Since we are at the unofficial midway point of the baseball season its time to look at who i think are the first half award winners. First the American League.
AL MVP--Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins, .373 15 HR 49 RBI
Mauer has turned into not only the best hitting catchers in the game but maybe the best hitter in all the majors. Even with missing the First month of the season he has the best average in the American League, Mauer might be the best chance besides Ichiro to hit .400 in a season.
Notable Mention: Ichrio, Jason Bay
AL Cy Young--Zach Greinke, Kansas City Royals, 10-5 2.12 ERA 129 SO
From the start of the season Greinke has been lights out, and he is having a breakout year. And though the Royals are being the normal Royals you can't deny the success of Greinke, will he keep it up time will tell.
Notable Mention: Josh Beckett, Roy Halladay
AL Rookie of the Year--Brad Bergesen, Baltimore Orioles 6-3 3.54 ERA 53 SO
Im sure some of you are saying who? But for a guys who wasn't even invited to spring training he has quickly become the ace of the Orioles. 7 of his last 9 starts have been quality starts with 5 wins.
Notable Mention: Nolan Reimold, David Price
NL MVP--Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals .332 32 HR 87 RBI
I'd like to say this a hard decision but not really, He is First in Home runs, first in RBIs and fourth in average. Albert Pujols may be the very best player right now in the Major League.
Notable Mention: David Wright, Raul Ibanez
NL Cy Young--Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants 10-2 2.33 ERA 149 SO
This is another one where it didn't take much thought. The nickname of Lincecum is the freak and its a good one because of his freakishly good skills. Also he has helped the resurgence of the Giants putting them back in the playoff hunt.
Notable Mention: Dan Haren, Josh Johnson
NL Rookie of the Year--Pablo Sandoval, San Francisco Giants .333 15 HR 55 RBI
Sandoval is another reason the Giants are playing well having a fantastic rookie campaign. Also his play behind the plate has been good only committing 4 errors.
Notable Mention: Colby Rasmus, Tommy Hanson
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