“Is This Underdog Rookie Ready to Steal the AL MVP Crown Against All Odds?”
If you look at the odds, you’re actually getting decent numbers for quite a few players. Aaron Judge, your favorite it at +310. There is no question when he is healthy he is one of the top 5 players in the game. The problem is that he isn’t always healthy. He easily could hit another 50+ homers, 125+ RBIs, and bat around .275 this season while leading the Yankees to the postseason once again. I’m not sure I want to back that though. This could be a revenge season considering his fielding was at least one of the reasons that Yankees dropped a game against the Dodgers and his postseason wasn’t that impressive. It also could be a year where he just doesn’t play nearly as well without Juan Soto in the lineup. I’m not betting him. Bobby Witt Jr. is the second favorite and I think he is as capable of anyone of capturing the award. He does everything well and can lead the league in multiple categories if things play out correctly. At +450 there is good value, and the Royals should at least compete for a playoff spot. We’ve seen MVPs from teams that don’t make the playoffs before, though. I actually like him, but don’t love it. I’d rather take a play on a longshot or two.ÂÂ
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