AH>You know, with all the MVP talk, I never hear Rafael Palmeiro mentioned as
  >a candidate.  He's got 35 homers and 130 rbi.  Alex Rodriguez has had a
  >better season average-wise, to be sure, and homers are about even, but the
  >Mariners seem to be fading right now.  Also, Palmeiro's defensive skills
  >are never mentioned - he's as underrated as Ripken in that regard.  *adh*
I'm sure, hitting over .370 in modern age of junk + fastballs is a very
tough thing to do. But I agree with you, being 22 years old in major
league and hitting .370 with power can't always make you an MVP.
Speaking of being left out, why wouldn't people even consider Mark
McGwire as an MVP candidate? He hits for long ones while managing to hit
.320. He's one of the most amazing power hitters, if not the best, in
the history of baseball.
Palmeiro has no reflexes. Ripken lost some of his. Ripken lacks arm
strength also. But as long as they're swing their bats...
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