MLB Awards ballots are due at the end of each regular season, so that post-season performance doesn't skew voters' opinions. I actually started this early Monday morning, but work (as usual) got in the way, so I won't have time to share the mindset with the ballots. I plan on writing that out and updating soon, but in the meantime, it's good to get these written down before the first pitch of the Orioles/Blue Jays Wild Card game. As usual, please add your voice our comments section or by hitting us up on social media.
AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award
1. Michael Fulmer, Tigers
2. Gary Sanchez, Yankees
3. Edwin Diaz, Mariners
NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award
1. Corey Seager, Dodgers
2. Jon Gray, Rockies
3. Kenta Maeda, Dodgers
American League Cy Young Award
1. Justin Verlander, Tigers
2. Corey Kluber, Indians
3. Chris Sale, White Sox
4. Rick Porcello, Red Sox
5. Aaron Sanchez, Toronto
National League Cy Young Award
1. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
2. Noah Syndergaard, Mets
3. Jose Fernandez, Marlins
4. Max Scherzer, Nationals
5. Johnny Cueto, Giants
American League Manager of the Year Award
1. Buck Showalter, Orioles
2. Joe Girardi, Yankees
3. Terry Francona, Indians
National League Manager of the Year Award
1. Joe Maddon, Cubs
2. Don Mattingly, Marlins
3. Brian Snitker, Braves
American League MVP Award
1. Mike Trout, Angels
2. Mookie Betts, Red Sox
3. Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays
4. Jose Altuve, Astros
5. Manny Machado, Orioles
6. Francisco Lindor, Indians
7. Adrian Beltre, Rangers
8. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
9. Justin Verlander, Tigers
10. David Ortiz, Red Sox
National League MVP Award
1. Kris Bryant, Cubs
2. Freddie Freeman, Braves
3. Nolan Arenado, Rockies
4. Corey Seager, Dodgers
5. Joey Votto, Reds
6. Anthony Rizzo, Cubs
7. Buster Posey, Giants
8. Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks
9. Jose Fernandez, Marlins
10. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
Detailed explanations are forthcoming.
What do you think? Whom did we overlook or overrate?
Who would have been some of your choices?
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