Who do you think will be NL MVP?

dhcollecting · 08-04-2015, 03:37 PM

Seeing there is only 60 or so games left in the season who do you think will win the NL MVP. My bias is towards Grienke since I am a Dodger fan but I think a hitter takes it this year.

usatoday07 · 08-04-2015, 03:42 PM

My Predicted Voting
1 Harper WAS
2 Greinke LAD
3 Goldschmidt ARZ
4 Scherzer WAS
5 Stanton MIA
5 Votto CIN
6 Posey SFG
7 B.Crawford SFG
8 deGrom NYM
9 Rizzo CHC
10 McCutchen PIT

cavalier · 08-04-2015, 03:43 PM

I think it's going to be Harper, no doubt.

dcmorgan96 · 08-04-2015, 03:48 PM

Personally I feel that the MVP is by and large a hitter's award, with exceptions made for jawdropping seasons like Kershaw's 2014. Harper edges Goldy in numbers and plays for a contending team, so I'm going with him.

Andrew Jones · 08-04-2015, 03:50 PM

Pitchers only win when there are no deserving hitters. The NL has multiple deserving hitters this year so one of them will win it. Assuming Washington makes the playoffs, my money is on Bryce Harper.

chippv · 08-04-2015, 03:51 PM

Harper or maybe Goldschmidt

Hollywood42 · 08-04-2015, 03:51 PM

Harper and Goldy are the frontrunners, IMO

rob11nats · 08-04-2015, 03:54 PM

If the season ended today the Nats don't make the playoffs, so Harper probably doesn't get it. I'd go Greinke if the season ended today, since none of the current NL playoff teams have one offensive player who really stands out over and above his teammates.

But if Nats make the playoffs and Harper stays healthy, I think he's a virtual lock. He's carried this offense for 6 months and had a HISTORIC season for his age - his OPS+ through this point in the season straight up murders any one season that Trout has had so far (206 for Harper vs. 187 for Trout - the highest of his career).

Codyfinesse · 08-04-2015, 04:11 PM

It's crazy that goldy has been ice cold and is still right there. 2 HR in last 32 games. Needs to get hot again.

exitmusicblue · 08-04-2015, 04:11 PM

Harper's to lose.

jstasyk1121 · 08-04-2015, 04:18 PM

harper is losing it tho...the Nats are struggling bad!!! currently on outside looking in....i think if they miss it comes down to him and Rizzo cuz right now the Cubbies are in the playoffs...Harper will probably still win regardless if stays healthy...but if they miss someone else might get a lot closer than they prob should....

and i dont think a pitcher really has a shot this year...even if grienke stays under 2.00....his K numbers are low...his w/l prob wont end up too spectacular...so he wont win...

Metsfan1121 · 08-04-2015, 04:30 PM

For what it's worth, if I remember correctly the voters are mostly grumpy old men and my guess is at least a few will be off put by Harper's personality. That being said, I don't think anyone else is in the same ballpark as him right now, so they would need to have a great August/September to catch him

AwesomeJuice · 08-04-2015, 04:31 PM

Kris Bryant after he hits 30 HR's to end the season

Hint: buy him while prices are low

PejaD · 08-04-2015, 04:33 PM

Probably Bryce Harper.

Deserving mention:
Greinke
Goldschmidt
Posey
B Crawford
Scherzer
Votto
Pollock
Rizzo
Kershaw

bedot · 08-04-2015, 04:58 PM

Harper, and Goldy is a close 2. MVP should not be given to a pitcher unless the pitcher has otherworldly numbers and the top position players are having okay seasons. Seasons like those Goldy and Harper are having are far from okay.

death2redemptions · 08-04-2015, 05:00 PM

1. Harper
2. Goldschmidt
3. Bunch of other people

kyle1707 · 08-04-2015, 05:48 PM

If Bryce can play 50 games and Nats can get at least 2nd wild card.. Just make it in..

It will be hard for him to lose... leading hrs and obp is a crazy stat

Long way to go

Amberkow · 08-04-2015, 06:16 PM

I hate to say it, but I think it will be Harper. Even if Goldy puts up better numbers, I think Harper is more of a house hold name.

COEFOR · 08-04-2015, 10:03 PM

I think it is Harper's to lose. If the Nats totally collapse, which could happen, toss up between him and Goldy. Don't slip on Posey though, among NL position players he is 3rd in AVG, 2nd in RBIs, and 3rd in WAR. Quietly having a great season, already more WAR this year than last.

And I think pitchers have their own award for a reason.

Also, interesting stat to showcase what kind of hitter Posey is:
Goldschmidt - 93 Ks
Harper - 85 Ks
Posey - 33 Ks

I also hope he's in line for a Gold Glove finally, the best pitch framer in the league as well as leading in caught stealing % at 47% while the league average is 28%. Yes, better than Molina.

Wiseguy917 · 08-04-2015, 10:18 PM

Posey.....

Skipscards · 08-05-2015, 12:24 AM

Bryce is very likely the front runner.

Cavaliercards · 08-05-2015, 12:30 AM

Harper but he has to keep the Nats from collapsing.

Haze28 · 08-05-2015, 01:16 AM

Unless Harper goes on a huge streak again and the Nats make the playoffs I would have to say Posey will win it.

Doublexthebeast · 08-05-2015, 04:43 AM

Arenado could win 2/3rds of the Triple Crown and won't get any votes. Not saying he deserves to win but he should at least show up on some top 5-10 lists if he reaches that feat.

chansen10 · 08-05-2015, 08:45 AM

Kershaws going to go on a 100 inning streak of giving up no ERs and win the MVP.. Again

It's Harpers to lose at this point

08-04-2015, 03:37 PM	#1
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08-04-2015, 03:42 PM	#2
usatoday07 Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 398	My Predicted Voting 1 Harper WAS 2 Greinke LAD 3 Goldschmidt ARZ 4 Scherzer WAS 5 Stanton MIA 5 Votto CIN 6 Posey SFG 7 B.Crawford SFG 8 deGrom NYM 9 Rizzo CHC 10 McCutchen PIT __________________ If my uniform doesn't get dirty, I haven't done anything in the baseball game. Rickey Henderson My Rolling For Trade Thread: Coming Soon

08-04-2015, 03:50 PM	#5
Andrew Jones Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 10,862 um1998nc	Pitchers only win when there are no deserving hitters. The NL has multiple deserving hitters this year so one of them will win it. Assuming Washington makes the playoffs, my money is on Bryce Harper. __________________ Those who can, do. Those who can't resort to calling other people trolls.

08-04-2015, 03:51 PM	#6
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08-04-2015, 03:51 PM	#7
Hollywood42 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 39,785 Hollywood42	Harper and Goldy are the frontrunners, IMO __________________ Collecting the Twins All my PC wants/haves available at hollywood42cards.com

08-04-2015, 03:43 PM	#3
cavalier Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 362	I think it's going to be Harper, no doubt.

08-04-2015, 03:48 PM	#4
dcmorgan96 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 326	Personally I feel that the MVP is by and large a hitter's award, with exceptions made for jawdropping seasons like Kershaw's 2014. Harper edges Goldy in numbers and plays for a contending team, so I'm going with him.

08-04-2015, 03:54 PM	#8
rob11nats Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: RI Posts: 4,572	If the season ended today the Nats don't make the playoffs, so Harper probably doesn't get it. I'd go Greinke if the season ended today, since none of the current NL playoff teams have one offensive player who really stands out over and above his teammates. But if Nats make the playoffs and Harper stays healthy, I think he's a virtual lock. He's carried this offense for 6 months and had a HISTORIC season for his age - his OPS+ through this point in the season straight up murders any one season that Trout has had so far (206 for Harper vs. 187 for Trout - the highest of his career).

08-04-2015, 04:11 PM	#9
Codyfinesse Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,503	It's crazy that goldy has been ice cold and is still right there. 2 HR in last 32 games. Needs to get hot again.

08-04-2015, 04:11 PM	#10
exitmusicblue Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 14,089	Harper's to lose.

08-04-2015, 04:18 PM	#11
jstasyk1121 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,514 jbstasyk1121	harper is losing it tho...the Nats are struggling bad!!! currently on outside looking in....i think if they miss it comes down to him and Rizzo cuz right now the Cubbies are in the playoffs...Harper will probably still win regardless if stays healthy...but if they miss someone else might get a lot closer than they prob should.... and i dont think a pitcher really has a shot this year...even if grienke stays under 2.00....his K numbers are low...his w/l prob wont end up too spectacular...so he wont win...

08-04-2015, 04:30 PM	#12
Metsfan1121 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: long island Posts: 5,317 metsfan1121	For what it's worth, if I remember correctly the voters are mostly grumpy old men and my guess is at least a few will be off put by Harper's personality. That being said, I don't think anyone else is in the same ballpark as him right now, so they would need to have a great August/September to catch him

08-04-2015, 04:31 PM	#13
AwesomeJuice Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,791	Kris Bryant after he hits 30 HR's to end the season Hint: buy him while prices are low

08-04-2015, 04:33 PM	#14
PejaD Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,071	Probably Bryce Harper. Deserving mention: Greinke Goldschmidt Posey B Crawford Scherzer Votto Pollock Rizzo Kershaw

08-04-2015, 04:58 PM	#15
bedot Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,141	Harper, and Goldy is a close 2. MVP should not be given to a pitcher unless the pitcher has otherworldly numbers and the top position players are having okay seasons. Seasons like those Goldy and Harper are having are far from okay.

08-04-2015, 05:00 PM	#16
death2redemptions Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Creeping in mama's cellar Posts: 59,303 ddavisaz	1. Harper 2. Goldschmidt 3. Bunch of other people

08-04-2015, 05:48 PM	#17
kyle1707 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 20,742	If Bryce can play 50 games and Nats can get at least 2nd wild card.. Just make it in.. It will be hard for him to lose... leading hrs and obp is a crazy stat Long way to go

08-04-2015, 06:16 PM	#18
Amberkow Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,018 amberkow amberkow	I hate to say it, but I think it will be Harper. Even if Goldy puts up better numbers, I think Harper is more of a house hold name.

08-04-2015, 10:03 PM	#19
COEFOR Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,960 countofparis countofparis	I think it is Harper's to lose. If the Nats totally collapse, which could happen, toss up between him and Goldy. Don't slip on Posey though, among NL position players he is 3rd in AVG, 2nd in RBIs, and 3rd in WAR. Quietly having a great season, already more WAR this year than last. And I think pitchers have their own award for a reason. Also, interesting stat to showcase what kind of hitter Posey is: Goldschmidt - 93 Ks Harper - 85 Ks Posey - 33 Ks I also hope he's in line for a Gold Glove finally, the best pitch framer in the league as well as leading in caught stealing % at 47% while the league average is 28%. Yes, better than Molina. __________________ IG: coefor_collection Blood Upon the Risers... Last edited by COEFOR; 08-05-2015 at 02:03 AM.

08-04-2015, 10:18 PM	#20
Wiseguy917 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 3,558	Posey.....

08-05-2015, 12:24 AM	#21
Skipscards Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: In Tribute To The Great Ryno Posts: 30,387 jlankf2 jmp4	Bryce is very likely the front runner. __________________ Go Royals!! #RoyalsIn2015 <---It Happened!! #TEAMZinck Sometimes it is astounding that we are able to persist in a world so full of morons.

08-05-2015, 12:30 AM	#22
Cavaliercards Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 30,889 cavaliercards	Harper but he has to keep the Nats from collapsing. __________________ Always Buying: Vintage and Tobacco Cards Follow us on Twitter AND Instagram: @Cavaliercards

08-05-2015, 01:16 AM	#23
Haze28 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,017 Hazinaround	Unless Harper goes on a huge streak again and the Nats make the playoffs I would have to say Posey will win it.

08-05-2015, 04:43 AM	#24
Doublexthebeast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 8,806	Arenado could win 2/3rds of the Triple Crown and won't get any votes. Not saying he deserves to win but he should at least show up on some top 5-10 lists if he reaches that feat.

08-05-2015, 08:45 AM	#25
chansen10 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: illinois Posts: 4,857	Kershaws going to go on a 100 inning streak of giving up no ERs and win the MVP.. Again It's Harpers to lose at this point __________________ ALWAYS BUYING RENATO NUNEZ BC AUTOS