Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Carlos Quentin Likes the Taste of Maple


That, and he's also my leading candidate for MVP in the American League. His league-leading 36 HRs, coupled with 100 RBIs, a .292 average and being the focal point of a division leader's offense pretty much seals the deal.

At this moment, he is on pace to have 44 HRs and 122 RBIs, similar numbers to Carlos Pena's breakout season last year, which earned him the Most Improved Player of 2007. In fact, that's yet another award Quentin should receive. Last year with the Diamondbacks, Quentin had 5 HRs, 31 RBIs and an abysmal .214 BA. He has completely turned his game and his team around as the White Sox are the 2nd most improved team after my beloved Rays.

More to come later on my award predictions.

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