Category Archives: 2010 Playoffs and Awards

Gold Gloves are a Joke

The 2010 Gold Glove Award winners were greeted with the usual chorus of laughter and bevy of scoffs. There were a few great selections that showed the voters may know what they’re doing; Evan Longoria, Yadier Molina, Michael Bourn, and … Continue reading

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Can a Pitcher be MVP?

You hear this debated this time most years. A pitcher doesn’t make a case for MVP every season but it’s a popular debate where analysts and fans, and even people who don’t know what they’re talking about, try to weigh … Continue reading

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2010 BBA Awards: Stan Musial Award

Stat Guide: Runs, Homeruns, RBI, Stolen Bases AVG/OBP/SLG (WAR) 1. Joey Votto: 107, 37, 113, 16 .324/.424/.600 (6.2) Led the NL in OBP, SLG, OPS, and OPS+. 2. Albert Pujols: 115, 42, 118, 14 .312/.414/.596 (7.2) Led the NL in … Continue reading

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Walter Johnson Award

1. Felix Hernandez:13-12, 2.27 ERA, 232 strikeouts You know a pick is easy when you don’t have to justify it. But just for fun, Felix led the AL in ERA, innings pitched, H/9 and had the highest WAR of any … Continue reading

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Bruce Bochy’s Best Move

Bruce Bochy has the San Francisco Giants up 1-0 in the NLCS and may win NL Manager of the Year. But his best move all season was when he included Cody Ross on the Giant’s postseason roster over Jose Guillen. … Continue reading

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