It is now time for MLB to complete the 2016 season by naming the winners of its yearly awards. The new policy of announcing finalists (actually the 3 guys with the most votes) is still in effect. Apparently it’s the new normal.
OK, I guess, but I liked the old system better. I got to anticipate the winner in a different way than now. I got to wonder “who’s going to win?” and “who’s gonna finish fifth but shoulda won?” You don’t get to do that anymore and that’s kind of a shame. Now I know who’s been shafted before I even know who won.
Well, anyway, in case you haven’t seen the lists, here they are for your information and commentary if you want:
NL MVP: Kris Bryant, Daniel Murphy, Corey Seager (winner announced 17 November)
AL MVP: Jose Altuve, Mookie Betts, Mike Trout (also announced 17 November)
NL Cy Young: Kyle Hendricks, Jon Lester, Max Scherzer (announced 16 November)
AL Cy Young: Corey Kluber, Rick Porcello, Justin Verlander (also 16 November)
NL Rookie: Kenta Maeda, Corey Seager, Trea Turner (announced 14 November)
AL Rookie: Michael Fulmer, Gary Sanchez, Tyler Naquin (also 14 November)
NL Manager: Joe Maddon, Dusty Baker, Dave Roberts (announced 15 November)
AL Manager: Jeff Bannister, Terry Francona, Buck Showalter (also 15 November
That’s the list. One thing I noted is how good the Tigers starting staff was just a few years ago: Verlander, Porcello, Scherzer. All three are nominees this season.
Good luck to all.
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