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10-03-2012, 10:27 AM | #2 | |
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Trout had 109 ABs with RISP and did a great job w/ a .330 BA. Cabrera had more opportunities to drive in runs with 174 ABs with runners in scoring position - but he also did a better job of it with a .356 BA in those spots. Cabrera, while he was given more chances, did do a better job of driving in runs. And I don't accept the run produced state either because there's a great deal to be said for being able to both score and drive yourself in. You're doing in 1 plate appearance what would otherwise take 2, so why shouldn't you get to double count it? Those extra bombs where all situations where Cabrera did the work of 2 batters - that counts for a lot.
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10-01-2012, 08:51 AM | #3 |
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Yes, its history in the making. And if you get the triple crown, there should be NO discussion of any other HITTER getting the MVP over him. Yes, Trout is having a great year but not a triple crown year. Give him ROY and have him try again next year.
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10-01-2012, 09:10 AM | #4 |
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I would not like to see him win it, because I don't want the OBVIOUS ****ING MVP, Mike Trout, to get his MVP award stolen from him by a bunch of old farts (or old-hearted voters) who think RBIs are a good measure of a player's value.
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10-01-2012, 09:25 AM | #5 |
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Royals should troll and intentionally walk him every time.
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10-01-2012, 09:41 AM | #6 |
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Gordon stole a HR from him the last time we played. That could end up being the difference.
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10-01-2012, 10:02 AM | #7 |
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It should be Trout regardless of whether Cabrera wins the TC or not, but it probably won't, either way.
Trout is more valuable all-around, by quite a lot. But the traditional power stats swing it Cabrera's way, IMO. It would be cool to see someone win the TC, though.
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10-01-2012, 03:45 PM | #9 |
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I'd like to see him do it. Regardless of the MVP deal, Trout and Harper should be awesome for a long time. Good for baseball IMO.
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10-01-2012, 03:57 PM | #10 |
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Yes. Sure, why not? It's a nice little identifier that lasts a lifetime. "Triple Crown Winner John Doe" can get a free drink anywhere, anytime.
It shouldn't mean dick to the MVP vote, though. And I think the Angels' making the playoffs or not has more bearing on Trout's chances than Cabrera's potential TC. |
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10-01-2012, 04:47 PM | #11 |
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Dude can smash a baseball, but he runs and fields like like shit.
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10-01-2012, 06:28 PM | #12 |
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Yes because it's never been done in my lifetime.
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10-01-2012, 06:28 PM | #13 |
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10-01-2012, 06:34 PM | #14 |
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10-01-2012, 06:37 PM | #15 |
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Sure. It hasn't happened in over 50 years, so it would be kind of cool to see.
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