More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Someday, you'll get your MVP award, Chase. Someday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Browse more photos »   Lauber: Newfangled pitching stat shows Cole Hamels wasn't much different than last seasonFIP FIP FIP FIP FIP   NL MVP: It’s gotta be Albert, right? At least the writers in St. Louis appreciate Chase Utley.   STRONG CANDIDATE - Ryan Howard puts together another MVP caliber season I love Ryan Howard -- I do! -- but his presence on the roster just takes MVP attention away from Chase Utley, who is a better player. But it's a moot point, Albert Pujols should win this thing unanimously.   Bill Conlin: Big gray area for MLB free agents The rocket-armed veteran gave Ryan Howard letter-high throws at first and was the most productive No. 7 hitter in the NL with 82 RBI while leading the Phillies with a .336 average when batting with runners in scoring position. Please tell me he didn't just cite those stats. Phils' training staff honored with award Despite injuries to guys like Brett Myers, Raul Ibanez, and Jamie Moyer, the team's core has been remarkably durable.    Phillies FA Preview: Third Base   According to Baseball-Reference.com, the Phillies converted just 29 percent of their opportunities for a productive out, the third-worst percentage in the National League. With a man on third and less than two out, the Phillies scored just 48 percent of the time, which ranked in the bottom half of the NL. Over the last three years, Polanco has converted on 32.8 percent of his opportunities for a productive out. DeRosa, on the other hand, has converted on 29.5 percent. Polanco also hits for a higher average, strikes out less, and has 13 sacrifice hits over the last two years compared to DeRosa's seven.  And the Phillies were so bad at "productive outs" that they led the league in runs scored! Two of the past three seasons!   Pitcher Park Rides Rocky RoadENGLISH ****-A!   No rest for Phillies prospects this winter | phillies.com: NewsOK, I'm really worried about Domonic Brown... not.   Victorino pours his heart into charity golf event Good guy!