Saturday, September 03, 2005
Andruw Jones, a legitimate choice for MVP
All this talk about Albert Puljos and Derek Lee receiving MVP honors are excessive. These first basemen are having stellar years yes, but another candidate who's a sweet swinging star outfielder should be given more consideration: Andruw Jones. He's setting career marks with 44 homeruns and has already collected 110 RBIs plus over 130 hits. Besides making miraculous game-saving catches he's kept the Braves a top the eastern division amongst a battling feud consisting of the Nationals, Phillies, Marlins, and Mets. How many players put their body on the line for the good of their team? Okay, besides Craig Biggio who leans into pitches and gets hit. Andruw's full spread dives in center, left-center, and right-centerfield are to be commended and applauded. Most regular everyday players would be on the shelf trying put off those moves, being a non-factor for the good part of the season. Not Jones who is a healthy speedster who also has a great vertical leap. The Atlanta Braves are sure to the win the division again like they normally do. This should be credited to strength of their team, which all-around Andruw is a big part of in 2005. I'd vote for the guy, why the hell not?
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