2009 MVP Award

*My pick

American League MVP

*Joe Mauer: Had the most well rounded season playing the game’s toughest position.

Miguel Cabrera: A pure numbers guy who played up to par defensively as well.

Derek Jeter: Despite being surrounded by star power, still the glue to the Yanks posting the best regular season record.

• Adam Lind
• Chone Figgins
• Mark Teixeira
• Kendry Morales
• Evan Longoria
• Bobby Abreu
• Jason Bay

National League MVP

*Albert Pujols: Best player in all of baseball, even when hurt.

Ryan Howard: Offense more than makes up for defensive shortcomings.

Troy Tulowitzki: Impeccable leadership and performance under pressure.

Derek Lee: Certainly the Cubs’ MVP, and quietly put up the numbers, too

• Hanley Ramirez
• Prince Fielder
• Pablo Sandoval
• Matt Kemp
• Ryan Braun
• Miguel Tejada