ML Baseball Awards for 2012

[Big Six]

Trout is a complete player...Cabrera...not so much. Trout for MVP & ROY...

[barrysloate]

If Cabrera misses the triple crown, then I would give the MVP edge to Trout, too. But if he gets The TC it's too compelling a story and he's the MVP. Yes, Trout is a more versatile player than Cabrera.

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

If Cabrera misses the triple crown, then I would give the MVP edge to Trout, too. But if he gets The TC it's too compelling a story and he's the MVP. Yes, Trout is a more versatile player than Cabrera.

I can completely agree with that. Although, Trout's been somewhat average so far this month. Average at this time of year, will definitely have a negative effect on his chances..

[CMIZ5290]

Don't rule out craig kimbrell for the n.l. Cy young, 40 saves and an era of 1.06....pretty damn impressive.

[majordanby]

AL MVP: Trout.
AL Cy Young: Verlander
AL ROY: Trout

NL MVP: Posey
NL Cy Young: Dickey
NL ROY: Miley

I think Trout is a better overall player this season, but wouldnt be surprised if cabrera won - largely because of the narrative around the triple crown.

[cubsfan-budman]

If Cabrera wins the Triple Crown, I'd consider it a crime if he didn't win MVP.

Never happened in my lifetime and is a monumental achievement anyhow.

[barrysloate]

Cabrera will have to have a hot final week to win the Triple Crown. He is one behind Hamilton in HR's, and there are several hitters just a handful of points behind him in the batting race, notably Mauer and Trout. So if he starts to feel the pressure and slumps even a little, he won't be able to do it.