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Thursday afternoon, Buster Posey was named the Most Valuable Player in the National League. This came as a stunning surprise to almost nobody. Probably not even to Posey. He claimed to be grasping for his thoughts upon hearing the news, but then made an acceptance speech worthy of a seasoned politician. "It's tough to put into words," Posey said when asked for his emotions after hearing the news. "I think it's an accomplishment that is shared with the whole Giants organization. It's a great place to come and play ball every day. I couldn't be more honored to have my name alongside the previous winners." He carries himself with such maturity, we often forget how youthful he is. At age 25, Posey becomes...
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On Thursday, the American League will announce the recipient of its Most Valuable Player award. The winner is likely to be Miguel Cabrera, the Detroit Tigers star who won the league’s triple crown by leading in batting... more »
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