A discussion at work

[knapplc]

The NL MVP list is:

Albert Pujols

[BitterDodgerFan]

ibanez distant 2nd. especially if he didn't get hurt.

[thejusman1]

ibanez distant 2nd. especially if he didn't get hurt.

Ibanez isn't even close to 2nd. Pujols is running away with it, but I'd put a pair of Brewers ahead of Ibanez (Braun and Fielder), along with Mark Reynolds and Chase Utley. Hell, I'd even put Kemp there ahead of Ibanez.

[Saltydog]

I completely forgot about Happ.

I agree with Halladay being in the mix (not sure how I forgot about him), but I went with Verlander due to the Tigers position in the standings.

[B-Chad]

Kind of surprised no mention of Nolan Reimold as a potential AL ROY. He's done well, and could make it interesting with Beckham (though I think with as hot as he's been, he's your favorite right now). Definitely think Timmy is the favorite for the NL Cy Young, a lot to be determined in a tight AL MVP and Cy Young race. Definitely think Pujols is the lock NL MVP and the NL ROY will be tight and interesting. Like the mention of McGehee as his numbers have been solid and he's had a longer period of time to rack up counting numbers then McCutchen. If Happ remains in the rotation and continues to play over his head a bit, he will get serious consideration as well, probably more so then McGehee because it is to some degree a popularity constest and he's performing for the defending champs.

[ActionHero]

If Happ is getting consideration for NL ROY, then so should Randy Wells -- their numbers are not that different