People showing love...and hate

All around Philadelphia, since nothing else is positively happening in sports, the buzz is about Howard. And rightfully so. He had one of the best years we have ever seen here in Philly and won countless awards while keeping a very humble manner about him. He has class and power. Two things we love. Buildings are beaming blue and red lights, gigantic signs are being displayed, national attention is being displayed about the Phillies. The Cira Centre has the coolest display...An all red light display with a blue 'P'. Looks awesome coming down 76. And while we won't truly be happy until a championship is won...we can live with this for now.

But what is up with everyone not showing any love for the actual MVP candidates? Justin Morneau, a very talented 25 year old, helped carry the twins offensively this year. Sure Mauer was nothing short of spectacular, but the name of the game is score runs...and Morneau helped them immensely in that category. Since when is .321/34/130 a laughable choice, Keith Law. Especially for a team that was unstoppable when Justin went on his hitting spree. Oh...wait...I know why it is laughable...Because the 200 million dollar Yankees also made the playoffs...And obviously that 200 million dollars doesn't go to getting premier players to make up a vomit-inducing lineup. Nope...Derek Jeter was the only decent player on that team...right? Arod, Damon, Cano, Giambi, Rivera, Wang, Mussina, Posado...all nobodies who, without Jeter, would have maybe had 45-50 wins. Right? Give me a break. Jeter had a unbelievable year and is a stellar athlete...but the ONLY reason people are calling for the sportswriters' heads is because his name is "Jeter"...he plays for the "Yankees"...and he has never won it before. Take those 3 factors away and you won't hear shit. And I am not saying Jeter wasn't deserving...but give Morneau his credit...he deserves that award.

Also, I must quickly defend people talking shit on our boy. The number one argument I hear is "the Cardinals made the playoffs." And while I cannot argue with the obvious...people who make that statement forget to point out that THE PHILLIES WON MORE GAMES THAN THE MEASILY 83-CARDINALS. Not sure if that means anything but I think it should. Also people point out that Pujols had higher slugging, OBP, OPS and avg...it wasn't by an enormous amount. Howard's higher HR, RBIS and walks were of greater distance. Then again...I am being a ridiculously biased phan right now. And I don't even know why I am complaing...Howard won...what the hell am I talking about this for?
...Godamn this city needs to win a championship soon...



Also referring to Carlos Lee...my stance with him is very similar to Soriano's...for the right price I would DEFINITELY take him...but with the market the way it is and how spending-happy every GM seems to be, I VERY much doubt there will be a right price for him.

Note to the wise: Focus on pitching














Also also...what the hell happened to Kramer?


















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