Robinson Cano...MVP?

As August is slowly coming to a close and we await September, fall weather, and the playoffs, MVP talks are on the rise. The most talked about candidates this season are Josh Hamilton, Miguel Cabrera, and Robinson Cano.

We've all heard this question multiple times and have even asked our friends this question, "If the season were to end today, who would win the AL MVP Award?" and the answers and explanations have all been different..."Josh Hamilton because he leads the AL in average and nearly everything, Miguel Cabrera because his numbers are outstanding and he's on pace to win the Triple Crown Award, and finally Robinson Cano because he's really stepped it up this season and his numbers are amazing."

From that array of answers, how can we narrow down just who the MVP should be? Well, when looking at a player and seeing just who has the total package, it would have to be Robbie.

Since his appointment as the cleanup hitter, No. 5 spot, after Matsui left the Yankees, Cano has stepped up to the challenge and produced. As of late, with Alex Rodriguez out due to a calf injury, Cano has settled into the No. 4 spot quite comfortably....so comfortably that in the No. 4 spot, Cano has had 4 homeruns and 13 RBIs. Not bad for Cano.

Today, the hits kept on rolling  as Cano hit a monster grand slam to give the Yankees a 5-0 lead after Mark Teixeira was intentionally walked. Once the rain settled, Cano would go on to bring 2 runners home capping off a stellar day with a grand slam and 6 RBIs...a career best. The Yankees would go on to win 10-0 against the Mariners.

We'll continue to watch as the season moves on and we'll all be glued to our televisions to hear the debates over the MVP candidates. I wish nothing but the best of luck to all of these men because each player brings a unique essence to the game that is so effective we're constantly talking about them.

XOXO,
Whitney