POLL: Pitchers and the MVP
You knew what this was as soon as you saw it. The conversation’s popping back up again, and lots of people are weighing in, but I don’t think I’ve ever actually seen a reader poll on the topic. So here is a reader poll on the topic, for our collective edification.
Jeff made Lookout Landing a thing, but he does not still write there about the Mariners. He does write here, sometimes about the Mariners, but usually not.
Value is value is value.
Right, but then they need a Ted Williams award for hitters.
Absolutely. I wish we could have a value award, along with best pitcher/best position player awards. If we had a Cy Young for position players instead of pitchers, I would not be surprised if we saw pitchers winning MVP and only triple crown-winning position players and similar getting consideration.
Or, you know, attach some significance to the award that already exists.
Most Excellent Point.
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We do. It’s called the Hank Aaron Award.
Technically that’s the best hitter. We need something that recognizes a player’s offensive and defensive ability.