In a rather unexpected move today, Justin Morneau won the American League MVP award.  He is the first Twin to win this award since Rod Carew did it in 1970.  Of the 28 votes, Morneau received 15 of the first place votes. 

In what must make Rob Neyer and all the Yankees fans nothing less than irritated, I believe that the sportswriters understood that this years MVP should not be awarded to Jeter just because he’s Jeter.  There were many arguments why Jeter should win.  Those in favor of him insisted that his high average and run totals were enough to put him at the top of the list.  While Jeter’s numbers were great, his numbers and inability to use a glove made most of the voters lean towards Morneau.  After all, the MVP award is NOT a lifetime achievement award.  Just because Jeter is going to the Hall Of Fame doesn’t meant that he’s guaranteed three letters behind his name….  M. V. P.

I haven’t posted in a while (due to PPD or Post Playoff Depression) but I am hoping to periodically post during this offseason. 

Oh, and for those of you who are keeping score at home…

Morneau = MVP

Mauer = Batting Champion

Santana = Cy Young

Mauer and Morneau = Silver Slugger Award Winners

All that being said, we should be prowd of our ballclub and more excited than ever to watch our team next year.