Sep 16th 2008 1:00PM by Matt Snyder (author feed)

We’ve been discussing the MVP award frequently here at FanHouse recently … like what the definition should actually be, and someone tried to push Aramis Ramirez as a candidate before he joined the rest of his teammates in a slump and removed himself from contention.

Some good points were made, and we’ve even discussed a MOP (Most Outstanding Player) award as an alternative, which would just be given to the best player. My immediate thought was that Albert Pujols would win the NL MOP every single year. I digressed into the thought that MVP voting is never consistent because people like variety. Sure, Barry Bonds won a ton, but it would have been outlandish to give some of his to other people. The BBWAA actually did hand one to Jeff Kent that Bonds deserved, so even then they craved change. It would appear the same thing is happening this year with Pujols. Again. Can you believe he only has one MVP?Continue Reading