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D.J. · 09-21-2006, 12:32 AM

Who do you think deserves the NL MVP?

vashti1999 · 09-21-2006, 01:14 AM

My Mets fan bias says Carlos Beltran, but I realize how far Ryan Howard has carried the Phillies. I have to give it thought before I cast my vote.

Brian Damage · 09-21-2006, 10:22 AM

Ryan Howard...even if the Phillies don't make the playoffs, I don't see how you don't give it to him.

D.J. · 09-21-2006, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Ryan Howard...even if the Phillies don't make the playoffs, I don't see how you don't give it to him.

I agree 110%. He's more valuable to his team than Pujols is to his team.

TVFactFan · 09-21-2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by vashti1999

My Mets fan bias says Carlos Beltran, but I realize how far Ryan Howard has carried the Phillies. I have to give it thought before I cast my vote.

What thought? Whether you are a Mets fan or not you should be voting for ryan Howard to be the NL MVP.

mriggles · 09-21-2006, 08:17 PM

Ryan Howard hands down, the man has carried the phillies on his back & has been nothing short of spectacular.

freshprinceofLA · 09-22-2006, 07:54 PM

Ryan Howard a no brainer

Brian Damage · 09-23-2006, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

What thought? Whether you are a Mets fan or not you should be voting for ryan Howard to be the NL MVP.

agreed, Beltran isn't even the MVP of the Mets let alone the NL.

TVFactFan · 09-23-2006, 11:13 AM

By the way Ryan hit his 58th Homer last night

D.J. · 09-23-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

By the way Ryan hit his 58th Homer last night

He'll get to 60, and that's without steroids. Take notes Giambi and Bonds.

vashti1999 · 11-20-2006, 03:57 PM

PHILADELPHIA -- The sheer force of Ryan Howard's gargantuan home runs cannot accurately be measured in speed or total distance, only by the gasps from those watching such a spectacle.
The Baseball Writers Association of America collectively gasped, then stood and applauded on Monday, selecting the Phillies first baseman as the National League's Most Valuable Player.

"I tried to treat this like any other day," said Howard, who turned 27 on Sunday. "I wasn't consumed by it, because it was out of my hands. But to finally get to this point ... to get the call ... it's definitely a relief. It is a good birthday present, and an honor to be named NL MVP."

With 20 first-place votes and 12 second-place votes, Howard defeated last year's NL MVP, the Cardinals' Albert Pujols, by a total of 388 to 347. The Astros' Lance Berkman (230) and the Mets' Carlos Beltran (211) finished third and fourth, respectively.

"It definitely means something special," Howard said of beating Pujols. "He's a great player, and to be able to get in that company, that's a feat in itself. It's an honor, because of what he's done for his team and the game of baseball itself."

Howard becomes the second player in Major League Baseball history to win the Rookie of the Year and MVP Awards in consecutive seasons, following Cal Ripken in 1982 and 1983. Fred Lynn (1975) and Ichiro Suzuki (2001) have the even sweeter distinction of winning both awards in their first seasons.

Still, Howard had a calendar year that he'll never forget. The start came in January, when Howard was officially presented with his Rookie of the Year Award at the Baseball Writers dinner in New York City. His first full season included his first All-Star appearance, where he slammed his way to a victory in the CENTURY 21 Home Run Derby.

He added 30 more homers in the second half of the season, shattering Mike Schmidt's franchise record of 48 along the way. In September, Schmidt marveled, "I've never seen anyone in the Major Leagues who is treating the game almost like an oversized kid in the Little League World Series. All he's got to do is get a ball out over the plate and it's a home run."

Now, Howard is the first Phillie to be named MVP since Schmidt won the last of his three awards in 1986.

Howard likely would have become the sixth player to reach 60 homers in a season, but pitchers stopped throwing him strikes, especially in September. That resulted in just two homers in his final 23 games.

The fear Howard evoked in opposing managers can best be illustrated in an Aug. 11 game against Cincinnati, when the slugger was walked three times in extra innings. The final time came in the bottom of the 14th, to load the bases with no outs.

Yes, you read that correctly. Reds manager Jerry Narron would rather have the winning run 90 feet away with no outs than dare challenge Howard.

