AL MVP

Candidates: Jose Altuve, Astros; Aaron Judge, Yankees; Jose Ramirez, Indians

Ramirez had a good season for a great team, but I’m a little surprised he beat out perennial MVP candidate Mike Trout as a finalist. Trout should finish fourth in the voting and Ramirez will get third. The question is will the 5-foot-6 Altuve outpace the 6-foot-7 Judge? I think so because Altuve was consistent all season whereas Judge was outstanding at the beginning and end, and stumbled in the middle. Plus, Altuve did everything in 2017, including hit 24 homers, steal 32 bases and win the batting title. And did we mention he’s 5-foot-6 (or shorter)?

Winner: Altuve

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