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Old 09-29-2005, 09:22 AM   #1
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This might be a good time to take a step back. As I understand it, the baseball writers choose the MVP based on that ballplayer's "overall contribution" to a team's success. My point is that whether the team finishes in 1st or 3rd shouldn't necessarily be the deciding factor in making the choice.

<A personal note> While I've been a "John Q. Average" fan of baseball for many years, I'm not a fan of any particular team. I'm just one of many who simply enjoys good well played baseball - no matter which team. Being this kind of fan makes objectivity fairly easy. (Certainly less stressful, too.) But needless to say, it doesn't guarantee having all the right answers, either. Anyway, with that in mind, I really have to wonder... if A-Rod had been signed by the Red Sox when they had the chance, and if he was at SS right about now instead of Rentaria, would he still be receiving all the criticism many Sox fans lay on him? I think not.

On a lighter note. Today happens to mark the anniversary of "the catch" made by Willie Mays off Vic Wertz back in the '54 WS. I happened to catch it live on tv when I was a kid, and it was/is one of those baseball moments you never forget. I'm guessin' most baseball fans who were around at that time would probably agree.
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Old 09-29-2005, 09:45 AM   #2
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I actually have 2 favorite teams

The Red Sox and Whoever is playing the Yankees.

I will admit I am SLIGHTLY Biased..

And in all honesty I didn't want A-Rod for Manny when it was 1st announced...

as has been stated on this board MANY Times....Let just agree to disagree.....and watch what should be a great week of baseball

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Old 09-29-2005, 10:14 AM   #3
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quote: "...and watch what should be a great week of baseball"

Sounds good! But now it's time to re-spool the ol' Abu-Garcia 7000, 'cause I have high hopes.
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Old 09-29-2005, 04:20 PM   #4
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I actually have 2 favorite teams

The Red Sox and Whoever is playing the Yankees.

I will admit I am SLIGHTLY Biased.

And in all honesty I didn't want A-Rod for Manny when it was 1st announced...

as has been stated on this board MANY Times....Let just agree to disagree.....and watch what should be a great week of baseball


I like both teams and will root for the team that gets in!!!
Besides, who cares about baseball, the Bruins will be playing soon!!!

LETS GO BRANDON
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Old 09-29-2005, 09:32 PM   #5
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HE DID IT AGAIN!!!!
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Old 09-29-2005, 10:31 PM   #6
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Yeh, sweet! I just happen to be in Baltimore tonight and went to the Yanks/O's game. Boy do I hate Yanks fans, they were so obnoxious. They were sweating it once Manny and David hit bombs to tie it up. Once David won it for the Sox, the looks on their faces ..... Priceless!
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Old 09-30-2005, 05:35 AM   #7
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I like both teams and will root for the team that gets in!!!
Besides, who cares about baseball, the Bruins will be playing soon!!!
oh the ruins..always make the playoffs and fold in the first round..

HAMMER TIME!
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Old 09-30-2005, 07:53 AM   #8
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....And he does it yet again....This guy is amazing this year.

A homerun to tie it and a single to win it....unbelievable.

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Old 09-30-2005, 08:48 AM   #9
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Why Minnesota ever let him go is a mystery.
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Old 09-30-2005, 09:27 AM   #10
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They Quoted Tori Hunter saying the exact same thing....

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