"When he comes to the plate, he's already in scoring position," Narron remarked.

Howard's season of 58 homers and 149 RBIs is made more impressive by his .313 batting average. The award also signals that the player's team doesn't have to make the playoffs in order to be considered the Most Valuable Player. The Phillies had a better record than the World Series champion Cardinals, but finished second in the NL East to the Mets and three games back of the Dodgers in the NL Wild Card race.

Howard followed up his rookie season with an even more brilliant sophomore campaign. He tied for the 10th best single-season mark for homers, and his 58 were the most by a second-year player. His 149 RBIs were the second-most for a sophomore, behind Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio.

Howard's legend began well before becoming a fifth-round pick in 2001 out of Southwest Missouri State. People in the St. Louis suburb where he grew up still remember the 400-foot home run he smacked as a 12-year-old -- and the Red Lobster across the parking lot likely still has the dent to prove it.

Nervous in his first callup in May 2005, Howard stuck the second time around, when he was recalled in July. Now, he's just being unfair.

The MVP is his crowning individual achievement, trumping his Rookie of the Year ('05), Home Run Derby win ('06), and earning MVP of the Japan All-Star Series.

On what he'll for an encore in 2007, Howard said, "I have no clue. If I'd been told all this would happen, and so fast, it would've been kind of hard to swallow. Only thing I can do is keep working hard, get ready for next season, and help my team make another run at the championship."

Another sterling performance came on June 20 against the Yankees, when he hit three long balls and drove in seven runs in a loss. One of those drives christened the upper deck at Citizens Bank Park and clanged off a seat that now bears a white "H" to mark the spot. It is the only ball hit up there in the park's three-year history.

"Yeah, I hit that one pretty good," Howard recalled at the end of the season. "I hope there are more like it."

If there are, more awards will likely follow.

2006 NL MVP Award
Voting results -Top Ten
Player, Club Points

Ryan Howard, PHI 388
Albert Pujols, STL 347
Lance Berkman, HOU 230
Carlos Beltran, NYM 211
Miguel Cabrera, FLA 170
Alfonso Soriano, WAS 106
Jose Reyes, NYM 98
Chase Utley, PHI 98
David Wright, NYM 70
Trevor Hoffman, SD 46

09-21-2006, 12:32 AM	#1
D.J. Forum Regular Member Join Date: Sep 28, 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 885	NL MVP Who do you think deserves the NL MVP?

09-21-2006, 01:14 AM	#2
vashti1999 Forum Veteran NY METS - #1 Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,098	My Mets fan bias says Carlos Beltran, but I realize how far Ryan Howard has carried the Phillies. I have to give it thought before I cast my vote. __________________ .

09-21-2006, 10:22 AM	#3
Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	Ryan Howard...even if the Phillies don't make the playoffs, I don't see how you don't give it to him. __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

