Following on from a run through the American League awards, here’s some sure to be wrong predictions for the senior league.
MVP – Justin Upton
When trade rumours began circling around Upton just over a year ago, there were some impressive packages of young talent being (theoretically) together as fans and analysis lined up to work out what it would take to acquire the Diamondbacks right fielder. Upton’s excellent 2011 stats offered a glimpse, and I believe it was just a glimpse, of what he’s capable of. Still just 24 and a couple of years away from his expected peak, Upton put up .289/.369/.529 line thanks to a career high in isolated power and a career low in strikeouts. Those are strong sides that Upton is maturing as a hitter and that there is more to come from an already outstanding player.
Also considered – Joey Votto, Ryan Braun, Troy Tulowitzski, Matt Kemp, Ryan Zimmerman
Cy Young – Zack Greinke
After the season, team’s will have a rare chance to bid on three different young...
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March 25, 2012
