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MLB Awards Watch: Felix Hernandez leads stacked AL Cy Young race

By Brad Rowland

Apr 29, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon (9) points to right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (not pictured) after Stanton drover in Gordon during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
May 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon (9) points to right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (not pictured) after Stanton drover in Gordon during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

NL MVP

  1. Adrian Gonzalez, 1B Los Angeles Dodgers – Gonzalez’s number are still absurd. For example, the slugging first baseman has a .373/.432/.720 slash line (1.152 OPS) for the season, and while the pure power is dipping with “only” nine home runs, he has been the best overall hitter in baseball. That works for me.
  2. Dee Gordon, 2B Miami Marlins – I’ve been actively trying to avoid the inclusion of Dee Gordon, simply because his skill set does not align with a traditional MVP profile. However, a .425 batting average in mid-May is enough to get you on this list, especially when Gordon has 12 stolen bases to boot. I continue to believe that his .520 slugging percentage is wholly unsustainable, but given the previous statements on YTD stats, he has to be here.
  3. Bryce Harper, OF Washington Nationals – Harper went insane against the Braves over the weekend, clobbering five home runs in two games. That brings his total to an NL-leading 11 on the season, and the former uber-prospect has a .434 on-base percentage and a .640 slugging percentage. Bryce Harper is here.

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