It's almost as fun as this game show. I assure you, this is the last Monty Python reference. No, it isn't! Yes it is! I could be arguing in my spare time! Anyways, the Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in the purest shimmering silmite held aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water, signifying by divine providence that the man known as J.M. was to carry Excalibur. THAT is why he is the MVP. Sure, you can argue strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of MVP selection and that supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony. However, that's how MLB rolls these days.
Compare and contrast the two images below, if you will!
The Twins Denard Span running for home, third base coach Scott Ullger reading the play from the outfield and Jays pitcher Scott Richmond hopes for a play at the plate. Joe Mauer started this chain of events with a single to left open the scoring September 7th at the Rogers Centre.
Same image as above except for Mick Doherty's reaction about seeing another Twin beat out Derek Jeter for MVP. Thanks for playing!
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