is paul konerko a legitimate mvp candidate?
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I'd say he is but the problem is, there are too many players out there who fill in the role that Konerko plays right now.  For instance, I would equate him to a healthy Scott Rolen right now.  He does his job but other people around him set things up to do what he does, drive in runs.  Konerko is good, he'll always be considered an elite player and an MVP is certainly within his future but I think people like Pujols ruin any possibility of him actually winning the award.
412891
No. The NBA MVP award has yet to be given to anyone. It will be awarded later in the playoffs to... I think Nash or Kobe, after all the other awards have been given (Rookie of the Year, 6th Man, Most Improve, and Defensive Player. The Dallas coach took away the "Coach of the Year" trophy.
692448
easily one of the greatest of all-time, the guy won 3 or 4 MVP's before any steroid speculation.  even if he did do steroids, baseball players have been taking them forever and none of them have even approached what Barry is doing, not even close.  mcgwire, sosa, a couple of good years, but nothing even close.  then, you also have the fact that there have been cheats throughout the years, the spitballers.  or the fact that when babe was playing, he wasn't playing against the best players because of the segregation between MLB and the negro league, whose to say there wasn't a barry bonds in the negro leagues.
710694
There is something wrong if Derek Jeter does not win the MVP.  Yes David " The Baby" Ortiz had good numbers but Derek's numbers were just as impressive and they actually meant something.  Granted had Ortiz hit 70 Hr's he could be in the race but he doesnt play in the field and therefore only comtributes to the team half the time.  Derek hit over 300 and almost had 100 rbi from the 2 hole...that is no easy task.\n\nAs for the NL Ryan Howard has to take it. Pujols did have good numbers but he was injured for too long and Howards numbers are too impressive to ignore\n\nAL - Jeter\nNL - Howard
806635
No rippin' Justin Morneau here...he definitely had an MVP season and it's about time the sports writers used their head for once and made the logical choice!!
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The thing is, there's no doubt he's the best in the league. But to be highly respected, you need your team to win games and go further in the playoffs. More wins=more respect.
1173025
well i am like the biggest adam morrison fan out there but i really dont think he will ever win an mvp. he will be a pretty good nba player but not enuff 2 win it, hopefully he will prove me wrong!
325101
I've got to disagree with Biggie...GAA can win the Hart (2002 Jose Theodore, 1998 AND 1997 Dominik Hasek) though it is rare compared to the point-getters taking home the hardware.  With all the buzz surrounding Jagr's production this year, he became the media favorite, but since his trade from Boston to San Jose, I'd say Joe Thornton deserves to be the league's MVP this season.  At the time of the trade, the Sharks were not a playoff team, and the offense generated by Thornton and Cheechoo propelled them into the five seed (while Jagr's Rangers went from first in their division all season to third, and sixth in the conference).  Thornton's 96 assists and 125 points were tops in the league.\n\nWhile Kiprusoff may be as deserving as anyone in the league, including Thornton, this NHL season was all about increased offense, shootouts, and wide open hockey -- it will be tough for a goalie to take home the Hart for the next few seasons (if for no other reason than image-reform).  Get the Vezina ready for Kipper, though!
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It was Derek Jeter, who did it in the 2000 contest:\n\nhttp://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_mvpa.shtml
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AL MVP: Paul Konerko\nAL Cy Young: Roy Halladay\n\nNL MVP: Carlos Delgado\nNL Cy Young: Roy Oswalt
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I think that it's too early to call him overrated much less underrated. When a star, any star player is given the torch to be the next great one, people should give them 2-3 years to prove it.  A good example is Eric Lindros. Before he even stepped on the NHL ice, he was christened the next great one. Lindros, if not injured flashed signs of brilliance but we'll never really know because of the concussions. I think Crosby matured a lot in his first year and looks to be a stud. But give him some time before we truly rate him.
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I think the MVP should not be decided until at least the end of the first round. Firstly if you cant get you team in the final you shouldnt be MVP and secondly the first round could be a confirmation of the play during the season.\n\nThe winner of the Suns vs Lakers games would be enought for me to judge show should have won between Kobe or Nash. Or if Lebron explodes in the first leg of the final then we could choose lebron
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First things first:  Intrepid18's answer is moronic.  First he states that Barry Bonds should be awarded the record because we don't know how many people are ueing steroids, then he uses as his source Jose Canseco, thenin the next breath he states that Jose Canseco cann't be trusted.  Geez, with that kind of gymnastic logic it is hard to even respond.\n\nOf course Bonds should not be mentioned in the same breath as Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron.  It makes no difference HOW many players have "juiced up" today.  The fact that a lot of people have juiced up is irrelevant.  The fact that Bonds has juiced up IS relevant because he is the only one challenging the record.  There is little doubt that Bonds will pass Ruth, probably by this time next week, but i don't think any serious sports scholars think he will remain healthy enough to challenge Aaron's 755.  Bonds simply isn't healthy enough to last another year.  He has virtually no chance of catching Aaron this year.  He is currently at 712, which leaves him 43 shy of tying Aaron and 44 shy of passing him.  Bonds is not going to get enough good pitches this season to hit 45 ringers.\n\nIf by some miracle Bonds does pass Aaron his name should have an asterisk next to his name with a note that "performance enhancing drugs were employed."
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No chance, Kovy is leading at the moment for obvisous reasons, he was nipping at Cheecho's heels last season too. Cheecho is not much by himself.
358059
I think you mean MVP, but I don't think he should, because, even though he scores a whole lotta points per game, they don't necessarily guarantee wins. Just a couple of days ago, he scored 51 points, but his team lost by the score of 100-93 (I think). If a player's efforts don't contribute wins the majority of the time, he shouldn't be MVP. Steve Nash, Michael Jordan, Kevin Garnett - when they got their MVP's, they clearly elevated ALL of their teammates by their play. Not so for Kobe.
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If you mean MVP, I think they will give it to Nash. He did a great job, but this year there are many worthy candidates. If I had a vote I would give it to Nowitzki. As a Spurs fan, I could not choose between Parker or Duncan this year, both were outstanding.
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The votes are already in.  It won't be officially announced for a couple weeks probably, but there are reports out that Steve Nash has won it.  Besides, Kobe doesn't deserve the award, he led the Lakers to a seventh seed and doesn't make his teammates better, that's not the definition of an MVP.