2013 MLB Season Predictions: Projecting the division and award winners
By Matt Shetler
Award Winners
National League MVP
March 20, 2013; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates Andrew McCutchen (22) during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Foldy-USA TODAY Sports
Matt Shetler: Matt Kemp- Kemp may have been a preseason MVP candidate last season, but this year if he remains healthy he will win the award after having a big year while leading the Dodgers to a division title.
Matt Gajtka: Andrew McCutchen- He became a national name last year and that is more than half the battle. He’s in his prime and providing elite production. If the Pirates make the playoffs, Cutch will be the cornerstone.
Drew Shetler: Joey Votto- The guy is a hitting machine. He will puts up numbers as he does every year.
American League MVP
Matt Shetler: Mike Trout- The youngster could be the best player in baseball hitting leadoff for the best offense in the league. If you thought Trout was special in 2012, just wait until 2013.
Matt Gajtka: Jose Reyes- Much like McCutchen, Reyes is a run producer at a position that doesn’t feature too many. He had a sneaky good season last year in Miami and has at least one more big year left in the tank.
Drew Shetler: Albert Pujols- With Hamilton behind him, it is pick your poison for pitchers.