Mike Trout: ROY and MVP?

**Clyde** · Jul 31, 12, 11:18 AM

Chances he doesn't win MVP?

78 runs (in only 80 games)
.351 avg
31 SB
17 HR
53 RBI
1.008 OPS

MVP?

**bugatti** · Jul 31, 12, 11:42 AM

Better question is there anyone else that warrants consideration? Cano, maybe?

**Randy Parker** · Jul 31, 12, 11:51 AM

Miguel Cabrera has to be in the discussion, I think. Cespedes from Oakland is coming on strong as well.

Right now, though, I give it to Trout.

**sweet16** · Jul 31, 12, 03:35 PM

ROY has been wrapped up. MVP, there is still a lot of season left for that one to be decided.

**westsider** · Jul 31, 12, 05:31 PM

Trout and Cano are the top two candidates ... if Trout maintains this level of performance, he warrants it even though he missed a handful of games at the start of the season.

**Show Stopper** · Jul 31, 12, 06:26 PM

Depending on what happens in Oakland, I think you might see Cespedes as the MVP..

**westsider** · Aug 1, 12, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Show Stopper

Depending on what happens in Oakland, I think you might see Cespedes as the MVP..

No way ... he hasn't played in 32 games, which is 20 percent of the season. He's had a nice year and is a surprise, but he doesn't match what Trout and Cano have done.

**Show Stopper** · Aug 1, 12, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by westsider

No way ... he hasn't played in 32 games, which is 20 percent of the season. He's had a nice year and is a surprise, but he doesn't match what Trout and Cano have done.

That is false actually. He has played in 72 games this year and has 14 HR's, 54 RBI's...his stats aren't as good as either Cano's or Trout's but he has had a big impact on his team. This is a Most valuable player award, not a player of the year award and if the A's make the playoff, you can make a case for him.

**LRCW** · Aug 1, 12, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Show Stopper

That is false actually. He has played in 72 games this year and has 14 HR's, 54 RBI's...his stats aren't as good as either Cano's or Trout's but he has had a big impact on his team. This is a Most valuable player award, not a player of the year award and if the A's make the playoff, you can make a case for him.

So if they've played 104 games that means he's missed 32 games.

**Show Stopper** · Aug 1, 12, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by LRCW

So if they've played 104 games that means he's missed 32 games.

Ohh...I feel really dumb now...

**bugatti** · Aug 2, 12, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by Show Stopper

Ohh...I feel really dumb now...

I hate when I screw up like that. Happens all the time.

But I really get a kick out of seeing someone else do it

Just messing with you obviously.

**UKMustangFan** · Aug 2, 12, 08:14 AM

If anyone other than Trout or Cabrera win it the award has simply lost all credibility. Trout has to be the landslide favorite at this point.

**Clyde** · Aug 7, 12, 09:06 AM

When Trout gets two strikes on him he has an OBP of .354 which is second in MLB to Votto at .390 .

**woodsrider** · Aug 7, 12, 12:19 PM

According to Jayson Starks this morning on Mike and Mike, before Trout joined the Angels they had the worst record in the AL. Since joining they have the best record in baseball.

**westsider** · Aug 8, 12, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by UKMustangFan

If anyone other than Trout or Cabrera win it the award has simply lost all credibility. Trout has to be the landslide favorite at this point.

Cabrera or Cano?

**Clyde** · Aug 23, 12, 09:28 PM

Good article on Trout in the newest SI.

Best player in baseball (maybe) and he's younger than 4 of the top 9 players drafted THIS YEAR.

**Clyde** · Oct 2, 12, 11:04 AM

This is one of the more fascinating MVP races in quite a while.

Trout has only played in 137 games yet leads the league in runs by 20 and leads the league in stolen bases. He is 2nd in batting average. 2nd in OPS.
Cabrera can win the Triple Crown.

I still lean towards Trout.

**UKMustangFan** · Oct 2, 12, 11:11 AM

If Trout wins the MVP, the award has officially lost all it's value. No way should anyone not named Miguel Cabrera (assuming he doesn't choke away the 3x Crown) even receive a 1st place vote.

**LRCW** · Oct 2, 12, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Clyde

This is one of the more fascinating MVP races in quite a while.

Trout has only played in 137 games yet leads the league in runs by 20 and leads the league in stolen bases. He is 2nd in batting average. 2nd in OPS.
Cabrera can win the Triple Crown.

I still lean towards Trout.

Maybe the tightest vote ever. First Triple Crown winner in over 40 years, and he may not win MVP. Simply mind boggling.

**Clyde** · Oct 2, 12, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by UKMustangFan

If Trout wins the MVP, the award has officially lost all it's value. No way should anyone not named Miguel Cabrera (assuming he doesn't choke away the 3x Crown) even receive a 1st place vote.

Add some thoughts to your contention. You're saying the Triple Crown automatically warrants MVP?