it stands, Miggy is 1 homer shy of a triple crown!
There hasn't been a triple crown winner in 40+ years!
Am I that far off base?
Where is everyone else on this issue?

Triple Crown = MVP imo. Only time a triple crown winner didn't get the MVP was Joe D. beating out Ted Williams with a 56 game hitting streak.

Trout has been better than advertised, and phenomenal. Any other year I'd say go for it, but Miggy is the MVP if he wins the triple crown, or comes real close.

kelmac07 · 09-26-2012, 04:44 PM

Miggy gets my vote...hands down. 1HR shy of the Triple Crown...no brainer!! he started out the season kind of slow...but since the All Star break he has been on fire. Not a more feared hitter in the league IMHO.

CRIMPS · 09-26-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by yachties23

Triple Crown = MVP imo. Any other year I'd say go for it, but Miggy is the MVP if he wins the triple crown, or comes real close.

yes, agreed. That would be very cool to see.

jonumberone · 10-06-2012, 06:20 AM

So, the season's over, who wins the awards?

My picks

MVP
AL : Miguel Cabrera
NL : Buster Posey

Cy Young
AL: David Price
NL: Clayton Kershaw

Rookie of the year
AL: Mike Trout
NL: Wade Miley

07-05-2012, 05:44 AM	#1
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,475 Trading: (62)	2012 MLB Mid season award winners Most of the Teams have completed 81 games. At the halfway point who gets your vote for the leagues top honors? My Picks MVP AL : Josh Hamilton NL : Joey Votto Cy Young AL: David Price NL: RA Dickey Rookie of the year AL: Mike Trout NL: Bryce Harper I went with Hamilton over Miguel Cabrera because, as usual Cabrera has done it so quietly. I would really like to see the Tigers surge and Cabrera win it, but to do that, they are going to need another bat. If in the end Votto wins, he should thank Matt Kemp's hamstring in his acceptance speech. I went with Price because he's 11-4 on a team that doesn't hit. His SO and ERA are right up there with the rest of the leaders. Who are your choices? __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

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yachties23 The Belly of the Beast Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Chris Location: New York City Posts: 568 Trading: (15)	Re: 2012 MLB Mid season award winners I'm pretty much with you on all of that Dom, but I'm up in the air on a couple. I'm not sure if he qualifies, but if he does Yu Darvish has to be AL ROY. And not to be a complete homer but I think if the Mets end up in the playoffs and he keeps playing the way he is, David Wright is the NL MVP, and Cano has to be right up there for AL MVP. __________________ Lover of the One and Only, New Castle Brown Ale

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yachties23 The Belly of the Beast Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Chris Location: New York City Posts: 568 Trading: (15)	Re: 2012 MLB Mid season award winners Trout has been awesome - I think Darvish has too. Its a toss up, but considering that Trout is truly a rookie, I'm changing my vote and going with him. AL ROY - Mike Trout NL ROY - Bryce Harper NL CY - R.A. Dickey AL CY - David Price NL MVP - David Wright Al MVP - Robinson Cano __________________ Lover of the One and Only, New Castle Brown Ale

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 2012 MLB Mid season award winners MVP AL : Robinson Cano NL : David Wright Cy Young AL: Chris Sale NL: RA Dickey Rookie of the year AL: Mike Trout NL: Bryce Harper Trout and Harper are no brainers. Although Darvish has had a good year, the Rangers score tons for him and the White Sox are hit and miss. Without Wright and Dickey...the Mets are in the cellar. Me voting for a Yankee?? WTF??? __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!" Last edited by kelmac07; 07-05-2012 at 06:54 AM.

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Stephen Sultan of Cigars Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: Where the Pony Express began and Jesse James ended. Posts: 1,582 Trading: (18)	Re: 2012 MLB Mid season award winners MVP AL : Josh Hamilton NL : Joey Votto Cy Young AL: Jered Weaver NL: R.A. Dickey Rookie of the year AL: Mike Trout NL: Lance Lynn

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,550 Trading: (60)	Re: 2012 MLB Mid season award winners Mac, as a Tigers fan it pains me to agree with you about Sale for the mid-season Cy Young...but I do agree with you. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,475 Trading: (62)	Re: 2012 MLB Mid season award winners I wanted to bring this to the top. I keep hearing growing support for Mike Trout for AL MVP. I cant for the life of me fathom how anybody would vote for him over Miguel Cabrera. As it stands, Miggy is 1 homer shy of a triple crown! There hasn't been a triple crown winner in 40+ years! Am I that far off base? Where is everyone else on this issue? __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

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CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: 2012 MLB Mid season award winners Not making a case against Miggy. But, what Mike Trout has done for the Angels, I can see why he is being mentioned. He has slowed down and Miggy has stepped up in the last few weeks. I think Miggy will win it and probably deserves it. Adrian Beltre should get a mention, though. Miggy can hit, but can't hold Beltre's jock at 3rd. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,550 Trading: (60)	Re: 2012 MLB Mid season award winners Trout is an awesome player, and will be for many years. He is an easy ROTY choice. But Cabrera is MVP, anything else would be a a mistake. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 2012 MLB Mid season award winners Miggy gets my vote...hands down. 1HR shy of the Triple Crown...no brainer!! he started out the season kind of slow...but since the All Star break he has been on fire. Not a more feared hitter in the league IMHO. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

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jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,475 Trading: (62)	Re: 2012 MLB Mid season award winners So, the season's over, who wins the awards? My picks MVP AL : Miguel Cabrera NL : Buster Posey Cy Young AL: David Price NL: Clayton Kershaw Rookie of the year AL: Mike Trout NL: Wade Miley __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer