Mauer set things up for Morneau. While Mauer had more hits, Morneau had bigger hits including one to beat the Yankees in the bottom of the 9th. I look at it this way, if the Yankees don't have Jeter they still have a shot at the playoffs. If the Twins don't have Morneau they finish a distant 2nd to Detroit and don't even sniff the playoffs. Santana? pitchers have Cy Youngs and shouldn't be voted for MVP. Ortiz? A DH is tough to vote for when they only play half a game.
posted by mn sports nut at 08:58 AM on November 22, 2006
Morneau is your AL MVP
Mauer set things up for Morneau. While Mauer had more hits, Morneau had bigger hits including one to beat the Yankees in the bottom of the 9th. I look at it this way, if the Yankees don't have Jeter they still have a shot at the playoffs. If the Twins don't have Morneau they finish a distant 2nd to Detroit and don't even sniff the playoffs. Santana? pitchers have Cy Youngs and shouldn't be voted for MVP. Ortiz? A DH is tough to vote for when they only play half a game.