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From: abgamble@water.UUCP (abgamble)
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Subject: Re: Dr. K, MVP, Cy Young!
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Date: Fri, 6-Sep-85 14:12:07 EDT
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> 
> The fact is that Gooden will have many MVPs to his 
> credit before his career is done, this season notwithstanding.
>

The first name that comes to mind is Mark Fidrych. The fact that a 
player starts his career with a bang does not insure success for
years to come.

> He is, afterall, only 20. On the other hand, Guerrero has toiled for
> many seasons, and is arguably in his peak years. 
> Besides, he had a great June.

This idea of giving an award to player A because player B "is young and
will have lots of other opertunities", has always bothered me. Any
award should be given to the most deserving player and no other factor
should be considered.

> raf
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                           Bruce Gamble  -  abgamble@water.UUCP