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From: ogre@whuts.UUCP (LOCOCO)
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Subject: Re: AL MVP: My vote for...
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Date: Tue, 10-Sep-85 08:10:19 EDT
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Posted: Tue Sep 10 08:10:19 1985
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> So you're probably wondering; what the hell has all this got to do with the
> AL MVP???? Well, I'm getting to that.  My choice at this point can only be...
> Don Mattingly.  Admittedly, the Yanks have many other players who are having
> great years ( Winfield, Henderson especially ), but in the last two weeks he
> has been the catalyst in the offense.  When the Yanks win the East, I predict
> the vote will be nearly unanimous ( sorry, Jays fans ).
>   
> Comments, opposing viewpoints, and flames most welcome.
>   
> Mark Tompkins
>   
> P.S. Congrats to Pete Rose on TYing Cobb's hit record yesterday (9/8).

Did someone say Don Mattingly? Of course! I know I'm prejudiced but I'd like
to hear from some Toronto fans who, in their mind, is outstanding enough to be
considered for MVP. I'm not saying that there is no one, but who stands out
like the new fixture at first base for the Yankees.

I'd just like to point out a few categories which Don leads in right now:
As most know he leads in RBI's, but what about game winning RBI's; 19 as of
Sunday (Winfield is second with around 17). He leads the league in doubles
(I guess it's time to hear a big deal from you Yankee haters- so go ahead).
He's just third (at the moment) in batting average behind Wade (Beanbox) Boggs
and George (Lau disciple) Brett. Lou Piniella (present hitting coach of NY)
says of Don being in a category above and beyond himself. He says that the
guy thinks about hitting even when he sleeps. A final category is fewest
errors (he just got two Sunday) and I must say the most consistent glove around
first in either league. If he doesn't win a gold glove this year that category
must be fixed.

Well Mark, you opened the can, and I just stirred the worms; let's hear it out
there AL fans; who else can compare in a matchup for AL MVP?

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