Most Valuable Player
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New Orioles pitcher Wada begins transition from Japan
Baltimore Sun Orioles News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Left-hander will make jump from Japanese MVP to possible top-of-rotation starter in majors The Orioles' new starting pitcher, Tsuyoshi Wada, likely won't made his Camden Yards debut until the first full week of April, and it won't be known for… Full Story »
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Indians' Cabrera, Perez honored by writers
NewsOK.com MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
CLEVELAND (AP) - Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and closer Chris Perez have been honored by the local chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America. Cabrera won the Man of the Year Award after having the finest year by an… Full Story »
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'Suvivor' recap: Brandon, Coach give shout-out to God
Bob Raissman on MLB on New York Daily News &bull Dec 15, 2011
The most valuable player on Wednesday night's zany episode of "Survivor" wasn't even on the island - it was the Big Guy Upstairs. Full Story »
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Wilson's salary rises from $10M to $20M in 2016
Sports Illustrated MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Wilson's agreement includes a $2.5 million signing bonus, of which $500,000 is payable within 30 days of approval by Major League Baseball, with a pair of $1 million payments due on July 1 in 2013 and 2014. Wilson can earn… Full Story »
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Manning not Eli-te in fans' eyes
Bob Raissman on MLB on New York Daily News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Eli Manning is having the type of season that might earn him some consideration for NFL MVP. But as far as fans are concerned, he's not good enough for the Pro Bowl. With one week to go before voting is… Full Story »
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Angels' Wilson can get bonus for Cy Young win
ESPN MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Wilson's agreement includes a $2.5 million signing bonus, of which $500,000 is payable within 30 days of approval by Major League Baseball, with a pair of $1 million payments due on July 1 in 2013 and 2014. Wilson can earn… Full Story »
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C.J. Wilson's salary with Angels rises from $10 million next year to $20 million in 2016
Washington Post Nationals News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Wilson's agreement includes a $2.5 million signing bonus, of which $500,000 is payable within 30 days of approval by Major League Baseball, with a pair of $1 million payments due on July 1 in 2013 and 2014. Wilson can earn… Full Story »
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Schmuck in 4 Corners: If guilty, should Braun keep MVP award?
Baltimore Sun Orioles News &bull Dec 14, 2011
Award is his to keep Full Story »
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Lynn Henning: MVP trophy should be taken from Ryan Braun if he's guilty
Detroit News Tigers News &bull Dec 13, 2011
Ryan Braun's legal and constitutional avenues will be held sacred while he appeals his positive test for performance-enhancing drugs, a privileged piece of information that nonetheless went public Saturday. But once that appeal has been acted upon, and if Braun… Full Story »
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MLBPA chief releases statement on Braun
Sacramento Bee Baseball News &bull Dec 13, 2011
MLB Players Association executive director Michael Weiner released a statement Tuesday regarding Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, who faces a 50-game suspension for a reported positive test for performance-enhancing drugs. ESPN reported this weekend that Braun, the National League's Most Valuable… Full Story »
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Brewers add third baseman Ramirez to replace power losses
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers News &bull Dec 13, 2011The Brewers didn't sign free-agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez merely because they fear a 50-game suspension for National League most valuable player Ryan Braun at the start of next season. But it didn't hurt. Full Story »
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Brewers agree to deal with Ramirez
Kansas City Star Royals News &bull Dec 13, 2011
MILWAUKEE | The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to terms with free-agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez on Monday, agent Paul Kinzer said. Ramirez will provide a much-needed big bat for the Brewers, who are expected to lose first baseman Prince Fielder through… Full Story »
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Dodgers' Matt Kemp would win MVP award over Ryan Braun in a new vote
Los Angeles Times MLB News &bull Dec 13, 2011
Times survey of 20 writers who submitted ballots with the Milwaukee star winning shows that the Dodgers outfielder would win by a large margin if Braun's positive test for a banned substance is upheld on appeal. Times survey of 20… Full Story »
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Comment on MVP + PEDs = SOL by Lando
Bugs and Cranks &bull Dec 12, 2011
I realize the writers hand out the awards, but baseball needs to take a harder stance on issues such as these. Instead of just feigning disdain and shrugging like Selig did when he called the All-Star Game, actually keep after… Full Story »
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Braun spinning same old tired story
Sacramento Bee Baseball News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Stop me if you have heard this before. A pro athlete tests positive for a banned substance then immediately cops to having no idea that said substance was in fact prohibited. It's a tired tale that's been repeated far too… Full Story »
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Don't take Braun's MVP award
NBC MLB News &bull Dec 12, 2011
HBT: Ryan Braun was the NL MVP. It happened, and if it came at a time when he was using banned substances, then that's part of the history, too. But don't re-award the MVP award if he is suspended. Full Story »
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Odds tough for Ryan Braun: A positive drug test is hard to overturn; hearing is in January
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Dec 12, 2011
MILWAUKEE - No matter how convincingly Ryan Braun's representatives argue his case after a reported positive drug test, the Milwaukee Brewers' star leftfielder faces tremendous odds in his attempt to avoid a 50-game suspension in 2012. A Major League Baseball source confirmed Sunday that no player has successfully overturned a positive test… Full Story »
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Marlins pitcher who once tested positive reacts to news of NL MVP Ryan Braun's PED test
Palm Beach Post Fish Tank Blog &bull Dec 12, 2011
Just when the baseball world was catching its breath after the winter meetings comes this shocker - Ryan Braun, the National League's Most Valuable Player, has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug and is facing a 50-game suspension. This is… Full Story »
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Braun's MVP won't be revoked: analysis
Bob Raissman on MLB on New York Daily News &bull Dec 12, 2011
The Baseball Writers Association of America won't be revoking Ryan Braun's National League MVP award, even if he is ultimately suspended by Major League Baseball for violating its drug program. Full Story »
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Comment on MVP + PEDs = SOL by NJ Baseball
Bugs and Cranks &bull Dec 12, 2011
Very good argument, but there's just one problem -- MLB doesn't hand out the awards; it's the BBWAA. I think the writers would have to be the ones to take the award from Braun and give it to Kemp. Or,… Full Story »
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