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Originally Posted by Mr. Baseball

The entire award voting process in Major League Baseball is a joke. Just look at Justin Verlander winning the MVP Award. I don't care if a pitcher goes 20-5 with a 1.50 ERA...the MVP should be reserved for batters in the same way that the Cy Young Award is exclusive to pitchers. Then you had Bryce Harper winning the Rookie Of The Year last year based on the name alone when it was obvious Wade Miley deserved it. Finally, Ryan Braun winning the 2011 MVP only because the Brewers made the NLCS and the Dodgers didn't.

I'm more old school in the fact that i personally think the MVP should go to a player on a team in playoffs or in playoff race. I don't see the MVP as a "who had the best offensive season" award, thats what the silver slugger awards are far (granted it's pos based but even more so). But since MLB doesn't come out and say what/how the MVP should actually be voted on, it's just a good arguing point now for baseball fans.