09-22-2006, 07:54 PM	#7
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11-20-2006, 03:57 PM	#11
vashti1999 Forum Veteran NY METS - #1 Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,098	Final Results PHILADELPHIA -- The sheer force of Ryan Howard's gargantuan home runs cannot accurately be measured in speed or total distance, only by the gasps from those watching such a spectacle. The Baseball Writers Association of America collectively gasped, then stood and applauded on Monday, selecting the Phillies first baseman as the National League's Most Valuable Player. "I tried to treat this like any other day," said Howard, who turned 27 on Sunday. "I wasn't consumed by it, because it was out of my hands. But to finally get to this point ... to get the call ... it's definitely a relief. It is a good birthday present, and an honor to be named NL MVP." With 20 first-place votes and 12 second-place votes, Howard defeated last year's NL MVP, the Cardinals' Albert Pujols, by a total of 388 to 347. The Astros' Lance Berkman (230) and the Mets' Carlos Beltran (211) finished third and fourth, respectively. "It definitely means something special," Howard said of beating Pujols. "He's a great player, and to be able to get in that company, that's a feat in itself. It's an honor, because of what he's done for his team and the game of baseball itself." Howard becomes the second player in Major League Baseball history to win the Rookie of the Year and MVP Awards in consecutive seasons, following Cal Ripken in 1982 and 1983. Fred Lynn (1975) and Ichiro Suzuki (2001) have the even sweeter distinction of winning both awards in their first seasons. Still, Howard had a calendar year that he'll never forget. The start came in January, when Howard was officially presented with his Rookie of the Year Award at the Baseball Writers dinner in New York City. His first full season included his first All-Star appearance, where he slammed his way to a victory in the CENTURY 21 Home Run Derby. He added 30 more homers in the second half of the season, shattering Mike Schmidt's franchise record of 48 along the way. In September, Schmidt marveled, "I've never seen anyone in the Major Leagues who is treating the game almost like an oversized kid in the Little League World Series. All he's got to do is get a ball out over the plate and it's a home run." Now, Howard is the first Phillie to be named MVP since Schmidt won the last of his three awards in 1986. Howard likely would have become the sixth player to reach 60 homers in a season, but pitchers stopped throwing him strikes, especially in September. That resulted in just two homers in his final 23 games. The fear Howard evoked in opposing managers can best be illustrated in an Aug. 11 game against Cincinnati, when the slugger was walked three times in extra innings. The final time came in the bottom of the 14th, to load the bases with no outs. Yes, you read that correctly. Reds manager Jerry Narron would rather have the winning run 90 feet away with no outs than dare challenge Howard. "When he comes to the plate, he's already in scoring position," Narron remarked. Howard's season of 58 homers and 149 RBIs is made more impressive by his .313 batting average. The award also signals that the player's team doesn't have to make the playoffs in order to be considered the Most Valuable Player. The Phillies had a better record than the World Series champion Cardinals, but finished second in the NL East to the Mets and three games back of the Dodgers in the NL Wild Card race. Howard followed up his rookie season with an even more brilliant sophomore campaign. He tied for the 10th best single-season mark for homers, and his 58 were the most by a second-year player. His 149 RBIs were the second-most for a sophomore, behind Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio. Howard's legend began well before becoming a fifth-round pick in 2001 out of Southwest Missouri State. People in the St. Louis suburb where he grew up still remember the 400-foot home run he smacked as a 12-year-old -- and the Red Lobster across the parking lot likely still has the dent to prove it. Nervous in his first callup in May 2005, Howard stuck the second time around, when he was recalled in July. Now, he's just being unfair. The MVP is his crowning individual achievement, trumping his Rookie of the Year ('05), Home Run Derby win ('06), and earning MVP of the Japan All-Star Series. On what he'll for an encore in 2007, Howard said, "I have no clue. If I'd been told all this would happen, and so fast, it would've been kind of hard to swallow. Only thing I can do is keep working hard, get ready for next season, and help my team make another run at the championship." Another sterling performance came on June 20 against the Yankees, when he hit three long balls and drove in seven runs in a loss. One of those drives christened the upper deck at Citizens Bank Park and clanged off a seat that now bears a white "H" to mark the spot. It is the only ball hit up there in the park's three-year history. "Yeah, I hit that one pretty good," Howard recalled at the end of the season. "I hope there are more like it." If there are, more awards will likely follow. 2006 NL MVP Award Voting results -Top Ten Player, Club Points Ryan Howard, PHI 388 Albert Pujols, STL 347 Lance Berkman, HOU 230 Carlos Beltran, NYM 211 Miguel Cabrera, FLA 170 Alfonso Soriano, WAS 106 Jose Reyes, NYM 98 Chase Utley, PHI 98 David Wright, NYM 70 Trevor Hoffman, SD 46

View Poll Results: Who should win the NL MVP
Albert Pujols	0	0%
Ryan Howard	7	87.50%
Carlos Beltran	1	12.50%
Lance Berkman	0	0%
Carlos Delgado	0	0%
Voters: 8. You may not vote on this poll

09-21-2006, 08:17 PM	#6
mriggles Senior Member Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2005 Location: JERSEY Posts: 3,625	Ryan Howard hands down, the man has carried the phillies on his back & has been nothing short of spectacular.

09-23-2006, 11:13 AM	#9
TVFactFan Forum Legend Researching Old TV Info Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Location: StinkaDelphia Posts: 80,382	By the way Ryan hit his 58th Homer last night

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