Who should be Pirate MVP?

[Bobster21]

I would vote for Taillon. None of the positions players had great years. I think Dickerson was the best but with 13 HRs, 55 RBIs and solid defense he seems like a very nice complimentary player rather than a standout MVP unless it's only by default. Taillon and Williams anchored a surprising staff. Each won 14 (35% of the 81 wins). But the team was 20-12 when Taillon started and 16-15 when Williams started. Vazquez has to be considered but I don't place as much emphasis on the closer role. He was good but not the total shut down guy we expected. 36 saves is nice but a lot of guys will get saves if you give them a chance. Some of his saves were because he had a bad inning but gave up 1 less run than the lead he inherited. Tough to find a clear cut winner but I'd vote for Taillon.

[CarolinaBucco]

Great question. My top 3 would be as:



1. Taillon

2. Williams

3. Polanco (our only legitimate power source)



HM: Cervelli, Dickerson

[mouse]

I think I would go with Cervelli. He handled the young pitchers well and certainly hit better than I expected. Dickerson, I think, as runner-up. It's a little hard as no one had a truly great year on the offensive side. Williams and Taillon stood out for pitching, but I treat them differently as they only appear once every five days.

[DemDog]

Taillon

Williams

Dickerson



HM Polanco, Cervelli

[Ecbucs]

I'm Tailon

Williams

Marte

Polanco

Rivero



Even though Marte makes bonehead plays he makes a lot of good ones too.

[IABucFan]

Taillon

Williams

Marte

Polanco

Dickerson

Cervelli/Diaz catching duo

[BenM]

Coin flip, Taillon Williams.

[SyrBucco]

If I could create a person, Francisco Diaz AKA Elias Cervelli would get my vote, edging out Jameson Taillon and Trevor Williams.



I would close out my top 5 with Polanco and Rich Rodriguez by an inch over Felipe Vasquez.









Yeah, I'm stirring the pot!

[SCBucco]

Williams

Taillon

Marte

Dickerson

Reyes - why? Just because.