Finalists for baseball’s top awards have been announced, with the BBWAA announcing the shortlists for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year. There are some snubs, as per usual, and one name not on any list that feels wrong not because he should be there this year, but because of how frequently he was there in years prior.
Finalists for 2017 MVP, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and Manager of the Year awards announced
There were a few snubs (perceived or real), as usual.
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Below, this year’s nominees for the AL and NL in each category.
AL MVP
That makes this the first time in his six full MLB seasons that Mike Trout won’t be first or second in MVP voting. He played only 114 games this year due to injury.
NL MVP
The lack of either Nolan Arenado or Charlie Blackmon is currently raising some eyebrows, as one of them probably should have been included on that list.
AL Cy Young
- Corey Kluber, Indians
- Chris Sale, Red Sox
- Luis Severino, Yankees
NL Cy Young
- Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
- Max Scherzer, Nationals
- Stephen Strasburg, Nationals
AL Rookie of the Year
- Aaron Judge, Yankees
- Andrew Benintendi, Red Sox
- Trey Mancini, Orioles
NL Rookie of the Year
- Cody Bellinger, Dodgers
- Paul DeJong, Cardinals
- Josh Bell, Pirates
AL Manager of the Year
- Terry Francona, Indians
- Paul Molitor, Twins
- AJ Hinch, Astros
NL Manager of the Year
- Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks
- Bud Black, Rockies
- Dave Roberts, Dodgers
What are your thoughts on the nominees? Would you change any of these finalists?
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