The calendar has turned on the first month of the 2006 baseball season. While there is plenty of season left, its a good time to evaluate who has the early lead on baseballs top awards.
American League MVP:
1) Jim Thome While he has slowed somewhat since his sizzling start, Jim Thome has been the best acquisition any American League team has made. Many questioned what he had left, but he put any doubts to rest immediately by homering in his first 2 games and 6 times in his first 10 games. His 10 homeruns and 24 RBIs are tops on the American Leagues most talented team.
2) Jason Giambi His .542 OBP is fantastic as Giambi continues to expand on last years comeback- player-of-the-year performance. While he leads the AL in walks with 27, Giambi is not just being passive, as he also leads the AL in RBIs with 27. Only his statuesque defense and stubbornness about embracing the DH role make him second choice.
3) Vernon Wells The Blue Jays went on baseballs biggest shopping spree, this off-season, but one of their incumbent players has turned in his best effort so far. With 9 homers, 25 RBIs and a .374 batting average, Wells is carrying a heavy load as...
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